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Earth Day is an important day reminding us of our responsibility to preserve and protect our Earth (home) for present and future generations. We have to understand that this earth does not belong only to humans, but to every creature living on it. Every animal, every plant, every species and even every natural feature like land, water, air, mountains are form part of Earth's rich heritage, which we often exploit without thinking. As humans, we have greater responsibility because nature has endowed us with the ability to think, understand and and feel to be sensitive. Instead of limiting Earth Day as celebration day, we should use it as an opportunity to reflect on and evaluate our efforts to protect and enhance the environment. Without a real commitment to protecting and improving our environment, Earth Day will remain a routine event or day rather than a catalyst for meaningful change. It is imperative for individuals, communities, industries and governments to prioritize sustainable practices, conservation initiatives and environmental stewardship year-round to ensure the lasting health and vitality of our planet. Only through sustained and proactive efforts can we truly honor the spirit of Earth Day and create a brighter, cleaner future based on sustainable development for generations to come. MAKE EVERY DAY EARTH DAY 🙂

April is Earth Month, marking a renewed focus in conservation and sustainability. 🌎 To learn more and to get inspiration on how to participate, follow the link: https://lnkd.in/g-EWeYZy

Nature has blessed us with unparalleled beauty: lush forests, pristine rivers, majestic mountains, and diverse wildlife. These gifts are a testament to the abundance and generosity of our planet. 🌲🌷🌊 Yet, as humans, our contributions to nature often fall short. We are inundating our planet with plastic, polluting the air and water, and causing irreparable harm to our environment. Our actions are creating a stark contrast to the pristine beauty we were given. 🏭🚯 I acknowledge my own limitations and imperfections in this journey towards environmental stewardship. Despite my intent to serve and protect our planet, I recognise there’s so much to be done. 🌱 Let’s strive to bridge this gap between nature’s gifts and our responsibilities. Together, we can make a difference and work towards a more sustainable and harmonious coexistence with our environment. 🌏💚

Happy Earth Day! You can celebrate by doing your part in your community & educating yourself on environmental issues. Read below to see some examples of ways you can contribute.

How mangroves help protect the coastal environment. 

Could planting Mangroves prevent the possible hypersalinisation? Could this impact our already depleting underwater aquifers, faster than we are replacing them, in some regions of the United States? I am referencing this section, Precipitation and hydrologic variability, of the research paper in the ScienceDirect article on, Mangrove forests in a rapidly changing world: Global change impacts and conservation opportunities along the Gulf of Mexico coast.”   How could hyperdesalinisation potentially also affect coastal food production? "TAMPA, Fla. - A new government report out this week said the sea level will rise about a foot on average in the U.S. over the next 30 years, and it will be worse in the Gulf of Mexico and the East Coast,” states Fox News in a February 2022 article. Could Mangrove Trees have been a better solution in the Gulf of Mexico when the levies were breached? Could EWN, Engineering with Nature, a division of the Army Corps of Engineers who built the original levels for the protection of the US gulf region, be a better solution?  Mangrove Trees have been saving lives and property in India and other parts of the world. Mangroves act as a barrier to fresh water wetlands, and this is particularly important when cities and businesses are acquiring water from underwater aquifers that feed into these locations. “Sealevel rise due to climate change is at triple the rate in the South Eastern United States, states,” and “High-tide flooding also is accelerating at most locations along the Gulf and East coasts, according to NOAA. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is a scientific and regulatory agency. And the total number of high-tide flooding days has increased by as much as 400 percent in the Southeast and 1,100 percent in the Gulf compared with the year 2000,” states this article, “Southeastern U.S. Seas Are Rising at Triple the Global Average” in Scientific America.  As a solution, could mangrove trees be a better use to hold sediment around these areas to prevent the growing patchwork of financial rebuilding, but lack of long term financial planning of 100 year plus, when state and federal funding are pumped into these emergency funded revitalization areas, like these in the United States and around the world? Instead of rebuilding to like it was, when the climate is changing to like it’s never been, based on record breaking tidal storms and other natural disasters? Besides the stunning infographic, "The benefits of mangrove planting," last updated. May 14, 2024 by UNESCO, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a fabulous combination of the quantifiable examples, that can be duplicated around the world.   Full referenced post seen at www.10xsfl.com..

protecting these vital ecosystems is key

Guardian of GAIA Wisdom 🌿 Participate in Community Clean-Up Days 💡 Insight: "If you are a guardian of GAIA, you participate in or organize community clean-up days to keep natural landscapes free of pollution." 🤔 Reflection: As stewards of GAIA, it's our duty to actively engage in actions that preserve and protect our planet. By participating in or organizing community clean-up days, we demonstrate our commitment to maintaining the beauty and integrity of natural landscapes, ensuring they remain free of pollution for generations to come. 🌍 Action Step: Take part in a local community clean-up event or organize one in your area. Gather friends, family, and neighbors to work together in cleaning up parks, beaches, riversides, or other natural areas. Every piece of litter removed is a step towards a cleaner, healthier planet for all.

"Ecosystem Services are the benefits provided to humans through the transformations of resources (or environmental assets, including land, water, vegetation and atmosphere) into a flow of essential goods and services e.g. clean air, water, and food" (Constanza et al. 1997)

Great idea right!! Not value destroying mining activities.