Cornucopias

Never seen that word before? It has a couple of meanings, one of which is 'a mix of many different things'. What does that have to do with Earth, you ask me next.
Recently, I went to a park near my house, and I saw so many healthy trees in there, helping us all to have enough oxygen to breathe. I snapped pictures - yes, that's the picture on the left of these words- because I knew that people in the world like to see something natural and intrinsic once in a while. Even the most industrious businessman will know what true Nature is when he sees it, and with the urbanization of the world these days, some/most don't take the time to take a stroll in the park to enjoy seeing all the greenery - like the scene I shot that I uploaded above.
If we don't treasure these little places on Earth and make sure that they are still in existence 50 years down the road or so...
Remember this: once they're gone, they're never coming back. What's done can't be undone, so we have to prevent it from happening.

Do you think like this...

Do you always see saving the Earth like this? "There are loads of people out there trying already, so I don't have to do a thing." This isn't true.
In fact, when I hear people saying things like that, I am infuriated! Saving the Earth is something everyone is concerned with. It's something where social status, family, race, religion, background... There's nothing in this world you can get that doesn't exact its price. In this case, we humans seem to be the 'rulers' - almost - of this Earth - at least, we are the dominant species. So shouldn't we be the ones taking care of our planet?
Yet, we are destroying it slowly instead. Taking our new advanced technology and society and everything else and turning this beautiful world into one that might not even be inhabitable for some animals much longer.
You know what I think animals see when they look at the advances - and destruction - Man is making? This will probably seem one-sided, but here's what I really think.
Looking at the roads, they wonder how these strange beings can bear to pour black things in lines and drive stinking machines over them. Every road you drive on is another patch of land claimed by Man, another place where our influence has acted and stopped the Earth from breathing.
Looking at their fellow animals on Earth dying slowly. Looking as their family members eat toxic waste, unaware of what it really is, and dying. Looking on. Helpless.
My words have probably managed to paint a horrible graphic scene in your mind, right? I hope they have, because I really don't think that we are doing enough to stop what is happening to our home, our planet.
If you're an animal lover, then I hope that you have realized what we are doing - though not intentionally - to this place. Please, and this is going out to everybody out there, wake up and realize what we are doing. Don't take this home you have - this planet - for granted. Mother Earth can't save herself now. It's up to her children.

I'm doing my part!

Hello,
I would like to share what my family and I are doing to help in the mission of saving the Earth...

-We use recycled foolscap paper for schoolwork and homework.
-We switch off appliances that are not in use at the sockets.
-We only use the air-conditioner on hot days.
-We use waste paper to do workings.
-We only recharge my mobile phone when the battery is super low.
-We remember to switch off the lights and fans before leaving any room.
-We use old plastic bags as garbage bags.
-We throw rubbish into separate bags such as one is for recyclable materials and the other is for non-recyclable materials.
-We try to buy refillable stationery.

I am proud that I am doing my part to save the Earth.

The Green Club's motto:
Our Planet, Our Home, Our Responsibility

ECO

Environmental Children's Organization. Never heard of it? Neither did I, until I chanced upon this moving speech made by a child, the same age as us! Listen to her, and you won't regret it, just like you won't regret taking action to save the Earth.

Feel like doing something to save the planet? Then do it. I know I will.

The Atractosteus spatula

Hiya people! Today i'm gonna be talking about...(drumroll please)...the Atractosteus spatula. Then again, you would know that if you've read the title. And no, the Atractosteus spatula is not a spatula. (You know,the kitchen utensil?!) It is, in fact, an animal, more commonly known as the Alligator gar. Surprising, isn't it? Well, so is the animal. It is by far the strangest creature I have ever seen.
Ha, now I bet I've got you bursting with curiosity, just dying to find out how strange this animal is. Well, the Alligator Gar is...a weird sorta carnivorous fish.
Now, I don't mean to side track you here, telling you about some weird creature instead of global warming and stuff. But I was just surfing the web when I chanced upon this fascinating creature, and thought you guys might wanna take a look. How? Simple. Here's the link: http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/fish/alligator-gar.html
Go on. Have a look.
P.s. I'm not going that off-track, right? I mean, this mystifying creature can tell you that there is a wide variety of animals on earth, and...and we should protect them all! Yup, that's the earthy message in this post.
P.s.s. Sorry you're gonna have to copy the link onto your website thing on top of the screen to get to the page. I tried to make it a link, but then it wouldn't appear at all. Sorry people!

