Share 2 good BBC documentary on Reforestation in China & Afrcia, Rwanda .
Part 1 of BBC Documentary: Reforestation in China
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjGYFhMRjfE
Overgazing & overfarming in Lus plateau [near Si Cuan], have caused servere land degradation. When the land is stripped of vegetation, water washes away top soil which further degrades the land till the land becamea barren area.
Restoration Effort :
1. Stop animal-grazing / Stop farming on the land.
2. Plant vegetation. Build terrance to retain water.
3. Vegetation will slow down water flow.
When enough vegetation grows, streams will form.
More water encourage more vegetation which retains more water [positive cycle]
In 3 to 5 years the land would be restored.
The local community would benefit as they can then farm the land and gain food security. :>
Part 2 of BBC documentary: Reforestation in Afrcia Rwanda.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDQisEP7hjw
Reforestation in Africa Rwanda restored barren land to one full of vegetation.These protects the wetlands which ensures that enough water can flow to drive the hydro power-station downstream.
The documentary ends with a meaningful question: "Since we can restore the degraded land in China & Africa, which brings vegetation back to the land, and secures the future of the local people [as they can then farm on these lands], Why don't we reforest ALL the degraded land in the world? "
Surely we can do that :>:):>
The restored land can also sequece much CO2 in the soil.
That will be a BIG help in the fight against Climate change.
:) :>
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Fishing and the State of our oceans
A documentary on Ocean and fishing “The End of the Line” was released on Jun 2009.
The film showcased the dire state of the ocean and the problem of overfishing.
Here’s the trailer of the movie: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWB8KJ1aIJ4
Directors of “End of the line” discuss about the Crisis in the Ocean: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhUOAm9Lx0o&NR=1
Below are some Facts on Fishing:
http://endoftheline.com/campaign/fish_facts/
According to the UNFAO [United Nations Food & Agriculture Organization], about 70 per cent of our global fisheries are now being fished close to, already at, or beyond their capacity. - The Earth's Carrying Capacity - Bruce Sundquist
As many as 90 per cent of all the ocean's large fish have been fished out.
- WWF [World Wildlife fund]
…..
Here are some News report on Overfishing and recent measures to protect the ocean:
1. From Deep Pacific, Ugly and tasty, with a Catch
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/10/science/10fish.html?_r=2&no_interstitial
‘The world’s insatiable appetite for fish, with its disastrous effects on populations of favorites like red snapper, monkfish and tuna, has driven commercial fleets to deeper waters in search of creatures unlikely to star on the Food Network.’
Unsustainable deep sea fishing depletes ocean of red snapper, monkfish, Tuna & Hoki
2. Scientist backed Blue-fin tuna trade ban:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20091029/ts_afp/citesspeciestuna_20091029144739
MADRID (AFP) - – Scientists who advise fisheries regulators support a ban on trade in Atlantic bluefin tuna, a sushi staple, to protect the species from over-fishing, environmental groups WWF and Greenpeace said Thursday.
International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas scientists concluded that the species' "current spawning biomass is less than 15 percent of what it once was before fishing began, meaning Atlantic bluefin tuna meets the criteria for a CITES Appendix I listing," they said in a statement.
……….
Some people think that Fish farming [Aquaculture] is a solution to help the Ocean.
That is NOT so.
The World’s current practice of Fish farming [Aqua-culture] is NOT a solution to
the Ocean.
In fact, it is contributing to the problem:
“End of the Line: Fish Farming”:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B77bs2aploI
40% of the world’s fish catch is grounded into fish meal to feed farmed fishes [such as Salmon] and the livestock industries. [chickens and pigs]
The more fish farms the world has, the less fishes in the oceans.
Huge demand for omega-3 fatty acids depleting oceans worldwide for aquaculture:
http://news.mongabay.com/2009/0909-hance-aquaculture.html
‘It takes typically 5 pounds of ‘wild’ fish to produce 1pound of farmed fish’.
Using fish as livestock feed threatens global fisheries:
http://news.mongabay.com/2009/1118-hance_fishmeal.html
‘Thirty million tons – or 36 per cent – of the world's total fisheries catch each year is currently ground up into fishmeal and oil to feed farmed fish, chickens and pigs," world-renowned fishery researcher and co-author, Daniel Pauly, told the University of British Colombia (UBC).
Globally, pigs and chickens alone consume six times the amount of seafood as US consumers and twice that of Japan," lead author Jennifer Jacquet told UBC.
………
To solve our environmental crisis, we need to restore health to the Oceans:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QU89xabmrg
Massive commercial fishing has to be stopped, Deep sea Trawling has to be stopped. More areas of the ocean should be protected from fishing. [Currently, only 1% of the world’s ocean is protected from fishing.]
One practical way to limit the fishing industry is to reduce support for the fishing industry.
Reduce our fish intake [especially Tuna, salmons etc], or stop eating fish, to protect the oceans. :>
“Be Veg, Go Green, Save the planet.”
Low ck
P.S. To get the a Safe form of Omega-3, try ‘flaxseed, nuts, seeds’ etc as recommended by US Physician Committee for Responsible Medicine [PCRM]
http://www.pcrm.org/health/reports/fish_report.html
Safer Source of Omega-3 acids
Fishes contains mercury, heavy metals and other contaminants.[PCBs, Dioxin, Chlorane & DDT] These are harmful to humans and causes many disease such as cancer, heart disease and liver disease.
Alpha-linolenic acid, the only essential omega-3 fatty acid, is found in many vegetables, beans, nuts, seeds, and fruits. It is concentrated in flaxseeds and flaxseed oil and also found in oils such as canola, soybean, walnut, and wheat germ. Omega-3 fatty acids can be found in nuts, seeds, and soy products, as well as beans, vegetables, and whole grains.28,29 Corn, safflower, sunflower, and cottonseed oils are generally low in omega-3s. Fish consumption is by no means the only way to ensure adequate intake of omega-3 fatty acids.
The film showcased the dire state of the ocean and the problem of overfishing.
Here’s the trailer of the movie: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWB8KJ1aIJ4
Directors of “End of the line” discuss about the Crisis in the Ocean: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhUOAm9Lx0o&NR=1
Below are some Facts on Fishing:
http://endoftheline.com/campaign/fish_facts/
According to the UNFAO [United Nations Food & Agriculture Organization], about 70 per cent of our global fisheries are now being fished close to, already at, or beyond their capacity. - The Earth's Carrying Capacity - Bruce Sundquist
As many as 90 per cent of all the ocean's large fish have been fished out.
- WWF [World Wildlife fund]
…..
Here are some News report on Overfishing and recent measures to protect the ocean:
1. From Deep Pacific, Ugly and tasty, with a Catch
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/10/science/10fish.html?_r=2&no_interstitial
‘The world’s insatiable appetite for fish, with its disastrous effects on populations of favorites like red snapper, monkfish and tuna, has driven commercial fleets to deeper waters in search of creatures unlikely to star on the Food Network.’
Unsustainable deep sea fishing depletes ocean of red snapper, monkfish, Tuna & Hoki
2. Scientist backed Blue-fin tuna trade ban:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20091029/ts_afp/citesspeciestuna_20091029144739
MADRID (AFP) - – Scientists who advise fisheries regulators support a ban on trade in Atlantic bluefin tuna, a sushi staple, to protect the species from over-fishing, environmental groups WWF and Greenpeace said Thursday.
