There are I feel, numerous issues that could be raised on a day such as this. Maybe I could suggest that who ever reads this, takes the time to go outside and hold a handful of the precious earth and contemplate their reliance on it. Despite the modern manner of living in so-called advanced societies, we are still reliant on earth, on the Earth. We are of this Earth. Dust to dust…..
However, it seems that many politicians and scientists believe that they can manipulate the Earth beyond even the wildest imaginings. Of a sane person, that is. The ETC Group is “dedicated to the conservation and sustainable advancement of cultural and ecological diversity and human rights. ETC Group’s strength is in the research and analysis of technological information.“ I receive updates from them, and the information they have on Geo-engineering is quite frightening. Geo-engineering is: ” Intentional, large-scale manipulation of the environment by humans to bring about environmental change, particularly to counteract the undesired side effects of other human activities.” The manipulations being contemplated would be laughable if it wasn’t true, but unfortunately, the crazies are running this world. The ETC group held a competition to spotlight the wackiest proposals for intentionally manipulating the earth, oceans, and/or atmosphere. The results can be seen here and the winner was announced today. Please have a look, and consider the ramifications if this proposal was to be seriously implemented. Remember, we can never fully know the ramifications of such actions. Well….that is….until it’s too late. Have a nice – Earth – day.
