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The Hollyberry Lady
10-28-2011, 05:34 PM
Have your engine serviced and tuned.


The decade of the 1990's was the warmest ever recorded, partcularly the end of the decade. By 2100, global warming will have brought major changes. The earth's average temperature will have risen between 3° and 9°F.


To avoid contributing to global warming, have your engine regularly serviced (carburetor, ignition, air filter) by a professional. With a properly tuned engine, you will reduce your vehicle's polluting emissions by 20% and save up to 10% on fuel.


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the flying dutchman
10-28-2011, 05:57 PM
Thanks, it is too late I think, Al Gore said it, my country will disappear under water. It is dunno with the Dutch.

Ron..

The Hollyberry Lady
10-28-2011, 06:14 PM
Never too late for awareness and improvement. ;)



Don't think of sustainability in terms of sacrifice.


So many green living tips speak of cutting back ~ conserving water and energy, driving less, reducing your personal waste stream ~ that it's easy to dwell on what we think we are giving up, instead of what we are gaining. The environmental movement's new guard is not antitechnology or antiprogress: Many of the world's problems will in fact be solved by cutting-edge design and technology. The goods and experiences that replace our unsustainable practices will be of much higher quality than what we know today.


Don't dwell on perceived losses. Think of the exercise you have gotten while walking or biking instead of driving; the greater health you are promoting by eating fewer processed foods; or the better connections you are fostering with other cultures when you travel responsibly.


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Jack Daw
10-29-2011, 06:33 AM
The one day I drop in to check what's new and you post this sort of thread. :D
Great... now I have to reply. :08:

The decade of the 1990's was the warmest ever recorded, partcularly the end of the decade. By 2100, global warming will have brought major changes. The earth's average temperature will have risen between 3° and 9°F.
I'm not so sure that warmer planet is something to fear of, unless it swings to the hot-house effect, it swinged into, during so many aeons. I would argue that as long as there's enough water, there's no problem. But as the water runs tight, desertification starts. And that's what we as a species should be focusing on. Preventing green plains from becoming deserts and reverting deserts to green plains.
We'll see, but the fact is, that this year we've had the longest summer since 1950's and the ice cover in Arctic was at a historical minimum (since it is being measured)...
But with all the fuzz with social, moral, economical situation in the "civilised world", I guess it's the last concern. Or the one that will take many years to show itself in a true form.
To avoid contributing to global warming, have your engine regularly serviced (carburetor, ignition, air filter) by a professional. With a properly tuned engine, you will reduce your vehicle's polluting emissions by 20% and save up to 10% on fuel.
I'm not sure weather car exhausts are the prime driver.


Thanks, it is too late I think, Al Gore said it, my country will disappear under water. It is dunno with the Dutch.

Ron..
Fortunatelly, it will take a century and it will be gradual, allowing people to relocate.

Many of the world's problems will in fact be solved by cutting-edge design and technology. The goods and experiences that replace our unsustainable practices will be of much higher quality than what we know today.
But for that the society needs to focus on educating young people, guide them morally, ethically, socially, ... and dare I say it (I mean it in a different way that it sounds)... to collectivness, not selfless individuallism.

:drum:

The Hollyberry Lady
10-29-2011, 09:22 AM
Thank you for your thoughts as well, Jack. ;) Nice to 'see' you again.


Now onward forward...



In addition to fruits and vegetables, buy local products.


The abundance of cheap oil has made the world a small place. Products from around the world crowd out grocery store shelves. Plastic toys hail from a multitude of Asian countries, such as China, India, and Thailand, and every year world transportation statistics rise.


Think of the waste of resources, the pollution, and the contribution to the greenhouse effect from cargo aircraft and trucks. Do not encourage the transport of goods over long distances: Seek out locally made products. This will help create jobs by stimulating economic activity, and encourage the development of shorter, less-polluting delivery routes.


