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Voting Question: What are the modes of conservation for sustainable development and what are the three R's?

I need to write about two pages on "Modes of Conservation for Sustainable Development" for my CBSE Class X EVS Project. I have to include the 4 R's but I don't know what they are. Please provide me with the information on the topic as well as the three R's. Also give me the URL links to the information if you can find them. more

Resolved Question: How can Antartica be used in the future?

Ok, so i have to do an essay on "The future of Antarctica" and give 3 good, sustainable reason as to how it can be used in the future.. eg..research centres, conservation Can you think of any taking into account long/short term effects..global and local effects etc Thanks muchly (: x more

Voting Question: Homework Help.....Please?

What is the concept of using natural resources at a rate that does not deplete them called? A. conservation B. successful use C. reforestation D. sustainable development Hint: it's not A. more

Resolved Question: Does this count as saving the environment?

My family and I feel very strongly about the conservation of water and so to do our part we've started drinking and storing it in our bodies by the bottlefull and stopped peeing or doing so in a responsible and sustainable way, any other ideas on how to conserve water? more

Resolved Question: My essay on the environmental impacts of tourism in the Caribbean :D?

I study Tourism in school :) Tell me what you think :) I need to tweek __________________________________________________________ Tourism in the Caribbean has grown rapidly since 1978, when families from all over the world enjoy traveling to the beautiful, tranquil Caribbean islands for a warm, fun holiday. Many Caribbean islands experienced a boom in tourism ‘by accident’ meaning that many Caribbean countries were not prepared for a rapid increase in food, water, electricity and land consumption. Tourism in the Caribbean had began to damage local ecosystems, the increased demand for electricity, seafood and water had caused prices for these resources to reach record high levels of price. The countries of Antigua, St. Kitts, Barbuda, St. Nevis and Barbados have been listed as “water scarce” due to the large consumptions due mainly to tourist resorts, which use approximately five to ten times more water than the Caribbean’s residential areas. Tourism has also caused a large increase in pollution, hotels in Jamaica and The Bahamas have recently been fined by Uebersax due to producing ‘high fecal pollution’ and now, as a result of this, the countries are being encouraged to discourage tourism for a short while until pollution levels decrease. ‘Power tourism’ in the Caribbean has caused hotel groups to have a higher authority than councils and environmental organizations in some Caribbean countries. For example, Urban Development Corporation wished to build a new 500 rooms complex in Negril, Jamaica, and although several organizations including the local Chamber of Commerce and the Negril Coral Reef Preservation Society wished to delay the construction; until the local sewage plant was upgraded, and the marine area was protected and given park status, work went ahead promptly ignoring these organizations concerns. Caribbean countries are now finding ways to help preserve there environments. Barbados now has began using a ‘reverse osmosis’ technique which produces freshwater from seawater which ultimately should drop the demand on wells and natural coral freshwater resources. Other countries are now using solar, wind, and biomass energy to reduce their there levels of imported oils from abroad ‘Caribbean Action For Sustainable Tourism’ has created a plan of action for the tourism industry which contains ten important areas, waste minimization, energy efficiency, conservation and management, management of fresh water resources, waste water management, hazardous substances transport, land-use planning and management, design for sustainable tourism. It is the organizations hope that this plan will be applied to all resorts in the Caribbean and will help preserve the delicate ecosystem that has been destroyed by tourists. Tourism in the Caribbean has also affected, and destroyed wildlife. Mainly due to new creatures being introduced to the countries and competing for food and habitat. Jamaica has the largest number of endangered animals in the Caribbean at 254, in 1872 Indian mongoose where imported to Jamaica to help control the number of rats in local sugarcane fields, the mongoose is now accountable for the extinction of five species. Soon after the mongoose’s arrival to Jamaica, it spread to other Caribbean islands and has also affected and endangered the wildlife in these countries. A major part of the Caribbean tourism industry is through cruise ships. Cruise ships leave large amounts of pollution in the Caribbean ecosystem every year, ships also dump large amounts a waste, sometimes illegally, into the Caribbean Sea to which has damaging effects to coral reefs and marine wildlife. The Caribbean had made several lawsuits towards cruise lines for ‘illegal, environmentally unsafe actions’, for example, Princess Cruises was fined millions of dollars in the 1990’s when passengers videotaped ‘plastic garbage bags being dumped into the sea’ and Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines was fined $27 million when a Coast Guard took videotapes of oil pouring out of a Sovereign of the Seas ship in Puerto Rico. Cruise ship pollution is now currently being monitored and regulated by the MARPOL to ensure all waste is disposed of properly; thereby protecting the local environment. more

Voting Question: Science "Environment"?

I trying ro pull up this article:http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb? regarding this statement: Sustainable harvesting and community cooperative management of forest land is touted as destructive by som and a valuable conservation method by others. I can't seem to pull this site up, to read on about this statement. Can u please help me with a link. I'm stuck!! :( Thanks more

Voting Question: Which of the following helps explain the rapid population growth of humans that has occurred since 1500?

a)The conservation and protection of natural, nonrenewable resources b)Equal distribution of wealth on a global scale c)The worldwide establishment and enforcement of sustainable agricultural practices d)The advancing abilities to control life-threatening diseases more

Resolved Question: Which of the following helps explain the rapid population growth of humans that has occurred since 1500?