International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas scientists concluded that the species' "current spawning biomass is less than 15 percent of what it once was before fishing began, meaning Atlantic bluefin tuna meets the criteria for a CITES Appendix I listing," they said in a statement.
……….
Some people think that Fish farming [Aquaculture] is a solution to help the Ocean.
That is NOT so.
The World’s current practice of Fish farming [Aqua-culture] is NOT a solution to
the Ocean.
In fact, it is contributing to the problem:
“End of the Line: Fish Farming”:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B77bs2aploI
40% of the world’s fish catch is grounded into fish meal to feed farmed fishes [such as Salmon] and the livestock industries. [chickens and pigs]
The more fish farms the world has, the less fishes in the oceans.
Huge demand for omega-3 fatty acids depleting oceans worldwide for aquaculture:
http://news.mongabay.com/2009/0909-hance-aquaculture.html
‘It takes typically 5 pounds of ‘wild’ fish to produce 1pound of farmed fish’.
Using fish as livestock feed threatens global fisheries:
http://news.mongabay.com/2009/1118-hance_fishmeal.html
‘Thirty million tons – or 36 per cent – of the world's total fisheries catch each year is currently ground up into fishmeal and oil to feed farmed fish, chickens and pigs," world-renowned fishery researcher and co-author, Daniel Pauly, told the University of British Colombia (UBC).
Globally, pigs and chickens alone consume six times the amount of seafood as US consumers and twice that of Japan," lead author Jennifer Jacquet told UBC.
………
To solve our environmental crisis, we need to restore health to the Oceans:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QU89xabmrg
Massive commercial fishing has to be stopped, Deep sea Trawling has to be stopped. More areas of the ocean should be protected from fishing. [Currently, only 1% of the world’s ocean is protected from fishing.]
One practical way to limit the fishing industry is to reduce support for the fishing industry.
Reduce our fish intake [especially Tuna, salmons etc], or stop eating fish, to protect the oceans. :>
“Be Veg, Go Green, Save the planet.”
Low ck
P.S. To get the a Safe form of Omega-3, try ‘flaxseed, nuts, seeds’ etc as recommended by US Physician Committee for Responsible Medicine [PCRM]
http://www.pcrm.org/health/reports/fish_report.html
Safer Source of Omega-3 acids
Fishes contains mercury, heavy metals and other contaminants.[PCBs, Dioxin, Chlorane & DDT] These are harmful to humans and causes many disease such as cancer, heart disease and liver disease.
Alpha-linolenic acid, the only essential omega-3 fatty acid, is found in many vegetables, beans, nuts, seeds, and fruits. It is concentrated in flaxseeds and flaxseed oil and also found in oils such as canola, soybean, walnut, and wheat germ. Omega-3 fatty acids can be found in nuts, seeds, and soy products, as well as beans, vegetables, and whole grains.28,29 Corn, safflower, sunflower, and cottonseed oils are generally low in omega-3s. Fish consumption is by no means the only way to ensure adequate intake of omega-3 fatty acids.
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Global Warming Seminar at Upper Changi Area on 10 Dec [Thurs] 7:30 pm
Do you wish to know how climate change is affecting the planet?
Have you wondered how Deforestation, factory farming, industries and transport contribute to climate change?
Do you wonder why the world is facing food and water shortages?
What will happen to the planet if the world’s temperature increases by 1,2,3 or 5 to 6 degrees?
How much time does leading scientists think the world has before we reach a point where climate change becomes irreversible?
How much time do we have to act on this issue?
Do you wish to know what effective measures prominent scientists such as NASA’s director Dr James Hansen and UN IPCC Chairman Dr Rajendra Pachauri recommend to curb global warming?
What are the latest findings of climate scientists in the recent March 2009 Copenhagen conference in Denmark?
If you are concern about these questions, you are welcome to attend a Seminar on “Global Warming ^ Solutions to Climate change” to be held on Thursday [10 Dec] evening at Our Home SOS, Upper Changi Road North.
The session is held free-of-charge as a service to planet Earth and mankind.
Event Details:
Presentation and Q & A
Title: “Global Warming & Solutions to Climate Change”
Speaker: Mr Low Chip Khoon
Have you wondered how Deforestation, factory farming, industries and transport contribute to climate change?
Do you wonder why the world is facing food and water shortages?
What will happen to the planet if the world’s temperature increases by 1,2,3 or 5 to 6 degrees?
How much time does leading scientists think the world has before we reach a point where climate change becomes irreversible?
How much time do we have to act on this issue?
Do you wish to know what effective measures prominent scientists such as NASA’s director Dr James Hansen and UN IPCC Chairman Dr Rajendra Pachauri recommend to curb global warming?
What are the latest findings of climate scientists in the recent March 2009 Copenhagen conference in Denmark?
If you are concern about these questions, you are welcome to attend a Seminar on “Global Warming ^ Solutions to Climate change” to be held on Thursday [10 Dec] evening at Our Home SOS, Upper Changi Road North.
The session is held free-of-charge as a service to planet Earth and mankind.
Event Details:
Presentation and Q & A
Title: “Global Warming & Solutions to Climate Change”
Speaker: Mr Low Chip Khoon
Date: 10 Dec 2009, Thursday
Time: 7:30pm to 9:00pm
Cost: FREE
Venue: 967C Upper Changi Road North, Changi Garden Singapore 507666
From :Bedok MRT (Bus No.2) & Simei MRT (Bus No.5)
Alight at Bus stop opposite to Women's Changi Prison.
Time: 7:30pm to 9:00pm
Cost: FREE
Venue: 967C Upper Changi Road North, Changi Garden Singapore 507666
From :Bedok MRT (Bus No.2) & Simei MRT (Bus No.5)
Alight at Bus stop opposite to Women's Changi Prison.
Organized by : Our Home SOS
CEO : Polin (Dion Khoo)
Call : Our Home SOS
Tel. No : 1800-OURHOME
1800-6874663
The session consists of a 1 hr presentation and a 30 mins Question & Answer discussion.
To register for this event, please call Our Home SOS center at 1800-6874663
Alternatively, you may send a mail to cklowck@yahoo.com.sg.
You may also register on-site :>
CEO : Polin (Dion Khoo)
Call : Our Home SOS
Tel. No : 1800-OURHOME
1800-6874663
The session consists of a 1 hr presentation and a 30 mins Question & Answer discussion.
To register for this event, please call Our Home SOS center at 1800-6874663
Alternatively, you may send a mail to cklowck@yahoo.com.sg.
You may also register on-site :>
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Free Global Warming Seminar at Aljuni Area on 28 Nov [Sat]
Do you wish to know how climate change is affecting the planet?
Have you wondered how Deforestation, factory farming, industries and transport contribute to climate change?
Do you wonder why the world is facing food and water shortages?
What will happen to the planet if the world’s temperature increases by 1,2,3 or 5 to 6 degrees?
How much time does leading scientists think the world has before we reach a point where climate change becomes irreversible?
How much time do we have to act on this issue?
Do you wish to know what effective measures prominent scientists such as NASA’s director Dr James Hansen and UN IPCC Chairman Dr Rajendra Pachauri recommend to curb global warming?
What are the latest findings of climate scientists in the recent March 2009 Copenhagen conference in Denmark?
