Extra reading!

Hey everyone! I was out searching for books and I found some new fantastic ones that you can read to help you get started on the path to a greener future!

For readers who can slurp up a million words without giving up:
1. The Plot to Save The Planet - Brian Dumaine

2. Farewell, My Subaru - Doug Fine

3. Fixing Climate - Robert Kunzig & Wallace Broecker


For those who need a tip or two to get them on the right track:
4. The Ecofriendly Home - Dan Phillips

5. Go M.A.D. (Make A Difference) 2 - Think Books Publishing

6. The Green Guide: A Complete Reference to Environment-Friendly Living - National Geographic

7. How Can I Stop Climate Change? (Collins) - Helen Burley and Chris Haslam

8. Go Green - Nancy Taylor

9. Hey Mr. Green - Bob Schildgen

10. Paint Your Life A Brighter Shade Of Green - Carolyn Humphries


Inspiration and Knowledge - For those inquisitive minds who want to know more:
11. Carbon Jargon - Jo Eede

And my favourite one of all...
12. Be Green - Monica Sheehan

(This is a really great book with lots of fantastic and humorous illustrations. Perfect for children and adults alike! And it's really cute and small!)

I hope this helps get people their lazy butts off their chairs and inspire them to start saving our earth!

Remember: Saving the Earth isn't scary... it's hard to commit, but once you get your mind to it, it's a piece of cake! (preferably organic :D)

One Life. Live It.

No, I'm not advertising for M1. I'm saying, you've got only one life. Live it. It's really a great motto that I think everybody should follow. Isn't it true? Don't you agree with me?
In this one life that you have, that you're living right now, you've got to really live. Do what you should do, because it's the right thing to do.
Have you noticed something with recent blog posts? That we aren't providing as much information about saving the Earth in them now as we are trying to convince you to try? Huh? It's not because we're lazy to provide you information. It's because we know that unless people start listening (or, in this case, reading) we aren't going to make a difference by telling you how to do it. What's the use of knowledge that goes unused?

Just one extra tip that I'll squeeze in here: ours is not the only site you can find 'Save The Earth' messages on. It's not the only place you'll see where people are trying to get the message across the public. There are so many different organizations and big companies out there who are doing something like this for a good cause: our home.
Look out for these places and actually go there. Or, if you're all THAT lazy, you can always simply take note of how many people are saying the same thing as we are. Now, I say 'how many people' a lot, don't I? Well, see here, there's a problem. Do you know what it is?

It's that there aren't enough people trying.

Plant a tree

Planting trees are a great way to help do your part to save the environment. Trees absorb a great deal of carbon dioxide, so planting more trees in your garden will not only save the environment, but also make your house cooler so that you don't have to switch on the air-con! It's a win-win situation for everyone!

So pick a day, go to the garden shop or somewhere where you can get a tree (please do not dig one up from the roadside...) and plant a tree with your family! It can be quite fun to have your own tree to take care of and grow. Split your garden into patches, one for each member of your family, and get everyone to plant and 'design' their own patch! That's another fun suggestion.

It's a great family bonding activity and it's a great way to teach your siblings more about saving the Earth. So go and try it! I know I will...

A question for you...

Here's a really good question for you to answer: "Do you care about the Earth?"
Your reaction is bound to be: (scoff) Duh! Of course I do. Something along the lines of that.
But do you REALLY care?
Do you...
1. Hesitate before throwing that used wad of paper into the rubbish bin, then toss it instead into the nearest recycling bin?
2. Just stand and daydream under the stream of water after bathing, just wanting to relax? (You'd better say no for this one!!!)
#Adding on to point 2. do you shower or fill a whole bath tub with water and bathe? Please shower!#
3. Ever take a cab instead of public transport? It may give your tired legs a treat because you don't have to remain standing for so long, but how are you treating the Earth?