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The Hollyberry Lady
10-29-2011, 10:28 AM
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Green your Halloween. ;)


Both kids and adults put a lot of thought into the perfect Halloween costumes. Unfortunately, drugstore costumes and accessories are made of nonbiodegradable materials, like plastic and vinyl, and usually end up in the landfill after one wear.


Rent a costume or invest in a better quality one made of natural fibers that can be handed down to yonger siblings, added to a toy chest for dress up, or given away. Thrift shops are great sources for retro costumes, and most of the materials can be re-sold or donated. Don't buy special Halloween-theme plastic bags; use a pillowcase or other reusable bag to go trick-or-treating.


Hand out organic and fair trade goodies. Get a locally sourced, pesticide-free pumpkin and use the carvings to make soup or dessert. Light up your jack-o-lantern with non-toxic candles made from soy or beeswax and remember to throw old Jack in the compost bin.


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Richard
10-29-2011, 04:41 PM
"political problems cannot be solved by technical means" - Albert Einstein in My World View.

Jack Daw
10-29-2011, 06:26 PM
"political problems cannot be solved by technical means" - Albert Einstein in My World View.
Agreed. ;)

The Hollyberry Lady
10-30-2011, 08:48 AM
Save the trees, but see the forest.


So much of the language of sustainability focuses on the state of our natural world that it is easy to compartmentalize our efforts, focusing solely on habitat and wildlife conservation. However, we cannot forget that sustainability has social components: Social inequalities, human rights violations, corrupt or inefficient governance...all of these things make our world harder to live in.


We need to keep planting trees and saving energy, but there are many more ways to encourage a sustainable future that cannot be measured in kilowatt-hours...it may be compaigning for freedom of the press in a country where informaton is heavily censored, working to ensure that basic education is a right and not a comodity, or puzzling out better methods of conflict resolution.


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The Hollyberry Lady
10-30-2011, 11:32 PM
Drive an electric car. :goteam:


Electric cars are well suited to city use. They are powered by batteries, which are recharged from the main supply via a charger and a plug similar to that of a washing machine. Electric vehicles emit no pollutants and are silent in operation, and are thus effective in reducing urban pollution. Moreover, the cost of the electricity needed to travel 60 miles is a fifth of that of gasoline.


In case you are unconvinced, an electric car's maintenance costs are 40% lower (there is no need to change oil), insurance is cheaper, registering the vehicle is less expensive, and parking is free in some cities.


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The Hollyberry Lady
10-31-2011, 05:25 PM
Use your vote.


Voting is the best way to make your hopes and needs known. Our power as citizens includes the election of people who represent us, and whose job it in, in theory, to set an example. Find out the environmental policies of all the political parties, and vote accordingly. It is both simple and essential.


Do not forget that you also cast votes several times each day by what you buy and by your choices as a consumer. These choices influence, sometimes even more than elections do, means of production and the way the economy is organized, and they contribute to the way in which society develops.


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The Hollyberry Lady
11-01-2011, 10:49 AM
Feed energy back into the grid.


A system called metering allows you to feed excess power back into the public grid if you produce more energy than you use. You will receive credits from your power company and help offset the amount of nonrenewable energy needed to meet the public demand, which is particularly important in areas where there are few green power options.


Installing solar panels or another renewable energy system can "zero out" your personal power bill.


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caliboy1994
11-01-2011, 11:21 AM
Funny thing actually is that I'm writing a research paper on ocean acidification right now. That's a problem that's another effect of CO2 emissions besides global warming.

And I've kept pushing and pushing my parents to install solar panels on the roof, but they won't listen!

The Hollyberry Lady
11-02-2011, 08:45 PM
Choose renewable energy for your home.


When a house is being designed, ensuring that it is oriented to receive the maximum amount of sunlight can reduce heating requirements by between 15% and 30%.


Solar energy, which is free, easily accessible, and easily converted, can help to heat water and the rest of the house without producing pollution or greenhouse gases. :D


Geothermal heat pumps that use the energy calories stored in the ground (also free, renewable, and nonpolluting) can provide part of your heating and reduce your electricity bill. Most of these installations qualify for grants an financial aid.


