Am I Lost in a Dark World?

Imagine waking up one fine morning and finding out that the birds are not chirping, the trees are not swaying to the gentle breeze and you are not able to smell the flowers. If you think that the day is far away or only a figment of someone’s imagination, you better think again. If we continue to plunder natural resources at the current rate, then this day is not that far away. Are we then doomed for a dark world? The so called signs of prosperity are now being seen in a far more number of countries than ever before. But have you ever wondered at what cost is prosperity being achieved? What is that we are sacrificing in order to make our lives more comfortable? The answer can leave even the most stone hearted, emotional. Yes, most of our progress has been through sacrificing the precious gifts of Mother Nature.

Man has been responsible for the wholesale destruction of the fragile environment that surrounds earth. Global warming is no longer a figment of imagination or something that used to be only in the realms of sci-fi movies. It is a reality that is staring at us and that too from close quarters. So, what is it that we need to do to stop this rot? What are the steps that we as humanity need to take? Plenty needs to be done and done together, by the entire global population.

Fortunately though, even in these gloomy times, there is a ray of hope available in the increasing incidence of people adopting green living in a big way. One of the reasons for more and more people adopting green living is because of the increased levels of awareness on environmental pollution. Contrary to popular perception, adopting green living is not that difficult a task. It only involves making some very small changes in our lives, which can make a profound effect on the planet that we love so much.

There are many things that we can do to save this planet from further destruction. You can for instance start right from your home. You can always try using eco-friendly materials to build your home. Similarly, you can design your home in such a manner that there is plenty of sunlight available, which could save you substantially in the form of energy bills too. You must also make sure that you buy energy efficient home appliances. Remember all these simple changes result in not only saving precious amounts of money, but also help in protecting the environment.

Time is fast running out for all of us and a lot still needs to be done. So the next time around you shop for an electric bulb for your home, make sure that you get a fluorescent bulb. This would last longer, emit more light and also use less electricity. You can also go one step further and get solar powered lamps too, especially for outdoors, such as your garden. Similarly if you are planning to thoroughly clean your home one of these days, you can by all means do so, but with a manual house sweeper. Even though all this might seem trivial to you, such practices can go a long way in making Earth a healthier planet. Remember, however small your effort towards protecting this planet may be, it would ultimately add to the global efforts on fighting environmental pollution.