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Originally uploaded by Sam Vekemans
Hi Everyone,
The news yesterday (saturday) on Climate Change, made headlines all over the world. As this is very big news, it's worth writing about.
I'll start off with a YouTube Video as a summery and go from there.
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UK
The BBC reports the news on this YouTube Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XPlGspF_ls
BBC NEWS Science/Nature UN challenges states on warming
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7098902.stm
Launching the latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, he said real and affordable ways to deal with the problem existed.
Hey all, this is now part 2. .. From the January IPCC report which was the trigger for me to try todo my part. ... Cycle across canada, and try to raise awareness and keep the ball rolling about climate change. ... So far so good. ..EVERYONE is still talking about it, and more and more people are GETTING it. :)I'll post this one on my daily blog sitehttp://virtualbikeride.blogspot.com
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CHINA
UN climate panel report highlights risks of global warming_English_Xinhua
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2007-11/18/content_7097185.htm
MADRID, Nov.17 (Xinhua) -- The UN climate panel issued a landmark report on Saturday warning of severe consequences of global warming and urging governments to act to rein in greenhouse gas emissions.
This one is direct from China ... It made front page! Click on the home page. (Hey look, the used a Greenpeace photo. .. Cool :) ) (they earn a gold star for that in my book) :)
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LA -California
http://www.facebook.com/share_redirect.php?h=649e6e8e0faa7179c1ed21653d518695&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Fscience%2Fla-sci-warming17nov17%2C0%2C4238138.story%3Fpage%3D1%26coll%3Dla-home-center&sid=5884704182
http://www.latimes.com/news/science/la-sci-warming17nov17,0,4238138.story?page=1&coll=la-home-center
In the final installment of its landmark report, the climate-change panel says many countries will just have to learn to live with the effects.
And the LA Times ... with their own 'special' view. .. At least they mention the other reports.. BTW, this article wasn't on the front page news. ... Like all the others. ... There maybe one more hiding somewhere? ... Just wait and see.Cheers,Sam
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Canada
Evidence of climate change 'unequivocal': UN report
http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2007/11/17/climate-change.html
Climate change could have far-reaching and irreversible consequences, a UN scientific panel warns in a report released Saturday.
And the CBC's take on it (Canadian News). ... I think I covered almost everyone on my facebook friends list ... oh wait, got one more comming....
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Greenpeace
Greenpeace - Making Waves: IPCC latest - climate change evidance "unequivocal"
http://weblog.greenpeace.org/makingwaves/archives/2007/11/ipcc_latest_climate_change_evi.html
Last night in Valencia, the IPCC approved its Fourth Assessment Synthesis report, which sums up the key points from the three major reports published this year on climate change science, its impacts and the mitigation options. ...
And this one is Green Peace's Take. ... Oooh, cool... gathering more infor my tonights blog :)
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Austrailia
Global warming action urgent: UN chief - Environment - smh.com.au
http://www.smh.com.au/news/environment/global-warming-action-urgent-un-chief/2007/11/16/1194767033342.html
I come to you humbled after seeing some of the most precious treasures of our planet - treasures that are being threatened by humanity's own hand.
And here is the Austrailian take on it. .. they mention this part.."The scientists have done their job, and now it's time President [George] Bush and this Congress do their part and support immediate action on global warming, starting with this energy bill," said Edward J Markey, chairman of the Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming.:)
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Boston, MA -USA
UN panel: Climate change accelerating - BostonHerald.com
http://hawk.heraldinteractive.com/news/international/general/view.bg?articleid=1045351&format=&page=2&listingType=int
While the European Union has taken the lead in enforcing the carbon emission targets outlined in Kyoto, the United States opted out of the 1997 accord.
And here is the boston Herald's verions. ... this one is better. (still just a couple more togo :)
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Ireland
ireland.com - The Irish Times - Sat, Nov 17, 2007 - 130 states agree evidence of climate change 'une
http://www.ireland.com/newspaper/frontpage/2007/1117/1195251355768.html
Scientists and representatives of world governments have agreed a report warning that climate change could have "abrupt" and "irreversible" consequences, writes Jamie Smyth in Valencia.
And this is the Irish Times version of it.
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CNN -USA
U.N. report: Urgent action needed on 'severe' climate change - CNN.com
http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/europe/11/17/spain.climate/index.html
Climate change is "severe and so sweeping that only urgent, global action" can head it off, a United Nations scientific panel said in a report on global warming issued Saturday.
And this is the Cool CNN's version of it...Apparently they dont get it. .. 'wait until Richer countries can afford it' .. Im wondering: Did they even read the report?
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New York Times -USA
U.N. Report Describes Risks of Inaction on Climate Change - New York Times
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/17/science/earth/17cnd-climate.html?ex=1353042000&en=92abe826c5ab4d06&ei=5124&partner=facebook&exprod=facebook
In releasing the report, the U.N. secretary general called on the U.S. and China to play a greater role in coming negotiations for a new global climate treaty.
