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