The Sustainability Of The Earth Begs The Question Is The Green Movement Still Alive?

Prehistoric man, with a population of mere millions, only took the natural resources needed for survival, rendering a soft imprint on earth's prolific environment. Modern man, with a population over 7 billion, enjoys a lifestyle that places far more demands on the planet's finite natural gifts. Human expectations have depleted the power of nature with deforestation, leading to the extinction of species, and environmental pollution that has tipped the delicate balance of with irretrievable loss for future generations. Arriving at the precipice of the eleventh hour, humanity can no longer deny accountability. The future depends on an affirmative, pro-active response offered today in biobased products. Natural resources are those that exist in nature, which are not artificial or manufactured. Increased demand by overindulgent modern lifestyles has seen more than half of abundant rain-forests lost to commercial real estate and two petrol-based vehicles in the driveways of most families. Greenhouse gas emissions have seen a 400 percent increase. Even the prolific power of nature has been unable to keep up with human demands. This grim realization in irretrievable losses that will affect the future of coming generations, has been the 'eleventh hour' impetus for discovering renewable, reliable resources in biobased products. Products made from soybeans, corn, hemp and other renewable sources, produce viable alternatives for household goods, foods, beverages, paper, plastics and fuel that offer environmental protection through biodegradability and reduced deleterious consumption of depleted resources. The U. S. Government affirms the importance of proactive choices for ecologically friendly purchases by federally supporting the Farm Bill. The bill provides assurances of readily available biobased alternatives at affordable cost that meet or exceed the performance standards of equivalent, off the shelf counterparts. The eco-friendly endeavors of American soybean and corn farmers are supported by the growing need for environmentally protective products. The imperative necessity for an ecologically-compatible, non-petrol-based fuel source resulted in the viable, corn-based manufacture of ethanol, which is the leading alternative U. S fuel used today. Aware of the irrefutable truth that every human choice matters in sustaining the environment, the scope of the green movement involves a proactive, collaborative, global partnership. International representation shares a united effort to save the earth via grassroots and large organizations, corporations, government agencies, scientists and individual advocates. Addressing the global environmental concerns began small in grassroots groups. As awareness grew and the dire consequences for humanity became a timely, vitally important issue that will impact future generations, the twentieth century movement towards sustaining the environment could not be ignored. Recent Midwest reports have revealed residential landfills contaminated with buried nuclear waste from the Manhattan Project that are now linked to a high-rate of conjoined twins, unusual cancers and autoimmune diseases in nearby residents. Sustaining earth's environmental health is crucial for the life of future generations. The importance of implementing viable alternatives with biobased products answers a resounding 'yes' to the question, Is the green movement still alive? Proactive choices today means the continuity of life as we know it tomorrow.