She’s aware, the message is clear, helping to spread the word for everyone to hear! It’s Dr. Green, better known as LaRea Donnellan, a public relations professor at Florida A&M University. Dr. D has a passionate way of imprinting behavioral change on her students. Not only have we, as students become more educated in the research methodology of PR, we have also begun to partake in initiatives that will help save the environment.
By incorporating the effects of pollutants on the environment into or lesson plan I personally have become a more “green person.” Everyday prior to leaving my house I make a conscience effort to unplug electric devices that are not in use. I typically like to let the water run when in the bathroom for its soothing effects, but I have stopped that too, brushing my teeth with the water off. Yeah me!
For a lot of people like me it takes baby steps to commit to changing behavior. It begins with the little reminders of passionate people more aware of the long-term effects of climate change. Let it be known that climate change does exist and it does affect our daily lives. While we may not want to be committed to the restoration of environmental problems, the small things such as energy conservation and recycling are a big contribution.
I believe the overall problem is that people have become individuals. We no longer consider our neighbor friends or our community family. We feel as though we are only accountable to ourselves. There is no camaraderie in the essence of dreams and aspirations. Because of this we cannot come together as a community on the more important issues that affect our future and daily lives. Until we resort back to trusting and caring about one another we will continue to find it hard to evoke change.
I agree that people should take small steps to make a change in their behavior to become more environmentally friendly. I know that sometimes it may be threatening to people if someone tries to force them to change their behavior. But, if outline the benefits of changing their everyday routine by taking small steps to help the world. People will feel as if the goal of making the world a better place is attainable. They will also have the added benefit of knowing that they helped make a brighter future for their community and family. The climate crisis affects the planet we all need to work together in order to make a difference.
ReplyDeleteThis is good! I never thought to blog about Dr. D., I would have had so much to say. Since taking "Dr. Green's" class I have become more conscience of my behavior. The other day I was in the School of Journalism library and accidently printed almost twenty pages I did not need. I did not want to throw the paper in the trash, it could be recycled. I went to the young lady at the front desk and asked for the recycling bin. The lady said, "We don't have one." I was in shock! I went to the front of the building hoping to find a find a recycling bin, no luck. It amazed me this school has a woman like Dr. D who is passionate about "going green' and we do not have to proper tools to successful execute her vision.
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