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While it almost seems unlikely, each and everyone of us is able to speak out about any topic online and get ourselves heard at the same time. Sure, it’s not an easy task, seeing as how most of the time our point of views aren’t even considered. However, thanks to sites such as Blog Action Day, maybe more of us will be heard by the higher authorities.

BlogActionDay.org is a non-profit organization blog which has high aspirations. It was founded by Collis Ta’eed, Leo Babauta and Cyan Ta’eed. To find out more about the founders, click here (they have removed the link). The site is hosted and funded by Eden Creative Communities. With one aim in mind, Blog Action Day calls for all bloggers to join hands and post about the same topic on the same day. For example, 15th October 2007 marks the day for bloggers to write about the “Environment”.

A very noble call, I must say. To date, 1879 bloggers have answered it. The numbers are steadily increasing even as you read this. The methods by which you are able to participate are simple enough. It’s just 3 easy ways, as follows:

1. Post on your blog relating to the environment on Blog Action Day
2. Donate your day’s earnings to an environmental charity
3. Promote Blog Action Day around the web

Mass participation with one agenda, on one day. Will it make a difference? To be honest, I am skeptical. I read the blog with interest though. The banner artwork is simple. Nothing catchy and yet it serves its purpose. However, I suppose I wasn’t the only one with pessimistic thought as Blog Action Day took the liberty to respond to the concerns and reservations of:

• whether or not blogging about something can really make a difference
• that it isn’t a good idea to all have the same points of view

Environmental conservation, raising awareness and hoping to make an impact. Do you think it’s possible? Yes, I do although I have my doubts, I’m sure you have yours too. Leo Babauta wrote a lengthy post on Why Bloggers Will Change the World, and How You Can Help (they have removed the post) which can be quite profound.

The fight to protect the environment has started ages ago and voices which speak against environmental degradation can be heard in the media every single day. Yet, has much been done? Sadly, no. Hopefully, Blog Action Day will reach millions of readers on that faithful October 15th. Will we see the impact overnight? No. Considering how even the creators of the site state that “change in the world does not happen in events, but rather in processes.” However, this is definitely a step in the right direction.

What will you do after reading this post? The choice is yours.

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