HOW’s THE WEATHER … HOT! HOT!! HOT!!!
The weather is extremely hot again. It’s so hot that everyone will keep themselves away from under the hot sun to as few moments as possible. Even the trees, grass and lakes are drying up.
I pity those people that work in the open like builders, road sweepers, street paddlers, garbage collectors and senior citizens that wander in the streets. (Let’s call them the choice-less)
THE INNOCENT LOT
Even though the heat and its hash effects is so obvious and all around us, there are many many people that are oblivious of its seriousness. Many are aware from reading or TV but not really given serious thoughts and attempts to do something about the problem.
I can’t blame this innocent lot. This is because our modern lifestyle conditioned the lot to be ignorant of the problem or taking it lightly. How so?
THE UNEXPOSED LIFESTYLE
On working days,
7am to late 8pm: Start driving to work
830am to 6pm or later: Working in air-conditioned and well lighted office. Minimal if no exposure to the hot sun.
6pm, around: Start driving home or to some outing activities.
Night time: Spend the night in air-conditioned or well ventilated places, having a nice time with family or friends.
On weekends or holidays,
Morning: Wake up around 10am OR doing outdoor activities in the morning but finish before 11am when the sun gets unbearable.
The rest of the day: at home or in shopping malls, away from the uncomfortable weather outside.
Night time: Spend the night in air-conditioned or well ventilated places, having a nice time with family or friends.
This kind of lifestyle hardly expose one to the punishing heat. If any exposure to the punishing sun, it is only occasionally or temporarily. For example when there is a power failure, attend funerals, celebrate Cheng Beng , driving or walking out for lunch.
THE CONCERNED LOT
There is also the concerned lot. These people are aware of the seriousness of the weather and are worried about it. They really want to do something about it but do not know where or how to help. Some are looking for people, places, activities and events that enable them to help.
THE PROBLEM IS THERE
Regardless of which group you belong to. Regardless if you feel the heat or not. The problem is REALLY BAD and it’s GETTING WORSE. It will continue to worsen because we are not doing enough to make it cooler.
EVERYONE CAN HELP
Fortunately, everyone of us can do something to help in our daily life. We are not doing it because we are just not taught how to do it, I mean “Green Living”. It’s easy, saves money and promotes a healthy life.
LET’S MAKE IT COOLER
Me and my friends are taking action now to help the Earth and ourselves. I call our action, the “I CAN LIVE GREEN” project. We would like to invite you to join us to help the Earth. We need all the support we can get: man-power, time, technical advice, constructive opinions and even your very presence in our activities. If your living in another part of the world you can do the same thing as us in your neighbourhood.
TOGETHER WE CAN COOL DOWN THE EARTH.
