RE: EARTH DAY - Why Should We Pay Attention?
I think we are all responsible for the carbon dioxide emission no matter where we live. However, having to live in what some call the " third world countries" , I notice first hand that we still don't have the awareness to lessen our vehicles use, even to use public transportations, although these days, there's growing awareness about environmental issues. This is rather complex due tied to socio-economic problem.
However, I'd like to emphasize more on my nation current development, which comes at cost. Since my place is considered as one of the lungs of earth, development has caused problems. There are more tall buildings built, more deforestation, more housing for people, which sacrificed the land for crops. These are the problem that I am currently seeing in a bigger scale. However, as an individual I can only contribute to a smaller scale. Such as lessening plastic waste, using public transportation and minimazing my electricity use.
At last, despite our geographical location, we all need more awareness about 3 R (reduce, reuse, and recycling). Perhaps by that, it will help us minimize the problems for environmental issues.
I think that's exactly what I was saying. We are all responsible. As someone who is living in what many would call a "first world country" let me assure you that people lack consideration for the environment here just as much! They drive 4x4 to take their kids to school on roads without a single pothole and then they drive their kids to soccer practice and piano lessons in the same fuel guzzler. They buy expensive fruits and vegetables that have been flown in from all exotic locations around the world instead of buying local produce and they buy a bag for life each time they visit their local supermarket! I can go on an on but there's not much point. We only control our own behaviour so let's do what we can and hope others would learn from example 🙏