Find out more. The energy information section of the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) provides free practical advice on energy use and renewable energy, which will reduce your bills while protecting the planet.


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The Hollyberry Lady
11-03-2011, 10:01 AM
Give away your old furniture and household appliances.


There are charitable organizations that collect unwanted furniture and old appliances and will repair and sell them, either intact or for parts. At last report, there were some 6,000 organizations in the United States devoted to diverting reusable items from the waste stream. Canada is doing the same.


Institutions and companies will discover that finding new uses for housewares, or recycling waste instead of disposing of it, will actually reduce costs as well as provide tax benefits. :)


Rather than throwing out unwanted goods, find a reuse center in your neighborhood. The town dump is often a good place to start; some dumps have paint exchange and book swaps that are free to the public. We have them here in London.


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Jack Daw
11-03-2011, 12:15 PM
Geothermal heat pumps that use the energy calories stored in the ground (also free, renewable, and nonpolluting)
I humbly disagree. Geothermal energy is not classified as renewable. No study has concluded that. :)
And it is one of the most expensive types of heating. :08:

Yug
11-03-2011, 12:30 PM
Conservation is always a good idea, however I don't believe a word that comes out of algore's mouth - especially when he has gotten wealthy by pushing his 'global warming' agenda - which has been proven fraudulent, and the data on which it is based was intentionally altered by the 'scientists'.

caliboy1994
11-03-2011, 12:34 PM
The effects of global warming can already be seen today. There was a huge drought in the Amazon in '05, and the polar ice caps are melting. I'm sure that some of it is BS, but I know for a fact that a lot of it is true.

The Hollyberry Lady
11-03-2011, 06:48 PM
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Keep warmth by insulating your home.


Energy demand in the developing nations of Asia, including China and India, is projected to more than double over the next 25 years. Energy consumption there already has increased dramatically: From 1980 to 2001, India's rate of consumption increased by 208%, mostly due to rapid urbanization and augmentation of population. China's increased by 130%. The world cannot continue to sustain this output of energy - the environmental impacts are simply too great.


You can save energy by improving insulation. On winter nights, increase the efficiency of your heating by drawing the curtains on each window. During the winter, seal your windows with plastic or foam insulation.


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The Hollyberry Lady
11-03-2011, 08:14 PM
Reduce the noise you make in your neighborhood.


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Noise is part of our environment and plays a part in our quality of life. In the 1970's, the Environment Protection Agency determined the level of noise necessary to protect human health and welfare. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration also begin to set limits and regulations for workplace noise levels.


Noise pollution has clear effects on our bodies...it can cause irritability, indigestion, high blood pressure, and lack of sleep. Be aware of the noise level in your home and work environment and try to eliminate as much noise as possible.


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Yug
11-03-2011, 08:35 PM
The effects of global warming can already be seen today. There was a huge drought in the Amazon in '05, and the polar ice caps are melting. I'm sure that some of it is BS, but I know for a fact that a lot of it is true.

I guess the early snow (usually caused by freezing temperatures) MUST be caused by global warming? Tell that to all the folks that are without power from that record early snowfall. Personally, I think that all those places where algore was going to give his 'global warming' talk that either were snowed out, or were at the time experiencing record cold, or record snowfall were just God's way of showing algore fore the rich opportunistic shyster that he really is. (it also warmed my heart, and gave me a good laugh :ha: )

For those that buy into the scam, I feel sorry for you.

caliboy1994
11-03-2011, 08:47 PM
I guess the early snow (usually caused by freezing temperatures) MUST be caused by global warming? Tell that to all the folks that are without power from that record early snowfall. Personally, I think that all those places where algore was going to give his 'global warming' talk that either were snowed out, or were at the time experiencing record cold, or record snowfall were just God's way of showing algore fore the rich opportunistic shyster that he really is. (it also warmed my heart, and gave me a good laugh :ha: )

For those that buy into the scam, I feel sorry for you.

