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Wednesday, October 24, 2012
How to be an Urban Change Agent
We are always being told that it is our duty to take matters into our own hands and take action in our communities to promote both a healthier lifestyle and an eco-friendly environment. However, the problem is that nobody tells us exactly how to do that. So what now? There are such things called urban change agents which are basically a groups of committed individuals devoted to making a change. The truth is that real change is not going to be seen unless it is something simple that most people would not mind participating in and have the time for. Therefore, the job of the urban change agents is to make eco-friendly change simplistic and widespread. Some of those ideas include carpooling, starting a "Really Really Free Market," planting a community garden, and starting a nature group for kids. Take a look at some of the other possibilities, think about them, and take action.
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Hello Kelsey! I really do love the direction you've taken with your blog! There are a lot of people in this world who want to help out but aren't quite sure how to go about doing so. I also believe there's a lot of people who are discouraged about helping because they feel that help entails some big project. While there is the possibility of doing something big, even the little things we do day to day really can make a difference, although it may not always seem like it. Especially with an issue so important as the environment and how we are affecting it, it's important that people understand that much of the solution can be found in simple acts of eco-friendliness. Kudos to you and I look forward to reading more of your posts!
ReplyDeleteHere's an article I think you should take a look at!
http://green.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/10/23/invasive-grasses-as-biofuel-scientists-protest/
When people think of the eco-unfriendly acts we perform, one of the first that comes to mind is the use of fossil fuels. Fossil fuels may provide a source of energy, but it is seen that they do much harm to our environment. So, there are scientists out there who are trying to use invasive species as a form of biofuel which kills two birds with one stone! We reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and remove invasive species that will, without removal, continue to disrupt the native ecosystems they are inhabiting.
-Heather
Thank you for your awesome feedback Heather! The article that you recommended to me is full of useful information and it is definitely something that I find helpful in reference to my blog. It is a great example of the movement that I am informing the public on and also led me to another site that I can use in my studies. Once again, thank you.
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