Saving Earth

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Would you go to the depths of the earth for your planet? Climate change, global warming, mother nature taking its toll. Is our environment coming to a sticky end or is it undergoing a new transformation?

Films such as ‘The Day After Tomorrow’ and ‘2012′, even though fictional, speak of the greatness of mother nature. Of how mother nature can use the beauty she was blessed with to create weapons of mass destruction upon mankind. The Tsunami on tidal wave on Thailand from the Indian Ocean earthquake on December 26 2004 and the current earthquake disaster that hit Haiti reaching 7.3 Richter scale on January 12. These have just been some of the disasters that have struck earth. But can we SAVE our environment?

Can mankind rebuild its once common ground and its mutual relationship with the environment? The bigger picture is that if we do not, the environment we once knew will crumble right before our eyes and we will feel its consequences.

Environmental charities and groups of all ages, globally, have dedicated all they do to saving the environment. Whether it be recycling or battling issues involving global warming, people are genuinely committed to helping the environment around them.

Neal Pargman, 65, Founder of ‘Save the Earth’ was asked his thoughts on saving the environment and earth around us.

“I started the Save The Earth Movement in 1972, but didn’t get the Save The Earth Foundation established until 1989.”

“We try to get the message “Save The Earth” into the consciousness of all people while licensing the STE trademark. Licensing fees support environmental research at colleges and also with NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)”.

“I think it will take a miracle to Save The Earth, but I do believe in miracles.”

“I think the state of the environment is worse than ever. NOAA tells us that the next big environmental crisis will be ocean acidification. We are concentrating on this now.”

“It made me feel great at the beginning. Now after 38 years at it, I feel I have failed to get the message out in time.”

The bigger question now becomes “Will mankind save the environment?” If so, what can we do to help.

Neal stated: “Use less resources. CO2 is the main cause of ocean acidification. Driving less will put less CO2 in the oceans. CO2 in the ocean turns into carbonic acid which dissolves plankton, coral, and shellfish.”

The fight to save out planet is on. Now is the time where we need to ask ourselves “Are we ready to do what we can to save earth?” The power is in our hands.

　

　

Green STOP?

Stop!: A standstill in environmental thinking

I have been writing about the environment for a while now. I started writing about the environment for a university module. I did not have any interests or much knowledge about the environment. Once I got into blogging and writing articles about the environment, I gained much knowledge into the environment. What the environment was about, different areas which the environment covered, and so on.

This has been my FIRST post for a while. For an unknown strange reason, my mind has become ‘jilted.’ My mind has become blank on the thousands of content ideas it can create for blogging about the environment. Does this mean I have nothing else to say? Does this mean there is nothing more to say about the environment? Shall I not write about the environment anymore? NO… it just means that I will now think of DIFFERENT ways of interacting with the environment. New stories will come to mind when I find out different ways to blog about the environment.

Man vs Machine: Foot Express

 

Foot Express: Helping the environment

Top Gear aired a special episode a while back about whether a man could get to a certain destination before a car would. The great battle between man and machine. Who could win? Obviously the car right? Well even to my astonishment, the man WON! He beat the car by at least 10 minutes. The car led the race with a great advantage over the man, who was a marathon runner. The car was in the lead for most of the race until it hit traffic, at which the man literally passed the car.

How is this an environmental issue you say? Well… Cars give of numerous amounts of gases that slowly destroy the environment bit by bit. Manufacturing companies have been developing cars that are more ‘eco friendly’.  Companies such as Porsche have created the ‘Green Porsche’, which is an environmentally friendly car.  Genepax who have created a car that runs on water.

Technology is helping the environment, however how much more can you do if you WALK? Just as in the above talked about Top Gear episode, running over-ruled driving. Man beat the machine. Running or even walking more rather than taking your car and public transport, if possible, will benefit the environment loads.

Gemma Pang, 24, Birmingham, is a regular walker to work. She says;

“I always walk to work. I want to help the environment and this is a great way to do it.”

Environmentalists have recommended walking as a good method to help the environment. To help create a clearer air and atmosphere. Even if it means just walking to the park or even the shop a few times a week, rather than taking your car. Using the machines less and using our feet instead. A small step towards helping the environment is the main thing that is wanted.

Even though cars are faster, man using his feet ultimately won the race. Not only did he win, but he took one step towards the environment. Now it’s our turn to at least try this method or give it some kind of thought. Better for us, and the environment we live in.

My H20 Cars Video Clip

Check out my new short video clip on H20 cars and what the Birmingham Public ‘thinks.’ This is also on the Birmingham Recycled website.

Did you hear about the car that runs on water?

Water Fuel: Cars running on water

The discussion has begun everyone. Technology now taking on the change of using water. The ultimate question is being discussed, CAN CARS REALLY RUN ON WATER?

U.S. Sitcom ‘That 70’s Show’ begun this interest for me. The character called ‘Hyde’ always talked about a car that ran on water. With the laughter and jokes about this, it sparks interest in whether this is possible or not.

The best thing about this topic is that it is REAL ! Cars have already been designed on running on water.

Below is an example of how a car can run on water. How water fuel is used to do this.

