I Thought I Had to Watch for Ice

While I was taking a little homework break I stumbled upon this rather ironic photograph. My first reaction was laughter, because I never had to process a Polar bear slipping on ice in my mind before.

After the initial period of laughter had deceased this picture brought me to think of current environmental issues. Will there soon not be any ice for a Polar bear to slip on? Once I thought about this, I changed my question to what if there soon will be no Polar bears to slip altogether? I was brought to this question because of the commercials about the depletion of Polar bears I see on television every time I watch a show. Will they soon be extinct? I find this to be incredibly sad because of the constant abuse of the environment. This planet, it not just home for people, it is also home to every living being. I believe that this planet was given to us by God, and that we are supposed to be good stewards of it. However, I see very little of this everyday. I see people throw their soda bottles on the ground, when they could be recycling them. Such little things damage a beautiful planet.

It is true that the planet is being taken for granted. We are such self-centered inhabitants. Our behavior is what causes other resources on our planet to suffer and deplete. Just imagine if everyone in the United States made a New Year's resolution to recycle, use reusable bags, conserve water, walk more, ride a bike, or volunteer. That would mean change, but it would send a message. Even some little things could go a long way. Therefore, I don't think a change in the lifestyles of Americans is a bad thing. It would make us better stewards of our home, and even save other earthly inhabitants like Polar bears as well. The way I see it, this is a time for change. Our new president has been emphasizing the word "change" throughout his entire campaign. So, let's wake up and make some changes.