Footprint

After the half hearted results of Durban and the attitude of the Dutch Government as if climate change and sustainability are matters of less interest than 'our model of growth' my concern grows. Today in Trouw a few articles about the topic. The 'Taskforce Biodiversity' proposes a.o. green taxes and a stop on products that threaten biodiversity. Green taxes are being discussed already everywhere, it just doesn't seem to be taken serious enough. With this article came this graphic by Michel van Elk about our footprint:

It shows we in The Netherlands are using twice as much as the world average and 3 times as much as the planet's capacity. Politics as well as companies as well as individuals MUST act. So please switch off your electronic devices when not in use, have shorter showers, eat less meat and fish, eat as local as possible, as fair as possible, go by bike if possible, wear a warm jumper and reduce the warmth in your house, recycle and be happy about all you can do!