A common misconception is that global warming will cause every part of the planet to warm. Global warming just refers to the overall increase in average global temperature. Some areas will warm up, others will cool down. Plus, climate models predict that snow is expected to increase in some areas, particularly in the northeastern United States. Additionally, much of Europe is supposed to become a lot colder due to the shifting in ocean currents that will be caused by melting ice caps. Meanwhile, areas such as the Midwest are expected to warm up. Climate models predict that parts of the Midwest will be turned into desert within several decades due to climate change.

momoese
11-03-2011, 10:34 PM
The Associated Press: Biggest jump ever seen in global warming gases (http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gqM8km0TY9gPWqJRTxqy31aO3G9A?docId=ffc4bdbaeca549c8a98aadb 2ce3f247c)

caliboy1994
11-03-2011, 11:13 PM
The Associated Press: Biggest jump ever seen in global warming gases (http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gqM8km0TY9gPWqJRTxqy31aO3G9A?docId=ffc4bdbaeca549c8a98aadb 2ce3f247c)

Are you kidding me? We're digging our own graves here!

Jack Daw
11-04-2011, 06:28 AM
A common misconception is that global warming will cause every part of the planet to warm. Global warming just refers to the overall increase in average global temperature.
I was gonna write this. :) Agreed.


Are you kidding me? We're digging our own graves here!
No, the people of today are digging graves for their grandchildren. That's the construct. It's even more morbid. But as I say, first we must solve the social and moral crisis of today, that plagues the world, and then we can solve less time pressing matters.

The Hollyberry Lady
11-04-2011, 11:33 AM
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Replace paper and plastic with regular cups and glasses.


For the last 20 years our way of living has demanded too much of mother earth, and she can no longer absorb the pressure that humanity is placing upon her. Human use of biological resources exceeded the earth's natural capacity by 23% in 2006.This figure is expected to rise between 80% and 120% in 2050! :eek:


Many workplaces provide plastic cups for water and coffee. These are in our hands just a few minutes before they become waste. To stop wasting several plastic cups per day, take your own cup to work and urge your colleagues to do the same. Saving the cost of disposable cups will also reflect favorable on the company's bottom line.


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caliboy1994
11-04-2011, 11:50 AM
I stopped drinking from plastic water bottles a few months ago. And oh yeah, here's an example of the effects of global warming that gardeners across the country can more easily relate to:

Hardiness Zone Changes at arborday.org (http://www.arborday.org/media/mapchanges.cfm)

If it weren't for global warming, I would live in zone 9 right now. I guess this is one of the few benefits of climate change. I'd say it's not worth the price.

The Hollyberry Lady
11-04-2011, 12:13 PM
Control the heating in your home.


Home heating is a huge energy drain, but it doesn't take much to regulate the temperature according to each room's use, the outside temperature, and the times when you are not there.


Install a digital thermostat that will allow you to set the heating as you desire, room by room, according to the time of day or night and use up to 25% less energy than if your heating were not so regulated.


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Jack Daw
11-04-2011, 01:03 PM
Replace paper and plastic with regular cups and glasses.

Paper and Plastic are not so much used in homes... as they are massively used in real production. These 2 aren't a very good example either, as Plastic is a secondary product in oil and gas production (ref: ^ (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plastic#cite_ref-3) life cycle of a plastic product (http://www.americanchemistry.com/s_plastics/doc.asp?CID=1571&DID=5972). Americanchemistry.com. Retrieved on 2011-07-01.).

Both paper and plastic can be recycled if one uses the form that can be recycled... and thus are precisely what I would call sustainable usage. Just think of how many trees were saved and how much ore could be processed in the real industry, when all those small things you see everyday everywhere are made of plastics and paper. Before the era of plastics, it was made of solid wood and iron. ;)

The Hollyberry Lady
11-04-2011, 01:36 PM
When travelling, take your polluting waste home with you.


In some developing countries you may visit, waste is not collected, disposed of, and treated. Often such countries cannot afford to establish the necessary infrastructure...indeed, most developing countries have this problem.


