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ECOLOGY—ENVIRONMENT Mandate and Mindset by MARTHA PELENSKY, P.E. Chair, UNWLA Ecology Committee "Lord, the creator of the heavens, who is God, the designer and maker of the earth, who established it, not creating it to be a waste, but designing it to be lived in ..." Isaiah 45:18. These words should be the guiding principle of our thoughts and actions with regard to our surroundings — both natural and man made. As members of the UNWLA, we will attempt to implement this principle within the realm of our organization through the following approaches and actions: 1. Raise the awareness of all of our members about the importance of environmental responsibility. This is the highest priority. 2. The issues of environmental interest/awareness shall extend to, but not be limited to, the following: Air Recycling Food Waste Disposal Soil Genetic Manipulation Water Irradiation 3. Environmental awareness and responsibility of every UNWLA member should be three-fold: Personal and family Local, state and national Global 4. Suggested/recommended activities: Personal and family: Recycle, recycle and recycle. Conserve, conserve and conserve. Be an active participant in your residential area in sorting and recycling of all trash categories. If there is no such program in your community, get one started. Practice energy efficiency by proper insulation, energy efficient transportation, practical clothing. Do not subscribe to conspicuous consumption - avoid extravagances. Local, state and national: Become familiar with governing bodies responsible for environmental policy at all levels. Obtain literature from local or state government about environment related activities and requirements of your community. Disseminate children's literature on the topic within your community. Get involved in local tree planting, wildlife preservation, park creation, etc. Write to your elected representatives about your concerns. Share your experiences with others at UNWLA meetings. Global: Read literature and watch programs about global warming, El Nino, La Nina, hurricanes, tornadoes and their effect on the country and its economy. If possible, collect information about environ mental programs in Ukraine, about Chornobyl, about efforts to clean up the Black Sea and major rivers. Disseminate this information. The Internet is an inexhaustible source of information on these topics. UNWLA: Save at least a 10 minute spot at each meeting for discussion of a topic of environmental concern. Devote at least one entire meeting during the year to an environmental/ecological topic. The topics can be positive or disturbing, local or global in nature. 5. Information every UNWLA Region or Branch should make available to members: Address, telephone, and fax number of the EPA Regional Office and the name of the top official Address, telephone and fax number of the State Environmental Authority and the name of top official Address, telephone and fax number of the City/Township/Community Environmental Office and the name of the top official Hotline telephone numbers for environmental spills and other trouble spots. 6. Suggested Readings: "The Canticle of Brother Sun" by St. Francis of Assisi "Walden" by Henry David Thoreau "Song of the Woods" by Lesia Ukrainka "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson "Earth in the Balance" by A1 Gore. 18 “НАШЕ ЖИТТЯ”, ЛЮТИЙ 2000 Видання C оюзу Українок A мерики - перевидано в електронному форматі в 2012 році . A рхів C У A - Ню Йорк , Н . Й . C Ш A.
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