Sunday, February 24, 2008

Climate Change & Energy - Scientific Wisdom

In September 2007, top scientists from the 'Global Issues Project' met in Ontario Canada. They worked on ideas for people in the world, so that they could stop the Climate Change and Energy problems. Their suggestions are called the 'Wasan Action Framework". http://www.pugwashgroup.ca/

They are asking us to take them to our parents, teachers, Principals, Mayors, and parliamentary representatives at State, Provincial, and Federal levels of government. Here are their suggestions:
  • Preserve forests especially rainforests everywhere, as these are the earth's lungs.
  • Help plant a forest with all the other plants that help the forests to grow.
  • Only buy what you need. Think about what you throw away as there is "no where to throw away to".
  • Make your own toys. Waste nothing. Recycle everything.
  • Have only two children when you grow up.
  • Keep farming land for food not for fuel.
  • Use solar, wind, geothermal, hydro electricity, ocean energy, to power your buildings, factories and cars.
  • Keep oil for other products that your grandchildren will need.
  • Be WISE...Use current technology so that it reduces your carbon footprint. http://www.carbonfootprint.com/ Calculate your footprint http://calculator.carbonfootprint.com/calculator.aspx
  • Check that women and girls are included 50% with men 50% at places where decisions are made that effect the web of life and all species.
  • Know you rights and responsibilities. Read the Earth Charter.
  • Keep the peace ... never buy war toys.
  • Use only water that you need in small amounts.

Please talk to your family members and take this to your school.


Cheers
Julia

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