My Response

            Establishing a sense of responsibility is key in order to bring about change in the very dependent on others type of world that we live in today. When Madsen states, “ This sense of insignificance, which Pollan theorizes, has made me wait until my regular light bulbs burned out before considering replacing them with energy- efficient,” is the very thing that worries me. Every big change that occurs in life starts somewhere small, and if powerful enough, leads to a Domino effect. This is the point that people, including Kyle, need to recognize.

            I’d have to agree, it is quite a daunting task for an individual to take on global climate change when there is no laws or political action, but we must look past that roadblock. “If you do bother, you will set an example for other people,” (92) is that goal we should be striving for.  Our society has changed drastically from several years ago, and so is our Earth. Planting a garden and becoming self sufficient with produce is a difficult task; however, it is very possible. The garden is a symbol for new, fresh growth, and that’s exactly what we need to set our sights on.