If you are concern about these questions, you are welcome to attend a Seminar on “Global Warming : It’s Science / it’s Effects and Solutions” to be held on Saturday [28 Nov] afternoon at Kampong Senang Holistic Lifestyle Center.
The session is held free-of-charge as a service to planet Earth and mankind.
Event Details:
Presentation and Q & A
Title: “Global Warming : It’s Science / it’s Effects and Solutions”
Date: 28 Nov 2009, Saturday
Time: 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Cost: FREE
Venue: Kampong Senang Holistic Lifestyle Centre & Eco Harmony Kitchen, Blk 106, Aljunied Crescent, Unit 01-205 (at ground floor of block)
[5 minutes walk from Aljunied MRT]
The session consists of a 1 hr presentation and a 45 mins Question & Answer discussion.
The presentation showcases the effects that climate change has on various parts of the world. [including Arctic Ice melts/ Sea level rises/ extreme weather conditions/ droughts/ floods / stronger hurricanes etc.]
It studies the possible dangers if human continue ‘business as usual’ and explore possible solutions to climate change. The presentation features interviews with top climate scientists [such as NASA Director and UN IPCC scientists] and showcases what scientists & environmentalist recommends as the effective solutions to climate change.
It also touches on issues such as deforestation, factory farming, food & water shortage, and world hunger.
The Q&A would encourage further discussions in line with the questions that participants asked.
To register for this event, please send an email to cklowck@yahoo.com.sg.[The first 50 participants who register will receive a free video CD that contains the latest interviews with leading climate scientists on the issue of climate change.
Please collect the CDs at the registration counter on 28 Nov.]
For enquiries, please contact Mr Low at 9826 4795.
Speaker profile:
Mr Low Chip Khoon is a teacher in a local school and a leader of a Global Warming Study Group in an Eco-friendly association. He has researched into the subject of Global warming since the end of 2007. Recently, spurred by the urgency of the situation, he has compiled his research information and shared with teachers / colleagues and association members. He has conducted Global warming assembly talks and GW sharing sessions during Contact Time in school. He has also shared GW information with interested parties via hospital talks, company lunch talks and environmental dialogue sessions with NTU/NIE/NUS students.
He believes that, provided with the necessary information, many people will choose to adopt an eco-friendly lifestyle to curb global warming & preserve life on the planet.
For more information, pls visit Facebook group: "Let's work together to halt Global Warming"
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=92155332794&ref=mf
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Climate change Authorities endorses Veg Solution to curb Global Warming
Hi Eco-friendly friends,
Recently, more Authorities on Climate change has given voice to the less-meat / More Veg Solution to curb climate change.
In Oct, Lord Stern, a former chief economist of the World Bank& author of the 2006 Stern Review, has requested the world to go veg to curb climate change.
Lord Stern, believes that the Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen in December should call for an increase in the price of meat and other foods that contribute to climate change.
In an interview with "The Times", he said: “Meat is a wasteful use of water and creates a lot of greenhouse gases. It puts enormous pressure on the world’s resources. A vegetarian diet is better.”
"Times" online: Climate chief Lord Stern: Give up meat to save the planet http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/environment/article6891362.ece
A World Watch Institute Nov 2009 Report, written by researchers from World Bank Group, stated that the revised figure for Livestock's contribution to Global Green House Gas is at least 51%. [Up from the 18% quoted in the UN 2006 Livestock's long shadow Report.]
http://www.worldwatch.org/node/6294
..........
In Nov 09, Mr Al Gore, Environmental Advocate and 2007 Nobel peace prize winner also
acknowledge that the less-meat/ more veg diet helps in the current climate situation.
In an interview with ABC News, when Ms. Sales asked if he agreed with British climate expert Lord Nicholas Stern’s call for people to be vegetarian to reduce emissions, Mr. Gore replied, “It’s a legitimate point of view. Nick Stern is a very able advocate for whom I have enormous respect… I have cut back sharply on the meat that I eat and it’s absolutely correct that the growing meat intensity of diets around the world is one of the issues connected to this global crisis. Not only because of the CO2 involved, but also because
of the water consumed in the process.” The former vice president went on to say, “You can add in the health consequences as well. We’ve all heard from our doctors for many years that vegetables and fruits should occupy a bigger part of all of our diets, and that’s important for a lot of reasons. I’ve made those changes.”
Full interview for Mr Al Gore can be seen on :
http://www.abc.net.au/news/video/2009/11/05/2733587.htm
So the less-meat/ Be Veg solution is now widely endorsed as one of the important Solution to Climate change.
Let's spread this message far & wide and make this necessary lifestyle change [taking
more plant-based food] to curb global warming,
Low ck
Recently, more Authorities on Climate change has given voice to the less-meat / More Veg Solution to curb climate change.
In Oct, Lord Stern, a former chief economist of the World Bank& author of the 2006 Stern Review, has requested the world to go veg to curb climate change.
Lord Stern, believes that the Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen in December should call for an increase in the price of meat and other foods that contribute to climate change.
In an interview with "The Times", he said: “Meat is a wasteful use of water and creates a lot of greenhouse gases. It puts enormous pressure on the world’s resources. A vegetarian diet is better.”
"Times" online: Climate chief Lord Stern: Give up meat to save the planet http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/environment/article6891362.ece
A World Watch Institute Nov 2009 Report, written by researchers from World Bank Group, stated that the revised figure for Livestock's contribution to Global Green House Gas is at least 51%. [Up from the 18% quoted in the UN 2006 Livestock's long shadow Report.]
http://www.worldwatch.org/node/6294
..........
In Nov 09, Mr Al Gore, Environmental Advocate and 2007 Nobel peace prize winner also
acknowledge that the less-meat/ more veg diet helps in the current climate situation.
In an interview with ABC News, when Ms. Sales asked if he agreed with British climate expert Lord Nicholas Stern’s call for people to be vegetarian to reduce emissions, Mr. Gore replied, “It’s a legitimate point of view. Nick Stern is a very able advocate for whom I have enormous respect… I have cut back sharply on the meat that I eat and it’s absolutely correct that the growing meat intensity of diets around the world is one of the issues connected to this global crisis. Not only because of the CO2 involved, but also because
of the water consumed in the process.” The former vice president went on to say, “You can add in the health consequences as well. We’ve all heard from our doctors for many years that vegetables and fruits should occupy a bigger part of all of our diets, and that’s important for a lot of reasons. I’ve made those changes.”
Full interview for Mr Al Gore can be seen on :
http://www.abc.net.au/news/video/2009/11/05/2733587.htm
So the less-meat/ Be Veg solution is now widely endorsed as one of the important Solution to Climate change.
Let's spread this message far & wide and make this necessary lifestyle change [taking
more plant-based food] to curb global warming,
Low ck
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Al Gore on Less meat helps the planet
Al Gore on Less Meat:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bLb23cPd_4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bLb23cPd_4
In Nov 09, Mr Al Gore, Environmental Advocate and 2007 Nobel peace prize winner acknowledged that the less-meat/ more veg diet helps in the current climate situation.
In an interview with ABC News, when Ms. Sales asked if he agreed with British climate expert Lord Nicholas Sterns call for people to be vegetarian to reduce emissions, Mr. Gore replied, Its a legitimate point of view. Nick Stern is a very able advocate for whom I have enormous respect I have cut back sharply on the meat that I eat and its absolutely correct that the growing meat intensity of diets around the world is one of the issues connected to this global crisis. Not only because of the CO2 involved, but also because of the water consumed in the process.