Take your most polluting waste, such as batteries and plastic bags, home in your luggage, so that they can be disposed of properly when you return. On the other hand, you may leave cans behind with a clear conscience: Local people are often highly skilled in the art of reusing them.


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The Hollyberry Lady
11-04-2011, 05:32 PM
Compost nonrecyclable cardboard and paper.


You can reduce the volume of your trash by 80% simply by sorting your packaging and composting all waste that is suitable. Yard trimmings, food residue, and other compostable items account for about a quarter of our annual waste.


You can add some types of nonrecyclable paper and cardboard (such as tissues, wipes, egg cartons, and ash from your fireplace) to your compost as well. Their fibers will aerate the compost and thus help the organisms that cause decomposition.


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The Hollyberry Lady
11-06-2011, 05:47 PM
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Turn down the heat when you are away from home...


Of course if there are pets in the house, this isn't really an option for you.


Contrary to what is widely believed, lowering the temperature setting of heating does not cause extra consumption when the system is turned up again. For every degree you turn down, you will save 5% on your heating bill.


Don't wait to turn down the thermostat. During the day and when you are away for the weekend, turn the heating down 10 degrees below the temperature you usually find comfortable. When you are away for longer, set it just high enough to avoid freezing. On a daily basis, lower the temperature by 5 degrees: You will be doing your heating bill and the environment a lot of good.


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caliboy1994
11-08-2011, 02:10 PM
Last year the Amazon Rainforest suffered the worst drought in recorded history. The proof is in the pudding.

The Hollyberry Lady
11-08-2011, 02:35 PM
Think twice before you take a cruise.


The average cruise ship generates up to 210,000 gallons of sewage and one million gallons of wastewater every week. Over the past five years several major operators have been heavily fined for illegal dumping. In addition, cruise ship anchors cause coral-reef damage...a ship anchoring for one day can rip up nearly one acre of reef! :eek:


Not only do cruise ships produce a tremendous amount of waste, but they promote a hit-and-run type of tourism wherein great numbers of people descend on a port for a very short amount of time only to go on tours or to shops and restaurants affiliated with the cruise line. Often small communities bear the burden of the pollution caused by the ships without truly reaping the benefits, as the money being pumped into the local economy directly benefits very few people.


If you want to book a cruise, forgo the 'floating cities' for small ships that offer a more personalized experience and focuses on destinations, not the onboard amenities.


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Yug
11-08-2011, 04:35 PM
...
If you want to bok a cruise, forgo the 'floating cities' for small ships that offer a more personalized experience and focuses on destinations, not the onboard amenities.


: )

and are more easily hijacked...

The Hollyberry Lady
11-08-2011, 05:06 PM
Buy or grow forgotten varieties of fruit and vegetables.


In its headlong rush for profitability, the agriculture industry favors the most productive and pest-resistant types of produce at the expense of many domestic varieties of fruits and vegetables regarded as less efficient. At the beginning of the twentieth century there were more than 7,000 varieties of apples in the United States. Today, only about 10 are available commercially. Over the same period, 80% of tomato varieties, and 92% of lettuce varieties have been lost, or survive only in special conservation facilities.


Standardization is gaining ground, and biological diversity is in free fall.


Consider varying your choices of fruits and veggies; try different types, and rediscover the flavor of heirloom varieties. Local farms often revive these and sometimes develop their own delicious types of produce based on them. Nonprofit groups like the Seed Savers Exchange collect and sell heirloom seeds to home gardeners.


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The Hollyberry Lady
11-08-2011, 09:30 PM
Don't make excessive use of the tumble dryer.


Roughly 6% of electricity in the United States is used to dry clothing. If all of the 88 million dryers in the country were supplemented by line drying just half of the time, it would reduce the country's residential carbon monoxide emissions by 3.3%.


Of all household electrical appliances, the clothes dryer comsumes the most energy. It uses 2, or even 3 times as much power as a washing machine. The cheapest and most environmetally sound way of drying the wash will always be to hang it up.


