From Local to Global

at the global scale, encompassing the entire world, geographers tend to see broad patterns

We discussed today in class oil, solar panels, and what it means to "think globally act locally". I didn't realize how many things had oil in them. Of course the assumed things like cars, stoves and machines use oil and gas but I didn't realize everything else. Oil is in plastic and Mr Schick showed us how almost every object in his room was made of plastic meaning it consisted of oil. We realized that you need oil to create basic, useful objects.  To "think globally act locally" means what you do in your community affects the world. Producing fresh vegetables from a garden rather than making processed foods helps your health and give your community access to healthier foods. It helps the earth by not releasing harmful gases into the air. Mr. Schick also talked about how he has solar panels on his roof. It's main purpose has been to heat water but has saved him a lot of money. He says that he now pays a third of what he used to pay. More people should use solar panels to decrease their electric bill.