Friday 22nd April was one of the many spring 2011 bank holidays, but was also World Earth Day! Find out what you can do here- it is not too late to make a pledge for their Billion Acts Of Green (there are over 102 million pledges thus far).
If you're more into vids, it's cheesy and American, but here's a vid of a fittie Boston hockey player (and apparently also an 'athlete of the earth') doing his bit on the Earth Day Network...
My enthusiasm for climate change mitigation and the 'eco chic' way of life stemmed from a project on pollution, which I completed aged 11 whilst growing up in rural Devon. Through my (then somewhat limited) research, I discovered the horrors of anthropogenic influence on Earth. My concern and passion for reducing this impact has since been amplified, leading me to choose Geography as an MSci level subject at Bristol University.
I have taken many opportunities to explore these issues through both academic and extra-curricular activities. Firstly, from an academic standpoint, I chose a course stream that provided me with knowledge both of the scientific and sociological aspects of sustainability, as well as research methods pertaining to these interrelated areas. Secondly, I founded Green Waves radio show and wrote for papers and websites.
I am currently working in sustainable business in the Asia Pacific. I write for the Ethical Fashion Forum.
Sustainability is not an end point to be reached, but rather an ongoing process of continual amelioration.
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