The former vice president went on to say, You can add in the health consequences as well. Weve all heard from our doctors for many years that vegetables and fruits should occupy a bigger part of all of our diets, and thats important for a lot of reasons. Ive made those changes.
Full interview for Mr Al Gore can be seen on :
http://www.abc.net.au/news/video/2009/11/05/2733587.htm
Lord Stern on Veg diet
In Oct 09, Lord Stern, Chief Economist, Author of 2006 Stern Review on Economics of climate change, urge the world to adopt the vegetarian diet to curb global warming.
Lord Stern, believes that the Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen in December
should call for an increase in the price of meat and other foods that contribute to climate change.
In an interview with "The Times", he said: Meat is a wasteful use of water and creates a lot of greenhouse gases. It puts enormous pressure on the worlds resources. A vegetarian diet is better.
For more info, pls read the following article:
"Times" online: Climate chief Lord Stern: Give up meat to save the planet:
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/environment/article6891362.ece
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Climate change on Africa Zimbabwe
Climate change on Africa Zimbabwe :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHt3L8_okM0
In the Water Conference Water Forum in Korea, Incheon Aug 2009,
Mr Samuel Nkomo, Minister of Water Resource Development n Management in Zimbabwe, Africa speaks about how climate change affect his country. [unpredictable rainfall, floods etc.]
Mr Samuel urges the world to come together to solve the problem of climate change.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Findings of Scientist in Mar 2009 Copenhagen Climate change Conference
Findings of Scientist in Mar 2009 Copenhagen Climate change Conference:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doj5bwuCFHo
.......
On Mar 2009, there is a conference of Climate Scientists in Copenhagen Denmark.
The scientists studied the latest data and discussed about the effects of climate change on planet Earth.
The following is a summary of their findings:
- Global sea level could rise up to 1 m by the end of the century. Affecting at least 600 million pple.
- Global temp could rise by 5 to 6 deg by the end of the century!!
- Even a 2 degrees rise in temp could lead to 'Carbon time Bomb' as more premafrost in Arctic melts and release vast amounts of Methane/ CO2 into the atmosphere. [even a 2 deg rise in temp is not really safe.]
It is coined 'The end of the world" conference because of the gloomy findings. : / : /
We have to do all we can to reduce green house gas emissions! "Business as usual' would lead to
the scenerios projected by scientists in this conference. We have to make some lifestyle changes to conserve the environment and halt Global Warming. It's urgent now.
..............
Copenhagen Climate Change findings:
[Sea level rise by 1m/ Temp inc 5 to 6 C]
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/environment/article5882341.ece
Surging global greenhouse gas emissions mean the world now faces likely temperature rises of up to 5-6C this century, according to the scientist leading the international Climate Congress in Copenhagen this week.
Dr John Church of the Centre for Australian Weather and Climate Research, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, told the conference, sea level rise by 2100 could be in the range of about one meter, or possibly more.
.........
The situation is urgent, we need to do ALL We Can to save the planet now :/ :/;
Global Shift to Low-meat/ Veg Diet reduce cost to halt Global Warming By 50%
Global Shift to Low-meat/ Veg Diet reduce cost to halt Global Warming By 50% :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9DNE2ZYW2I
.........During the Mar 2009 Copenhagen conference of Climate Scientist, NEAA [Netherland Environmental Assessment Agency] proposed a low-cost solution that would save the world 50% to 80% of the US$40 trillion required to halt climate change.
The proposed Solution is "A Global shift to a Low-meat diet".
According to UN FAO 2006 Livestock Long Shadow report,
70% of the world's agriculture land is used for the livestock industry. [including land for grazing, land to grow feed crops for the animals, and land for the animal industries.]
If the world shifts to a low-meat diet [a diet that we have 30 years back. Mostly plant-based with a little meat on special occasions.], the meat production could be reduced by 1/2.
Thus, the 70% agriculture land used by livestock industries could be shrinked by 1/2 to about 35%.
This would free up 35% of agriculture land which could be used to grow forest. The forest would help to absorb CO2 and protect water resources.
More information could be seen at :
http://www.pbl.nl/en/publications/2009/Climate-benefits-of- changing-diet.html
If the world are to go for a fully vegetarian diet, it would save up to 70% of the cost. [i.e. US$30 trillion !!!]
So it's Economical to Be Veg, Go Green, and Save the planet. :>
20 year ban on fishing
Countries discuss 20 ban on fishing on 30% of ocean:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkNCRdqr93k
Good News! :>
Countries discussed a 20 year ban on fishing on 30% of the worlds ocean to preserve fish stocks. This is a vast increase from the 0.8% that was previously protected.
Currently [2009], 75% of the worlds fisheries are depleted of fishes, so this is a timely measure to protect the world's ocean from large scale commerical fishing.
EU reduce subsidise for meat
EU reduces subsidise for Meat:
Good News. European Union reduce subsidize for meat industry to reduce green house gas emissions. World government bodies are taking action now to address this urgent issue. :>
Let's hope more world leaders take up this issue and move the planet back to a sustainable way of living. [At least to the diet that we have 30 years back. Mostly plant-based, with a little meat on special occasions.]
STOP METHANE-A Main Contributor To Global Warming
STOP METHANE-A Main Contributor To Global Warming:
Scientists are increasing aware that CO2 is only halve the picture in the Global Warming Situation. Another GW gas that they found is Methane. CH4 which has 72 times the Global Warming Potiential of CO2 [ CH4 warms the atmosphere 72 times more than CO2] over a 20 year peroid.
The good news is that CH4 is a short term gas. Most of it would cycle out of the environment within 10 years. [ CO2 will cycle out of the env in hundreds of years]
Thus, if we cut off the methane production. CH4 would cycle out
within 10 years and the planet would have 'immediate cooling'
Let's hope world leaders act fast to reduce this potent green house gas. We, as citzens, can also help by going for a low-meat / more plant based diet. [Livestock industry produce 37% of the world's CH4, and 65% of the World's N2O [A green house gas 297 times more powerful than CO2]
Friday, August 14, 2009
Free Global Warming Presentation at Aljunied area on 05 Sep [Saturday] afternoon 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Do you wish to know how climate change is affecting the planet?
Have you wondered how Deforestation, factory farming, industries and transport contribute to climate change?
Do you wonder why the world is facing food and water shortages?
What will happen to the planet if the world’s temperature increases by 1,2,3 or 5 to 6 degrees?
How much time does leading scientists think the world has before we reach a point where climate change becomes irreversible?
How much time do we have to act on this issue?
Do you wish to know what effective measures prominent scientists such as NASA’s director Dr James Hansen and UN IPCC Chairman Dr Rajendra Pachauri recommend to curb global warming?
What are the latest findings of climate scientists in the recent March 2009 Copenhagen conference in Denmark?
If you are concern about these questions, you are welcome to attend a presentation on “Global Warming : It’s Science / it’s Effects and Solutions” to be held on Saturday [05 Sep] afternoon at Kampong Senang Holistic Lifestyle Center. The session is held free-of-charge as a service to planet Earth and mankind.
Event Details:
Presentation and Q & A
Title: “Global Warming : It’s Science / it’s Effects and Solutions”
Date: 05 Sep 2009, Saturday
Time: 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Cost: FREE
Venue: Kampong Senang Holistic Lifestyle Centre & Eco Harmony Kitchen, Blk 106, Aljunied Crescent, Unit 01-205 (at ground floor of block)
[5 minutes walk from Aljunied MRT]
The session consists of a 1 hr presentation and a 1hr Question & Answer discussion.
