I finished watching “Home” a film by Yann Arthus-Berrand. It is an hour and a half movie with one woman being the only voice throughout. Visions of places from all around the earth capture the beauty that many people may never have the opportunity to see in person. While, the images are breathtaking, the message this film gives across is so important especially today. (Thanks, BP.) It has taken humans 200,000 years to disrupt the balance that the earth depends upon to sustain itself. Scientists say that we have less than 10 years to fix it. TEN YEARS??
The movie is free and can be viewed online. Because all shots were taken from the air, a large amount of carbon was released into the air. To offset this, they are financing a project in India that will help reverse this.
It was created to bring awareness to consumers everywhere. More specifically, it was meant for us. By us, I mean the 20% of us that are consuming 80% of the world’s resources. We are destroying the world and half the time are barely aware of the implications of our actions. On a daily basis, I am more than guilty for contributing to this statistic. I have always thought that changing my habits and ways would become too time-consuming and expensive to justify.
So, let’s stop being pessimistic. Why don’t we start making changes so our children are not one of the 5,000 people that die from drinking dirty drinking water A DAY? Why don’t we start supporting those that are making strides in renewable energy options? Why don’t we change, if even just one thing, to save the mammals, birds and amphibians that are threatened with extinction? It doesn’t have to be much, but it needs to be something.
I know for a fact that this will be tough for me to start doing. And I know some of my friends will have no desire to even think about doing this. But let me just remind you: that isn’t very nice of you. Don’t be THAT kid.
I highly encourage each and every one of you to watch this video. I know it is long, but it is able to provide a deeper understanding of the issue on hand. I would like to personally thank the PPR Group, EuropaCorp and Yann Athrus-Bertrand for making this free to everyone and for encouraging us to take responsibility for our actions.