Voting Question: Can you critique my Cover Letter?

I'm applying for a summer internship at my local aquarium, and i was wondering if my cover letter looked okay. You can be as mean as you want, I just want the best cover letter I can. I really, really want this internship! Here it is: My name is ****** ***** and I am a junior biology major at the University of *****************. As a child, I remember visiting the *** ***** Aquarium and thinking about how wonderful it would be to work in that type of environment one day. Experiences such as my visits to the aquarium sparked my interest in biology, and I have been an avid learner of all life sciences for most of my life. My studies in college have given me valuable knowledge on topics in organism and cell biology, and my laboratory work in both biology and chemistry have given me useful skills that will help me in my future career. I hope to one day work in a research laboratory developing animal medicine and improving the quality of animal healthcare. I believe my acquired skills coupled with my desire of continuous learning make me an ideal candidate for a summer internship position at the *** ******* Aquarium. My first preference lies with the Water Quality Analyst Internship. I believe my hands-on laboratory experience has been very valuable and has prepared me for an internship of this nature. The Aquarium Medical Center Internship is my second preference. I feel confident that my previous employment experience with animals makes me a good candidate for this position as well. My third choice is the Sustainable Fisheries Initiative Internship. It is one of my personal philosophies that environmental conservation is very important, and I believe the *** ****** Aquarium is the ideal organization to make the first steps in fishery sustainability. If I was a chosen candidate, an internship at the *** ******** Aquarium would be a valuable learning experience. It would be a first-hand experience working with exotic animals under human care; I would receive great satisfaction in knowing that I made a small difference in a large effort to enrich the learning of the aquarium visitors and improve the lives of the animals that live there. If chosen for one of these positions, I am available any day of the week and at any time during the summer months. I am reachable by phone at ********** or by e-mail at *************. If there are any questions, please feel free to contact me more

Resolved Question: Obama's Proposed Energy Czar Scrubbed From Socialist Website ?

Obama's Proposed Energy Czar Scrubbed From Socialist Website When president-elect Barack Obama appointed Carol Browner to be his "energy czar" back in December, the conservative blogosphere was buzzing about her being a member of Socialist International [1], "the worldwide organisation of social democratic, socialist and labour parties." At the time, she was fourth on the website's list of members [2] in the "Commission for a Sustainable World Society." Not any longer, although it still is cached [3] by Google (h/t Steven Milloy): CAROL M. BROWNER Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency under President Bill Clinton. Leading the EPA from 1993 to 2001, she was the longest-serving Administrator in the agency’s history. Browner currently serves on the board of several non-profit organisations, including as chair of the National Audubon Society, one of the nation’s oldest environmental organisations, and as a member of the Board of the Directors of the Center for American Progress, the Alliance for Climate Protection and the League of Conservation Voters. Why do you think this was scrubbed? Links: [1] http://www.socialistinternational.org/about.cfm [2] http://www.socialistinternational.org/viewArticle.cfm?ArticleID=1853 [3] http://209.85.173.132/search?q=cache:swgfjZaBItoJ:www.socialistinternational.org/viewArticle.cfm%3FArticleID%3D1853+Carol+Browner+Socialist+International&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&gl=us more

Resolved Question: Could we closely define our existence and world situation with this words, what are your inputs and opinions?

Life alone is something that is impressive or extraordinary, in the Universe, a mathematical equation that holds together temporarily or permanently. In a vast possibility of equations, Universes, there is what is concrete and what is abstract, what is energetic and what is matter. In a perfect physical group, the group exists only as long as the elements of the group hold together in macro-cosmic form or micro-cosmic form. Our physical body exists through the interaction with that energy. Given the physical condition, the cells grow as a continuation of the cells with accumulated energetic information, epic accumulated information would produce good or bad results. It is only when the mixed physical and energetic group matures and complement each other, that an individual being has own life. As one grows the energetic force we call spirit, exist both together and separate from the physical body yet by interactions they complement each other in what we see as experiencing life. The body delivers chemical reactions that provide a life experience, and so does the energetic force providing ideas that result in wishes, feelings, imaginations, creations, constructions, destructions. Yet all experiences must be valued, balanced and classified. World experiences can drive the body, by energetic interactions to decay, consume, or preserve matter through balance. World interactions can also drive the body to damage or to conservation depending on our own social trends, individual trends, or dogmatic, ideological or theosophical injected trends. Now in mathematics there are very varied forms of multi groups, could be parallel, cyclical, pyramidal, elongated, etc. In such a way the accumulated experiences, physical or mental would result in an energetic essence most call spirit which would be channelled depending on self forming group equations whether at individual level, or social level. So then being pulled into a new body or life form, or void situation. Even a new World, or Universe, or even the reflection of a parallel one. That is what is exploited by wizards, Maggie, and prophecy writers, driving humanity the way they want. Instituting themselves gods upon the weak and ignorant. Manipulating and delivering norms and forms of social interactions. It is in this last manner that life is a dream, somebody else's given dream in the seek of powers spiritual and physical. Driving even prophetic spirits into psychosomatic existence in mankind. It is only then when we learn to identify the positive elements in the social group or social equation , in an unbiased manner, and give those elements chance to interact that group knowledge is attained. The knowledge of the Creator and the Creation. Any good creator would opt for delivering self sustainable creations, even self creating creation. Those are the powers given to us in positive faith, true love, and unbiased merciful judgement, and positive growth experiences. The senses are the mouth that feeds the spirit. There is not a demanding God, But a Creator to be loved, praised and appreciated in one another. Some might be driven into attaining formulated spiritual powers, even attaining a physical mutation through an Atomic cataclysm. But how real will they be, being the production of another Human or convivial Alien.I must add that when I talk about other life forms I do not mean animal reincarnation. As the set material evolution is not regressive, I consider that spiritual evolution to be also no regressive, although the ties of beliefs could perhaps lead otherwise. more

Resolved Question: Please help me. Allah (SWT) will reward you only if you help me out?

