Generation that Gets to Remake the World

I earn to let you know the fear of the crisis included the whole of the world.

In Japan,the ministrey of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries decided to allow the traders of fertilizer to sell  fertilizers made of refuse included radioactive materials.

The ministry had set the standards for the radioactive materials content, which it is allowed to use refuse that Cesium137 is included under 200 becquerel per 1kg. They also prepare the other measure especially,the refuse that Cesium137 is included less the radioactive material content than the soil of a place that these fertilizer will be used,and under 1,000 becquerel per 1kg. However,in the official statement on June 6th,there are 31 kinds of radioactive material Fukusima nuclear power plant released into the air,the ministry don't consider the fear of radioactive materials except Cesium137 effects.

The ministry announced it on June 24, on the same day they carried out the standards.

We fear the danger that it come to Internal radiation exposure for the people not only Japanese but also foreigners those who have stayed inJapan and all the people in the world through importing agricultural products and resourse.

We,as Japanese, is strongly objecting to the program now.

If you could, would you like to inspect the effects that the program will be kept by the ministry from scientific points of view?

 

"The Eleventh Hour" is another movie that you can watch the day before a colonoscopy - you won't have any appetite after viewing it. The good news is that there is hope. Many organizations are working for the cause. Besides the environmental groups, there are the unions, who are advocating for high paying green jobs. The peace groups have much to say since war is the greatest danger to the earth. In 2008, I had three books published relating to our concerns about global warming. "Take Back The Earth" covers a few environmental disasters over the years, including Katrina, Love Canal and Three Mile Island. "Press 1 For Pig Latin" delves into the failure of technology - wonderfully pointed out to me a few minutes ago after I began this blog and then, poof, it was gone. "This War Won't Cost Much" is the third book, dealing with costs, intelligence, necessity and the harm war does to our fragile planet. There's more information on the books at the web site I designed and maintain, bobcooks.com. Each book is also available as a free download at free-ebooks.net. One of the things that we can do is to unite - all these people mentioned above - to work together to get action. One person can make a difference, but a group of people will bring chance sooner.

Family. Social responsibility. So what's new?

Today busy is not as cool as it used to be. Quality of life matters. BUT...

What is quality of life? Who defines it? How can we improve it if we do not know what it is in the first place?

Life is highly programmed. We go to work. We go to school. We do what we have to do. We learn what we have to learn. Even though we want to stop and think how life could be made better we are too busy to stop and actually do that. Starbucks on the go on a disposable cup. Worse even, fast food and even more wrappings. Even though the fast drink and food chains are promoting recycled packages - have you actually seen any of them to do as little as to have separate trash cans for paper and plastic?

What can we do to change that? Is there anything we can do to change that? How can we make it happen?

Family social responsibility is about taking action. It is about making a change and teaching our kids to do it too. Every day. Right now!

Everybody needs a positive role model. Now there is: The Panamari family - check their actions out @www.panamari.com

I received the below e-mail today from the World Wildlife Fund.

WWF and Leonardo DiCaprio Partner to Double the Number of Wild Tigers by 2022.

Actor and Activist Leonardo DiCaprio has joined forces with World Wildlife Fund to save a species on the brink of extinction. With as few as 3,200 tigers left in the wild, WWF and DiCaprio today kicked off Save Tigers Now. The campaign begins with an expedition to remote tiger habitats in Asia to document the wild tigers first hand and learn what needs to be done to save them from extinction.

After DiCaprio was briefed by the WWF conservationists about the plight of these majestic animals, they decided to partner on a campaign to help raise awareness about the threats to tigers and raise funds for tiger preservation efforts. In honor of the Chinese Year of the Tiger, an ambitious goal of $20 million has been set with the vision of doubling the tiger population by 2022, the next Year of the Tiger.

DiCaprio is traveling to Asia with WWF experts to see the threats tigers face first-hand. He will participate in anti-poaching patrols, meet with park guards on the frontlines of protecting tigers from international traffickers, and explore the best ways to protect these amazing creatures. The Save Tigers Now (www.SaveTigersNow.org) website will allow supporters to follow DiCaprio's journey and participate in the effort to save tigers.

"Give tigers enough space and protection and they'll recover," said WWF CEO Carter Roberts. "But public support means everything and changing laws and ending demand for tiger parts means we need to tell their story--in places like the U.S., India and China. Which is why this partnership with Leonardo is so important, he can reach the public, tell this story to our children and engage leaders around the world--to save tigers now."

