Save Our Earth and You Save Our People, No Hay Imposibles~

The first Earth Day, on April 22, 1970, activated 20 million Americans from all walks of life and is widely credited with launching the modern environmental movement. The passage of the landmark Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act and many other groundbreaking environmental laws soon followed. Growing out of the first Earth Day, Earth Day Network (EDN) works with over 22,000 partners in 192 countries to broaden, diversify and mobilize the environmental movement. More than 1 billion people now participate in Earth Day activities each year, making it the largest civic observance in the world.

~Earth Day Network 

Tomorrow marks "Earth Day" 2011...so I felt that it was only appropriate to take a minute of your time to talk with you about our home....our earth. This past year our earth and it's people have suffered through natural tragedy after another. Our earth and our people in the aftermath have paid the high cost of these disasters through the devastation of various parts of our planet and the loss of life of some of our people. Yes our people, not my people or your people, or dare we even use the term their people....we are one people.


Through all of this Chayanne has always been at the forefront, giving of his time, his efforts, his resources and most of all himself. He has always encouraged his fans to give back and to help in any way that we can...so we also need to give to the care and preservation of our home. Take care of our home...take care of our people.


You may ask yourself, "What can I do? I'm just one person." Well here are a few things that you can do:

A Dim Bulb - Your local hardware store probably sells a regular incandescent bulb for $2 or $3. Compare that to a compact flourescent bulb that sells for about $15.00. No contest you say? Think again. Experts say you may buy 10 or more of the cheaper bulbs over ten years, compared to only one of the more expensive type. Now which looks better? 50 Simple Things You Can Do to Save the Earth recommends using compact flourescent bulbs with solid state ballasts that fit into a regular light bulb socket, using 1/4 of the energy of an incandescent bulb while generating the same amount of light.
The Running Faucet - Do you leave the water running while you brush your teeth for 2 minutes? Then nearly ten gallons of water just slid down the drain. Remember, you PAY for that! Now, think about saving water when you shave, wash dishes, do laundry, water the lawn, wash the car, hose off the sidewalks.... avoid sending water and $$$ down the drain.
Idle Time - Ever wonder if you should leave the car running while you wait for the kids to be dismissed from school? Leave it on if you'll be there less than a minute, otherwise it's more efficient to turn it off and restart it when you're ready to go.
Turn Down the Heat - Not just the furnace, but the water heater too -- set it at 130 to 140 degrees. Turn the setting to low or off when you leave for the weekend or for a long vacation, then put a note on your bathroom mirror so you'll remember to turn it up when you return.
Keeping It Clean - Washers can use more than 50 gallons of water per load, so avoid washing a lot of small loads whenever possible. Also, be sure to choose the lowest level of water needed for each load, use warm water instead of hot, and set the rinse cycle to use cold water.
Cold Food - Refrigerator temperatures should be set at about 40 degrees, give or take a degree or two. Freezer temps between 0 and 5 degrees are just right. Colder settings waste energy and won't help food.
Snip Six-Pack Rings - Those innocent looking soft plasting holders for soft drink cans and other products can entangle birds, fish, and small animals. Snip apart each ring before throwing it in the trash, or inquire whether they can be recycled locally.
Get a Charge out of It - Never throw spent batteries in the trash. They contain mercury, a hazardous substance that will leak into groundwater or be burned and released into the air. Don't go there. Either switch to rechargeable batteries or collect used batteries in a shoebox out in the garage, clearly marked. Then take them to a recycling facility once or twice a year. 

For more tips please go to Earth Day - What Can You Do 

"If only you knew that…

Nothing is impossible if love

Ignites inside your heart

It's no use for us to keep quiet if in the end

It's worth to try once again

Nothing is impossible if this time

We take life passionately

It's no use for us to give up without a fight

If the naked soul asks us to love"

Chayanne - "No Hay Imposibles" 2010

I think those words say it best....nothing is impossible it this time...we take life passionately. It's no use for us to give up without a fight...Fight for our home, fight for out people....fight for our earth....after all...

No Hay Imposibles!

~Peace