Okay, I put that heading up because I need attention to help me out, not for stupid drama. Now, I have an economic project that is due tomorrow and there are four sections that each one in a group has to do. The sections are: primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary. Unfortunately, I got quaternary. I know it is the worst one, but I need help. There is one question that I have to answer and need help, and it says, "Types of research that is being carried out within the natural resource." I have no idea what to answer but have an idea. I answered this in this way: "The Boreal Silviculture Program It is a program ensuring that Ontario's forests provide products and services sustainably, and to achieve this, the forests must regenerate more to expand production. It also increases the forest tree growth which is beneficial to this initiative. Natural Resources in Quebec In Quebec, the rate of forestry products are really low and it starts to make sure that there will be sustainable forest management to increase the trees production as it is useful for the manufacturing and services to work. Forestry Branch –Manitoba Conservation in Manitoba .................. (I will answer this after I get your answers in this question.) Would that answer the question????? Thanks so much! P.S. God, I wasted so much money!I did! But they never helped me out!!!!!Ugh! Thanks for the answer, NOUB, but I asked this question for 7th time, and it never works!!Maria A----That is a good answer, but I need help for my question. What does this question mean? "Types of research that is being carred out within the natural resource," and I posted my answers so I am asking if it answers the question. Does it answer the question??????PEFFECT!!! But please keep in touch so if I need any help, I will contact you. Okay? *hugs*Okay, I have fixed this: The Forestry Research Centers These are examples of some of the research centers for forestry and it tells what they do to expand this production. The Boreal Silviculture Program—Thunder Bay It is a program ensuring that Ontario’s forests provide products and services sustainably, and to achieve this, the forests must regenerate more to expand this production. It also increases the forest tree growth which is beneficial to initiative. Natural Resources in Quebec In Quebec, the rate of forestry products is really low and the research center starts to make sure that there will be sustainable forest management to increase the trees production, protect the watercourses, and protect the wildlife by pests as it is useful for manufacturing and services. Forestry Branch—Manitoba Conservation In Manitoba, it plans to improve the forest by silviculture and the techniques are to plant more trees which can enlarge the forest size and there will be more new plants, and regenerates the trees by promotes the growth of naturally seedlings as it produces more trees.EXCELLENT! Thanks so much, but, overall, does the WHOLE thing (that point you added) answer the question? The question is, "types of research that is being carried out."Lol, thanks! Unfortunately, I have to present this to my class, so it has to last for 5 minutes so I can't add more points. The answers sound fine but I really appreciate for your help!Oh, it is required to have visuals but we are not allowed to have PowerPoint! :P I would rather use overhead. It is better for the class to understand me because my speech sounds funny and different from yours (and other people who don't have hearing disabilities), so thanks! more

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Resolved Question: WHY DO CONSERVATION EFFORTS CURRENTLY FOCUS ON PROTECTING ENTIRE ECOSYSTEMS AS WELL AS SINGLE SPECIES?

Also, What is an example of a sustainable practice for land, water, and air resources.help me................................ more

Resolved Question: the sum total of the genetically based veriety of living organisms in the bioshere is called?

i need help a. species diversity. b. sustainable development. c. biodiversity. d. conservation biology. more

Resolved Question: SOSE help, assignment?

hey, this is basically what i have to do. I have to write a report that focuses on the role of 'ecotourism' in the protection and management of Lamington National Park in Queensland, Australia and have to explain how well the park managers and visitors to the park adhere to the ecotourism guidelines: be ecologically sustainable, be cultural responsible, contribute to the conservation of nature, onvolve education and interpretation, sustain local communities, be commercially viable and profitable and be dependant on the natural environment. helpppp, i'm expecting long comments :) cyaaa. more

Resolved Question: Some Fishing Questions?

THE FIRST PERSON TO ANSWER ALL 4 CORRECTLY RECEIVES 10 POINTS WITHIN 32 HOURS. 1)Why is it important that fish are considered a “public resource”? 2) What is the "Sustainable Fishery Act"? 3) What is the commercial and conservation value of protected marine reserves? 4) Why is the Pacific halibut fishery such a success?* *Very challenging. more

Resolved Question: Fishing Questions Please Help?

Please Help. 1) What is the Sustainable fisheries Act? 2) Why is it important that fish are considered a public resource? 3) What is the commercial and conservation value of protected marine reserves? 4) How are some fishermen altering their fishing behavior to be more ecologically minded? 5) How does long lining work? Why is it a problem? 6) Why are migratory fish particularly susceptible to overfishing? 7) Why are the U.S, Japan, and Europe fishing off the coast of West Africa? Please Help out. Thank You! *I make sure that the best answer will receive his/her 10 points within 32 hours. Thank You. more

Resolved Question: Why is fortress conservation not sustainable?

