When I first started reading this article I was depressed. I already know all the wrong we have done as humans and how we have hardly any time to fix it. However, I soon realized that I was going to get a solution– I always find this uplifting– even though I already do more than most when it comes to being environmentally conscious.
A question that was raised for me was what are wildlife corridors? It was never really explained so i went to do my own research. I learned that it is like a protected area that humans need to leave untouched. I had never heard this described as a “corridor” before, but of course I love the idea. I found that the proposal of Wildlife Corridor Conservation Act of 2019 to be the “hot spot” of the piece.
This article reminded me of class because we were told that their would be a focus on environmental concepts throughout the year. I am now more excited than ever to begin reading “Let My People Go Surfing” later this month.
Overall, this article left me feeling hopeful for the future of our planet– something I wasn’t expecting in the beginning. It is encouraging to be reminded that while we are the reason for the harm of Earth and its inhabitants, we can also be the saviors if we work quickly and efficiently. This raises another question. Will we buckle down and sacrifice our comfort and materialistic lifestyles to do it?
Dara Williams (English 130) 