Be a Leader on Earth Day 2010
Begun 40 years ago, Earth Day is meant to us to appreciate and take care of the planet on which we live. Since then, many communities have stretched it to Earth Week, and (without sounding Pollyann-ish), Earth Day really should be honored every day.
The symbol was created by Ron Cobb in 1969 – a combination of “E” for environment and “O” for organism – and it is the basis for the Earth Day Flag.
This year, Earth Day (April 22, 2010) also happens to be the World People’s Conference on Climate Change. Regardless of your politics on the extent of climate change, protecting the Earth is critical to ensure our future. Personally, I don’t want to have to always worry about the water I drink, the air I breathe, or that natural wonders will disappear before I get a chance to see them.
To state the obvious, nothing we do does not impact the Earth.To find out what the core issues are, why they are important, and what you can do about them, check out Earth Day 2010 Action Center. These areas include:
- Advocacy
- Climate Change & Biodiversity
- Biodiversity
- Education
- Energy
- Food & Agriculture
- Green Economy
- Green Schools
- Recycling & Waste Education
- Sustainable Development
- Water
Greenpeace has a great short video reminder of our role in all this.
As leaders or emerging leaders, it is up to you to do something about it and not just it leave to others. Whether you are the head of a company or just starting out, you can make a difference in your office, your home, and your community.
Take the lead.
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