Resolved Question: Why is Economy so much more important then environment?

I agree, economy is important, but the number one reason why nothing is getting done in the way of conservation is because it "would hurt the economy" We can't raise fuel standards cause it would hurt the economy. We can't sign Kyoto, or regulate emission, or make industries pollute less cause it would hurt the economy. we can't recycle more or find a better way to deal with trash or waste cause it would hurt the economy. Shouldn't there come a point where we will HAVE to take a blow to this precious economy in order to find a more sustainable lifestyle? Besides, it's in shambles now anyway because of these leaders. but THEY get cheered After all, Economy can be repaired, it can be altered, moved, or rebuilt. but there is ONE planet here and our very survival depends on it being in order. the old saying "loving money more than life itself" is starting to become quite literal more

Voting Question: I am MSc student on sustainable energy, could you pl, help me to select a thesis topic on energy conservation?

Resolved Question: Are you interested in woodlands and sustainable woodland management?

The Woodland Year by Ben Law release date 12-14 September 2008. Ben Law will be on television (UK channel 4 ) to coincide with his new book The Woodland Year 12-14 September 2008. This third book is a month by month journey through the seasons showing sustainable woodland management techniques, seasonal food, timber frame eco building, wildlife and conservation. http://www.ben-law.co.uk/books.html http://www.escis.org.uk/Entry/View/Weald_WoodFair/18374 more

Resolved Question: Is an “Anti”-Green Movement beginning to evolve?

With the rise of global warming fears and need for sustainable alternatives, everyone seems to be jumping on the Going Green bandwagon. I am starting my undergrad study related to the Environment and love what I’m learning because I believe improving our surroundings will inevitably improve our lives. It’s a simple logical conclusion I came to without ever soaking up any of the knowledge they’re projecting about the Environmental crisis in books, movies (Inconvenient truth anyone, lol), etc. You can hardly call me the passionate green activist, but I believe the Environment is extremely important (even if I don’t yet go to great lengths to preserve it or voice my views). But as soon as I tell certain people what I’m studying and hoping to do a career in, they are immediately skeptical. I’ve met friends, professors, etc. that believe the concept of “global warming” is a complete myth, and is mainly used by affluent personalities to stir up controversy. Others think it’s just an image, with several celebrities using it as a device to increase popularity. So it’s hard for me not to feel that there ARE a number of people that refuse to believe in conservation, sustainability etc. and are rejecting it merely because they feel it is a mainstream trend. However, there is no way anyone can convince me that protecting the Earth can in any way be a bad thing. What does everyone else think? Are you skeptical about all this fascination with everything Green? more

Resolved Question: Eco-towns call ahead of demo - so, how DO we sustain it best? Where? What criteria are practical/effective????

Eco-town rethink call ahead of demo Press Assoc. - Monday, June 30 Campaigners against plans to build a number of eco-towns are due to march on Parliament as one leading conservation group urged the Government to "go back to the drawing board". The Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) said many of the 15 shortlisted schemes are recycled conventional development proposals and there is a "worrying lack of evidence" they will offer sustainable lifestyles. CPRE's head of planning, Marina Pacheco, urged the Government to focus instead on one or two "truly exemplary" schemes, which are sited in the right place to be sustainable and could be developed to the best green standards. The CPRE voiced its concerns as campaigners against nine of the proposals headed to London to protest against the plans and present a petition against them to 10 Downing Street. Groups from Staffordshire, Essex, Norfolk, West Sussex, Cambridgeshire, Warwickshire, Worcs.. http://bbc.co.uk/newsCampaigners from many of the 15 sites in England earmarked for "eco-towns" are to voice their opposition by staging a protest outside Parliament. The groups, which include local authorities and pressure groups, will then hand in their response to the first round of public consultation. It comes as environmental campaigners call on ministers to "go back to the drawing board" on the plans. Meanwhile, the government is set to launch the next round of consultation. The government hopes to build 10 of the 15 proposed eco-towns by 2020 and they are meant to set new green standards in house building. 'Truly exemplary' The 15 shortlisted schemes include sites in South Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire and Oxfordshire. Many of these shortlisted schemes are recycled, failed proposals Marina Pacheco, CPRE The 10 sites for the eco-towns will be finalised later this year. Ministers wants five of them built by 2016, with the other half completed by 2020. Ask BBC ..http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/talking_point/2804227.stmThey sure do, HTC But, with just 15 hours to expiry, I'll now link this to my new best investment advice question & link it here...http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080703112155AAzMmr3&r=w Now 4 that well-earned siesta I mention there... ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! more

Resolved Question: What moral/ethical issues (if applicable) convinced you to become vegetarian?

For me, I would have a huge problem with inhumane treatment of animals but I don't seem to have an inbuilt aversion to killing them to eat. I have to say that I don't know exactly how the animals I eat are treated but I am going to make an effort to find out just in case. For me, the traditional way of killing animals with respect as seen in many extant hunter-gatherer tribes is acceptable combined with better and more stress-free technology. I may change my mind about this but not yet. The other concern that I think may convert me is the fact that with modern population growth, eating meat is so unsustainable and negatively effects the environment. As a biologist who wants to work in conservation and sustainable development, I think that this moral concern may be enough to change my diet even if I was eating perfectly when eating meat. Anyway I'm just wondering are there any other concerns that you guys have. Thanks. more

Resolved Question: iam very confused.i have 2 topics but i dont which one i should choose from the following----------?

