My reflection

When I first enrolled in this class I had no idea what to expect. Honestly, I didnt really know what ecology was about. I thought "Oh boy this is going to be boring!" then I decided to give it a chance and see what it's about. I knew a bit about global warming, knowing it was an issue, but never looked into it. After watching the Al Gore film It enabled be to really see in depth how serious it is.

My research

I have to decided to do my research on global warming in greenland, the melting ice and the affects it has on polar bears. I think that Greenland is definately going through a very serious crisis right now. So many people and animals are dying as a result of this and it's really sad. I also chose this topic because polar bears are one of animals. I find it amazing that our actions here in the states are severely affecting their environment. They don't have green trees, grass, plants; all the nature necessities they need. The place is called "Greenland" and they have nothing green. It's saddening and unfair to them that they're suffereing tremendously because of us.

Well let me see... reflection on this class so far, I would say that it has definitely opened my mind to things that I wasn’t aware of like the severe crisis of global warming. I never took a real look at how serious the issue was until I saw the Al Gore movie. It really had me in WOW!
Out of all the topics that were discussed, I really found the " The Story of Stuff" video very interesting. It’s crazy how much waste we all create without even realizing it. We as Americans are so obsessed with materials and having the latest that we must run out and make many purchases. It’s like we’re programmed to think "Out with the old and in with the New" and it’s incredibly sad. This video also expresses how we are very robotic in which we are spending too much time with things that shouldn’t matter as much as we allow it to. Such as t.v, shopping, and the internet.
Also I enjoyed doing the research on the Hindu relation. Most of all, I had the opportunity of visiting a very beautiful temple in Elmhurst, Queens. The woman that Jamie and I spoke to was very friendly, open and supportive. It was indeed a pleasure for her to allow us into her circle of living.
As far as the environment itself I have definitely been exposed to some things that have opened my eyes in a better light. For my own part, I plan to make efforts in helping the environment. I start off with the little things and as I become more knowledgeable I will try my best to increase my actions in going green. My only problem is that I’m about convenience. Going green takes a lot from this. For example, Not letting the water run too long while taking a shower. Most of the time I don’t but when I’m grooming myself I take a bit longer. Sometimes I take so long that the hot water starts to run out and then I’ll turn it off for about two minutes or hurry it up.