Yes. I can draw anime. I drew everything. Also yes. I drew Earth-Chan. We’re killing the Earth, and that’s really fun. No one believes us because we are young. Our forests are turning to ash in a second. Ask California, they’ll tell you about it! They’ll tell you 'bout how they’ve lost all there homes. While Trump turns a blind eye and tweets on his phone: "Global warming's an expensive little hoax" For the last time, this is not a joke! Our factory’s are working, and toxins emitting! The Ozone is crumbling and we won’t stop putting, Chemicals in what we’re trying to breath. Our future in stolen, and we are the thieves. Sea levels are rising, and icebergs are melting The coral reefs are dying, and no one is helping, Do you realize they keep the ocean alive?! This started back in 1985... Don’t come to me when your child can't think Of what a tiger is 'cause they're extinct! Don’t cry to me when your fur coat ain’t clean, The endangered list is now 41,416... Dear 2045, I don’t think we’re gonna survive. If you end up hearing this story. I just wanna say: I’m sorry...
We need to save the Earth. If Covid-19 doesn't wipe us out, Us killing the earth will. How can we help during quarantine? Shelter in Place If You Can and Support Those Who Can't. One of the most important things you can do is stay home. The reason for this imperative is twofold: You reduce your own risk of contagion, and you keep others safe by decreasing the likelihood that you will spread the disease. (With Covid-19, you can be a carrier of the virus without displaying any symptoms.) That said, not everyone has the possibility of sheltering in place. Homeless populations and low-income individuals are especially vulnerable in times like these, so one great way to help is to contact your local homeless shelters to see what products they need and how to donate. Donate N95 Masks and Other Urgently Needed Supplies An N95 mask is a particulate respirator that filters out at least 95 percent of airborne particles. It is the gold standard for the medical profession, and we are sadly lacking in supplies. So, if you have N95 masks, please donate! For 100+ masks, try contacting your state’s department of health first. You can also call your local hospital or give sealed masks to a health professional you know. Even a single mask passed along to an ER worker can save lives. Practice Social Distancing, but Stay Connected Social distancing means physically separating yourself from as many people as possible, except your immediate family. If someone in your family gets sick, continue to take preventive measures and maintain as much physical distance as possible. Keep in mind, though, that social distancing does not mean isolation! Put Your DIY Powers to Good Use Be a DIY hero! Use your sewing machine and doctor-approved DIY instructions to make cloth masks for health care providers as well as friends and neighbors who are elderly or immune-compromised. Look for Facebook groups like Relief Crafters of America and Sew the Curve Flat, which are trying to manage the flow of requests and donations. Create and Inspire During Quarantine Not everyone is lucky enough to be able to stay home without incurring financial burdens, but if you're one of the fortunate ones, look at quarantine as a gift of time. Carve out at least an hour a day to exercise your creativity, whether by painting, writing, cooking, or making videos to share. Even poems about the pandemic are going viral, signaling a need to feed our spirits and keep joyful. Strengthen Your Immunity and Our Collective Vision While Covid-19 can strike any of us, we have a better chance of weathering the pandemic and bouncing back from an infection if we have a strong immune system. Your diet, your exercise regimen, and your state of mind are critical to your continued health—and our communal well-being. So, choose fresh fruits and veggies as much as possible, stay active by doing chores and exercises around the house, and practice deep breathing and meditation. For a little inspiration, heed the insights of our indigenous communities, who see in times of crisis the seeds of a new beginning. Google “How to Help Community Right Now” Take a cue from stories of hope and kindness to do good in your own community. For instance, one woman trained her dog to deliver groceries. How will you make a difference? Start by using the internet as a tool for social action. Simply google “how to help community right now,” and thousands of articles will pop up, many of them specific to different cities and regions across the United States. Find out what your city is doing and how you can help locally. Lending a Hand Whether it's big or little, acts of kindness goes a long way. You can do so much from doing so little. So let's save the earth. Together.