“Tigers are endangered and critical to some of the world’s most important ecosystems,” said Leonardo DiCaprio. “Key conservation efforts can save the tiger species from extinction, protect some of the planet’s last wild habitats and help sustain the local communities surrounding them. By protecting this iconic species, we can save so much more.”


Tigers need your help. Learn how you can get involved today by visiting SaveTigersNow.org. You'll be able to:

. Read about the latest tiger facts and WWF's efforts to double the tiger population by 2022

. Share information on your social networking pages or by sending an e-card

. View photos and videos of the latest tiger conservation efforts from across Asia

 Email your Senators and tell them to VOTE YES on Clean Energy Jobs for America.

There's a clean energy bill sitting, waiting in Congress.

A bill that the Natural Resources Defense Council Action Fund says "will break foreign oil's stranglehold on our country, reduce carbon pollution, and create jobs right here in America--good jobs that pay well and can't be outsourced."

And the NRDC Action Fund wants you to do something about it. It's simple enough-- visit thisisourmoment.org to email your senators and ask them to pass the Clean Energy Jobs & American Power Act. They even got an all-star cast including Leonardo DiCaprio, Jason Bateman and Edward Norton cracking jokes and urging you to do this one, simple thing.

"Flood the inboxes of your senators, it freaks them out," Bateman says. "They don't even know how to use e-mail, then they see a bunch of stuff in the inbox, they know they gotta do something."

Let's hope so. Justin Long even takes off his pants to get the point across.

Watch this great video here.  thisisourmoment.org

SOURCE:  The Huffington Post   http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/01/28/nrdc-clean-energy-bill-ce_n_440104.html

Share this video with a friend and help spread the word.
This should take less than 5 minutes -- here is what you can do:

1. Tell your senators This is Our Moment, by clicking this link

2. Spread the word about this video by posting this link on your Facebook wall

3. Update your Facebook status to "Thisisourmoment.org" so friends will see our video

4. Tweet ThisIsOurMoment.org and tell your followers to take action today!

5. Post ThisIsOurMoment.org on your personal blogs

 

This is GREAT and gave me a good belly laugh. 

The spirit of Christmas is all about LOVE, and not how much lighting one has in front of their home. I find it refreshing when people don't try to keep up with the neighbors. You can have a Less is More attitude about Christmas lighting and still be in the spirit of Christmas.


The Ditto house owners are very clever, creative and obviously have a great sense of humor.

 

 

Greenbuild 2009 International Conference and Expo is being held in Phoenix, Arizona from November 11th - 13th.

Former Vice President Al Gore will be the opening Keynote speaker tonight, November 11th at the Greenbuild conference. You can watch his speech and other keynote speakers live or as archived video later here at GreenbuildExpo.org.

WOW! Bill McKibben's 350.org International Day of Climate Action was a huge success. According to their website people in 181 countries came together for the most widespread day of environmental action in the planet's history. At over 5200 events around the world, people gathered to call for strong action and bold leadership on the climate crisis.

I have just spent the last hour marveling over all the phenomenal pictures and videos that people sent in from all over the world. Check them out HERE.

There were several events planned in my area of Phoenix, Arizona like climbing up a mountain with Arizona State University students and bike rides. My husband and I met up on Thursday, October 22nd with some local members of 1Sky to take a 350.org photo in Old Town Scottsdale by the big LOVE sculpture in the park to signify our love of home, community, and our planet. Here is our picture.

We were in the park for about an hour taking photos and of course people walking by would question us about what we were doing. I had printed up small cards with what 350.org is all about and what it means. So when asked I would just pull out a card from my pocket and give it to them.

After the photos were taken some of the group went on for a bike ride, but my husband and I went to the Scottsdale ArtWalk where the local art galleries open their doors to the public and show off their work. This particular ArtWalk was a Taste of Art ArtWalk where you could sample food and wine as you stroll and look at art. So we opted out of the long bike ride in order to eat, drink wine and look at art which is more to our liking. (lol) I kept my 350.org gear on while at the ArtWalk and of course I was asked numerous times what does 350 mean, so I would whip out one of those printed cards and hand it to them. I had printed up 24 cards and only came home with three.

When you are in love with your home, and I don't mean your house, but where you live, for me it's the glorious Sonoran Desert, then you are always happy to support any organization that wants to protect it and keep it pristine, beautiful and healthy.