Reflection Post

       It doesn't matter who you are, everybody is impacted by global issues in some way. Take climate change in Washington for an example, they are only one of the many places taking the hits because of what we are doing. Since we all share the earth, when somebody does something harmful to the earth, doesn't necessarily mean there region is going to be punished for it, unlucky for Washington as of right now they are taking the punishment right now.

       Yes, everyone is capable of contributing to a positive change when it comes to climate change. What many people think is you have to be a millionaire to even think of helping stop climate change. Well, you don't because when you are talking about such a large issue like this, it is the small things that will eventually add to make a difference. For example, recycling, everybody is capable of recycling.

       Even the smallest of actions like turning the lights off when you leave a room can bring about the biggest change. If everybody could shut their lights off when they are not of use imagine how much energy we could be saving. The more energy that we save means the less energy that we need which then leads to less greenhouse gas emissions in the atmosphere and a better chance at stopping climate change.

       Global and local issues really do require a logical and problem solving approach. If we all randomly went and tried to be that big super hero that stopped climate change what good would that do. If we all teamed up and went over possible solutions to stop climate change, we would be more beneficial that way. So yes I truly believe that whether it is a global or issue they do need a good, logical, problem solving approach.

       How do we balance the world's need for resources and products with the protection of the people and environment? First of all, instead of only buying from one place in the world we should try and spread out where we but our goods from as evenly as possible so one country doesn't run out of that good. Also, I think that if they made more products fair trade, it will be more beneficial for the producer because they would get the money they deserve for producing their product.     

       Who should be in charge of finding a solution to climate change in Washington, the government, different corporations, or individuals? I feel that even though us as individuals can do a lot in helping, it is the government and some corporations that would give the biggest push into helping end climate change in Washington. Climate change is such a big issue, and everybody  has to be pulling their end of the stick if they want to find a solution. As of right now it is only the corporation that are pulling their end of the stick, if we want to find a solution us as individuals and the government have to start contributing.

       I wish I could say that things have gotten better or even stayed the same over the past few decades, but I can’t. Although, we have grown economically, I strongly believe that things have only gotten worse and are going to stay like that is we don't do something about. For the past few decades it certainly seems like climate change has been steadily going up and nobody has done anything about it. When you stop and think about it, we should be thankful that we are not in the position that the citizens of Washington are suffering through.

       After reading my blog I hope everyone has learned a lot from it and seen my point of view on climate change. I encourage everybody to raise awareness to this issue by telling your friends, family or by sharing it via Facebook. The people of Washington are suffering through climate change so I feel by raising awareness of this issue is the least we can do to help them and stop climate change.