Actually it's the 4th. .. This is the New York Times Version. I especially like the last section talking about Bush wanted to take out that last section titled “Reasons for Concern,” . ... Which is a summery of it.Anyway, Enjoy :)Sam
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tehran times : U.S. delegates say dangers of climate change unclear
http://www.tehrantimes.com/index_View.asp?code=157308
Tehran Times Daily NewsPaper
And this one is from Iran's daily paper. ... Very Interesting.
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Those were my comments from when i posted it on my facebook profile.
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What i find so interesting is how different each country shows the same information.
Some put the blam on the A as they need to show some leadership and cut there own emmissions. ... One cant be telling others to cut their own emmisions, and blame the other countries who arent cutting their own emmissions. .. Making that seem OK.
I like how the China article mentions greenpeace... as This shows once more that hgreenpeace is a powerful voice on the gloabl perspective. ...
I like how the BBC really got into the issue. .The 1st video i show on here gives a great prespective. .. and the BBC's Video shows a great deal on info.
Pointing out about the wind farms, and the solar farms. .. Having a photo of the guy next to the solar farm.
... Then we look at the USA prespective, where it's all about blame. ... and no real concencus.
There were lots of people at that meeting, and many many reports and accounts of what happened.
It's clear that the overall concencencus is that, yes there are great ideas out there. .. and they all can be used. .. There isnt 1 solution for it all. ... as yes, people still need to by food.
... Yet what CAN change, and More and more people NEED to see this, is that everyone can do their part. ... Talk to the local polititions and get new local laws past. ... starting from the local area. .. How can you expect the world to change, when you still hve your your own bad habbits.
Although to be honest, i still do have bad habbits, and am not as 'Green' as i should be. .. making me 'Hotter than I should be' (a plug in there for WWF Canada). .. As many of the places i goto xtreems on how much garbage is thrown out.
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That being said, what i do see going on, is that business are not governed by the same rules that homeowners have when it comes to waste management.
So an idea, the next time your are outside of your home, talk to the business owner or manager and em that you dont like how they make so much waste from their business process. ... Give examples that you see around the store.
1. If the business is still using old lighbulbs, remto change.
2. If the business has unnessary lights... (the place might not need to be lit that much)
3. If they are throughowing out ecyclable material. Ie. Starbucks/ Tim Hortons cups.
All it takes is to use what Supermacs here in Galway has. .. Its for the ice from cups. .. Why not just have a place where the cups can be stacked empty, and everyone just dumps out the old coffee into the drain provided. .. so things in the cup get held at the tip (ice).
I think McDonalds has done that. .. bu they dont have a simple stack where people can place their cups upside down and squish it down.
4. Drive throughs should not need to be ideling. .. the cost for it should be higher.
Sometimes is seems that a government issued manditate. .. of an overall carbon tax based on how much your vehicle is emmiting. ... as for these iseas to work. .. it still needs to be far. ... As you cant hit one company hard, ... actually you can. If the company is emmiting polution, it should not matter how much money they give to the local community.
MONEY DOESNT solve the problem. ... You can through money at it.. and it will be fixed. That's not how it works. ... People need to become conctious about what they are emmiting, and realize that those companies who are trying to save money by averting the ussue. Arnt helping. As it's up to each of us as individuals to make decisions. .nly pass laws when were started from individual people with some ideas. ... and less people object, so the law passes.
It's because the government funds the wrong type of companies. .. governments should be acountable to the people, and make their decisions based on what the people want. ...
Sure, you need to make those companies and the resident public happy, however, you can do that by encouraging the companies todo what is right for the environment. .. and think of new and asing your marketing strategy on the 'whats good for the environemnt, is good for you' campaign. .. As companies can spread the word with advertising and media, that if you buy uct you will be helping the environement. .. Directly. ...NOT passively. ... Buying from a company which spends their time on oil refining, but on the other hand donates to the natural wildlife area right next door. ... Does that make sence?
Why not support the company who's actual business is in helping the environemnt in some way. .. not helping in destroy it. ... Those companies who are producing .... more efficient engines and engines on alternative ways and inovative thinkers. .. those ones should be rewarded for there efforts.
Ok, a final thought.
Each of us has the power to choose what they want todo each day. ... You can eithor sit back and watch, or you can speak out and tell every company you go to what it is that you want. ... Those comment cards in places do get lookeded it. ... Talk to the manager about what they are doing. Ask them why dont they do more for the environement? ... if their answer is about cost. .. tell them that you would st buy at their store, and would faviour their store if they showed some effort with the emmitions and recycling and energy waste control. ... Companies will change when their is the demand :)
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