Don't overload the dryer, clean the lint trap regularily, and use the permanent press option to finish the dying cycle using residual heat. Invest in a dryer with a moisture sensor...it will shut off automatically as soon as your clothes are dry.


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The Hollyberry Lady
11-09-2011, 12:12 PM
Protect rivers: Don't dump or litter in storm drains.


No fewer than 114 rivers, or half the planet's biggest watercourses, are severely polluted. The Ganges, sacred though it is for Indians, receives 450 gallons of wastewater every day, which transforms it into a vast open sewer. Worldwide, 2 million tons of water are poured into lakes and rivers every day. As a result, at least a fifth of the planet's 10,000 species of freshwater are either extinct or in danger of extinction.


Protect rivers from all pollution. Don't dump into storm drains, which discharge into water bodies without any filtration or treatment. Also, don't drop litter in the street or countryside. Sooner or later, it will be washed into a river, lake, or harbor.


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The Hollyberry Lady
11-09-2011, 09:30 PM
Rediscover your grandmother's remedies.


Chemicals have invaded our lives. In the 1980s there were 500 times as many chemical products as during the 1940s. Today, an average family uses 30 gallons of various chemical cleaners each year. These products, which generally contain substances harmful to health and the environment, inevitably find their way into our water, air, and soil.


Rediscover your grandparents' natural remedies: dishwashing solutions for removing oil stains, white vinegar for removing mold or mildew, baking soda for scouring, cedar chips for keeping moths away, lemon juice for polishing copper or disinfecting surfaces, and so forth.


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The Hollyberry Lady
11-10-2011, 06:18 PM
Beware of invasive species. Do not introduce non-native plants or animals.


Nature relies on delicate balances. An alien species, whether deliberately or accidentally introduced into a habitat, may find conditions so favorable that it becomes invasive.


Miconia, an ornamental bush introduced to Tahiti in 1937, now covers two-thirds of the island. Caulerpa, a tropical seaweed, monotonously blankets vast ares of the Mediterranean. The water hyacinth, originally from Brazil, chokes rivers in Africa. In Hawaii, the Indian mongoose was released to eradicate rats in sugarcane fields. The mongoose did nothing to sow the proliferation of rats, but instead destroyed most of the local native flora and fauna of the island, bringing many of species close to extinction. :eek:


To avoid an ecological disaster, do not release any exotic animal into the environment, and never smuggle plants or animals in your lugguge.


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The Hollyberry Lady
11-11-2011, 03:44 PM
Cover soil to protect it from evaporation and weed growth.


When weeds appear in the garden, there is a strong temptation to eliminate them using an environmentally damaging chemical treatment. It is better, however, to prevent them from growing in the first place by using natural mulch cover that also helps to keep moistue in the soil. Protected from weeds as well as from drying out excessively, the garden will be healthier. :D


You can mulch the soil around the base of the plants trees, and bushes using hay, dried grass cuttings, leaves, wood shavings, chippings, cocoa bean shells, etc. Mulching also protects soil from the action of the sun and wind, and helps to keep it moist.


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The Hollyberry Lady
11-12-2011, 07:11 PM
Collect rainwater.


Nature gives us rain, and for this, we pay nothing. Like solar and wind energy, collecting rainwater is a means of protecting the environment in a sustainable way. The rain that falls on the roofs of our houses could cover as much as 80% of our current annual domestic water consumption. In addition, collecting rainwater prevents it from flowing along the street, picking up pollutants, and depositing them into the storm drains and eventually into our waterways. Rainwater collection systems do double-duty, conserving water and protecting our environment from pollutants.


Have a rainwater collection system fitted to your house to meet outdoor water needs, like watering the lawn and washing the car. At the very least, put a rubber garbage can beneath your rain gutter to collect water. I've used rainwater to water my indoor plants.


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The Hollyberry Lady
11-13-2011, 08:22 PM
Visit regional preserves and state parks.