Mixed reviews are circulated around this area. More other views see it as too good to be true. Mechanics approached in Birmingham stated;

“Not sure if it would work in the long run… too much water consumption.”

People have seen this as “fascinating.” In terms of the environment, how would this work? Could the water running car really work? Can it help the environment by reducing pollution, or is it just another short term, creative idea?

Are YOU Model Material?

Recycling: Environmental Modelling

The modelling industry is one of the most face paced, rapidly moving industries in the world.

Hybrid television programmes purely focussed on modelling have shown massive growth throughout the world. From America’s Next Top Model (ANTM), Australia’s Next Top Model, Canada’s Next Top Model and Britain’s Next Top Model to even Coleen’s Real Women.

As fashion develops, so is fashion’s eye  for the environment. This has taken on the form of organic clothing and D.I.Y. Clothing, creating your own.

Cycle 9 of ANTM showed this. They girls had to do a photoshoot about recycling, the environment.

Stores such as Junky Styling have dedicated creating urban eco fashion through recycling. London store founders of this creation Anni Saunders and Kerry Seagar started this from coming from a background of creating their own clothes.

Various fashion store outlets also have clothes that are more beneficial for the environment.

Not only has the modelling and retail industry taken on this trend, but also everyday people. People are now creating their own clothes from recycled material. Whether this be re-arranging their own clothes, other people’s or even recycable material.

19 year old fashion student Tina, 19, from Birmingham see’s this as an ;

“amazing way to see fashion… a first attempt to bring the environment into fashion.”

The trend of styling one’s own clothes seems to be catching on. But will this be of continuous benefit to the environment, or is it just another fashion trend?

Your Views. Is model recycling a plus point for the environment in industry?

Entry 2: Model Recycling and Car running on WATER!

Here is a glipse into what I’m doing this week. Please comment.

1st Video Diary

Here is my first attempt at a video diary about what I have been doing so far. Listen, comment and ENJOY !

Dumpster Diving

Dumpster Diving: Do you want that mate?

A few days ago I was watching an old episode of ‘The Ricki Lake Show‘ titled ‘You’re damn cheap!” To my astonishment one of her male guests did Dumpster diving.

My first initial thought was “dumpster what?” This adventureous task involves going through other people’s rubbish and claiming it as your own. This could be from the extremes of household goods, clothes to even food.

The thought of going through someone else’s rubbish… eww! However it is seen an environmental.  How you say? Dumpster diving allows for people to recycle, preserve and reuse any items that may have been deemed as rubbish. Someone’s rubbish is deemed as someone elses treasures.

Here’s a great video from CUTVNOOZE on Youtube about Dumpster Diving across seas.

Freeganism is closely connected to dumpster diving. People employing alternative living strategies with less economy and consumption resources. This deals with salvaging food.

I decided to take this to the streets of Birmingham. Ask them what their thoughts were on ‘Dumpster Diving.’

Sandra Domm, 34 saw it as a;

“vulgar practice… a lowly lifestyle that couldn’t possibly catch on”

Jake Harris, 19, embraced the practice. He said;

“I have never done it but would definitely give it a try.”

Environmentalist’s may embrace this practice as a great means to taking recycling and preservation to the next level. The thought of never really throwing something out. It just being recycled through dumpster diving. In terms of industry and technology, it can never really be wasted. Only passed on from human to human.

A wiki has been created to allow people to give tips on dumpster diving. A great way to share ideas, even if you are thinking about doing it or have done dumpster diving before.

DOWNSIDE

Dumpster diving is not as great as we can think it is. On the down side it deals with identity theft. People have been throwing out their personal belongings, being used by others in fraud situations.

I guess there’s a down side to everything, but it still seems like an idea that is environmentally helpful. Embracing change in the environment, regardless the method.

The published version of this story can be found at Birmingham Recycled.

YOUR THOUGHTS

Cast your vote on ‘Dumpster Diving.’

OUT with the OLD, IN with the NEW

Car Exchange: Old to New

Motorist’s may soon be able to exchange their old cars for new cars.

The Government have the incentive to press ahead with the scheme. £2000 worth of vouchers could be handed out to replace vehicles nine or more years old.

A scheme of this kind has been successful in Germany. This would cause high demand for more new cars. Helping struggling car manufacturer’s in today’s recession.

No final decision has been made or announced to whether the plan would feature in the budget.

Mixed reviews have been received about the idea.

Some Environmentalist’s see this as not helping the environment. It would cost more energy to gather and manufacture these new cars.

A local member of the public in Birmingham, Catherine Wilkes, 31 stated the idea as being “not beneficial.” She noted how it is only for transport over nine years, when the problem would really lie in the “newer vehicles.”

She also raised the issue of “pollution.” She said “exchanging old cars with new cars isn’t really helping the environment.” She feels that the Government should focus on tackling real life environmental issues such as “pollution.”

Part time self employed Birmingham Car Mechanic and Engineer, Newton Spencer said “it would put pressure on car manufacturer’s.” Also that “money” would be an issue due to current economis status.

OVERALL

Seems this scheme, if put into place, will gain mixed reviews. Can this really help the environment? Will it help the environment? This looks to add to the developing battle between technology helping the environment or technology not helping the environment.

Check out the published version at Birmingham Recycled.