An ocean of thanks to Miss Rodriguez and her 3rd grade (virtual) class for inviting Blue Scholars to join today’s discussion on the topic of natural resources conservation - why it is so important and ways we can reduce our “footprint” at home, at school, and in our everyday lives. From taking shorter showers and recognizing our overall water use to our awareness of food packaging, the energy that goes into its production and distribution, and alternatives to counter the waste stream from it. Simple acts that, if done collectively, make a difference.
At the end of the session, one of the students asked through the Zoom chat, “Is COVID-19 affecting the water?” Meredith and I were pleased to share that studies report a significant improvement in both air and water quality as a result of the human behavior changes globally due to the virus. In fact, wildlife is returning to areas where it hasn’t been seen for many years. Point for Mother Earth!
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