This week has three major “Environmental Holidays”. While these may not be days which generate as much enthusiasm as say a birthday or anniversary, there are certainly important days that I think everyone should be aware of. I have to admit that I did not know about these days until I checked the Environmental [...]
Archive for October, 2006
Busy Week for Environmentalists!!!
October 17, 2006
Scottland Strives to Preserve Its Forests
October 14, 2006
The Scottish Flag
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scotland
Environmentalists in Scotland have proposed a new plan which is intended to preserve the forests of Scotland. This plan was developed in collaboration with the Forestry Commission of Scotland (FCS). FCS was created in 2003 and according to their website, www.forestry.gov.uk , their mission is, “ To protect and expand Scotland’s forests and woodlands and [...]
Cleaning up the Airways
October 9, 2006
Sir Richard Branson, a British billionaire, has decided to take action in the fight against global warming. Branson, the chairman of Virgin Atlantic, made his plans public on September 25, 2006. Through his devised plan, Branson believes that he can reduce the aviation admissions of the world up to 25%. Branson’s plan involves:
The creation of “starting [...]
Join the Virtual March to Stop Global Warming
October 9, 2006
Global warming is certainly a growing concern among many individuals. Many people have expressed their concern about the growing threat by joining “The March to Stop Global Warming”. When I first heard I thought, o wow when is it and where is the march at. But, this is no ordinary march, it is a virtual [...]
