BBC NEWS Science/Nature Tuvalu struggles to hold back tide
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/sci...
During a King Tide, which is what the islanders call the highest tides of the year, waves rolling off the ocean can have a devastating effect.
"As sea levels rise, low lying island nations like Tuvalu are fast becoming uninhabitable. Just building walls to hold back the sea is not enough. Tuvalu’s coral laden soil is quite porous, which allows sea water to seep into low lying areas all over the islands, contaminating both water supplies and arable land. So, while it may continue to be physically possible to live on the islands for many decades, the economic viability of the state is already under severe threat."
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Earth Hour: Canada Special
TheStar.com Earth Hour Earth Hour: Small steps could go a long, long way
http://www.thestar.com/Special...
What: Cities around the world will turn off their lights for 1 hour. The Toronto event is sponsored by the World Wildlife Fund, Toronto Star, City of Toronto and Virgin Mobile.
"On March 29th, 2008 at 8 PM (local time) millions of people around the world will turn off their lights to raise awareness about global warming and energy conservation. For most of us, our biggest contribution to global warming is excessive use of electricity. In the US, most electricity is generated by coal-fired power plants. If we all turn off our lights (and powered down other energy using appliances) for just one hour, we can collectively reduce CO2 emissions by thousands of tons. You can learn more about earth hour at www.earthhour.org."
http://www.thestar.com/Special...
What: Cities around the world will turn off their lights for 1 hour. The Toronto event is sponsored by the World Wildlife Fund, Toronto Star, City of Toronto and Virgin Mobile.
"On March 29th, 2008 at 8 PM (local time) millions of people around the world will turn off their lights to raise awareness about global warming and energy conservation. For most of us, our biggest contribution to global warming is excessive use of electricity. In the US, most electricity is generated by coal-fired power plants. If we all turn off our lights (and powered down other energy using appliances) for just one hour, we can collectively reduce CO2 emissions by thousands of tons. You can learn more about earth hour at www.earthhour.org."
Slate: Should I buy wool or cotton
If I want to help the environment, should I buy wool or cotton? - By Brendan I. Koerner - Slate Maga
http://www.slate.com/id/218295...
With the February chill about to hit, I'm in the market for a cozy new sweater. Ordinarily I'd opt for wool, but I wonder whether all those methane-belching sheep are killing the planet. Cotton seems like a sensible alternative, but I'm sure it's not without problems...
"These days, green fashion is all the rage. Major fashion houses have jumped into the fray. Want to spend $2,000 on a handbag and save the environment at the same time? No problem say the denizens of the runway (as long as you do not factor in the incredible amount of resources used by luxury chains to market that little wonder of environmental ingenuity). However, for those of us who live on a more meat and potatoes budget, we occupy ourselves with more mundane musings like: what is the more climate friendly fabric? Cotton or wool? You decide. (The correct answer is organic cotton, which is barely discussed in the article. Hemp is even better)".
http://www.slate.com/id/218295...
With the February chill about to hit, I'm in the market for a cozy new sweater. Ordinarily I'd opt for wool, but I wonder whether all those methane-belching sheep are killing the planet. Cotton seems like a sensible alternative, but I'm sure it's not without problems...
"These days, green fashion is all the rage. Major fashion houses have jumped into the fray. Want to spend $2,000 on a handbag and save the environment at the same time? No problem say the denizens of the runway (as long as you do not factor in the incredible amount of resources used by luxury chains to market that little wonder of environmental ingenuity). However, for those of us who live on a more meat and potatoes budget, we occupy ourselves with more mundane musings like: what is the more climate friendly fabric? Cotton or wool? You decide. (The correct answer is organic cotton, which is barely discussed in the article. Hemp is even better)".
BBC: Church to step up climate fight
BBC NEWS Science/Nature Church to step up climate fight
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/sci...
In a statement, senior figures in the movement said evidence of man-made global warming was "substantial". Southern Baptists are the largest protestant group in the country.
Climate protection is fundamentally a moral issue. Many US evangelicals are pushing fellow church members to start getting serious about acknowledging the moral responsibility all believers have to care for the environment. For more on this, visit www.creationcare.org
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/sci...
In a statement, senior figures in the movement said evidence of man-made global warming was "substantial". Southern Baptists are the largest protestant group in the country.
Climate protection is fundamentally a moral issue. Many US evangelicals are pushing fellow church members to start getting serious about acknowledging the moral responsibility all believers have to care for the environment. For more on this, visit www.creationcare.org
BBC: Zeroe carbon goal needs firm foundation
BBC NEWS Science/Nature Zero carbon goal needs firm foundation
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/sci...
There is no "magic bullet" solution when it comes to meeting the UK government's ambitious target of making new homes "zero-carbon" by 2016, says Imtiaz Farookhi. In this week's Green Room, he argues that poor use of technology will be just as bad as doing nothing at all.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/sci...
There is no "magic bullet" solution when it comes to meeting the UK government's ambitious target of making new homes "zero-carbon" by 2016, says Imtiaz Farookhi. In this week's Green Room, he argues that poor use of technology will be just as bad as doing nothing at all.
BBC: Map sheds light on hothouse world
BBC NEWS Science/Nature Map sheds light on hothouse world
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/sci...
The estimates could help researchers model the effect on the seas of long-term climate changes, an Australian-led team reports in Science.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/sci...
The estimates could help researchers model the effect on the seas of long-term climate changes, an Australian-led team reports in Science.
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