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Pre-Geo-Engineering

Geo-engineering is right around the corner. There are numerous projects that scientists are currently working on. One of the touted projects includes spraying low-level clouds with sea salt to make them reflective to the sun; another would pump aerosols or sulfur particles into the atmosphere to disperse sunlight; and others would see greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide sucked out of the air to reduce global warming.

Instead of focusing on eradicating the issue before it becomes a full-fledged problem, we're focusing on fixing the aftermath. Countless have turned to our leaders in vain for help with common-sense problems; time and time again they continue to disappoint. Why? Simple: Greed.

 We as individuals (collectively as a race) have the power to persuade the politicians to take us seriously. We wont get rid of the lobbyists but we can change who the more powerful lobbyist is working for. Just like we've pumped countless income into the oil companies, we can do the same for the environmental agencies. How? By altering our lifestyles ever so slightly. I'm not talking about donating to agencies that waste 99% of our donation for their own expenses, I'm talking about re-evaluating our lifestyles and encouraging others around us to do the same.

 This doesn't have to be drastic. Recycle as much as you can. Buy yourself a separate container or leave a large box and throw away your recyclables that way. Instead of buying another incandescent light-bulb, invest in an LED bulb. As a matter of fact, buy your family a few LED bulbs: they might just continue the trend to rid themselves of inefficient energy guzzlers. Plant a couple of trees in your backyard (make them fruit trees and enjoy the fruit every year); Focus on driving better; install or use your water filter instead of always preferring the water-bottle; stop printing: use email; walk more.

 Whatever it is, it can make a difference. The rest of the world is a different story but if we become a nation of eco-conscious individuals our leaders are sure to follow suit; foreign affairs start shifting from oil to environment.

 There are plenty of incredible minds in this world: some have already developed technologies to eliminate our needs for fossil fuels. Isn't it time that we start supporting them?

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