The presentation showcases the effects that climate change has on various parts of the world. [including Arctic Ice melts/ Sea level rises/ extreme weather conditions/ droughts/ floods / stronger hurricanes etc.] It studies the possible dangers if human continue ‘business as usual’ and explore possible solutions to climate change. The presentation features interviews with top climate scientists [such as NASA Director and UN IPCC scientists] and showcases what scientists & environmentalist recommends as the effective solutions to climate change. It also touches on issues such as deforestation, factory farming, food & water shortage, and world hunger.
The Q&A would encourage further discussions in line with the questions that participants asked.
To register for this event, please send an email to cklowck@yahoo.com.sg.
[The first 50 participants who register will receive a free video CD that contains the latest interviews with leading climate scientists on the issue of climate change. Please collect the CDs at the registration counter on 05 Sep.]
For enquiries, please contact Mr Low at 9826 4795.
Speaker profile:
Mr Low Chip Khoon is a teacher in a local school and a leader of a Global Warming Study Group in an Eco-friendly association. He has researched into the subject of Global warming since the end of 2007. Recently, spurred by the urgency of the situation, he has compiled his research information and shared with teachers / colleagues and association members. He has conducted Global warming assembly talks and GW sharing sessions during Contact Time in school. He has also shared GW information with interested parties via hospital talks, company lunch talks and environmental dialogue sessions with NTU/NIE/NUS students. He believes that, provided with the necessary information, many people will choose to adopt an eco-friendly lifestyle to curb global warming & preserve life on the planet.
For more information, pls visit Facebook group: "Let's work together to halt Global Warming"
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=92155332794&ref=mf
Have you wondered how Deforestation, factory farming, industries and transport contribute to climate change?
Do you wonder why the world is facing food and water shortages?
What will happen to the planet if the world’s temperature increases by 1,2,3 or 5 to 6 degrees?
How much time does leading scientists think the world has before we reach a point where climate change becomes irreversible?
How much time do we have to act on this issue?
Do you wish to know what effective measures prominent scientists such as NASA’s director Dr James Hansen and UN IPCC Chairman Dr Rajendra Pachauri recommend to curb global warming?
What are the latest findings of climate scientists in the recent March 2009 Copenhagen conference in Denmark?
If you are concern about these questions, you are welcome to attend a presentation on “Global Warming : It’s Science / it’s Effects and Solutions” to be held on Saturday [05 Sep] afternoon at Kampong Senang Holistic Lifestyle Center. The session is held free-of-charge as a service to planet Earth and mankind.
Event Details:
Presentation and Q & A
Title: “Global Warming : It’s Science / it’s Effects and Solutions”
Date: 05 Sep 2009, Saturday
Time: 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Cost: FREE
Venue: Kampong Senang Holistic Lifestyle Centre & Eco Harmony Kitchen, Blk 106, Aljunied Crescent, Unit 01-205 (at ground floor of block)
[5 minutes walk from Aljunied MRT]
The session consists of a 1 hr presentation and a 1hr Question & Answer discussion.
The presentation showcases the effects that climate change has on various parts of the world. [including Arctic Ice melts/ Sea level rises/ extreme weather conditions/ droughts/ floods / stronger hurricanes etc.] It studies the possible dangers if human continue ‘business as usual’ and explore possible solutions to climate change. The presentation features interviews with top climate scientists [such as NASA Director and UN IPCC scientists] and showcases what scientists & environmentalist recommends as the effective solutions to climate change. It also touches on issues such as deforestation, factory farming, food & water shortage, and world hunger.
The Q&A would encourage further discussions in line with the questions that participants asked.
To register for this event, please send an email to cklowck@yahoo.com.sg.
[The first 50 participants who register will receive a free video CD that contains the latest interviews with leading climate scientists on the issue of climate change. Please collect the CDs at the registration counter on 05 Sep.]
For enquiries, please contact Mr Low at 9826 4795.
Speaker profile:
Mr Low Chip Khoon is a teacher in a local school and a leader of a Global Warming Study Group in an Eco-friendly association. He has researched into the subject of Global warming since the end of 2007. Recently, spurred by the urgency of the situation, he has compiled his research information and shared with teachers / colleagues and association members. He has conducted Global warming assembly talks and GW sharing sessions during Contact Time in school. He has also shared GW information with interested parties via hospital talks, company lunch talks and environmental dialogue sessions with NTU/NIE/NUS students. He believes that, provided with the necessary information, many people will choose to adopt an eco-friendly lifestyle to curb global warming & preserve life on the planet.
For more information, pls visit Facebook group: "Let's work together to halt Global Warming"
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=92155332794&ref=mf
Friday, July 31, 2009
The Secret -- Planet Earth
The Secret - Planet Earth: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jP8CC2rKj4
A wonderful video clip on Earth, it's majestic sceneries and the plants & animals that lives it. :)
Saturday, July 4, 2009
EU to reduce subsidies for meat to reduce Green House Emissions
Share a good news.
For many years, the governments in the world have been subsidising the meat industry heavily because they thought that the meat diet is good for their citizen's health.
The subsidies in US and EU [European Union] are so large that it amounts to billions of US / EU dollars.
Howard Lyman on Subsidies for Hamburgers in US:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2axj4GHI0U
EU Subsidies on Meat consumption:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTVvgMwAfLU
However, in recent years, the world governments became aware that the meat industries are a serious treat to the environment. They also realize that it is not rationale to use large amount of tax payers money to subsidise large-scale animal agriculture that drives deforestation, pollutes the water/land, deplete the world's food & water resources and emits lots of green house gases.
Thus, some government bodies such as European Union have discussed and decided to reduce the amount of subsidise that is given to the meat industry:
EU decided to reduce subsidies for meat:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUEU2PbCLzw
With the removal of subsidies, the price of meat should increase to reflect what it truly cost to the environment.
This is a movement in the right direction and let's hope with increased awareness on thedeverstating effects large-scale animal agriculture has on the environment, more governments would join in and lead their citizens to a less-meat, more plant-based diet that 'cost what it truely cost, without the heavy subsidy of the taxpayers'.
Cheers & onward with the environmental movement,
Low ck
For many years, the governments in the world have been subsidising the meat industry heavily because they thought that the meat diet is good for their citizen's health.
The subsidies in US and EU [European Union] are so large that it amounts to billions of US / EU dollars.
Howard Lyman on Subsidies for Hamburgers in US:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2axj4GHI0U
EU Subsidies on Meat consumption:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTVvgMwAfLU
However, in recent years, the world governments became aware that the meat industries are a serious treat to the environment. They also realize that it is not rationale to use large amount of tax payers money to subsidise large-scale animal agriculture that drives deforestation, pollutes the water/land, deplete the world's food & water resources and emits lots of green house gases.
Thus, some government bodies such as European Union have discussed and decided to reduce the amount of subsidise that is given to the meat industry:
EU decided to reduce subsidies for meat:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUEU2PbCLzw
With the removal of subsidies, the price of meat should increase to reflect what it truly cost to the environment.
This is a movement in the right direction and let's hope with increased awareness on thedeverstating effects large-scale animal agriculture has on the environment, more governments would join in and lead their citizens to a less-meat, more plant-based diet that 'cost what it truely cost, without the heavy subsidy of the taxpayers'.
