By Allie Mehojah
As another Earth Day passes by, the public is reminded of the need to preserve the beautiful planet they live on. April 22 is a day to spread awareness about the challenges of climate and to show appreciation for the environment.
Erica Ho is a senior at La Cueva, and one of the leaders of The Environmental Club. “I think that’s where everything starts (education). You can’t solve a problem if you don’t know about it” she said.
The club meets at lunch on Wednesdays and it just finished a five-week curriculum on renewable energy sources. “Of course, I think the most important thing is action: we need to find ways to reduce our consumption, we need to find ways to electrify, to make our energy renewable, and to reduce our waste, but being aware is the first step,” Ho said.
The Environmental Club celebrated Earth Day by learning about its significance and carrying on a tradition of writing what they’re thankful for about the Earth on ribbons, then tying the ribbons together to create a long chain.
Alan Spencer, the AP Environmental Science teacher, said students can help the environment if they “drive less, turn off the lights, take shorter showers, and just generally use less.”
Although reversing climate change may seem like an overwhelming task, forming daily habits to reduce consumption and be more environmentally friendly is where the process starts.
Spencer also explained a common misconception of climate science is that it is something to “believe,” while in reality the science has been tested and proven true.
Even though Earth Day has passed, take a moment to look outside and appreciate the environment and all of the wonders it has to offer.