Sunday 23 October 2011
The Green Energy Revolution in Africa
The Industrial Revolution started in Europe and almost cost us the earth. I believe the Green Energy Revolution will start in Africa and will bring new life. Today, almost a month ago, on 25 September, one of the great Earth Mothers of our time, died. Dr Wangari Muta Mary Jo Maathi (1 April 1940 - 25 September 2011) was a Kenyan environmentalist and political activist. She founded the Green Belt Movement which is an environmental and non-governmental organization focused on the planting of trees, environmental conservation and women's rights. She received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004, for her contribution to sustainable development, democracy and peace. Wangari Maathi will be remembered for many things, but also for these words: "In the course of history, there comes a time when humanity is called to shift to a new level of consciousness, to reach a higher moral ground. A time when we have to shed our fear and give hope to each other. That time is now."
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I've got mad energy for days. That's what people can't get their minds around. They say, 'Oh, he's going to crash.' They try to apply all these common terms to a guy who is not common. I don't fit into their little box.
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The hope is that it's starting, but it really will need to be a concerted effort by the majority. Sadly, some of the changes seem unattainable in terms of costs (though, if you run a CBA, it'll probably pan out)and effort and that's what may put some people off (myself included a lot of the time).
ReplyDeleteHere's hoping we all take baby steps towards the goal (as a minimum)...