Blog Action Day 2009 | Climate Change

You must have been living under a rock somewhere if you haven't heard of Climate Change at this point. It's happening. In the Philippines, the couple of months referred to as "the rainy season" are bone dry. And when the rain does come, it dumps what is usually a whole month's worth of water in a matter of six hours, causing landslides and floods throughout the entire metro. A lot of people are talking about it, but we need to stop the yapping and actually do something. And we can! In our own homes, in our habits and the way we live our lives daily, no act is too small. Collectively, we can make a big difference.


And why should you care? As a Weekend Warrior, why should this matter? Because it threatens the very playground where we find our bliss. Yes, I am completely aware that in the big picture, losing mountainbike trails, postponed weekend races, and cancelled trips are trivial compared to the more dire consequences that this issue poses, but think of it this way: if our actions are always in line with the goal of preserving our mountains, our lakes, and our environment, then we all win.

So instead of driving, let's commute to work once in a while. Better yet, ride a bike. Run to Point B if you can. Get out and enjoy nature, and take someone with you. Instilling a passion for the outdoors is the best advocacy for this cause.

Blog Action Day is an annual event held every October 15 that unites the world’s bloggers in posting about the same issue on the same day with the aim of sparking discussion around an issue of global importance.