Environmental News

By Piper Warren and Maddy Fitzsimmons

It is important that we all know of the problems facing our world today. Countless issues are present and being made worse by human activities. Excess trash is polluting the earth, carbon dioxide emissions are contributing to climate change and deforestation is destroying habitats, making it difficult for wildlife to survive. All of these problems can be avoided simply by working together to bring about our desired changes.

There are many easy actions each person can take to make a difference to improve our world. These include:

avoid littering
pick up trash
recycle paper, plastic, cans, cardboard, glass, etc.
walk, ride your bike, or carpool
turn off lights and unplug cords
compost
eat locally
conserve resources and save water
use reusable bags
educate and spread awareness

The WHS Environmental Club has been doing it's part and anyone is welcome to join. Our goal is to do all we can to save our planet. Thus far we have:

participated in tree plantings
started using reusable plants and utensils in our cafeteria
began a school-wide recycling initiative
working on improving recycling in our community
attempting to begin a composting system
working towards installing solar panels
spread awareness
had fun while making a difference

"One person can make a difference and everyone should try"- JFK

We must all be conscious of our actions and should attempt to leave the earth better than we found it.