Water

Aren't you glad that clean, fresh water is always somewhere near you, where you can easily access it? Do you ever stop to think what would happen if it weren't?
The world is using up our water resources too fast and making the rest of the water on Earth dirty. Why? We're getting a bit too luxurious in our water usage, not really limiting well.
I posted this because I feel that water conservation is something we should all be able to do easily - in fact, conservation is actually doing less, in a way. Doing less water wastage.
I'm not asking you to do something hard, like do some more. I'm asking the smallest favor possible - just reduce.
I've posted a poem below that tells us how important conserving water is. If you want to have the real version, as a picture (a little prettier - you can post it on your blog and help promote the message to conserve water - then please email the Green Team, telling us your email address. All information will be kept confidential.) Mind you, I would have posted the picture, but it took too long.
I found it one day while surfing the Internet - just read it, and you'll understand my feelings.
Sparkle in moonlight,
Dance in twilight,
Sing in the air,
Roars against it's self.
Elemental beauty that cannot compare,
And one of four on Nature's shelf.
Lawless it be.
Seeming stillness one can see,
Yet swiftly churning at light speed.
Bending light in every bead,
Laughing across horizons of sea,
Crying and breaking free.
The most important in balance,
Destructive with a vengeance.
The nectar for life,
Water...

Deforestation

Did you know that deforestation is the permanent destruction of indigenous forests and woodlands?

Of course doing this will have its consequences.
It is estimated that deforestation contributes one-third of all CO2 releases caused by people.
And we all know that CO2 is the major contributor to the greenhouse effect.
The effect of deforestation could also be a drier climate.
THE BEST PART IS THAT WE CAN HELP!
The website says that we can:
-use wood sparingly
-plant indigenous trees
Here comes the info about THE CARBON CYCLE.
Forests act as a major carbon store because carbon dioxide (CO2) is taken up from the atmosphere and used to produce the carbohydrates, fats, and proteins that make up the tree. When forests are cleared, and the trees are either burnt or rot, this carbon is released as CO2. This leads to an increase in the atmospheric CO2 concentration.
Here comes the info about THE WATER CYCLE.
Trees draw ground water up through their roots and release it into the atmosphere (transpiration). In Amazonia over half of all the water circulating through the region's ecosystem remains within the plants. With removal of part of the forest, the region cannot hold as much water. This causes a drier climate.

A tiger...a turtle.

So, what do a tiger and a turtle have in common? Take a guess. Go on. I'll give you 3 seconds.

Ok! Time's up. If your guess was that they're both reptiles, go revise your science. Seriously. If your answer is they are both carnivorous, that's even worse. Finally, if your answer was that they are both affected by global warming/climate change, then congratulations. You're on the right track mate. The correct answer is....
They are both endangered by global warming. Climate change. You get the message.
Okay, so what if tigers and turtles aren't exactly the cutest animals around? So what if they aren't even cute? (Except when they're little babies of course) But my point is, they are animals all the same. Living beings. And I believe every living thing on this earth has the right to live. Not just tigers and turtles.
So...who's with me on this one? Every creature has its rights. And we don't have the right to just cut down their forests, pollute their waters...etc. Basically I'm telling all of you people out there: Do your part to stop global warming!!! Save mother earth's animals...before its too late.

The Earth is MELTING...

Ha ha. No, I'm just kidding. the earth isn't MELTING, but with the crazy temperatures we get these days, you would think so.
However, the ice certainly is melting. Just imagine the poor creatures living in the arctic.
If global warming continues at its rapid pace, they won't have solid ground beneath their feet. Imagine if you had to keep swimming and jumping around just because there was no solid ground for you to rest. How would you feel?
Most people wouldn't think that. We just eat, sleep, watch TV...basically lead a wonderful, relaxing life. Well, the next time you do something fun/relaxing/not environmentally friendly, spare a thought for others. Meaning other species that is. Doesn't the picture of those stranded polar bears just about break your heart?

Do your part to slow down (if not stop completely) global warming!

Fight Global Warming Campaign Game

Hi All,
I found an interesting game called... SWITCH EM' OFF!!!
It is a game where you should switch off all the factories and earn points!
Share this game with your friends and HAVE FUN!

Here is the link:

http://www.panda.org/about_wwf/what_we_do/
climate_change/what_you_can_do/tell_friends/
game/index.cfm

PS: The link is quite long...

Bye!
Your Global Warming Fighter,
:] Afrein :]

Working To Reduce Global Warming

Hi!

Working To Reduce Global Warming

Addressing the problem of global warming is a difficult task. Because there is a great demand for electricity and goods made in factories, they continue to be produced. People concerned about the environment suggest that individuals can reduce that demand in several ways. Carpooling or taking a bus puts fewer vehicles on the road. Turning off lights, televisions, and other electrical items when not in use puts less demand on electric companies to supply power. Buying appliances that have been designed to save energy helps directly, and it encourages companies to make more of these types of products. Global warming is a worldwide problem. Governments are trying to find ways to limit the amount of greenhouse gases put into the air each year.

We all can play our part to reduce global warming. Every action counts...You may think,
"I am only one person. What difference will it make?"
Well, the difference is huge! It's just like when someone has $999 999. 95 and when YOU add $0.05 that someone has A MILLION DOLLARS!!!!!!!!!! What I am trying to say is that YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!!!!!!!!!

