I had planned a pretty lengthy post to take part in Blog Action Day but unfortunately I have been swamped with everything that has been going on with Laura. Thanks to all for your words, thoughts and actions! I will do my best to update everyone soon. Until then, here is my contribution to the Blog Action Day effort: a pretty cool YouTube video using Google Earth, among other tools, to illustrate the possible effects of global warming on ocean levels.

Regardless of where you stand on the whole issue the one fundamental truth should shine through: we have a responsibility to take care of our planet. It’s the little things that can make a big impact. If we all did our part, not just with the environment but in general I think our world would be a greater place. Fortunately for me, I have seen firsthand the power of a few small actions on my own life that have left an lasting impression on me.

What would happen if every blog published posts discussing the same issue, on the same day? Blog Action Day is endeavoring to find out.

On October 15th, bloggers around the web will unite to put a single important issue on everyone’s mind - the environment. Every blogger will post about the environment in their own way and relating to their own topic. Their aim is to get everyone talking towards a better future.

This looks like a great effort that not only relates to ASAE and the Center’s Social Responsibility / Associations as Change Agents for World Benefit initiative, it also can easily be expanded to just about any of our individual associations and respective industries or groups. For more information on the day take a look at the blog action day website or head right to their sign-up page. I have already signed-up and hope many of you do the same.