Today is World Pollution Prevention Day. Today gives notice to all humanity that pollution is bad for the environment. It’s bad for wildlife. And it’s bad for you.  Awareness is the first step to doing something about it. So, this December 2 holiday is a call to action. Governments and many organizations can and should hold educational programs and seminars today. However, this call to action is also meant to energize you to do what you can. And, as you think about it, there is no shortage of ideas about how you can make a difference. 

Mother nature produces a fair share of natural pollution all by herself. Just look at a volcano erupting for proof (see below). However, the biggest miscreant is man-made pollution. There are many types of man-made pollution. It includes the air we breathe, the ground, materials we use and discard into the waste stream, and pollution of the ocean with both chemicals and solids.

Man-made pollution has a major impact on the earth and your health. And it is deadly. Many people die every year due to the effects of air pollution. Each year, factories and other man-made sources release enormous amounts of pollutants into waterways.  Many products we put into the environment cause cancer. There is an endless list of examples. But, most importantly, pollution affects your health and the health of your family. So, don’t you think it’s about time you do something about it!? If you sit back and think someone else will do it, improvements won’t get done. Rather, as you think about pollution, you will quickly identify things you can do to make a positive difference.

Did You Know? The top polluter is China. In second place is the United States of America. 

Today’s Motto: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.