activism

Grassroots campaigns have proven instrumental in bringing about political, social or environmental change; you've got to start somewhere-might as well start here.

No One Cares
Does it bother you? I’ll tell you right now, it doesn’t really bother me much. I don’t think twice very often. I scroll past articles titled WARNING: ICE CAPS MELTING and RESOURCES LIMITED: TIME TO CHANGE without pause because what am I supposed to do about it, really? and then stop to appreciate a two-minute video of a social media influencer caught doing something ridiculous in public to get that perfect product-sponsored post, all the while I’m filling the bathtub to its brim for the third time that week (and it’s only Wednesday, don’t @ me).
By Kendi Stoneberg6 years ago in The Swamp
It's Time We Grow Up & Stand Up
The planet is dying. There are just no if's, and's or but's about it. I could go on and on about drought, wildfire, polar melting, but you already know all that. The next person you see, they know too. Same with the person after that and the person after that. Your lover knows. Your boss knows. Your best friend knows, and so does his Mom. Heck, your dog probably knows. Even those who deny how close we are to unstoppable oblivion realize there is harm in our current global expansionist lifestyle; those who mock Greta often mock the air quality in China as well.
By Regular Person6 years ago in The Swamp
Dear rich people
The world is going to melt or freeze or drown soon. Sorry if that's a surprise but I somehow doubt it. Some of you are making an effort but most of its a token one at best. Rather then trading carbon emissions and setting your forests on fire while blaming others do it yourself. Rather then big headlining ideas look for small and build up to the bigger picture. You need to change a few laws, bring in some new and above all make sure they are obeyed. You might upset a few of your friends but they can manage.
By ASHLEY SMITH6 years ago in The Swamp
Dear Mr. President...
Dear Mr. President, Although I do not enjoy using this title for you, Donald, it is important to do so; after all, you did win the race for this job you sought after. As President of our country, you're role is to not only act as a chief executive of the federal government and Commander in Chief, but it is also to help great progression and change. To care. Over your reign as leader for the United States you've flaunted your wealth and power for the world to see. Can you not use use your influence to lead efforts to preserve the world around us?
By Abi Risser6 years ago in The Swamp
Dear Mr. Trump, The Next Generation of Ocean Guardians Has Arrived
Dear Mr. Trump, You have proven during the tyrannical reign of your stolen presidency two things: your absolute and utter disregard for all living things and your complete psychological ineptitude, as a human being, and as a leader.
By Christine Ren6 years ago in The Swamp
Mother Nature
||: Unfiltered Views As a human race, we lack passion and purpose. Something that we can't find searching on Google. Although the environmental activists and many others who we've seen on the news and social media outlets, represents the missing passion that we lack. Using their voice for something they believe in and worth fighting for.
By Merichel Sanchez6 years ago in The Swamp
Dear Leaders
You were born to lead. So lead. You were not born to be a slave to corporate greed and its ripping claws. Do not be intimidated by it, for you are not a slave. You needn't be afraid of losing power, of not being elected anew. We, the billions will stand by you when the going gets tough, as long as you act like the true leaders you are, and not as slaves.
By Clear-Eyed Rebel6 years ago in The Swamp
A Letter to the Prime Minister
We have evolved as a human race. We were once cavemen and women, we once hunted for food. We have evolved, which leads to an unfortunate circumstance to our planet. We understand what we are doing to it, we understand that we are slowing killing our planet, yet we continue to do these things that pollute our oceans. Our oceans are dying so, a letter I will write to express the maddening concern for our planet.
By Ada Zuba6 years ago in The Swamp
to: Canada. Second Place in Speak Up Challenge.
Oh, hey Canada (citizens, government, all concerned with the wellbeing of this country)! I just wanted to send a quick email to make sure you saw my earlier email about you picking up the slack on this whole climate change thing? You know, the one where I stated it's absolutely ridiculous that I have to spend hundreds upon hundreds of dollars on locally made and sourced zero waste products just so that I can do my part to help keep our planet clean? I just want to re-iterate that I am absolutely happy to have spent the money, especially locally, and especially because I, like, want a planet to live on, but don't you think more people might spend that money if it were incentivized? Like, you know, people collect and recycle their bottles for MONTHS to get $10, yet we have nothing in place for people to claim any of their expensive zero waste products for refunds? I know I've already stated this I just really wanted to make sure you saw the part where I had to pay $50 for dryer balls that keep waste out of our landfills instead of $5 for dryer sheets that can't even be recycled? You did? Okay cool just... just making sure. They're from BC. Very nice. Came in a cool compostable package. Okay write back soon.
By Hannah B6 years ago in The Swamp
If not now, when?
It's another day at home, at school, or at work. You open your social media feed and see another inspirational post from that fitness page you follow. There's a picture of a thin woman with popping abs who tells you that if you don't start working towards your goals today, when will you ever? You want to be healthy, right? You want to look great, right? Then get on the treadmill now! Put that donut down right this instant! Don't tell yourself you'll start tomorrow or in a week or in a month!
By Aubrey M6 years ago in The Swamp
Five Ways We Survive a Pandemic
The Coronavirus (COVID19) has already infected 47,000 people: or reference, that is six times the number of people ever infected by SARS.
By poetsarah6 years ago in The Swamp
Oil has production contribution to more climate change. Coronavirus carbon emissions.
The research, published in the scientific journal Nature, indicates methane emissions from fossil fuel sources are between 25% and 40% higher than previously estimated.
By Fluo & Pattern6 years ago in The Swamp