People living with disabilities and Rehabilitation Providers work together to promote community and individual actions against the climate crisis
As one solution, Oct 22, 2021, is proclaimed “Day for Tomorrow.”
Day for Tomorrow is proposed as a time for people to come together in community to conquer the climate crisis. Previously we could predict what would happen with the weather; however now we are plagued by unpredictable severe events. And, when there are disasters, emergency responders cannot get to everyone. By knowing your neighbors you can help each other to achieve safety in an emergency. Just as importantly, to solve the climate crisis people need to work together in community, become knowledgeable and take action to decrease our personal CO2 emissions and live healthier lifestyles.
While none of us have individually created the infrastructure we live in, our lifestyles have a profound effect on our planet. Our choices matter. Much of global greenhouse gas emissions are linked to private households and the energy, food, and transport sectors each contribute a large part to fossil fuel use and carbon dioxide emissions. The good news is, however, that from the amount of electricity, we use, to the choices of food we eat, and the way we travel, we CAN make a difference. Moreover, many choices we can make that are good for the planet are also good for our health.
To preserve a livable climate, greenhouse gas emissions must be reduced to net-zero by 2050. International wide-ranging action needs to be taken by governments and businesses and we must all work to promote this. Still, the transition to a low-carbon world also requires people's actions that we can make on a daily basis -- especially in advanced economies.
"Everyone can take action to help limit climate change and take care of our planet. By making greener, healthier decisions such as not using plastic, learning to wear layered clothing rather than artifically changing the temperature in our environments and eating more plant based food, we can be part of the solution and influence change." Deborah Davis
Sustain Our Abilities is providing a number of suggested pledges people can personally make to help conquer the climate crisis. People can take action by choosing one or more pledges on Day for Tomorrow webpage.
Then select the number of days you would like to commit to a day, a week, a month, or indefinitely!
Then SHARE your pledge to encourage others to become aware and join your effort! The first FIFTY pledge shares will get a Day for Tomorrow t-shirt!
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ABOUT:
One billion people around the world live with disabilities & are exceptionally vulnerable to the climate crisis. The mission of Sustain Our Abilities is to bring together people with disabilities & professionals to promote environmental justice, health & quality of life for people with disabilities. Sustain our Abilities is a US 501C3 that acts globally through an international network of professionals and people with the lived experience of disabilities to develop short and long-term solutions both to the climate crisis and to allow people with and without disabilities to sustain their abilities and quality of life. Join us through The Day for Tomorrow by making a pledge and help us come together to save all our tomorrows.
Marcalee Alexander, MD
Sustain Our Abilities
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