As we head into our climate change/environment unit it is pretty interesting to see how many people still don't believe that climate change is happening and how reluctant they are to changing their ways to better the environment. In the end they could end up saving money but they still won't do it. Blows me away.
Read and think:
1) What is fueling this denial?
2) How can we prove to people that a change is happening?
3) What are some examples of ways to help the environment and save money at the same time?
4) What can you do about it?
http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/climate-change-3-reasons-businesses-aren-t-seeking-solutions-1.2634167
This is my post for the week:
ReplyDeleteI personally believe in climate change/ global warming because I look at the facts that are provided and not how I "feel" about the situation. There are many businesses that are striving towards innovation and sustainable technologies, and their are many that are not. The businesses that are striving for a green future are those such as Tesla and Solgate (a solar panel manufacturer) are not only planing for a sustainable planet but also a sustainable business that will continue to grow and profit for generations to come. On the other hand there are companies that are not looking towards a green future such as Suncor Energy (an oil company), companies like this are not a sustainable business because they operate on a limited/scarce natural resource, those types of businesses will not be around as long because they will run out of resources. Things we can do is; support those companies that are headed towards innovation and a clean future, and not support the others and that will force them to change their old habits.
http://solgate.ca/
http://www.teslamotors.com/en_CA
I do agree Micheal. If companies are reliant on a resource that is being collected in a sustainable way, and is nonrenewable, then they are sure to have a downfall. I think that we as consumers need to try to learn to depend less and less on these corporations, because there are so many we do know will not be able to continue their service as is.
ReplyDeletegood point, Michael! We need to be supporting the companies that moving moving forwards
DeleteThis is my weekly post:
ReplyDeleteThis was a surprisingly interesting article. Some of the observations made by the author and his sources were very eye-opening, one of the most prominent being the idea that the focus of our economy has grown astoundingly short-term-based. Investors of today aim for instant gratification, not the long-term improvements that we know will come from investing in more environmentally-conscious products and companies. Cheap, fast and accessible is what the majority wants, and that almost never means environmentally friendly. I think as the upcoming generation of consumers, it's important for us to keep the future in mind as well as the present as we emerge from our cocoons into the world of business. In terms of energy, manufactured goods, and the corporations we choose to support, we must be the ones to make the leap towards a more sustainable environment.
If you're not already impressed by the lack of motive for progress by major corporations, read this article: http://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/blog/cdp-report-companies-emissions-failing