There are many reasons why society should become more environmentally aware; alarming climate change, melting Arctic ice, and frightening dooms day predictions by scientists. Some people argue that global warming is not a man made phenomenon but rather nature takings its natural course. However, many scientists tend to disagree with that notion. Industrialization, pollution, and deforestation have all contributed to an increase in greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide, which trap heat near the Earth’s surface. Thus, we can all take responsibility and make an extra effort to help the environment. Many people do not realize that it takes very little effort to help the environment, such as recycling your cans instead of throwing them in the trash. I am happy to report and planet earth will be happy to hear, that there are environmentally conscious students right here on the Fresno City campus. Here are some FCC students that take their time to protect this beautiful place we call “planet earth.”

Ramanjit Kaur
Major: Pharmacy
“I take care of my automobile and make sure it gets check ups and smog checks.”

Jenny Xiong
Major: Nursing
“I carpool, don’t litter and I do not smoke.”

Chris Marsh
Major: Pre-Farm
“I do not dive to school, I take the bus”
” I am an undergraduate student and my wife is in graduate school, so saving money is the motivation but it goes hand in hand with the environment.”

Charlie Vang
Major: Music and Business
“I recycle cans and bottles”

Bobby Waller
Major: Commercial Music
“I drive a neon, which is a fuel efficient car and I also have planted a lot of trees in my back yard.”

Korey Ray
Major: Undeclared
“The effects upon the environment are so expansive that even if the entirety of the world population were to act in unison to counter it, the effort will still fail.”

Ed Crane
Major: Drug and Alcohol Counseling
“I am a residential manager of a group home where 20 people live, we recycle newspapers, cardboard and cash in cans and bottles, which we use for extra things around the house.”

Tristan Gomez
Major: Nursing
“I don’t drive and I conserve energy by using as little lighting as I can.”

Matt Springer
Major: Music
” As I walk around, I pick up trash if I see any.”

Stanisha Johnson
Major: Business
” I use as little electricity as possible.”