I contacted our community manager and the local police department. I was annoyed with neighbors dumping excess trash and trucks parking overnight on a street with no parking signs. For me, I can’t see around vehicles as I walk (we’ve limited sidewalks in the area), and I don’t want to look at anyone’s trash! Of course, these are local issues, but I really should talk more about our environment.
Industrial dumping challenges neighborhoods, along with polluted water, and children are sickened by lead paint, and more. This past weekend, I heard a lot about firefighters who died of cancer-related causes after the 911 tragedy and clean-up.
Our environment is killing us. I’m especially concerned as I see the impact on people of color, neighborhoods, and people with tough, essential jobs. It is a David vs. Goliath battle to raise awareness and fight.
Whatever problems we have in our environment will impact every dimension of life. Recently, I’ve noticed more streets littered with face masks. How anxious would you be to pick up someone’s mask? I’m not! This Pandemic waste strains our overflowing landfills.
I’ll continue to be the irritating neighbor and a “woke” citizen. The small stuff is annoying, but the big picture for all of us and our environment is more disturbing.
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