| As Human Beings, we should all have the common | | | | causing organism can lead to increase in human |
| goal of valuing the choices that will lead to | | | | mortality. |
| enhancement of our Personal lives, our Communities | | | | Other negative effects of Global Warming are |
| and our Earth. In order for our Environment to be | | | | increase in sea levels and subsequent damage to |
| Healthy, the People within it must also be Healthy. We | | | | coastlines, increase in intensity and extreme weather |
| do this by becoming aware of the products that we | | | | conditions which can wipe out whole communities. |
| use in our day to day lives, by living healthier lifestyles | | | | Glacier retreat presents a problem. Fewer crops will |
| and through personal development. | | | | be produced leading to greater malnutrition, less healthy |
| Us as Humans tend to exploit our Environment. The | | | | individuals and animals. |
| same environment that we depend on for clean air | | | | Unnatural increase in greenhouse gases result from |
| and water. If our Environment does not protect us | | | | industrial production by burning of coal, oil and natural |
| from harmful UV rays, does not prevent the spread of | | | | gas. |
| disease causing organisms and control pests then how | | | | Many Environmental groups are advocating for action |
| will it sustain us? | | | | against Global Warming on the Consumer level. We |
| Our Ecosystem has a natural balance which we | | | | can do our part by equipping our houses with |
| should try to maintain. By using natural products we | | | | environmentally friendly products and saving money at |
| can reduce the amount of waste material we release | | | | the same time through our purchases and changing |
| into the environment. We can contribute to climate | | | | lifestyles. |
| stability by simply planting more trees, which reduces | | | | We need to be aware that their are Companies that |
| Carbon Dioxide in the atmosphere and hence reducing | | | | also value our Environment, are aggressively promoting |
| respiratory illnesses. A cleaner environment will have | | | | products that contribute to Healthy Lifestyles. Gaiam, |
| less disease causing organism and hence a healthier | | | | pronounced Guy-Um, is one such Company. They are |
| population. | | | | not only merchants for Health and fitness related |
| Global Warming is a major concern. Global warming | | | | products and services, but also are involved with |
| describes changes in climate due to human influence | | | | conservation programs that so far have resulted in the |
| and results in increased temperatures. Naturally | | | | planting of 52,000 trees which of course will increase |
| occurring processes contribute to Global Warming. | | | | absorption of Carbon Dioxide. |
| Some of these include greenhouse emission of gases | | | | Gaiam's products reflect Gaiam's commitment to |
| like Carbon Dioxide, water vapor, ozone, volcanic | | | | ensuring that our World is Healthier because we are |
| emissions and solar activity. | | | | utilizing eco-friendly products and Gaiam is delivering |
| Increases in temperature can have devastating | | | | services that ensure our personal development. |
| effects on us and our environment. Disease carrying | | | | In addition to media, Gaiam's products include |
| organisms favor warmer temperatures, an example of | | | | mind-body fitness and wellness solutions, organic |
| which is the mosquito which spreads dengue fever | | | | cotton apparel and home textiles, and renewable |
| which can be fatal. Increase in the number of disease | | | | energy solutions. |