Do you consider yourself environmentally conscious? Did you do so until you put yourself to the test above?
All humans are bound to judge their standards against EVERYBODY ELSE. That means, "Oh, but my friends are get their parents to drive them to the shopping centre, so I guess it's OK for me to do the same.".
Let me ask you a very simple question (this post is all about questions!): How does your friends' asking their parents to drive them there make it acceptable for you to do the same?
Don't you think that you're just making a very, very dumb excuse for yourself?
It really pains me to know that there are people around this place who think like that. Physical weariness is only a small price to pay for all the weariness people like that are causing Mother Earth. She's been around a whole lot longer than you've been, and she's been putting up with us, humans, ruining her for centuries. CENTURIES.
Ask yourself one last question: Would you do that, or would you ask these destroyers-of-nature to stop? Only Mother Earth can't ask us herself.
So we're doing it for her.
Please listen.

A brighter look.

Hi everyone, this is Rachel! Recently, Anki and I worked on a new look for the blog, and after she designed it and I put it up, we finally did it! (in a timeframe of, well, about... 4 hours?) We hope it will be, how do I put this... more pleasing to the eyes?

I hope this inspires you to give the Earth a makeover of her own... take away the grey clouds of pollution, the yellow of dried, dead  grass, the millions of corpses lying around after a devasting incident... and fix the hole in her oxone layer.

Give the planet a brighter look. Just like we did to this blog.

Hi...

Hi All!
Me watched interesting documentary last night called....(drumroll please)
"THE INCONVENIENT TRUTH"

It was very interesting. Al-Gore, who was a former minister/president/something like that, had filmed a documentary about Global Warming and Climate Change. You should watch it somehow. How?


AHA! YOUTUBE!


THREE CHEERS FOR YOUTUBE!


HIP HIP, HOORAY!!!


HIP HIP, HOORAY!!!


HIP HIP, HOORAY!!!

Electricity conservation

Recently, and in fact today, my whole house suddenly blacked out. Till now, we still have no idea what caused it to happen, but one thing we do know, that I realized today, is that electricity is something we never notice, but actually supports our lives a lot. We couldn't see, we were beginning to melt (I swear) and we just couldn't do anything but walk around, really. All of because the electricity got cut off.
We depend so much on this strange, almighty power that we use so much in our daily lives. Imagine what would happen if there were no more electricity. We wouldn't be able to do anything, especially at night. Not unless we found another way to light up our houses somehow.
This experience of mine helped me realize that we have to do something to help the Earth and everyone, everything on it. Energy can only be produced if we have the sources of energy we need. As yet, we are not entirely energy-efficient. We need to find ways to harness solar energy so that we can depend wholly on that for power supply, not keep burning up fossil fuels and other biomass.
Let's start today by first conserving energy. You don't ever get anything for greed, oh no. Never use more than you need. If you can, you could even try to use less than that. Just remember what I've told you. What do you think you should do?

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.

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!!!!!!!!!!

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!

8 Days Cares!

Yup. Go pick up a copy if you like. I don't care. It's happening!

I like to think of going green as a trend. One that's gonna save the world, so we go with the flow and reduce our carbon trail. 

You're probably sick of hearing us talk about the destruction of Global Warming, so talk about something else for a moment.

Now I know everyone has at least heard of one way to stop GW (Global Warming, for those who have not yet actually figured it out). Here's what I like to do:

Hiya! Welcome to Rachel's guide to gaining total harmony with nature. Here are some ways I like to save the planet.

1. My family has a table out on the patio, and instead of staying cooped inside with the air-con/fan on, I've found a way to be even more environmentally concious! I bring my work outside, so I can be with my dog, enjoy the garden and fresh air, and use the best natural source of light – the sun. 

2. I'm a big fan of recycling, and since there are no recycling bins in my house or anywhere around, I stock up the stuff I want to recycle, then take it to a place where I can recycle it. That's a great way to recycle even if you, like me, don't have any way to recycle at home.

3. Our family watches shows on one telly, especially if its the same shows we want to watch.

4. Every switch in my room except the one connecting to the phone is off by the time I leave the house in the morning. It's a great way to save electricity, so just try it!

5. I take the shortest baths I can possibly take. My record time for soaping, shampooing, rinsing, conditioning and rinsing again is 3 minutes. It took me alot of practice, believe me!

6. Both sides of papers are used when I'm around. Any pieces of scrap are recycled. When I use coloured paper and I have scraps, I keep them to use them again whenever I want.