America and Canada's countrysides constitute an exraordinary natural and cultural heritage. State parks and forests; nature preserves that are privately run but open to public; and historic sites offer insight into regional, natural, and cultural histories. The views and recreational challenges of our country's national parks might inspire awe and wonder, but it is ordinary, everyday nature and history that tells us who we are.


Find a state park, forest, or reserve in your area. Learn about the species that inhabit it and any developments that might threaten it.


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sunfish
11-14-2011, 01:10 PM
Mark Twain Quotes. Action speaks louder than words

The Hollyberry Lady
11-14-2011, 01:21 PM
Fishermen on shore, respect your surroundings.


Contrary to appearances, the ships that sail the world's oceans are responsible for only a small part of the pollution of the seas. Oil splits account for only 2.5% of pollution, and cleaning ships' tanks at sea accounts for 25%. Most pollution (about 70%) comes from the land by means of what is emptied into rivers and estauries. In 1996, the authorities in Corsica found a stranded whale with more than 30 square feet of plastic sheeting in it's stomach. :(


When you fish from the shore, leave pebbles, rocks, and empty shells where you found them, for they may shelter unobtrusive animal life. Make your children aware of the need to respect sea and shore habitats, which teem with life but are vulnerable.


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The Hollyberry Lady
11-23-2011, 10:44 AM
Keep litter out of our oceans.


A motley carpet of some 300 million tons of waste covers the Mediterranean Sea. Some of the waste will remain there, intact, for centuries. A newspaper takes 6 weeks to decompose in the sea, and a cardboard box takes 3 months. A cigarette butt takes 2 years, and a steel can 80 years. A aluminum can will last 100 years and a plastic bag 300 years. A piece of polystyrene or a plastic bottle will both remain intact for 500 years. Glass lasts even longer.


Vast though it is, the sea cannot absorb all our pollution. It is becoming saturated. Do not leave waste on the shore or throw any overboard, and when possible dispose of it in recycle bins.


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The Hollyberry Lady
11-24-2011, 04:42 PM
Plant a tree. :D


Eight thousand years ago, when human beings settled and began to grow crops, half the planet's land mass was covered in thick forest. Today, less than a third is still forested. Worldwide, over the last 10 years, forest cover has been reduced by 2.4%. In order to live, all plants on the planet release oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide. Two acres of mature forest absorb the equivalent of the carbon emissions from 100 midsize cars over a period of a year.


Plant a tree: You will be joining the fight against global warming and the atmospheric pollution caused by carbon dioxide emissions.


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barnetmill
04-14-2012, 10:07 PM
All of the purple suggestions for saving the planet are certainly laudable. The dead zones that are now surrounding many of the continents and the our polluted atmosphere will require international accords that function and it is currently not happening. What do we have, say about 300 million in the USA and maybe less than than that in the rest of northamerica. Chine and India with the rest of asia have billions. As their industry and standard of living increases pollution is and will multiply.
I think the planet will function in a viable manner for my lifetime, but probably not much after that. Remember centuries and even 1,000 of years are not even an eye blink in the scale of time. The planet will recover even if we are no longer the top dog.

modenacart
04-26-2012, 06:28 PM
I humbly disagree. Geothermal energy is not classified as renewable. No study has concluded that. :)
And it is one of the most expensive types of heating. :08:

One of my classmates in graduate school proved it is cheaper than traditional heating and cooling mathematically and experimentally. It is also very easy to reason without much math background. The ground stays a relativity consent temperature. During the summer it would be a heat sink and during the winter a heat source. Of course you still need a secondary unit to supplement.

palmtree
04-27-2012, 12:53 AM
Great postings! Lots of good info people should know. Im definitely going to try growing more edible fruit in my yard this year, using organic fertlizer and compost.

I personally like the idea of growing Bamboo forests in many areas that are deforested. They grow fast, can be cut down for wood in a very renewable kind of way, and apparently release 2 times the amount of oxygen that traditional trees do! I dont recommend introducing bamboo to already forested areas, but for places like Haiti where the forests are already destroyed completely, you have nothing to lose by planting something that grows fast!