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Be a Leader on Earth Day 2010

admin — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 12:02:59 +0000

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.

CDC Obesity Trends

admin — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 21:14:58 +0000

Might you think the national discussion on obesity is overblown?

This information by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is shocking and not shocking. The visual is disturbing.

International Women’s Day

admin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:50 +0000

Much of my current research revolves around food, food security, social justice, international development, and non-formal education. Central to these issues is the role of women. Today, March 8, 2010 is International Women’s Day, the theme this year is: Equal rights, equal opportunities: Progress for all.

This includes equal rights to food. According to the World Food Programme, a child dies of hunger every six seconds? That’s SECONDS. Please take a moment to show your solidarity against hunger in support of all the mothers out there trying to feed their children.

Please take 1.09 minutes of your day to take a look: