How to help the environment is a concern for all inhabitants of this world. For some the issue is more pressing than others. For the islands that make up the Archipelago which is the Maldives Islands, the rising tides are a major concern today. This little country of 1,192 coral islands is located in the Indian Ocean. The highest point on all of the islands is just 4.9 feet or 1.5 meters. This is the lowest country in the world.

In 2004 when the Tsunami hit, 69 of the islands were completely overrun by the wave and another 30 were half consumed by the tidal wave. With the estimated rise in sea level to reach over 7 inches by the end of the century, these islands will become more dangerous to live on with each and every passing storm.

Maldives is the first to face the drastic changes this world is going through. Where will their population go to is still unknown. A sea wall has been erected around the capital but this is not economically feasible for each and every island in the archipelago. Soon there will not be a choice but for this entire country to become the first casualty in the war against climate change. Most other low lying countries are on continents and have higher land like Bangladesh. Their population can move north.

The world has to take notice and change their habits of using the environment as their own personal dumping ground. It is probable too late to save the Maldives islands but if change starts today we could save other land masses. In the United States the state of Florida is only a sand bar and for the most part will also be under water along with large parts of Louisiana.  One activist group that is raising money to create awareness about the Louisiana coastline is  For the Bayou at http://forthebayou.org/blog1/.  Every 30 minutes Louisiana loses one football field of coastal wetlands.

We as people of this great earth need to learn how to help save the environment in order to help save ourselves.  We at WaytoGoGreen.org are in full support of all efforts.  Thank you for your concern.

There are many ways to help the environment. First thing everyone should do is to stop being wasteful with the products we use and the energy we consume. Also reuse and recycle what you can. Everything from aluminum and glass to plastic and paper can be recycled; all it takes is a little effort. Planting trees, shrubs and flowers around your home can help. Not only is this good for the environment but also pleasing to the eyes.

This is something that is not only good for the environment but for you too. Walk to the store or your friend’s house. Leave the car at home. This in itself will not only improve your health but will also help reduce this nations dependency on foreign oil imports.

The world and the environment also need more than just one animal (humans) on this planet so be kind to other animals. Many animals provide a needed service that helps the environment.

Look at the job bees and butterflies do. They go to work everyday to pollinate the plants. Some of these plants we depend on for food. Unfortunately some of the genetically modified plants we use as a food source now have pesticides built in. I wonder if there is a connection with that and the rapid decline in the bee and butterfly populations.

For those of you out there that wish something for nothing try what I did. Yes this is environmentally friendly. My daughter loves tomatoes so I dug up a portion of the back yard and planted 6 tomato plants. We had tomatoes all summer. Some of which fell and were eaten by the bugs and rabbits. That autumn, before the first frost I raked the leaves from the yard and place them on the garden area. I then spaded the garden over. Yes this took a little time and work but did not cost me a red cent. The following spring I spaded the garden area again. After several rains there appeared new tomatoes plant. I did this each year for six straight years. The last year before we moved I counted 128 new sprouts. I think the fuel used to purchase the first six plants was energy well spent. Just as a side note, the garden had only midday sun and was a six-foot by eight-foot area.

Be creative and help save the environment. Every little bit counts just do your part.