1. Role of individual in the conservation of energy resoures or 2.overpopulation and eco friendly lifestyles for sustainable development please read this note before answering---- NOTE --i have to give a speech on any one of the above topics.please answer on which topic i can share more information and why ? please tell reason for your answer ..........hope ur answer will help me .........than q more

Resolved Question: iam very confused.i have 2 topics but i dont which one i should choose from the following----------?

Resolved Question: please answer this and receive stars?

i hav to prepare a speech for 3 min on the following topics____ 1.The role of individuals in conservation of energy resources and 2.population control and eco-friendly life styles for sustainable development. please answer how much ever u know about these topics .i request u to answer big.please help me with your knowledge .Surely ur contribution will be a part of my success more

Resolved Question: Can anyone tell me where i can contibute positively with regards to conservation of the environment in tourism

I am interested in writing articles about tourism environmental issues and participating in discussions to do with sustainable tourism on the internet and i would be happy if i can know a website i can do that. I have got loads of writings at the moment and i feel i can share with other youths from other countries? Ten points for the best answer. more

Resolved Question: What is the best way to get others to care about the environment?

I am very interested in conservation, recycling, and other acts which will preserve our time on earth, and it is only because I am self interested. I think that we as humans are creating an environment that is not sustainable for ourselves. I don't think that life on earth will have any trouble continuing to exist, but I am worried about humans. Why don't others think about this for their children? more

Resolved Question: Best answer goes to whoever can translate this into Spanish! Thanks!?

Hiya I was wondering if someone could help me translate the following into Spanish: I think that sustainable tourism is a fantastic strategy to improve the environment whilst at the same time, allowing tourists to have a great time. It contributes actively to the conservation of natural and cultural heritage; contributing to their well-being; interprets the natural and cultural heritage of the destination to visitors. For today's fast changing world, ecotourism is an effective means through which humans can save nature from the ever growing tourism industry, an extremely polluting one. This is how much I managed to translate: Pienso que el turístico ecológico es una estrategia fantástica para mejorar el medio ambiente al mismo tiempo que deja los turísticos... Any help will be greatly appreciated! Thank you. Best answer goes to the most accurate translation :) more

Resolved Question: How many of you accept scientific "theories"??

They're just "theories", right? Why should we believe them? :) 1. The Atomic Theory 2. The Theory of Matter and Energy: Conservation of Matter and Energy 3. The Cell Theory 4. The Germ Theory 5. The Theory of Plate Tectonics 6. The Theory of Evolution 7. The Big Bang Theory 8. Chaos Theory 9. The “Gaia” Theory of a Sustainable Earth 10. The Theory of Quantum Mechanics 11. The Theory of Special Relativity 12. The Photon Theory of Light Energy and its speed of light 13. The Theory of Electromagnetism 14. The Theory of Radioactivity or Nuclear Theory 15. The Theory of Molecular Bonds 16. The Theory of States of Matter 17. The Theory of Thermodynamics 18. The Theory of Gravityno, the existence of god is not a scientific theory, sorry. look it up. a scientific theory is different from the common use of the word theory (which refers to an opinion). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theory more

Resolved Question: Question of Resource conservation and subtitution Projects?

I have to do a casestudy on a Resources conservation project (water conservation, forest conservation) and a resource subtitution project. For the projects provide information like start date, who started, who is funding it, etc.... And ya, this casestudy is under sustainable development chapter. Any help will be greatly appreciated. more

Resolved Question: Ideas on "go green" games for kids age 5-15?

I am a planner for a non-profit corporate event with the theme "Go Green". We have plenty of ideas on entertainment and education for the adults of the group. However, we are looking for ideas to keep the kids busy for a couple of hours, as well as educating them on "green" principles. Does anyone have ideas of "green" games that kids would enjoy? We have a few ideas (making recycled paper, the recycleable toss, conservation guessing game, dizzy bat trash cleanup) but are looking for a few more. Possible topics include: energy and water conservation, wildlife and biodiversity, sustainable communities, buying locally made goods, composting, reuse, and how to speak out on environmental issues. Please help me brainstorm. Thanks!Great Idea with the puzzle....teaching the innerconnectivity of all life. Thanks! more

Resolved Question: Environment Conservation- For all you rainforest fans out there, or if you love woodwork. Help?

This isnt much of a question, I know, but I figure this area of Yahoo questions has plenty of people who really care about the environment. I've traveled to Puerto Rico and Argentina under the Earthwatch Program, and Ive experienced a lot of environmental mauling to be honest. I wanted to know however if you guys would be willing to help- I met a small group of people who live way into the forest in PR, and they need help funding their sustainable forestry research. If you could give their website a glance: http://www.eyeontherainforest.org/puertoricowood.php you'll see some of the best made woodwork from the absolute best wood, Blue Mahoe. It literally directly funds the conservation of the forest, so if you're looking for a way that actually helps the environment this is it. Help us out, please? =) Thanks guys, and happy trails.This isnt much of a question, I know, but I figure this area of Yahoo questions has plenty of people who really care about the environment. I've traveled to Puerto Rico and Argentina under the Earthwatch Program, and Ive experienced a lot of environmental mauling to be honest. I wanted to know however if you guys would be willing to help- I met a small group of people who live way into the forest in PR, and they need help funding their sustainable forestry research. If you could give their website a glance: http://www.eyeontherainforest.org/puerto... you'll see some of the best made woodwork from the absolute best wood, Blue Mahoe. It literally directly funds the conservation of the forest, so if you're looking for a way that actually helps the environment this is it. Help us out, please? =) Thanks guys, and happy trails. Addition: To the first poster, that has nothing to do with this project. These people take the trees that have already fallen so that the forest can regrow. more

Resolved Question: Biology help?

