Environmentalism When we think about environmentalism, we are sometimes overwhelmed by the enormity of the subject. The planet is so huge, and we are only normal every day people draining the earth of its’ life. Many people are cynical as to whether or not we can actually make a difference in the world, and everyone has their own opinion, or lack thereof, on how to go about fixing it. One side of the spectrum is over-zealous in trying to protect the environment, while the other side is apathetic about what should be done. In some cases, we realize the problem, but we feel that there is nothing that can be done to change it; however