STOP THE CLOCK!

Have you seen the recent documentary series, Planet Earth? If you haven't, I highly recommend it. If you have, you know how amazing it can be to learn about different species and observe them in their natural habitat- at least from the comfort of your of your own home. Sitting on my couch, in a house, on a street busy with cars, in a city busy with people, full of buildings, stores and smog, it is easy to forget about the beautiful lush areas of the world that still exist, and wild animals that actually live outside of a zoo.  They may be far, far away, but I take pleasure in knowing they're out there, seeing them on TV, and imagining that just maybe one day I could go there. 

Well, at the rate we are going, that's not going to happen. 

To think that those animals are quickly dying off, and the areas they survive in are going from thick forests to man-made developments, is scary to me. This problem is a result of two factors- habitat deconstruction and climate change. I, like many people, don't know what I could do to single-handedly help the situation, but I know I would like to. I like my "Planet Earth," even if it's only from my couch.

Through MSN Green I found an organization that has made a commitment to endangered species and areas- Conservation International. They don't necessarily want money, which is good since I have none, they just want a signature. So I signed it! 

Their "Stop The Clock" campaign is collecting signatures to present to policy-makers from 189 countries. The more signatures, the more government officials will understand the importance of implementing responsible conservation policies to ease climate change and maintain ocean and forest habitats to end species extinction.

The way I see it- these policies will benefit more than just the animals and the ares they live in, they will benefit us. Easing climate change, can improve human health. Maintaining clean oceans means that we will have healthier fish to eat and cleaner waters to swim in. 

You can sign it for the animals,you can sign it for yourself, or you can sign it for others. You should just sign it.