____ 1. An increase in Earth’s average temperature from the buildup of carbon dioxide and other gases in the atmosphere is called a. transpiration. b. ozone depletion. c. global warming. d. eutrophication. ____ 2. Organisms that obtain nutrients by breaking down wastes and dead organisms are called a. decomposers. b. omnivores. c. herbivores. d. producers. ____ 3. Nitrogen fixation is carried out primarily by a. humans. b. plants. c. bacteria. d. carnivores. ____ 4. As PCBs move up the trophic levels in food chains, or food webs, their concentration a. stays the same. b. increases. c. decreases. d. is eliminated. ____ 5. The total of the variety of living organisms in the biosphere is called a. an ecological pyramid. b. sustainable development. c. biodiversity. d. conservation biology. more

Resolved Question: What is your definition of 'sustainable resource management' from an environmental conservation point of view?

Resolved Question: Is my dream possible?

I have a dream to own 500 acres in Missouri. I am 18 years old, I want to go to 4 years of college and get a degree, and by the time I am 26 be living on my property and paying on it. I have a vision of a completely green off grid house built with sustainable/renewable resources, my own labor, and of my design. In my dream 95% of the 500 acres will be restored to it's pre-human settlement state by myself, which I will work on for the rest of my life. when I die this 500 acres will be given to the conservation department in a land trust. I have no savings, just will, and desire. So my question is - IS IT POSSIBLE? and my next question - HOW? I've been racking my brain for 6 months and still haven't come up with the right plan. more

Resolved Question: According to the principles of conservation biology, a sustainable system is efficient when it consumes as....

little energy and material as possible. True/False more

Resolved Question: Can you answer question #1?

Which organization partners with Dell on its Sustainable Business Initiative? Conservation Fund All of these Carbonfund.org None of these ATTENTION! This is a question, not a personal opinion. Person who gives personal opinion will be flagged and reported to Yahoo! Officials. The question is a strict question and you MAY only answer regarding to the question. Person who gives correct and authenticates his/her answer will be chosen as BEST ANSWER over the person who only gives a correct answer. However, elaborate on your answer to better your chances of being chosen as BEST ANSWER. Thank you for participating. Thank you for helpingCongratulations to Darlene C for being chosen as BEST answer. Allow 4 hours before I honor you your ten points. However, you still failed to give an answer. Just one answ is correct, not two, and the answer is of these. But you authenticated your answer, which eligible you be chosen as BEST answer.Spelling correction: All of these. more

Resolved Question: Egyptian Student Visa for Iranian Nationals?

Hi Guys; Do you think Egypt offers student visa to Iranian nationals? I’m planning to continue my postgraduate studies in Ecotourism field, and a friend of mine believes Cairo has got a good reputation in such fields. I’ve already have bachelor’s in Botany and plant conservation, but I couldn’t succeed in finding a prestigious school in ecotourism and sustainable tourism. I wonder if you could kindly help me giving me some kind of information regarding this course … “ecotourism” in Egypt. And furthermore I want to consult with you guys about Visa for Iranians. more

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Resolved Question: I want to apply for Maters in Science how do I start my letter of motivation?

I’ve done my Masters in Zoology with the specialization in Fisheries and currently I'm working in NTNC, Central Zoo for last seven years as a Conservation Education Officer. The main job of mine is to conduct various education programs for the Zoo visitors as well as schools students. Through this program various competitions and training's related with wildlife and sustainable environment is given to the students and visitors. During my service period I've also worked as a curator for the period of nine months. As a curator my main responsibility was to look after the animal enrichment and developed innovative ideas for their enrichment. Since I’m working in the field of conservation so I felt the need of further widening my knowledge regarding the environment and natural resources which can only be possible if I could further study abroad and know how the European countries are looking at the environmental issues and how we can do it here. This course will not only help me to gather more knowledge but will also help me later in my career. So I will be highly obliged if I could get the admission in your renowned university for the degree program. more

Resolved Question: Why should conservation education be given top priority for wildlife conservation in today's world?

