Most people are sensitive to the fact that their daily
living, in some way, contributes to the pollution of
the environment.

We take in oxygen and breathe out carbon dioxide (CO2)
and emissions from factories, cars, and mining
operations are but a few of the sources of CO2.

The CO2 gases get trapped in the earth

Created to promote awareness of the greatest threat
our planet has ever faced, EarthHour.org used the
simple action of turning off the lights in Sydney,
Australia for one hour on March 31, 2007 to call
attention to Global warming.

Over 2.2 million residents and in excess of 2100
business turned off their lights for one hour; the
results were a 10.2% reduction in energy in the city.

Armed with this knowledge, the organization went
around to globe to spread the word and to arrange for
Earth Hour to take place in cities all over the world.

On March 29, 2008, major cities, including Dubai, San
Francisco, Bangkok, Chicago, Tel Aviv, Manila,
Copenhagan and Toronto participated in Earth Hour.
Savings varied from city to city, but the end result
was an approximate savings of 8.4%.

In Bangkok electricity usage was decreased by 73.34
megawatts which, over one hour, is equivalent to 41.6
tons of carbon dioxide.

Earth hour is about awareness. If every person
remembered to shut off lights in empty rooms at home
or in the office, took a slightly shorter shower and
walked to the coffee shop instead of driving, it would
make a difference in our demand for electricity.

If businesses turned off copiers and computers at
night instead of leaving them on standby power, the
savings would add up, not only for the environment but
for their checkbooks as well.

Mark your calendar for March 28, 2009 and join the
fight against global warming. Together, we can make a
difference.

It seems almost inconceivable to think that starting
my car and letting it run for five minutes to get the
heat or air conditioning going has any effect on the
earth

This blue-green planet we live on, called Earth, as
far as scientist can tell, is the only planet that can
sustain human life. The atmosphere has the perfect mix
of air that we need to breathe and that plants and
trees need for survival.

The earth is the perfect distance from the sun,
allowing temperatures optimal for habitation of
millions of specials of animals and plants, and it
keeps the planet

This blue-green planet we live on, called Earth, as
far as scientist can tell, is the only planet that can
sustain human life. The atmosphere has the perfect mix
of air that we need to breathe and that plants and
trees need for survival.

The earth is the perfect distance from the sun,
allowing temperatures optimal for habitation of
millions of specials of animals and plants, and it
keeps the planet

You probably have noticed Earth Day on your April
calendar and you may have wondered what, exactly, is
it?

Earth Day came about after six years of effort from
then Senator Gaylord Nelson, who, back in the 1960s,
had the foresight to look at the long term impact of
pollution on the environment. He was instrumental in
getting his message out to college students, who took
this issue on with concern and enthusiasm for this
project. Earth Day became a National Awareness day on
January 20, 1970, with the date set for celebration as
April 22 of every year. In 2007, it is estimated that
one billion people recognized Earth Day in some way.

Internationally, Earth Day is celebrated at different
times, in approximately 175 countries. In the northern
hemisphere, it is observed in the spring; in the
southern hemisphere, Earth Day is observed in the
fall.

The purpose of Earth Day was to raise awareness of
environmental issues, promote education about the
issue, and to advocate for a healthy and sustainable
planet. Many schools have taken Earth Day a step
further to incorporate extended teaching of
environmental issues and observe Earth Week.

To find events in your area, or to get ideas for
helping you commemorate this special day, go to
www.earthdaynetwork.com. Get involved in helping in
your community, whatever the needs may be. Every city
has a park, street or stream that needs cleaning up,
and it takes only a few volunteers to make a huge
difference. Take the time to learn about how you can
help preserve this planet for future generations. They
will thank you for it!

Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are a group of chemical
compounds that has been shown to have caused the ozone
holes in the stratosphere over both the North and
South poles. A seasonal hole appears above Antarctica
in September.

These holes in the atmosphere allow the sun

In the past several years, Global Warming has become
one of the biggest debates, with scientists divided on
if it exists, what (or who) is causing it, and if
there is a solution.

There are contradictory scientific studies and papers
on all sides of this issue. Is it a man-made problem,
meaning that each and every person

The fear of global warming has led to some interesting
alternative energy ideas for the future that would
have less impact on the environment. Constant research
takes place daily for sources of energy that utilize
our natural resources, have little repercussion on our
atmosphere, cost less and are naturally renewable.

There has been much research in the area of solar
power, tapping geothermal heat inside the earth,
harnessing the power of the tides as an energy sources
and wind turbines, but scientists are going further
into their imaginations to develop energy from sources
never thought of before.

For instance; scientists are studying marine algae in
the hopes that they could generate power from the
methane given off by rotting algae; the methane could
then be harnessed to provide methane for burning to
power industrial needs for energy. Corn is being
tested as a fuel (ethanol) for cars, as well as home
heating sources, and there are many other areas that
you may not have thought about.

Early studies are looking at falling rain and how it
might be used to generate power (same premise as
harnessing wave power). I

Anywhere that theory goes, disagreement is bound to
follow. Any set of facts can be interpreted
differently, as the theories of global warning prove.

According to Merriam Webster Dictionary, two of the
definitions of the word theory include: the analysis
of a set of facts in their relation to one another;
and a plausible or scientifically acceptable general
principle or body of principles offered to explain
phenomena.

There are many “facts” about the earth