Becoming pregnant was the catalyst for me to get into the fast track as far as green living was concerned. The environmental crisis that we are facing suddenly became urgent. As a mother, I became angry that I needed to be on high alert all the time for toxic chemicals that could impact my daughter’s health – in her food, her water and the air that she breathes. With all the political fighting and bad economic news blasting into our homes day and night, it makes sense to sit back and look at the bigger picture. Political acrimony will come and go, the stock market will rise and fall – those are givens, however, the planet, this miraculous spinning globe that we are all living on, cannot take much more abuse. Every now and then, we need a wake-up call, a reminder, that going green isn’t just about non-toxic nail polish, it’s about going the extra mile. Take the time today to go to NRDC or Food and Water Watch and sign a petition to make a difference. I also urge you to watch this video. It made me cry.
