I take a detour from legal-related matters today to draw attention to Earth Day. It always has been important, but the level of importance has risen significantly in recent years due to the recognized threat of climate change.
We all need to get involved to combat this change, which will raise the level of the seas, destroy creatures who depend on certain habitats, and affect humanity in so many disastrous ways. Farmers will see their livelihoods disappear, and diminished food supplies will be unrecognizable. Landscapes will be changed dramatically by wildfires and floods, which also will destroy homes and cause human carnage.
My contribution to this cause is as a board member of a conservation trust in my area of the country. The trust, a 501c(3), holds easements and performs stewardship on mostly private properties to protect open spaces and forested areas, which trap carbon dioxide before it becomes part of the atmosphere, and provide natural settings like parks and trails to improve the health and well-being of our residents. It is very satisfying work.
What will you do to make your mark on combating climate change? It can be a small effort or something larger. It can be a dedication of your time or a contribution to a recognized conservation group.
Every gesture, every contribution counts.
