11th Hour Action Film

I watched the film on global warming and I think actor and environmentalist, Leonardo DiCaprio, did an awesome job with the film.  I was just 'crushed' knowing all the pollutions, catastrophes that are going on around the world which is being contributed by human kind.  It just made me sick to my stomach.  I can't believe how selfish we are and how far we will go to obtain our 'wants' and not really focus on what we 'need' to survive on our basic needs on this planet.   My opinions and thoughts after watching this film was…."How can we protect our planet?"  It seems to me that there aren't really enough people concerned for the well being of themselves and the planet.  I have heard it numerous times from people I run into that they "need" a bigger car to get around, they "need" a bigger house for their family, they "need" to upgrade their cell phones every 6 months etc.   NO, you don't need all of this.  What about all the food that is being wasted as well?  I think that is so sad how that is also contributing to waste.   What was really frustrating, watching this film, was all the waste that goes into our waters!!  Is this happening all over the world?  And all the food waste that is also being thrown into our water was just too much for me to watch.  Regarding air pollution….well, I live along the US-Mexico borders and I always notice smog where the 'maquilas' (factories) in Mexico are in clear view from where I live.   I'm not sure if the ozone levels are up to EPA standards.  Don't get me wrong….it is nice to have a neighboring country you can visit from time to time and enjoy cultural events, but the smog can get to you.  I've noticed within the past couple of years, I have developed some respiratory problems when I am outside running or enjoying a walk.