Let's Make It Easy To Be Green

Where we’re at:

• In 2012, the U.S. endured its hottest year on record,
• The 13 hottest years on the planet have occurred since 1998,
• The seas are rising faster than forecast, and
• The cost of the extreme weather is rising every year.

This data has been abstracted from David Leonhardt’s article, “It’s Not Easy Being Green,” published in the “Sunday Review” section of the New York Times on Saturday, February 9^th.

These facts are certainly astounding.  However, James Balog recognized that images illustrating undeniable evidence of climate change could more effectively inspire and raise awareness among the public.  So for visual proof, Balog, a photographer for the National Geographic, recorded the reality of climate change using time-lapse photography of the receding ice (that thereby raises ocean levels).  Balog’s cameras were placed in Alaska, Canada, and Greenland.  A documentary about Balog’s work and the results, Chasing Ice, is now being shown nationwide. 

On Sunday, February 10^th, CEC Associates, Inc., sponsored a showing of Chasing Ice at the Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania.  Over 250 people showed up for the movie, through our own efforts, as well as the Theatre’s advertising.  It showed us that people in this area are supportive of the climate warming effort.  Aside from some largely political holdouts, the human causes of climate change are now accepted by increasing numbers of the public as fact (as they have been for a long time accepted by climate scientists).

On Sunday, February 17^th, the Sierra Club, 350.org, the Hip Hop Caucus, and over 80 additional organizations will host the largest climate rally in U.S. history. If you would like to join the rally, it will start at noon from the National Mall in Washington D.C.  Visit www.forwardonclimate.org for more information on the rally and how you can show your solidarity even if you can’t make it to D.C.

If you or your company have ideas on the subject, please tell us about them.  When and how did you accept the reality of the human causes of climate change, and what have you done to help curb the change?  Share your thoughts and suggestions in the comments.  We’ll try to share your good ideas and good intention with our readers.