Cheers & onward with the environmental movement,
Low ck
Friday, June 12, 2009
Invitation to free GW Presentation at Aljuni area on 19 Jun [Friday] evening 7 to 9pm
Dear friends,
Do you wish to know how climate change is affecting the planet?
Do you wonder what will happen to the planet if the world’s temperature increases by 1/2/3 or 5/6 degrees?
How much time does leading scientists think the world has before it reaches a point where climate change becomes irreversible? How much time do we have to act on this issue?
Do you wonder why the world is facing food and water shortages?
Do you wish to know what effective measures prominent scientist such as NASA’s director Dr Jame’s Hansen and UN IPCC Chairman Dr Rajendra Pachauri recommend to curb global warming?
What are the latest findings of climate scientists in the recent Mar 09 Copenhagen conference in Denmark?
If you are concern about these questions, you are welcome to attend a presentation on “Global Warming : It’s Science / it’s Effects and Solutions” to be held on Friday [19 Jun] evening at Kampong Senang Holistic Lifestyle Center. The session is held free-of-charge as a service to planet Earth and mankind.
To register for this event, please send an email to cklowck@yahoo.com.sg.
[The first 50 participants who register will receive a free video CD that contains the latest interviews with leading climate scientist on the issue of climate change. Please collect the CD at the registration counter on 19 Jun.]
Alternatively, you may attend the event and register on-site. :>
Do you wish to know how climate change is affecting the planet?
Do you wonder what will happen to the planet if the world’s temperature increases by 1/2/3 or 5/6 degrees?
How much time does leading scientists think the world has before it reaches a point where climate change becomes irreversible? How much time do we have to act on this issue?
Do you wonder why the world is facing food and water shortages?
Do you wish to know what effective measures prominent scientist such as NASA’s director Dr Jame’s Hansen and UN IPCC Chairman Dr Rajendra Pachauri recommend to curb global warming?
What are the latest findings of climate scientists in the recent Mar 09 Copenhagen conference in Denmark?
If you are concern about these questions, you are welcome to attend a presentation on “Global Warming : It’s Science / it’s Effects and Solutions” to be held on Friday [19 Jun] evening at Kampong Senang Holistic Lifestyle Center. The session is held free-of-charge as a service to planet Earth and mankind.
To register for this event, please send an email to cklowck@yahoo.com.sg.
[The first 50 participants who register will receive a free video CD that contains the latest interviews with leading climate scientist on the issue of climate change. Please collect the CD at the registration counter on 19 Jun.]
Alternatively, you may attend the event and register on-site. :>
Event Details:
Presentation and Q & A
Title: “Global Warming : It’s Science / it’s Effects and Solutions”
Date: Friday 19 June 2009 Time: 7.15pm to 9.00pm
Cost: Free
Venue: Kampong Senang Holistic Lifestyle Centre & Eco Harmony Kitchen, Blk 106, Aljunied Crescent, Unit 01-205 (at ground floor of block)
[5 minutes walk from Arjuni MRT]
Presentation and Q & A
Title: “Global Warming : It’s Science / it’s Effects and Solutions”
Date: Friday 19 June 2009 Time: 7.15pm to 9.00pm
Cost: Free
Venue: Kampong Senang Holistic Lifestyle Centre & Eco Harmony Kitchen, Blk 106, Aljunied Crescent, Unit 01-205 (at ground floor of block)
[5 minutes walk from Arjuni MRT]
If you are interested, you are welcome to attend the event. [You can register on-site]
The session consists of a 1 hr presentation and a 45 min Question & Answer discussion.
The presentation showcases the effects that climate change has on various parts of the world. [including Arctic Ice melts/ Sea level rises/ extreme weather conditions/ droughts/ floods / stronger hurricanes etc.] It studies the possible dangers if human continue ‘business as usual’ and explore possible solutions to climate change. The presentation features interviews with top climate scientists [such as NASA Director and UN IPCC scientists] and showcases what scientists & environmentalist recommends as the effective solutions to climate change. It also touches on issues such as deforestation, factory farming, food & water shortage, and world hunger.
The Q&A would encourage further discussions in line with the questions that participants asked.
Speaker information:
Mr Low Chip Khoon is a teacher in a local school and a leader of a Global Warming Study team in an Eco-friendly association. He has researched into the subject of Global warming since the end of 2007. Recently, spurred by the urgency of the situation, he has compiled his research information and shared with teachers / colleagues and association members. He has conducted Global warming assembly talks and GW sharing sessions during Contact Time in school. He has also shared GW information with interested parties via hospital talks, company lunch talks and environmental dialogue sessions with NTU/NIE/NUS students. He believes that, provided with the necessary information, many people will choose to adopt an eco-friendly lifestyle to curb global warming & preserve life on the planet.
[SOS Global warming blog: http://www.sosglobalwarming-ck.blogspot.com/]
For enquiries, please contact me at 9826 4795.
Cheers and onwards with the environmental movement. :>
Low ck
The session consists of a 1 hr presentation and a 45 min Question & Answer discussion.
The presentation showcases the effects that climate change has on various parts of the world. [including Arctic Ice melts/ Sea level rises/ extreme weather conditions/ droughts/ floods / stronger hurricanes etc.] It studies the possible dangers if human continue ‘business as usual’ and explore possible solutions to climate change. The presentation features interviews with top climate scientists [such as NASA Director and UN IPCC scientists] and showcases what scientists & environmentalist recommends as the effective solutions to climate change. It also touches on issues such as deforestation, factory farming, food & water shortage, and world hunger.
The Q&A would encourage further discussions in line with the questions that participants asked.
Speaker information:
Mr Low Chip Khoon is a teacher in a local school and a leader of a Global Warming Study team in an Eco-friendly association. He has researched into the subject of Global warming since the end of 2007. Recently, spurred by the urgency of the situation, he has compiled his research information and shared with teachers / colleagues and association members. He has conducted Global warming assembly talks and GW sharing sessions during Contact Time in school. He has also shared GW information with interested parties via hospital talks, company lunch talks and environmental dialogue sessions with NTU/NIE/NUS students. He believes that, provided with the necessary information, many people will choose to adopt an eco-friendly lifestyle to curb global warming & preserve life on the planet.
[SOS Global warming blog: http://www.sosglobalwarming-ck.blogspot.com/]
For enquiries, please contact me at 9826 4795.
Cheers and onwards with the environmental movement. :>
Low ck
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Share research website on Global Warming
Hi friends,
Share a Global Warming website with lots of interviews with leading climate scientists:
http://www.suprememastertv.com/sos-global-warming/scientists-on-climate-change.html
The website contains interviews with NASA Scientists, UN IPCC panel scientists and university professors on the issue of climate change. Solutions that are recommended includes organic farming, reafforestation, green energy and a shift to a more environmentally friendly plant- based diet.
Happy researching
Share a Global Warming website with lots of interviews with leading climate scientists:
http://www.suprememastertv.com/sos-global-warming/scientists-on-climate-change.html
The website contains interviews with NASA Scientists, UN IPCC panel scientists and university professors on the issue of climate change. Solutions that are recommended includes organic farming, reafforestation, green energy and a shift to a more environmentally friendly plant- based diet.