As of today, we have volumes of database information on wildlife and natural habitat degradation. The database wildlife information seems to remain with a selected few, mainly wildlide researchers, conservationists and nature lovers. Our fringe area communities, I believe, still lack information on basics about human and wildlife interdependence, value of nature conservation and significance of sustainable nature conservation. There must be an integrated approach to elevate the awareness level of the communities and involve them practically in the wildlife conservation process. So wildlife conservation education should be considered most important over all the conservation strategies. This is because most of the damage to the bio resources is man made and this trend continues to remain as the no 1 threat to the wildlife in their habitat areas. more

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Please read and let me know how you would analyze this article:The Water Crisis: Analysis and Proposals By Celine Tan Water and sanitation is the first of five priority action areas under the WEHAB plan for the post-WSSD implementation of sustainable development. The challenge of providing safe and clean water and sanitary conditions for an increasing world population, in the face of rising inequities, is phenomenal. Forty percent of the world’s population, in 80 countries, currently suffer from serious water shortages. A billion people worldwide lack access to safe drinking water and 2.4 billion people lack access to adequate sanitation (Global Economic Outlook 2002). Yet, the biggest threat to universal access to clean water and adequate sanitation is not mother nature but corporate globalisation. Privatisation of water is aggressively exported to the developing world under the rubric of poverty reduction and debt relief strategies, free trade and economic development. By turning a scarce resource into an economic commodity, the world’s economic leaders and policy planners claim that existing water resources can be managed and consumed efficiently in accordance with competitive market principles. These claims are not only misguided, they are deceitful. There are two myths being projected: first, that placing a price on water will encourage conservation and wise water consumption. Secondly, that market competition will lead to more consumer choice and better services. In reality, the water sector is monopolistic when placed in the hands of the market. It is thus alarming that the commodification of water resources is now heralded as the answer to the world’s water woes. Monopoly and subsidies for corporations Water is a US$400 billion global business, controlled by a handful of European transnational companies and consortiums, namely French multinationals Vivendi and Suez Lyonnaise, SAUR and British water companies Thames Water, Anglia Water and United Utilities. The global drive towards privatisation of water services is thus pursued not by a collective of democratically elected governments acting in the interest of the world’s population, but by a cartel of corporations motivated by profit and market conquest. To make matters worse, these companies are subsidised by their governments (and invariably their taxpayers) through support from domestic export credit agencies, and by multilateral development banks, such as the World Bank and the African Development Bank. They are also subsidised by developing countries who raise credit from international financial institutions to upgrade their water systems prior to private takeover. This corporate subsidy comes at the expense of consumers, most of them in developing countries, who are made to pay for what is a necessity of life. For the poor this means no access to water. Additional loans to facilitate the privatisation process are raised by developing country governments from multilateral and bilateral sources. Often, these loans are also used to finance the creation of an ‘enabling environment’ for foreign water and wastewater investors. This includes the drafting of local investor protection legislation to guard against re-nationalisation of the water industry and to provide for hefty compensation for any attempt to renege (for good reasons) against the privatisation contracts. In many cases, corporate access to a developing country’s water system is paved by a loan or debt relief conditionality requiring the poor or indebted country to privatise its water and sanitation services. For example, the IMF insisted that Tanzania privatise its Dar es Salaam Water and Sewerage Authority (DAWSA) as a condition of its debt relief package under the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) Initiative. Fallacy of privatisation Experience shows that the privatisation of water services cannot ensure universal delivery of safe water and efficient sanitation. Privatisation imposes additional financial obligations on governments. They may have to bail out failed privatisation project, and also shoulder the costly legal risks of rescinding a privatisation contract with a wealthy transnational, even if the company’s performance is unsatisfactory. Argentina, Hungary and Bolivia have found that the legal claims for compensation by private water companies in Tucuman, Szeged and Cochabamba respectively, have made terminating contracts prohibitively expensive. The dominance of foreign water companies and the liberalised investment climate - mostly facilitated by structural adjustment, and now under trade agreements including those under the WTO Ð in developing countries will also ensure that a large portion of profits from water privatisation will not accrue to the countries themselves but are repatriated abroad instead. The imposition of full-cost water pricing as a result of privatisation will only deprive more and more people of access to clean and safe water by forcing poor communities to seek alternative sources of water for consumption, such as untreated well water and water from sewage-ridden urban rivers. Forced upon rich and poor, consumers and industrial producers, similar rates for water use will also result in greater income disparity and deeper social cleavages, leading to higher risks of civil unrest. In 2000, martial law was declared in the Bolivian city of Cochabamba as a result of city-wide riots precipitated by high water prices. A private consortium led by International Water doubled the water prices to city residents. Water bills went up by 35% and some, twice that. The World Bank supported full-cost water pricing and prohibited any use of its structural adjustment loans to subsidise water services for the poor. Future fears and WSSD outcomes There is no agreement on the text in the WSSD Draft Plan of Implementation that commits governments to supporting the UN Millennium Development Goal of halving, by 2015, the proportion of people unable to reach, or afford, safe drinking water and access improved sanitation (paragraphs 7 and 7[alt]). However, the most pressing concerns over universal coverage of water and sanitation services are not expressed in these bracketed paragraphs. Rather, they are reflected in the general lack of political will demonstrated by developed countries to address the systemic issues leading to a crisis of sustainable development in the south, and the alarming emphasis placed on public-private partnership funding and implementation of sustainable development programmes. The relinquishing of responsibility by developed countries is marked by their reluctance to commit to specific disbursements of ODA and by repeated references to voluntary partnerships and initiatives as a means of financing WSSD programmatic outcomes. In the absence of firm commitments by governments, Type II partnerships on water and sanitation services will only increase private sector involvement in this crucial area. The private sector is already identified as a key implementer of the ‘Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) for All Initiative’ involving 28 countries, six UN agencies, the World Bank, and the Asian and African Development Banks. Another major threat to universal access to water and sanitation is liberalisation under the WTO’s rules. Although Member countries have the right to liberalise at their own pace, and even choose not to open up a sector under the WTO’s General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS), there is tremendous pressure especially on developing countries to liberalise. Thus in the ongoing negotiations at the WTO, developed countries are submitting extensive ÒrequestsÓ that seek access to every sector in the developing world, including water services and sanitation. If developing countries succumb, privatisation of water services initiated under World Bank and IMF structural adjustment programmes could become permanent under the binding rules of the WTO. Once a country is locked into the GATS regime, the right of its government to regulate liberalized service sectors will be diminished, paving the way for foreign transnationals to enter the domestic market. Any attempt to reverse the situation would be subject to WTO disciplines and penalties. Any real effort to achieve the Millennium Development Goal must therefore include commitments to review loan conditionalities that impose privatisation and countries must not be pressured to offer water services under GATS liberalisation. Essential services should be exempted from GATS. Conclusion Privatisation does not address the deeper economic and ecological issues of water shortages. Questions of why there are water shortages in countries not under water stress are not resolved by shifting responsibility of service provision to private companies. Water management and water distribution are also key factors in determining water supply and universal coverage. Until and unless rich countries fulfil their commitment to provide resources for developing countries to build solid, cost-effective water delivery systems which support the needs of the world’s population equitably and ecologically, the water woes of the world will not go away. At the same time, all governments need to recognise and support the diversity and replication of community water management systems and practices. These have proven in many countries to be the most sustainable approach to rural water management for rural populations. The WSSD process and the last 10 years of the work of the CSD have called for good and best practices in sustainable development. However, where water resources are concerned the trend and emphasis are privatisation which has proven destructive. Firm commitments must be made at the WSSD to reverse the trend of corporate takeover in the water and sanitation sector, rather than to accelerate the process of privatisation and corporate monopoly. Undermining the sovereign power of governments to regulate supply of water in their countries and passing the bucket onto private transnationals to steward the world’s water resources would probably be a most anti-development and anti-ecological step. more

