Its a shame because no matter what you do people tend not to listen or very few do

I think things like Al Gore's Documentary An Inconvenient Truth is a really good way of spreading the word, but it serves such a small audience.

I think a good way to spread awareness is through the public school system. Make those brats sit through a short assembly or something.

And I think all criminals and prisoners should work on community service projects that help the environment. That way they don't have to be forced to be in close proximity to people that they can be a danger too.

Stuff like that

I think it depends on how the information is presented and it does have an immediate effect on our environment (the bad effects are not billions of years away). Its true that some people are aware of whats going on and that they don't care, ok, thats them. I'm talking about reaching out to people who are not fully aware of whats going on. Not everyone has the same amount of information. Getting new, and interesting information to places it has not been could help change people's minds.

I think the more powerful people of the world (Oprah, Richard Branson, Al Gore, etc..) should keep spreading that message, and maybe have a concert, just like the Bob Geldof's Live Aid one. All of my ignorant stupid friend had no idea that things were that bad in Africa. Now a lot of them do charity work on a regular basis. I grew up in many countries, some of them third world countries, and I think being there helped me realize how horrible it is for them. It's soooo not like what they tell you in the news, it's much worse. That's why I think people should volunteer.. Soup kitchen, Red Cross, whatever, just stop watching the Simple Life and DO SOMETHING. . And did you know that most of the money you donate doesn't even get to them? The politicians steal the money. 


EDIT: Hahaha most of that was off-topic.

Yes, I think that Environmental Education that is based on good scientific research and presented in an interesting way by a teacher who is not shoving their political agenda down anyone's throat is an excellent way to spread awareness.

I am proud to say that my son in law has created a very popular Environmental Science Department at his present High School. He as a degree in Zoology and a Masters in Science Education and his students are listening, learning and understanding what is happening to our ecosystems. They love him and some of them are going into Environmental Science in College.

Then the Science needs to be presented by public figures like Al Gore whose documentary won an Oscar and his audience has grown because of that. Writing letters to the editor is another way to raise public awareness and practicing what you preach is a must. I am focusing on Preserving our Natural Resources: water, trees, wildlife, air quality and I support many Groups who are involved in legal issues and  Scientific Research of Resource Preservation. They can give you the facts and sometimes even a sample letter that you can try to get printed in a local paper.

The Internet is a HUGE way to raise awareness..blog...blog...blog.. about what is facing our world if the USA and the rest of the West doesn't begin to reduce, reuse and recycle. Our Earth cannot support everyone living high and mighty like the west..it just can't do it. We need to simplify our lifestyles so others can simply live. We need a sustainable economic system not one based on planned obsolescence and wasteful consumption. In the 30 years that I have been part of the Environmental movement, I have seen HUGE strides compared to what the thinking was and I have seen HUGE opportunities in the marketplace of products and ideas for more informed choices. I am encouraged by what is happening not that we are out of the woods by any means but to all those who believe in being a good steward of the Creator's Earth, stand strong and keep on keepin' on even in the face of those who will ridicule you and refuse to believe. I believe in Karma and what goes around comes around and you never know where or when those naysayers will meet their Karmic comeuppance, but it will happen. Until then:

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People are aware, Im aware. My problem is this: Governments focus on changing the habits of the small peasants the ones they can easily control, not the ones that matter. Secondly Al Gore has some sort of renewable energy investments, and he has said 15 years ago that the world be kaput in 10 years,,,so a bit of a conflict of interest there. Or like john Lennon telling people to live minimistically, pretty easy to do when you have millions you can fall back on at any time or when you dont have to worry about your next meal.

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what scientific proof are you reading that damage will not be bad enough for billions of years? Right now, the ice at the artics and greenland are melting. Already the climates around the world are experiencing record temp highs. Already we are having hurricanes and tornados like we have never seen before. We are already seeing the damaging affects of burning fossil fuels and cutting down too many  forrests. All the experts agree that within 50-100 years, 100 years being the very generous projection, that there is going to be a major global crisis due to global warming. 600,000 people will be displaced and have to move inland, which will result in overcrowding, and a huge strain on food and water supply. The world population has also gotten out of control. We went from 2 billion people in the 1950's to 7 billion people in just 50 years. It took thousands and thousands of years for the population to hi 2 billion, but only 50 years for it to reach another 5 billion. We are right now in the midst of a global enviromental emergency and catastrophe.

Not only do our governments need to step up and take action (especially the US) but each individual on the planet needs to do our part. If just about everyone does their part, it will make a huge change. If everyone gives up and has your attitude, then we are definately doomed. But if we all take a positive pro active attitude and approach, we can make a huge difference and really reverse the damaging affects of greenhouse gasses.

The most effective thing we can do is educate the people close to us, we will never reach a big audience but making sure our friends and family do their bit will have an impact especially with the next generation!! once they leave the nest with good eco practices they'll effect others and hopefully everyone will start to live in an eco friendly way rather than just talking about it.  The internet wasn't always here! the human condition is to change and adapt as it needs and hopefully it will happen in time to save the planet!