Do you believe women can contribute significantly towards saving Planet Earth?

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In which areas do you think women can make the greatest impact? Recently, there has been a lot of discussion on global warming and on saving Planet Earth. Can women play a significant role in contributing to this global issue? Share your thoughts with us!

Answer 1

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Besides being able to play a significant role in changing policies and creating awareness, I think women's greatest contribution to saving mother earth starts at home. From a mother teaching her child how to love and treasure the earth, to equipping the child with the knowledge that he/she can do his/her little part to save the earth. I believe that a mother can get a good example for the child by doing the things that she says, such as recycling bottles, saving electricity by switching off the lights when not needed, saving petrol by walking the extra mile and conserving water. That was what my mother taught me. And its has stayed with me until now.

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We wanted to drive home the point that women are indeed better placed than men when it comes to influencing their friends and family to adopt greener habits. The state of global warming has reached a critical level and everyone (women and men) has a role to play.

Answer 2

There is no difference between what a woman and a man can do to help with global warming.

Answer 3

one or any person can make a difference

Answer 4

Hmmm... They make up about half the planet's population. They better be able to help. If not, we're screwed. The same goes for the men of course.

Answer 5

of course just as much as men. Except they will always contribute more in the kitchen! lol jk.

Answer 6

Global worming is a bunch of crap and aint no WOMAN gonna help nothin!!!

Answer 7

Of course they can!

As women are often more influential in their closeness to their children, women have the unique opportunity to teach their children from a young age about the values of living sustainably.

Answer 8

our planet is not being warmed by humans... its a natural thing. their for a man nor a women couldnt do anything

Answer 9

Of course we can!! We are the ones who do most of the shopping, buying recyclable containers is just a small part of the big equation. Never underestimate the power of a woman!!

Answer 10

Absolutely, women can play a significant role in saving our planet. The key things are heart, willingness, and determination. Many women have that, so it's just a matter of how they apply themselves to the problems..

Answer 11

as long as people work together we can all save the earth ther is no difference between man or woman

Answer 12

Mother = Woman

Mother Earth = ??? <<< i just can't find the right words to balance the equation.

Answer 13

The human population is well above 6,000,000,000. Women can contribute to solving the planet's problems by having fewer (or no) children.

I'm sure everyone wants to lecture me about how contraception is a man's responsibility too, and it is. But I think its women who want babies far more than men, so I think women are in a great position to work at the population problem by not pushing to start a family. A woman can use contraception without a man's help or permission, so women are infinitely powerful to help the planet in that regard.

Answer 14

Both men AND women can help save the planet. We're all human and can contribute equally.

Answer 15

Sure, for instance, if they use canvas bags when doing all that shopping, buy eco friendly clothes and shoes, use earth friendly cosmetics, not spoil their kids with lots of junk (both food and toys) and likewise teach them about being earth friendly, not driving huge SUVs just because it makes them feel safer, being aware (just like men) of their overall impact on this planet.
I think if every person lived more like this (and not even yet considering reducing and recycling what we consume), our planet would be a lot healthier, indeed.

Answer 16

global warming is the result of imbalance between the rate of human demands and the rate of natural resources. to sustain life.
this sounds weird but by decreasing human population only will correct the problem. DILEMA. stop bearing too many children.

Answer 17

Yes if your a feminist, but actually it doesn't matter Men, Women, Children, Caucasian, African American, Asian, Indian, or Mexican. You all can do your part if you believe earth is worth saving.

Answer 18

Yes much more than men all the people in my municipality who are the most active on conservation and combatting pollution are women ,
Women have children and tend to think of the future ,about the world their children will end up with ,
In the Americas (meaning south,central and north )most men only think of today and don`t give a hoot about tomorrow.


And many answers in Answers confirm that.

Answer 19

They will probably be stuck in the house doing most of the recycling. I know they will love that.

Answer 20

well, all can help!!

Answer 21

this not the question that man or woman can contribute to this problem or not . the question is can an individual least contribute to this issue by heart not just by hearing by someone.
as per the question can women contribute this issue? oh! sure, you know there are many power full women sitting on authority chairs. as we see Menka Gandhi, sunita nrayan and so many women activist are in this field .
child first school is his home. and teacher is his mother .
now guess what a crucial part she is playing.

Answer 22

It is the collective term "men" that can significantly contribute towards saving our planet. The Gender does not play an impt role here.

Answer 23

Use lesser tissue paper when comes to cleansing! the best alternative is to use a wet sponge to clean off the cleansing lotion. you can wash it off and reuse them again!
if you have a running nose, blow your nose directly to the basin then wash yr nose with water then using tissue.
Use a hand towel instead of paper towel to dry your hand after washing.

Answer 24

yeah women can provde and have sex as many times and as many man they can..hahahah..that will definitely help to save the world,man,animals and all living things....have sex and enjoy it..hahahaha

Answer 25

Hi Deborah,

Just some thots on your question. :)

Everyone has a part to play in saving planet earth and of course, women can be the significant party. The reason is simple, we tend to be buying things every other day with a higher quantity in comparison to men.

For example: Grocery shopping, shopping for fashion, purchasing of packed food for the family, purchase of family necessities (i.e. baby supplies and what nots), disposal of unwanted items, etc...

Am not saying that men do not do the above, but on a smaller scale.

Eco friendly efforts:
- We can consider the materials used for the items we want to buy. Are they eco-friendly? Should we support the non- friendly products, are there alternatives? (i.e. hairsprays Vs Hair wax).

- When the merchandise is at the cashier, we can choose to use our own bags instead of the plastic bags available at the stores. Or better yet, prolly the stores are being eco-friendly too, supplying eco friendly bags that can be re-used numerous times.

- Enough of purchase and down to disposal of unwanted items. The mode of this action is rather crucial, rubbish is being buried or burnt when it gets to the center. Hence the need to segregate it, we can be more proactive to it.

- Recycling of fashion items. Sometimes, there is no need to purchase that many clothes, bags and earrings. We are creative females :), there is always a way to do some arts and crafts to create an individualistic piece of fashion which others will die for.

In short, women are able to contribute significantly and not succumb to consumerism. Cut down on the buying on impulse and let your creative juices flow... all these to have a better tomorrow.

cheers!

Answer 26

women should teach the basics of moral and self-discipline as much as possible when the children are still young and also when teenager and adult-to-be.

mercury of love

Answer 27

I think women can do as much as a man....

Source(s):

12 year old kid with a brain

Answer 28

All Mothers can and should educate their children from young to love and protect Planet Earth, and to appreciate everything Mother Nature has given us. This would help empower children with the understanding that nothing should be taken for granted. Not fresh air, not fresh food, not water.

Answer 29

Yes, by giving more eco friendly babies which can in turn help save the planet. thanks and with best regard.

Answer 30

Women can play a big role. Planet earth is our mother after all. If
anybody would know how the Earth suffers due to her children polluting everything, it would be the women.

Answer 31

Definately so. Women are spending more money and as consumers, our voices are getting more powerful. If we make the ritght puchase decisions, we in turn influence manuafacturers to produce eco-friendly goods. If we live correcntly and show our children the right way to treat the environment, they'll grow up with the right attitudes. Woemn can make contribute positively towards this movement. It's not that men can't or they are less influential but it's about women making a louder voice to influence polilcy-makers to instil the right values at school, industries and businesses.