The Importance of Social Justice Today

 Addressing Environmental Justice Addison McClure Over the next five to ten years, I truly hope that we can see huge companies make a change. The thing is the issue of climate change is so complex and is different everywhere, that it is not going to change just after one decision. From stuff I have learned in this class, one thing I hope to see is a movement to restore natural habitats. From rainforests, to coral reefs, to reservoirs, I hope that there is a effort to restore those habitats. I do not think these habitats are recognized enough for the work that they do. One example is the wetlands near New Orleans. It is very specific, but when researching the impact of hurricane Katrina, I found that destruction of the wetlands is a huge issue. Wetlands can naturally prevent flooding have followed a natural cycle for years where silt is replaced and washed away. This cycle however has been disrupted by city infrastructure. The man-made canals stop the cycle from happened which then ...

 Good Climate Choices Addison McClure This is a complex question because everything you do has some impact on the environment. I would like to say that I always have the climate in mind, and that I make the best decisions, but I would be lying. I try to make conscious decisions when I can. I choose to thrift and give my clothes to my family so they  can a another life, but I know that isn't gonna solve the problem because I am not bigger than the fashion industry. What happens to the secondhand clothes when I am not wearing them anymore? I try so use sustainable plasticware when it is available, and I try to avoid single use plastics, but they are everywhere. Sometimes it cannot be avoided. Even through all these doubts though, I still want to try. Reusable shopping bags, researching products before purchasing, and and making a conscious effort to make good climate choices is something I try to do as much as I can.  One thing I have noticed in completing my service hours ...