“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”
-Jane Goodall
As a law student, I never thought that I would learn as much as I have about the environment as I have in law school. I knew going into this journey that environmental law was the area I wanted to concentrate my studies on, but I never imagined the sheer amount of information that I would learn regarding more than just the laws surrounding environmental issues. It has actually been frightening, and somewhat discouraging, at times. But honestly, I welcome it. Because that is one of the best ways to encourage action.
I did not create this blog to scare you. I created it to spread awareness and help impact your lives for the better. But if you care about your environment, even just a little, this blog – and this page specifically – may scare you a little at times. That’s a good thing, even though it is not my intention. I want you to take action. I want you to help make the world a better place. I want you to want change.
So please take a seat, buckle up, and let’s get going.
As always, if you have any questions or topic suggestions you would like me to cover, please let me know.
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