7. I don't buy drinks in plastic bottles. Plastic drink bottles have a tremendously horrible impact on the Earth. At least metal cans can be recycled!

That's just a bit of the suggestions I have. There'll be more on the way!

One step at a time

I understand the dilemma here. I know its hard to switch from comfort to, well... torture, but if thousands of people can do it, why not you? I had a hard time convincing everyone to work with me too, and to date I have only convinced less that 5 people (excluding my family. What? Is it my fault that they don't want to listen?). I had a hard time making the switch. On my first day of mission Go Green after learning about Global Warming (which was 2 years ago, mind you. I was 9!), I literally had to tape my hands down to keep me from touching the air conditioning remote! But that was just one victory. I learnt about the heaps of rubbish and incinerating plants and how we can recycle, reuse and simply just reduce. And that's what got me caring about the Earth.

We can work together to overcome this, and I know it. Like my teacher says: Determination will get you anywhere. 

I'm gonna be posting my small little victorious "steps" to share with everyone, and, hopefully, inspire everyone. For the sake of the welfare of the people, the wildlife, the animals, the plants, your friends, family, pets, and for you, let's make a change.

The right one.

[note: Okay fine, I was a teeny weensy bit exaggerating about the thousands of people thing. And... the taping me hands. But it worked, right?]

Signing off!

Rachel K.

THE GREEN TEAM

Don't you love your planet?

Hi everyone!

Today I wanna ask you all this seemingly simple question: Don't you love the planet you live in? "Duh!!!", most will say. Then why let all this happen?

" Because it won't harm the planet"
"Because it doesn't matter"
"Because I don't care"
"Because I'm only one person! That's too little to affect anything!"
"Because nothing will happen even if we do try"

I dunno about you guys, but it really infuriates me to hear stuff like that. What if everyone on the whole world were filled with people like these? The planet would die sooner that ever, of course!

I'm sure no one is THAT heartless, right? Or am I wasting my time here? Hey, has it ever occured to you, that all those people lecturing you, and all those environmentalists are doing what they're doing FOR A REASON??? Well, Duh!

You know why? Well, they care, that's why. Don't you? Trust me, if we all play our part, something WILL happen. And just one person, is one too many.

So do something! Don't you love this planet? I do. And I'm not just gonna watch while it dies.

See ya!

Ankita,
The Green Team :]

Drumroll Please!

Hiya! This is Rachel here, from the Green Team HQ. Okay, okay, I bet you're wondering: If we had to make a blog, why choose Global Warming as our theme?

You probably already know this (especially if the Green Team has been bugging you to do something about it), but Global Warming is a really huge problem now. Ever seen a picture of the hole in the Ozone layer (layer of gases – like, yes, you guessed it, ozone!– in the atmosphere)? I have, and let me tell you now that its about to get bigger.


Hole in the Ozone layer. Humongous! I told ya, didn't I?

Anyway, back to the part where you're wondering and I'm telling you stuff, we made this blog simply because we care. Yup. As you also might already know, the only ways to stop Global Warming are:
a) Spreading the word
b) Reducing energy usage
c) Reducing rubbish
e) Reducing air pollutants emissions
f) [scientist are researching, don't worry!]

We [non-scientist who are not trying to find ways to improve the ozone's deteriorating situation] can only do 5 things to help stop Global Warming (which will kill us all, and don't you ever try to deny it!), which is all of the above except [f].

So this blog is basically for us to spread the word, and to track our progress of world saving. You can join in the fun too and tell everyone all about your efforts in saving the planet! If you are interested in joining our blog as an author to share your Earth-saving efforts and actions, send an email with your name, email address and purpose (of joining) to thegreenteam094@aol.com thegreenteam094@gmail.com (it has recently been changed. but don't worry, some emails to our AOL will still be answered!). We appreciate any contributions!

Anyone can do their part for Global Warming. Don't worry, you're not alone! We all have a part to play, and we'd better play it soon, before the curtain closes!

So who's our Green Team?

Please give a big round of applause for... [drumroll please!]

Ankita! Samantha! and ME!

We all wish to help change the fate of the planet, and we hope you'll help us. So what are you waiting for! Go out and save the world, NOW!

Signing off!

Rachel K.

THE GREEN TEAM