Love: it’s what makes the world go around. As humans, we are the world’s largest purveyors of the power of love. Sure, we know our animal friends like to spread the message of love as well, but until our furry friends start making piles of mix-tapes and sappy movies devoted to this feeling, we’re claiming it.
But for all the bizarre things we profess our undying passion for — our cell phones, pens with kitten toppers, Avocado Jalapeño Poppers, Jared Leto (the list could go on for days), we don’t even mention Mother Earth. Or at least not on a daily basis, which is a little bizarre when you think about it, considering we interact with the natural world all the time. And let’s be honest, nature is pretty incredible and deserves our love and respect a whole lot more than our usual objects of affection (sorry, Leto).
If you’re wondering WHY we need to show Earth some love, look no further.
1. Oceans Give Us Oxygen
The world’s oceans produce 70 percent of the oxygen we breathe and absorb around 50 percent of the carbon dioxide we emit. The oceans have created the perfect balance that allows us to have clean air to breathe while mitigating a ton of the pollution we produce. Read More
