The World / Environment, Sustainability & Conservation
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* Also see the 'General Interest' articles for World Days of Recognition relating to the environment and conservation.
Our Earth & Technology's Damage - by Ronnee Ruselle
When you hear people say that we are part of the 'whole' or part of the 'universe' or nature or whatever, they are speaking of how we, as a soul fit into nature. Our place as a spirit or a body of energy is part of one large body of energy that we call nature. If we took away the physical 'meat' around our body then we would be energy and we would still survive.
Remember the Ozone Layer? - by Donna Thomson
Did you know it's been over 20 years since we first heard about the hole in the ozone layer? Thankfully in the 80's when it came to attention that manmade chemicals were destroying the layer, an international treaty (the 'Montreal Protocol' which is now ratified by over 180 nations) was created to ban those harmful chemical such as CFCs and bromides found in aerosol cans, refrigerants, fumigants and cleaning solvents.
Recycling after Christmas - by Jared Bamford
Ever wonder what you were going to do with another tree? How about the piles of Christmas cards that gather up each year? Well here are some helpful ideas for getting rid of them and helping the environment or your community. Live Christmas Trees - Recycling a live-cut tree benefits the environment and increases wildlife habitat. Many cities and municipalities have special collection days where they gather Christmas trees and put them through shredders, chopping them up into mulch.
Sustainable Energy - by Ronnee Ruselle
You've heard of multiculturalism? Well this is to recognize multilingualism. This day has been recognized by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) since 2000. UNESCO believes that "*Mother languages are the most powerful instruments of preserving and developing our tangible and intangible heritage" so any moves to encourage linguistic diversity while maintaining the mother language are applauded.
The Biggest Threat to Our Planet - by Donna Thomson
What would you consider the biggest threat to our planet - mining, energy consumption, water scarcity, technology, pollution? Perhaps, but what do all of these things have in common? Us. That's right - you, me, our neighbours and cousins. As a human race we are Mother Earth's biggest enemy, yet this is not how it's supposed to be.
