Thanksgiving Cleamup

We plant, trim, cut and fertilize all summer to make our yards look great and the day comes when we see the leaves blowing about and realize that we have to prepare for the winter. All the work we performed brought about tremendous growth an now we have to cut the green stuff and prune the trees and pull out the plants that gave us those tomatoes, beans and other vegetables. We are really reacting to our boss, Mother Nature.

If only we as a country could take the same approach and become true stewards of our natural surroundings we would not have this world problem of global warming. I read a book some years ago that said it the near future that there would be international companies that would be bigger than the governments. That time is here. Special interest groups dictate the policies that should be made by governments. Look at Canadian oil interests and understand that they are nearly exempt from environmental oversight and are left to supervise themselves.

Although we as individuals are much more aware of our responsibilities in the sharing of our place on the planet there are huge problems with governance as companies always look at the bottom line and money trumps green policies. There are examples of responsible companies and they find a way to act responsibly and still manage to make a profit. I do not believe we can permit internationals to regulate themselves . Just a quick look at the third world countries where dictators or weak governments cry for development at any cost so Internationals come, profit, make a mess and move on.

The environmental issue is greater and larger than any one party so we must have a world program that is able to make proper regulations and have the ability to enforce them. Unfortunately the UN is undercut by the big seven states and they are also the biggest polluters.

Wishing for a thanksgiving cleanup of the planet will not happen soon so we just have to do our part and enjoy the bounty of the earth and keep our little area green.