Happy researching
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Six Degrees Could Change The World 1
Six Deg could change the world [1 to 3 deg] :
What would happen to the world if it warms up by 1 to 3 degrees? A well-researched documentary by National Geographic.
Six Degrees Could Change The World 2
Six Deg could change the world [4 to 6 deg] :
How the world would change, if it warms by 4 to 6 degrees.
A documentary by National Geographic.
5-6 degrees is equivalent to a global wipe out. : /
A documentary by National Geographic.
5-6 degrees is equivalent to a global wipe out. : /
Majestic Documentary 'Home'
Share a nice movie "Home" that a friend send to me :>
The entire 1hr 30 mins movie is available in youtube.
[The producer produce the movie to share with the whole world :> ]
Generous of him and generous of the sponsors. :> ]
The movie is :
Majestic, Grand, Colorful,
Full of exotic sceneries,
Beautifully narrated : >
Well researched,
Thoughtfully made,
Generously shared,
Shows a grieve message,
offers hope for the future
[if everyone works together,]
in this urgent times.
A must-see for all who are concern of the planet
Here's the link, "Home" :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqxENMKaeCU
[I haven't seen such beautiful / colourful, well-made movie for years. :P]
Happy viewing and spread the message,
Low ck
The entire 1hr 30 mins movie is available in youtube.
[The producer produce the movie to share with the whole world :> ]
Generous of him and generous of the sponsors. :> ]
The movie is :
Majestic, Grand, Colorful,
Full of exotic sceneries,
Beautifully narrated : >
Well researched,
Thoughtfully made,
Generously shared,
Shows a grieve message,
offers hope for the future
[if everyone works together,]
in this urgent times.
A must-see for all who are concern of the planet
Here's the link, "Home" :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqxENMKaeCU
[I haven't seen such beautiful / colourful, well-made movie for years. :P]
Happy viewing and spread the message,
Low ck
Friday, June 5, 2009
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Organic farming reduce CO2 in the air up to 40%
Hi friends,
Share some info on how organic farming/ permaculture helps to reduce Global Warming :>
http://www.suprememastertv.com/bbs/board.php?bo_table=sos_video&wr_id=81&goto_url=&url=link1_0
Research from Rodal Institute, USA states that
If all the world's 3.5 trillion acres of tillable land switched to organic farming, up to 40% of the current CO2 could be absorbed by the farm lands !!
[2008 Rodal Report "Regenerative Organic Farming : A Solution to Global Warming":
http://www.rodaleinstitute.org/files/Rodale_Research_Paper-07_30_08.pdf
Pg 2 "Even though climate and soil type affect [CO2] sequestration capacities, these multiple research efforts verify that practical organic agriculture if practiced on the planet's 3.5 billion tillable acres, could sequester nearly 40 % of current CO2 emissions."]
...........
Here’s a video on organic farming and climate change on Quantumshifttv :>
From Quantumshift TV:Soil: The Secret Solution to Global Warming
http://www.quantumshift.tv/browse/videos/search.php?TheSearch=SOIL%3A+The+Secret+Solution+to+Global+Warming&x=37&y=19
http://www.quantumshift.tv/v/1181025091/
............
India, Philippines are shifting more to organic farming. Philippine farmers are even using organic farming to produce vege burger patties :> :)
Hope the other countries join in soon :>
…….
Another effective way to curb global warming is by switching to a vege/vegan diet
Global shift to vegan diet could cut climate change mitigation cost by 80%:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dA5gxtmrTHs
Meat the facts on Global Warming:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzPoab9_Lac
Hope you enjoy the videos :>
Cheers,
Low ck
Share some info on how organic farming/ permaculture helps to reduce Global Warming :>
http://www.suprememastertv.com/bbs/board.php?bo_table=sos_video&wr_id=81&goto_url=&url=link1_0
Research from Rodal Institute, USA states that
If all the world's 3.5 trillion acres of tillable land switched to organic farming, up to 40% of the current CO2 could be absorbed by the farm lands !!
[2008 Rodal Report "Regenerative Organic Farming : A Solution to Global Warming":
http://www.rodaleinstitute.org/files/Rodale_Research_Paper-07_30_08.pdf
Pg 2 "Even though climate and soil type affect [CO2] sequestration capacities, these multiple research efforts verify that practical organic agriculture if practiced on the planet's 3.5 billion tillable acres, could sequester nearly 40 % of current CO2 emissions."]
...........
Here’s a video on organic farming and climate change on Quantumshifttv :>
From Quantumshift TV:Soil: The Secret Solution to Global Warming
http://www.quantumshift.tv/browse/videos/search.php?TheSearch=SOIL%3A+The+Secret+Solution+to+Global+Warming&x=37&y=19
http://www.quantumshift.tv/v/1181025091/
............
India, Philippines are shifting more to organic farming. Philippine farmers are even using organic farming to produce vege burger patties :> :)
Hope the other countries join in soon :>
…….
Another effective way to curb global warming is by switching to a vege/vegan diet
Global shift to vegan diet could cut climate change mitigation cost by 80%:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dA5gxtmrTHs
Meat the facts on Global Warming:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzPoab9_Lac
Hope you enjoy the videos :>
Cheers,
Low ck
More info on Swine Flu
Hi friends,
Ever since I send the 2005 World watch report on "Factory farming and the spread of disease", there has been quite a bit of response. :>
A journalist friend send me some Newspaper articles in line with the report.
Thus I'll share some Newspaper reports + CNN News + SMTV news on 'Swine Flu'.
Guardian Newspaper report:
"The swine flu crisis lays bare the meat industry's monstrous power"http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2009/apr/27/swine-flu-mexico-health
TODAY Newspaper version: "When Meat really is murder"http://www.todayonline.com/articles/316784.asp
[ I'm glad that a local newspaper report on this issue too. ]
CNN Reports Swine Flu : Inhumane Factory Farming Root Cause http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5rd2_d4HWc&feature=related
SMTV Swine Flu and Factory Farming:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3czJXnUqys&feature=related
SMTV Swine Flu updates:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8x4sXb64bnM&feature=related
"Avoid Factory farm products, adopt a plant-based diet."
for both personal and planetary health.
With concern,
Low ck
Ever since I send the 2005 World watch report on "Factory farming and the spread of disease", there has been quite a bit of response. :>
A journalist friend send me some Newspaper articles in line with the report.
Thus I'll share some Newspaper reports + CNN News + SMTV news on 'Swine Flu'.
Guardian Newspaper report:
"The swine flu crisis lays bare the meat industry's monstrous power"http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2009/apr/27/swine-flu-mexico-health
TODAY Newspaper version: "When Meat really is murder"http://www.todayonline.com/articles/316784.asp
[ I'm glad that a local newspaper report on this issue too. ]
CNN Reports Swine Flu : Inhumane Factory Farming Root Cause http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5rd2_d4HWc&feature=related
SMTV Swine Flu and Factory Farming:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3czJXnUqys&feature=related
SMTV Swine Flu updates:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8x4sXb64bnM&feature=related
"Avoid Factory farm products, adopt a plant-based diet."
for both personal and planetary health.
With concern,
Low ck
Research on Swine Flu
Hi friends,
Concern about the recent Swine Flu, I did some research into this issue.
In a 2005 World Watch Paper: "Happier meals: Rethinking the global meat industry", produced by World watch institute, the paper already warned of such an epidemic. The 90-page paper studies the impact of factory farms on animals, human and the environment and includes a chapter on "Factory farms contribution to the Spreading of Disease".
