In taking the ecological footprint quiz, the result suggested that 6.5 planets would be needed to sustain my lifestyle if everyone on the planet had a typical lifestyle. That is a very concerning and scary thought due to the fact there is only planet available for us humans to live on. This planet is blessed with so many precious resources compared to the bareness of all other planets within our solar system. I honestly did not think my consumption required the suggested equivalence of 6.5 planets worth of resources. The scarier thought is also superior usage of fellow citizens. Being empowered with the knowledge of my impact I plan to adjust my lifestyle to reap less benefit from resource usage. It is a behavior of many years and do understand that it will require dramatic measures to alter the course of the planet in a whole. I do plan to focus on my personal impact as well as that based in the influence of family members and friends. Industries also need to take an active stand on imposing better practices and utilizing resources as more reasonable and sustainable levels. Corporations will need to let go of the notion that shareholder profit is the lone driver of their purpose. At this rate the structure of any life will come crumbling down if no action is taken. The only thing remain on this earth will be the initial inhabitants from the beginning of this earth’s history, bacteria.
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