As we know, not everyone is an environmentalist; just look at the damage that Trump and his legions are unleashing on natural ecosystems. Yet, many who deny global warming or turn a blind eye to industrial pollution help to combat climate change and habitat destruction in other ways.
Humans who are frugal by nature have less impact on the environment. By limiting their energy use and personal consumption, they are playing an important role in protecting our planet. They may not openly support environmental regulations or donate to conservation organizations but they may be doing more to limit human impact than many citizens who are vocal conservationists. Too often, we humans march or write checks to demonstrate our environmentalism while ignoring the effects of our own consumerism.
Perhaps we should be putting more emphasis on personal behavior than on the policies of close-minded politicians. On the other hand, we can and should do both.
Humans who are frugal by nature have less impact on the environment. By limiting their energy use and personal consumption, they are playing an important role in protecting our planet. They may not openly support environmental regulations or donate to conservation organizations but they may be doing more to limit human impact than many citizens who are vocal conservationists. Too often, we humans march or write checks to demonstrate our environmentalism while ignoring the effects of our own consumerism.
Perhaps we should be putting more emphasis on personal behavior than on the policies of close-minded politicians. On the other hand, we can and should do both.