In that chapter, the paper states that the unsanitary conditions, close concentration and genetic uniformity of animals in large factory farms facilitate the emergence and spread of new diseases.
The paper observed that Avian flu has been around for centuries but Only during the last 10 years has the disease really changed, mutating into a form that can jump the species barrier and affect humans.
It says that Avian flu is not confined to birds.
"Far more worrisome is the finding that avian flu can spread directly to pigs and to humans. In places with high concentration of pigs and chickens, pigs can serve as a mixing vessel for the virus because of their genetic similarity to humans."
& Now the world is experiencing pig flu, which is a mutated version of a common strain H1N1 that infected pigs. The mutated strain has genetic elements of avian, swine and human influenza.
The World Watch paper also warns that
"Factory farms provide the perfect conditions for disease to spread from livestock to people and epidemiologists are warning of a potentially massive outbreak of disease in congested urban areas near factory farms. "
And now we are having swine flu that spreads from the factory farms in Mexico to the citizens of Mexico and now to other parts of the world.
In short, factory farms with it's high concentration of animals and unsanitary conditions are a fertile ground for viruses to mutate and to spread. Factory farms not only produce large amounts of manure that pollutes the environment but also contributes significantly to the formation and spreading of new diseases.
Considering the above fact, please DO NOT support the factory farms.
Sadly, most of the world's meat are generated by factory farms.
The World Watch paper states that in 2004, Factory farms generated 74% of the worlds poultry products [mostly chicken/ some ducks & geese], 50% of the world's pork, 43% of the world's beef & 68% of the world's eggs. The 2009 figures could only be higher. :<
The production of meat has a very high environmental cost and meat can be as cheap as it is today because of the huge amount of subsidize that is given to the factory farms.
Factory farms are there because of the high demand for meat in the world.
Please make an environmental message today,
DO NOT support the Factory Farms.
For your personal health and the health of the Planet,
Please take less meat, eat more vege.
UN IPCC chairman Doctor Rajendra Pachuri urges the world to "start taking plant-based [vege] meals at least one day a week. And then further reduce [meat consumption] from there."
With Avian flu, swine flu, and all the other animal-related diseases, there is more reason to heed his call now.
With concern, Low ck
Concern about the recent Swine Flu, I did some research into this issue.
In a 2005 World Watch Paper: "Happier meals: Rethinking the global meat industry", produced by World watch institute, the paper already warned of such an epidemic. The 90-page paper studies the impact of factory farms on animals, human and the environment and includes a chapter on "Factory farms contribution to the Spreading of Disease".
In that chapter, the paper states that the unsanitary conditions, close concentration and genetic uniformity of animals in large factory farms facilitate the emergence and spread of new diseases.
The paper observed that Avian flu has been around for centuries but Only during the last 10 years has the disease really changed, mutating into a form that can jump the species barrier and affect humans.
It says that Avian flu is not confined to birds.
"Far more worrisome is the finding that avian flu can spread directly to pigs and to humans. In places with high concentration of pigs and chickens, pigs can serve as a mixing vessel for the virus because of their genetic similarity to humans."
& Now the world is experiencing pig flu, which is a mutated version of a common strain H1N1 that infected pigs. The mutated strain has genetic elements of avian, swine and human influenza.
The World Watch paper also warns that
"Factory farms provide the perfect conditions for disease to spread from livestock to people and epidemiologists are warning of a potentially massive outbreak of disease in congested urban areas near factory farms. "
And now we are having swine flu that spreads from the factory farms in Mexico to the citizens of Mexico and now to other parts of the world.
In short, factory farms with it's high concentration of animals and unsanitary conditions are a fertile ground for viruses to mutate and to spread. Factory farms not only produce large amounts of manure that pollutes the environment but also contributes significantly to the formation and spreading of new diseases.
Considering the above fact, please DO NOT support the factory farms.
Sadly, most of the world's meat are generated by factory farms.
The World Watch paper states that in 2004, Factory farms generated 74% of the worlds poultry products [mostly chicken/ some ducks & geese], 50% of the world's pork, 43% of the world's beef & 68% of the world's eggs. The 2009 figures could only be higher. :<
The production of meat has a very high environmental cost and meat can be as cheap as it is today because of the huge amount of subsidize that is given to the factory farms.
Factory farms are there because of the high demand for meat in the world.
Please make an environmental message today,
DO NOT support the Factory Farms.
For your personal health and the health of the Planet,
Please take less meat, eat more vege.
UN IPCC chairman Doctor Rajendra Pachuri urges the world to "start taking plant-based [vege] meals at least one day a week. And then further reduce [meat consumption] from there."
With Avian flu, swine flu, and all the other animal-related diseases, there is more reason to heed his call now.
With concern, Low ck
Saturday, April 25, 2009
2 youtube videos with strong env message
Came across 2 powerful youtube videos on with environmental messages:
1. Save the Human MTV:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Q4rdx7frHM
Various artists states the fact and urge humans to save the Human and the Planet. Produced in Hong Kong.
2. Meat the Facts on Global Warming:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiYghMmFc_8
This video hits on all fronts, informing people about the various effects of Diet n environment. Deforestation/ Water Food resources/ Green house gas emissions/ Hunger / Inequality / Pollution / Global Warming etc. 3 minute powerful video.
Watch n Pass it on :> :>
1. Save the Human MTV:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Q4rdx7frHM
Various artists states the fact and urge humans to save the Human and the Planet. Produced in Hong Kong.
2. Meat the Facts on Global Warming:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiYghMmFc_8
This video hits on all fronts, informing people about the various effects of Diet n environment. Deforestation/ Water Food resources/ Green house gas emissions/ Hunger / Inequality / Pollution / Global Warming etc. 3 minute powerful video.
Watch n Pass it on :> :>
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Reforestation by Willie Smith
Share an inspirational TED speech on reforestation.
The following is a 20 min speech on Reforstation by Willie Smith,
http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/willie_smits_restores_a_rainforest.html
By piecing together a complex ecological puzzle, biologist Willie Smits has found a way to re-grow clearcut rainforest in Borneo, saving local orangutans and vast areas of forest -- and creating a thrilling blueprint for restoring fragile ecosystems.
Enjoy
The following is a 20 min speech on Reforstation by Willie Smith,
http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/willie_smits_restores_a_rainforest.html
By piecing together a complex ecological puzzle, biologist Willie Smits has found a way to re-grow clearcut rainforest in Borneo, saving local orangutans and vast areas of forest -- and creating a thrilling blueprint for restoring fragile ecosystems.
Enjoy
Friday, February 6, 2009
NASA Director, Dr James Hansen, calls for less coal and meat
Dr James Hansen, NASA Director on Less Coal, Less Meat:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lbtat_9wbQ
NASA Director, Dr James Hansen. [Also Known as 'Father of Climate Change" as he is the first scientist to warn the world about Climate change.] recommends less coal and less meat to curb climate change. He stress that, to reduce green house gas emissions, we have to look at our agricultural practice too.
The best individual action to reduce greenhouse gas emission
is to switch to a plant based diet.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Scientists on urgency of Global Warming
Scientist from US National Snow and Ice Center
and UN IPCC chief speaks on the urgency of Global Warming.
They warned that we have 2-5 years to adopt changes to prevent irreversible Climate change.
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