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Resolved Question: Locate an '80s book on preserving/alternative management of national/state parks?

I'm trying to find a great book I read many years ago back in the '80s at the Selby Public Library in Sarasota, Florida. Am hoping someone else has read it or knows about it and can help me find the title, etc. so I can purchase a copy. This book was about preserving national/state parks, but it wasn't an ordinary book -- it proposed many futuristic (well, back then...) concepts on revitalizing the role of these parks for the public with a strong focus towards "green" thinking and energy conservation. Some of the main ideas discussed in the book was the use of solar powered trains, prohibiting vehicular traffic inside the parks, environmentally sustainable cabins/facilities, etc. and it included great pen/pencil sketches of the ideas contained within, including maps, blueprints, etc. It truly was a fascinating book that really made a big impression on me back then and was full of great ideas on alternative ways of taking care of and running national/state parks. It was also not justIt was also not just a regular book - it contained lots of drawings, drafts, etc. almost like a scrapbook full of ideas. more

Resolved Question: Do you think politics has tainted the true meaning ecological sustainability?

After Steve Irwin's death, I felt sad because he was a true conservationist. He did not have any agenda that related to politics. He just protected the planet. Now you have politicians who have snucked in and tainted the meaning of Ecological Conservation. They have changed it from save the trees to stop President X from something... You see, politicians now saying "we are ecologically sustainable" but they don't put their money where it should be. They are using the term just to get votes... In architectural terms, it called "Green wash". Green wash is using conservation terms and not doing it. What are your views on this because as a member of the Austrlian Conservation Society, I feel sad that politics has tainted the very core of ecological conservation. Your views anyone. I am not here to offend but i am shocked that most people would pave the forest than save the forest for personal gain. I know there are true conservationists out there and we are not hippies too. more

Resolved Question: Why is there no cat. for the environment or renewable power and resourses?

Yahoo has a bunch of catagories but not one for the environment, renewable power, or other renewable or sustainable resources! WHY??? Are they for rapeing our environment? Against renewable power, conservation, or other renewable resources? more

Resolved Question: What do you think about Air-America's "Take Back America" campaign?

Now doesn't this make sense!? http://www.airamericaradio.com/takeback MAKE THIS ECONOMY WORK FOR WORKING PEOPLE Create good jobs, and high road development plans for U.S. communities. A REAL SECURITY AGENDA FOR AMERICA Take on the growing global threats, restore America's leadership, and make our country safe. A BOLD APOLLO PLAN FOR NEW ENERGY AND JOBS Shepherd our common assets by investing in conservation, sustainable jobs, healthy cities. AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE FOR ALL Build a health system that assures coverage for all while helping employers. CLEAN UP GOVERNMENT AND ELECTIONS Curb corporate lobbies and money—so politicians work for us. BUILD THE GULF ANEW & FIGHT POVERTY EVERYWHERE A Federal Reconstruction Corps to put people to work rebuilding their communities�and direct action to move Americans out of poverty. RETIREMENT SECURITY FOR OLD AND YOUNG Strengthen Social Security and pensions. A simple Medicare drug plan that lowers prices. INVEST IN KIDS, REVIVE OUR SCHOOLS From pre-K to higher education: Good schools and affordable college. A NEW MOTHERHOOD MANIFESTO Develop a family policy to support caregivers, make work flexible, give children a smart start. more