An interesting but somewhat quiet topic is how our actions are having an effect on the animal population. Although many creatures are being affected around the world with rising temperatures, the most apparent affect is on the colder regions of our earth where the ice and snow are melting as a result of global warming.
The penguin colonies are a species which migrate long distances in order to breed. Researchers are now using a rather lighthearted method to keep track of penguins in Antarctica. They're following the animals poop from space.
Enjoy the clip.
Showing posts with label global warming. Show all posts
Showing posts with label global warming. Show all posts
Thursday, June 11, 2009
The Penguin isn't just a Batman character
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Is something wrong with our planet?
AIRSICK: THE INDUSTRIAL DEVOLUTION
Images of Global Warming
Twenty days. Twenty thousand still images. A single message. Toronto Star photographer Lucas Oleniuk captures the issue of global warming in a video created entirely by using still images.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
My town will be among the Leaders....again!
The town will turn off lights in eight buildings and shut down any non-essential equipment. Lighting levels will be reduced to emergency status or the minimum possible without affecting operations, said director of community services Jennifer Reynolds. The Milton Leisure Centre will limit its hydro use during Earth Hour. Milton residents reduced their hydro use by 15 per cent during last year's event.
"It's similar to what we did last year, but with additional promotion and communication to encourage the continued participation of residents and businesses," Reynolds said.
For Earth Hour 2008, hydro consumption for 16,641 residential customers was cut 15.03 per cent.
Municipal buildings that will go dark from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. March 28 are Town Hall, Town Hall Annex, Hugh Foster Hall, Nassagaweya Community Centre, Boyne Community Centre, Campbellville Lions Club Hall, Nipissing Operations Yard and Brookville Yard.
What has Milton done to reduce its carbon footprint?
Milton Hydro has converted all residential customers to smart meters, allowing them to save money by using appliances at off-peak times. A voluntary program called Peaksaver aims to reduce strain on the electricity system during weekday peak periods. Those who sign up get a programmable thermostat and allow their home temperatures to be reduced slightly during times of heavy demand.
Milton Hydro has also provided the local marketing for programs sponsored by Ontario Power Authority to reduce energy use.
How are these initiatives important to Milton's brand?
"Milton prides itself in showing leadership on both environmental and energy conservation initiatives and sustainability," said Reynolds.
"We are a green community on a number of fronts."
What are you doing for Earth Hour?
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Why should you vote Earth?
This year, Earth Hour has been transformed into the world’s first global election, between Earth and global warming. For the first time in history, people of all ages, nationalities, race and background have the opportunity to use their light switch as their vote – Switching off your lights is a vote for Earth, or leaving them on is a vote for global warming. WWF are urging the world to VOTE EARTH and reach the target of 1 billion votes, which will be presented to world leaders at the Global Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen 2009. This meeting will determine official government policies to take action against global warming, which will replace the Kyoto Protocol. It is the chance for the people of the world to make their voice heard.
Earth Hour began in Sydney in 2007, when 2.2 million homes and businesses switched off their lights for one hour. In 2008 the message had grown into a global sustainability movement, with 50 million people switching off their lights. Global landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, Rome’s Colosseum, the Sydney Opera House and the Coca Cola billboard in Times Square all stood in darkness.
In 2009, Earth Hour is being taken to the next level, with the goal of 1 billion people switching off their lights as part of a global vote. Unlike any election in history, it is not about what country you’re from, but instead, what planet you’re from. VOTE EARTH is a global call to action for every individual, every business, and every community. A call to stand up and take control over the future of our planet. Over 74 countries and territories have pledged their support to VOTE EARTH during Earth Hour 2009, and this number is growing everyday.
We all have a vote, and every single vote counts. Together we can take control of the future of our planet, for future generations.
Check out www.earthhour.org
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