care for the world

by anna
(st.catharines ontario canada)

Here's Lookin' at you

Here's Lookin' at you

To be able to care for the world you must:
1.clean up garbage
2.feed animals
3.ask people to help you
4.don't litter - if you see someone else litter you should pick up for them or tell them that they dropped something and they should throw it out
5.stay calm if you see some one litter and they don't listen because eventually they will listen maybe not to you but some one else
6.if you see a dog poop and you see that the ower doesn't clean it up tell them to clean it or they will have to pay a fine, or you could say if you don't clean up after your dog then i think you shouldn't have one - you need responsibilities for it
7.believe in yourself you can change the world to be better and a better place for you and every one

You can try

...to be like me and try your hardest to help the world sometimes it can be fun - trust me!

Barry's Response - Common-sense solutions, I might add. Thanks also, Anna, for a photo I would not be able to get myself."

What else can I say?


Your down-to-earth approach is great! Keep local spaces clean by picking up litter!

Your message reflects a fundamental truth: environmental responsibility starts with you. Cleaning up, planting trees, and using resources wisely can make a real difference. Adam Smith said free markets work best when people pursue their own interests. When businesses come up with cleaner energy solutions because customers demand them, we get better results than when governments impose heavy-handed rules.

It's great to care for the world, but we also need to acknowledge nature. Even volcanic eruptions have had a bigger short-term effect on temperatures than human CO2 emissions. Glaciers advance and retreat over millions of years, the sun goes through phases. Still, we should act responsibly, but we should think critically about what policies and actions make a difference.

I love your dog poop example! Whether it's pet ownership or keeping the planet clean, responsibility is key. Wouldn't it be better if governments enforced existing local responsibilities instead of chasing global targets?

Take responsibility, question mainstream claims, and encourage innovation over regulation. Have fun, and keep up the good work!

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by: Amit

Yes you have raised a nice topic and hopefully people get the message of your post.

From Barry - Thanks, Amit. I'm glad you liked it. Everyday choices can make a big difference in environmental care, not just policies.
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by: Christine

Other commenter before me were a bit harsh, I think. Based on the writing style, I'm assuming that Anna is a young child. Hearing someone that young take a proactive stance in caring for the environment and her surroundings is great.

It's refreshing to see that not all kids only care about themselves and how to get their hands on the latest PS3 game.

It would have helped to have clarified that Anna was not a grown woman - if she was, then I have to agree with the other posters that she needs to think with more substance.

From Barry - Thanks, Christine. It's great to see kids thinking beyond TikTok trends and the latest consoles. We need more of that!

Simple solutions seem childish, but aren't they often the key to real change? Wouldn't we be better off if we cleaned up after ourselves, respected nature, and took personal responsibility? Maybe 'the basics' have more wisdom than we think.
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by: Wendy

Like I said in my previous post it seems juvenile.
In addition to what I said earlier, you could add much more to this article. The site itself seems promising though considering today's interest in such topics as global warming, energy conservation and natural resource conservation. More meat in the articles and addressed to maybe teens and adults would be much more productive. Good Luck!

From Barry - Wendy, I totally agree! How many people still litter despite knowing better? Especially teens and adults need more depth. What's the difference between personal responsibility and performative environmentalism?

Wouldn't it be better to invest in smart energy solutions, plant trees, or even support nuclear energy (since it's the cleanest and most efficient energy source despite all the fear-mongering)? What a great impact piece!
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by: Anonymous

It sounded as though you may be speaking to young children. These are very simple steps, commonly suggested. Perhaps something a bit more in depth? For example how about an article on reducing energy costs by installing solar panels or switching to other alternative forms of heating and cooling for your home. Or maybe an article on other forms of transportation such as mass transit or hybrid vehicles and why buying or investing in these types of transportation alternatives would help the environment AND the economy. Hope that was some constructive criticism :)

From Barry - You're doing great. Alternative energy, transportation shifts, and economic impact deserve more discussion. Do the solutions we're often sold work?

In principle, solar panels are great, but subsidies often go to corporations, and mining rare earths is bad for the environment. Mass transit is inefficient and polluting in sprawling areas. Why not challenge economic and political interests that ignore better, market-driven alternatives instead of just promoting green solutions?
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by: Anonymous

trite, tedious, and short-sighted...

From Barry - This comment?
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by: Anonymous

i liked it but u shoul dn't act like the "Goody two shoes Queen!!!!!!! Forgive if i was rude but stuff like wat u said really ticks me off!!

I'll wear the crown if basic accountability makes me the Goody Two Shoes Queen. How would you improve the world? Is complaining activism?

From Barry - This smells like the classic 'I hate this because it's too positive' response. You're not the only one annoyed by common sense advocates. What's more 'shortsighted': encouraging personal responsibility or assuming government and corporations will fix everything?

Is complaining activism?

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