A to Z Blogging Challenge 2015: E is for Environmentalism

If we destroy the world for short-term gain, then what will become of us?

The late Wangari Maathai was aware of how important conservation of natural resources is. In 1977, she worked to stop state-backed deforestation in Kenya. She founded the Green Belt Movement, which has planted millions of trees in Kenya. 

Deforestation not only destroys the landscape but the habitats of many creatures, including certain humans. It makes the land more vulnerable to flooding and mudslides.

Deforestation brings short term gain to a few. Conservation brings long-term gain to us all.

~Lily~

A to Z Blogging Challenge 2015: A is for Activism

Without activism, no changes would ever be made. People such as the late Wangari Maathai are inspirations to us all.

Even if we can't devote our entire lives directly to the causes which matter as Wangari did with her life, we can make a difference in subtle ways. By simply treating others the way we would like to be treated, by living mindfully rather than wastefully, and by thinking of the way our actions now may affect future generations, we can make a difference.

Wangari made a great difference. The world is a better place for her having been here and a sadder place for her passing.

~Lily~