Winter Solstice Victory for the Oceans!

As humanity has had a very hard year that most are happy to see come to an end, on this day marking the longest night of the year environmental scientists, activists, and ocean lovers have something to celebrate. There is a ray of light shining through the darkness!

"President Obama has permanently banned oil and gas drilling in most U.S. Arctic waters and huge portions of the U.S. Atlantic Ocean!" The following is a statement from NRDC president Rhea Suh: “This is a historic victory in our fight to save our Arctic and Atlantic waters, marine life, coastal communities and all they support. “President Obama used a law employed by multiple presidents to establish these essential protections. There has never been a more important time or more fragile ecosystems for this type of presidential action. “Today’s bold bi-lateral announcement between Canada and the United States shows North America is leading the world in preserving the Arctic for future generations. President Obama and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have created an indelible legacy as true stewards of the most fragile and threatened ecosystem in the world, and we urge the other Arctic leaders to follow suit."' (via nrdc.org )

Thank you to President Obama! The fact that he actually listened to the people, believes in climate science, and has the heart to protect the future of the ocean's fragile ecosystem and the environment is a blessing. I am tremendously grateful that at the end of his second term, Obama is protecting the oceans against the greedy oil tycoons and climate change deniers that are soon to be taking over the United States Govt. The future in the next four to eight years in America is uncertain, but as for today... Today is a good day! Happy Winter Solstice!

To read more from NRDC ::CLICK HERE::

Thank you for taking the time! ❤️

Before the Flood! We Need A Massive Change!

Please take the time to watch this documentary of Leonardo DiCaprio's "journey as he explores the topic of climate change." 🙏

With the severity of environmental issues, from the unsustainable and dangerous practice of mining tar sands, fracking for oil, offshore oil drilling spills, to the destruction of Indonesian rain forests for palm oil, to the rising temperatures and levels of the oceans, which will continue to result in catastrophic super storms and severe flooding, just to name a few, this documentary spells out the ominous reality of our dependency on unsustainable resources, which in turn have been destroying the earth we live on.

So,.. what can we do about our needs that have fueled our dependency on the very things that are ruining the health of the Earth and the future of generations to come? As I've mentioned in my blog before, do we revert to riding horses? What is the solution? Do we urge corporations to realize that investing in sustainable energy is the only choice for a 'Sustainable Future Trend'? Do they even care about the future generations? Or are they just close-minded, stubborn, and greedy businessmen who only care about the demand and supply of resources that bring in billions of dollars? Yes. That is reality. So what can we do on an individual level?.. Purchase wisely. Boycott all processed food products, end or lower your consumption of beef and poultry, and purchase only organic meat and sustainable seafood. Use public transportation, carpool, and/or a bike. Purchase sustainable and recyclable products. Recycle! Be mindful and raise awareness. Together our collective consciousness will benefit our future generations.

Dicaprio's message in the conclusion of this documentary spells out a few of the solutions clearly and concisely. "The only thing that we can do is control what we do next. How we live our lives. What we consume, how we get involved, and how we use our vote to tell our leaders that we know the truth about climate change." ~ Leonardo Dicaprio (UN Messenger of Peace)

To learn more about "Before The Flood" ::CLICK HERE::

To learn about Solutions Project::CLICK HERE:: (not affiliated with the Dicaprio's NG documentary)

Thank you for caring and taking the time*

Gun Control Now!

"Orlando. Sandy Hook. Aurora. San Bernardino.

What do these horrific shootings have in common? The AR-15.

This assault weapon was used to murder at least 50 people in Orlando, 26 people in Sandy Hook, 12 people in Aurora, and 14 people in San Bernardino.

Right now, such a mass-killing weapon is available for purchase on-line, at trade shows, and at gun brokers across our nation. It has become the weapon of choice for mass shooters.

The AR-15 and all assault weapons like it have no place in our cities and towns. No place on our streets.

We need to ban all assault weapons now, while moving quickly to enact commonsense gun reform." (via MoveOn.org)

Being a New Orleans resident, I read about gun related violence practically every single day of the week! There is obviously a serious Gun Control issue in the United States, or lack there of. Especially in this city. The U.S. Senate and President Obama must act against the National Rifle Association's strong hold on the issue and the 2nd Amendment. Too many lives are unnecessarily lost every year in the United States due to the fact that guns are easily accessible to dangerous and mentally unstable people. Enough is enough! Gun Control Now!!

::CLICK HERE:: to sign a petition that will urge the U.S. House of Representatives, the Senate, and President Obama to enforce strict Gun Control policies.

::CLICK HERE:: to sign a petition that will urge the U.S. House of Representatives, the Senate, and President Obama to completely ban the easily accessible sales of military assault weapons.

::CLICK HERE:: to read an informative article concerning the Mass Shootings that have occurred in the U.S. within the last 5 years.