Global warming is no longer a myth. There is proof all around us in every nation now that tracks and reports on the rapidly changing ecosystems with our planets nations. The water levels are rising and the climates are changing. We have seen incredible changes in the hurricane alley regions of North America. This will continue.
The years of neglect will come back to haunt us. Still, even as you read this commentary there are those that feel this is not a man made occurance of global warming. In fact, there are those that feel the planet was destined to go through this cycle with our without the greenhouse effects so commonly compared to our current situation.
They say there are two sides to every story but this one is life threatening. This one is already claiming vast fields of ice from regions that were hardly moving over the past 100 years. Now we have site seeing tours to pay and watch an iceberg collapse. Snap your pictures now as the beautiful blue ice is not just collapsing its attacking our weather systems and our coastal regions reclaiming land back to the sea.
Mother natures revenge perhaps? So, what can we do? Each of us can rethink everyday events for that matter. Going to the market five blocks away? Put the keys down and walk. In fact, go to the market every day by walking. You will lose weight, your food will be fresh every day and your car never pollutes again for a market run!
Need to pick up the kids across the park? Ride your bike to that house and while they walk (exercise) you ride. You both win when it comes to your heart and body. The planet thanks you!
Do you own a pool? If you live in the southwest or west the answer is probably yes. How are you heating your pool? Gas or electric heaters? Most likely you are. Well it's time to go to solar. This is a proven technology and incredibly well matched for the pool industry. We believe that no permits for new pools should be issued without a solar heating option built in.