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In reply to the discussion: Hey DU community! I love you, but nobody seems interested in... [View all]Marthe48
(16,927 posts)32. I was active in Earth Day 1970
It stuck, my whole life so far. And my kids embraced environmentalism, I hope because of the example we set, and hopefully the information they got from other sources. So far, their whole lives. I can't check everything off your list, but Leaving a small impact on the planet is my goal.
It doesn't matter how we get involved, or even if we get involved, then step away. You don't know who you'll influence. I am grateful for all of the kids who care enough to go out and march, or make a statement however they can. It isn't going to be a fad for a lot of them.
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Hey DU community! I love you, but nobody seems interested in... [View all]
DemocracyMouse
Mar 2019
OP
I've posted several times about the ongoing protests in Europe by young people and there has
jalan48
Mar 2019
#5
My daughter participated today in Italy. She's there for her junior year of HS. Gave her
iluvtennis
Mar 2019
#13
Yammering on the street does a lot more good than yammering on the internet to the choir. n/t
theophilus
Mar 2019
#45
Know why I'm In For Inslee? Because we both agree with you! Here are my postings:
ancianita
Mar 2019
#15
Thank you! I don't know if people are aware of the short time before a tipping point.
Maggiemayhem
Mar 2019
#24
We're not, I'm happy to report. She's a Nobel Prize nominee for her climate change effort. YAY!
ancianita
Mar 2019
#25
I am. And Governor Jay Inslee is very interested in a global effort. POTUS for him soon.
trickyguy
Mar 2019
#27