Environment

A video presentation for my AP Environmental Science class. This video focuses on the problems in India and China.

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Acid rain is caused by the release of gaseous chemicals that can form acids in the atmosphere. They’re often released during the combustion of certain fossil fuels.
B. Ozone depletion is caused by the greenhouse effect, when too much hot air is trapped by the ozone layer.
C. Water pollution is caused both by point source pollutants (such as factories) and non-point sources (such as farms).
D. Deforestation is caused by desertification and erosion problems.
E. Invasive species problems are caused by the introduction of non-native species to an environment where they did not previously exist, and where they do not have any known predators.

A is true
B is false
C is true
D is false
E is true

All the Earths problems are caused by overpopulation. Nature has always solved this problem by disease, or disaster. Should we just ignore it and wait. Or do something before it’s too late. And keep in mind that it will never be too late for the Earth, it will survive. The question is survival of the Human race.

I like the way George Carlin said it. One day the Earth is gonna shake us off like fleas.

Nearly three months after the failed Copenhagen summit, Kenyas Nobel laureate professor Wangari Maathai says the world is still far from reaching a new climate deal. Professor Maathai wants Kenya to sort out its domestic environmental problems before seeking international help. She spoke to NTVs Pamela Asigi on the sidelines of the just concluded U.N. conference in Bali, Indonesia.

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What are someenvironmental problems can fuel cause?

You mean fuel as in gasoline?

If so, technically there are very few environmental problems since it’s a carbon product made from oil which come right out of the earth. All natural despite what the media wants you to think.

Part 3, Environmental Concerns: Dr. Jorge Emmanuel, PhD., environmental scientist, offers a comprehensive introduction to explain the science and problems behind pyrolysis, gasification and plasma incineration.

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I already know that the poor have a bigger population which causes resources to be depleted and such…but what are some other problems?

Unclean polluted living areas. As will be in this country when the economy crashes .

I stumbled across this wile walking around in Aoyama. Its the Biketope 2009 exibition. Across the street from The United Nations College in Aoyama.

“To use things with care” is the most important form of ecologically conscious living, together with a correct understanding of the purpose of a certain object. Biketope explores this notion by focusing on bicycles. This will lead visitors to speculate about LCA and the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions.

Visitors will be invited to try different types of bicycles in the main venue, while the satellite venue will display information about the potential of bicycles – the importance of which is now being reconsidered in the context of global environmental problems – problems related to the disposal of numerous abandoned bicycles, as well as case studies from different countries around the world gathered by the embassy. There will also be workshops where visitors are encouraged to reconsider the value of things that are normally thrown away. This event will provide audiences with the chance to think about the relationship between design and the environment, and the potential of design.

Main Event: July 18th (Sat)-July 20th (Mon/Holiday)
Opening times: 10:00-18:30

Satellite Event: July 18th (Sat)-August 1st (Sat)
Opening times: 10:00-19:30

http://www.designnippon.com/

To be honest I was not overly impressed with the bikes themselves but I did appreciate the artistic and environmental theme of the event. Perhaps if this event happens again there could be more vendors and experimental or art bikes. This could be a much bigger event and more effective idea for reaching the goals of the exhibition. There are many hobbyists and craftsmen/artists and bike manufacturers who have some really exotic frames in other places however the monocycle by Ben Wilson and the French bicycle vending machine were very impressive.

Check out Ben Wilson Here:

http://www.benwilsondesign.co.uk/

French Bicycle vending machine:

Paris is making an effort to be more green and tourist friendly. This new program is called Velib (a combination of the French word for bike, velo, and liberty). There are 10,600 bikes throughout Paris and 750 stations! You can register online or use the vending machines at the stations located around Paris. The vending machines are in eight different languages so no need to panic if you havent perfected the French language yet! Once you purchase your pass, you follow the instructions and pick your bike. The bike can only be used for half an hour; you will be charged if you keep the bike longer. However, you can always pick up another bike! This is a great addition to the army of Japanese vending machines and I hope it is considered in Japan. I can defiantly visualize it at major stations and tourist areas.

French website:

http://www.velib.paris.fr/

Dutch site:

http://www.bikedispenser.com/bikedispenser.html

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The management of our transportation- related environmental problems is the responsibility of all drivers.

Assuming, of course, that we are the cause of environmental problems. You could also look into the fact that the earth goes through climatic cycles, and we are merely in the presence of one, of which we cannot change.

But to answer your question, I drive a diesel car (48mpg) and ride a motorcycle (40 mpg). But only because the car saves me money and the bike is fast.