More Than Just Climate Change

Ok everyone, listen up!
It is common knowledge now that we are slowly ruining Mother Earth. How?
Global Warming. The greenhouse effect. Us human beings producing just too much carbon dioxide.
This is causing climate change. That, as you may have guessed, is the change of climate. Of weather. More freak storms, higher temperatures..etc. But recently, I found that isn't the only effect.
Human emissions of C02 is also causing...(drumroll)...the alteration of the chemistry of the ocean-often called the cradle of life on earth. This can cause damage to marine animals, so just imagine the beauty of the oceans around the world being destroyed. Just like that. And that is inclusive of the renowned Great Barrier Reef! (And of course the others) Warmer waters are bleaching their lovely corals. Oh how can anyone even stand for this?
So, how does global warming cause ocean acidification? Well, for your information, ocean acidification is a side-effect of putting too much carbon dioxide into the skies. This gas ultimately ends up dissolved in the oceans where it forms weak carbon acid. Get it people? Still with me here? You'd better be. That's the simplest way I can put it.
Your next question may be: So how do we stop this? If you've been carefully reading the above, you'll know how. Its obvious really.
Just do your part to stop global warming!

Hurricanes, Floods, and my oh my...

Hurricanes: Also known as a tropical cyclone.

Its primary energy source is the heat that is released from condensation when water vapour consenses at high altitudes. The warmer temperatures caused by Global Warming means there is more evaporation, more condensation, and more chances of hurricanes.

Floods: A flood occurs when there is too much water, and the volume of water in lakes, rivers et cetera exceeds the capacity of the lake or river et cetera, and the water overflows and submerges land. Hurricanes or typhoons can lead to floods, and so can the increase of rainfall.

Droughts: Droughts are periods of time when an area experiences a lack of water. A drought is caused when there is a lack of water vapour in the atmosphere, or when the upward forcing of the air mass containing that water vapour is reduced. This could happen because of Global Warming.

With the advance of Global Warming, all this could happen more frequently. Who knows, maybe the sea will even rise so much that Singapore becomes a submerged island. Not a nice way to live.

This is only one of the many reasons for us to take action against Global Warming.

Reasons for Concern

Hi!
This is why you should be concerned.

Reasons for Concern

Scientists cannot tell just how warm Earth may get over time. Some guess an increase between 2.5° F and 10.4° F (1.4° C and 5.8° C) by the year 2100. Warmer weather could make glaciers and the polar ice caps melt, causing sea levels to rise drastically. Plants, animals, and buildings along coastlines all could be in danger. The warmer temperatures might be a welcome change for some people in colder regions. However, people in areas that are already warm might suffer from more heat-related health problems. Likewise, some animals may not be able to take the change to their environment.

Bye!
Afrein

Causes of Global Warming

Hi-ya!
Well, the cause for global warming is not only the greenhouse effect or us...

Causes

For much of Earth's history, greenhouse gases were not a problem. This situation changed as people came to depend on fossil fuels (oil, gas, and coal). People burn fossil fuels to power factories, run cars, produce electricity, and heat houses. As fossil fuels burn, they release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Also, people have cut down many forests. Trees use carbon dioxide when they make their own food. Fewer trees mean that less carbon dioxide is being taken out of the atmosphere.


These are the causes of the total destruction, Global Warming.
Afrein

Greenhouse Effect

Hi guys!
I found some information about the Greenhouse Effect...Let me tell you more about it...

Greenhouse Effect

To understand global warming, it helps to first understand something called the greenhouse effect. A greenhouse is a glass house in which plants grow. The glass lets light in and at the same time keeps heat from getting out. This trapped heat keeps the plants warm even when it is cold outside.

Likewise, Earth's atmosphere traps energy from the sun. Carbon dioxide and other gases—called greenhouse gases—in the air do this trapping. Without these gases too much heat would go back into space, and living things could not survive. However, as more greenhouse gases get into the air, they also trap more heat. This leads to global warming.


Well, I hope you understand global warming now!
Bye!
Afrein

Effects

Hi everyone, Rachel here! Okay, so today I went around on Google searching for "The Effects of Global Warming", and I found a few websites, like this website, and this website, and this website. You should really go and check it out! It's really worrying to me, knowing what the world is facing.

Still, my greatest worry is not my survival, but rather, the survival of the Artic, and the artic animals. Polar bears, penguins and seals are now threatened, which means they might become endangered soon.

I advise you to try and read the information on the websites above. It really makes you open your eyes, doesn't it? It opened mine. More reason to take action against GW.

Local food

I'm sure that everybody has heard before about ways to stop global warming, conserve resources, so on and so forth. Have you heard about this one? I think that it's a very good way to play your part, and it's easy to do.
Here's the motto you have to follow to do it: There's nothing like home. Strange, aye? But I'm being serious here. Buy local food. Why does this help the Earth? Local food never has to travel very far, so it doesn't use much energy in transport. This helps cut down on pollution. And this saves on money - food that's imported from overseas is bound to cost more. Yeah, so save buying the shortbread cookies imported from England for a special occasion - if you really have to buy them at all.

Introduction to The Green Club

Hi!

The Green Team 094 HQ has decided to open up THE GREEN CLUB!!! This club is strictly for people who care about the earth. If you want to join, send in your name, what you will do to stop global warming, the contributions you can make, and why you believe we need to take action to thegreenteam094@gmail.com!

Bye!