Tonight this line popped into my head:
Woah-oh, oh, mercy, mercy me
Oh issues ain’t what the was, no, no,
The place did all of the blue skies go?
This highly effective track by Marvin Gaye got here out over 50 years in the past and talked about huge issues within the surroundings. Across the identical time, Joni Mitchell sang, They paved paradise and put up a parking zone. These artists impressed individuals to care about nature.
In 1970, 20 million individuals got here collectively for the primary Earth Day. That was an enormous second. Now, 55 years later, we’re nonetheless standing up for our planet. This yr’s Earth Day theme is: “Our Energy, Our Planet.” It reminds us that we will use renewable vitality to struggle local weather change — however I imagine the actual energy comes from individuals like YOU.
In communities throughout Canada, persons are planting timber, cleansing up parks, educating youngsters about nature, and making time to assist out. Whether or not it’s by donating, signing a petition, or calling a neighborhood chief, each motion issues.
Thanks to the 1000’s who’ve already signed our Vote for Nature pledge, learn our Nature Platform, and shared its necessary message with pals. If you happen to’re studying this, you’re in all probability one of many 80% of Canadians who need our authorities to do extra to guard land, water, and wildlife. You’re not alone.
We’re sharing our members’ voices at the moment:
Linda, BC: “Preserving nature is vital to the survival of our residence, Planet Earth.”
Gail, AB: “There may be nothing extra urgent than stopping additional local weather change!”
Sharon, ON: “Are earnings actually extra necessary than our residence – the Planet Earth?”
Joseph, NS: “Nature has rights which needs to be acknowledged by our governments.”
Richard, QC: “Canada is Nature. Let’s shield it for our well being and happiness.”
Christine, ON: “Nature is our residence. It’s the authorities’s accountability to comply with the need of Canadians and our route to guard Nature Now!”
Little question these phrases will encourage you, so please take part! Add your voice, donate, and vote for nature.
It’s been a tricky few weeks on the earth, however you’re not powerless. Let these phrases — and one other memorable track — remind you: “What an exquisite world.”
Hold that thought in your coronary heart, and get up every day able to shield nature’s future — and ours.
The most effective a part of my day is connecting with members and supporters such as you! I really like listening to from you about your tales, your reminiscences, and your causes for giving. You’re at all times invited to contact me anytime for a dialog. Thanks!
Jodi Pleasure
Director of Growth
1-800-267-4088 or 613-562-3447 ext. 239
jjoy@naturecanada.ca