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		<title>Analysis for Cleanliness</title>
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Analysis for Cleanliness

You cannot control that which you do not measure.
In more and more industries, the exact knowledge of particle contamination is gaining in importance. Contamination of materials in dimensions of a few micrometers was mainly of concern for the pharmaceutical and semiconductor industries. However, not only manufacturers of circuit board components, but also traditional [...]]]></description>
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<h3>Analysis for Cleanliness</h3>
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<p>You cannot control that which you do not measure.</p>
<p>In more and more industries, the exact knowledge of particle contamination is gaining in importance. Contamination of materials in dimensions of a few micrometers was mainly of concern for the pharmaceutical and semiconductor industries. However, not only manufacturers of circuit board components, but also traditional car parts suppliers face new demands on particle recognition and contamination source identification.</p>
<p>Cleanliness for the automotive parts manufacturers has become a huge topic in today&#8217;s ever challenging continuous improvement world. The need to define, measure and control the levels of particulate contamination on product is the new norm for suppliers and automotive OEM&#8217;s.</p>
<p>Cleanliness directly relates to product warranties, reliability, performance and safety issues. It has long been known that a dirty product gives us poor quality and low life expectancy. The dirtier the transmission from new, the less time it will last.</p>
<p>It is crucial now to identify particles and their source so that effective elimination can be achieved. Residual contamination consists of particles that persist on the component&#8217;s surface after the final step in manufacturing. Such contaminants are introduced via parts from suppliers or arise during processing. After vehicle assembly, the contaminant particles can cause severe damage, loss of function or reduce the lifetime of the product.</p>
<p>Cleanliness is defined as the contamination level of a component surface. Common measures to quantify the cleanliness are mass of the contaminants as well as number, size of the dirt particles. In general, the customer will specify contamination limits. The supplier then has to maintain these levels and document them regularly by means of contamination analysis.</p>
<p>The analysis of the contamination has to be proven to not affect the result and to be effective in evaluating all the contamination present. Methods of extraction and evaluation are specified in the international standard ISO 16232. Particular attention must be paid to the extraction method to ensure no contributing factors are introduced to the evaluation. There are different methods of counting the resulting extracted particles but by far the most accurate, repeatable and cost effective is automated microscope analysis. The microscope with software can scan the filter membrane; sort the particles by size class and even determine basic material composition (metal, non-metal, fiber). Once the data is gathered a custom report can be generated based on the customer requirements.</p>
<p>For more information on cleanliness analysis, visit <a id="link_83" target="_new" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.onclean.com/">http://www.onclean.com</a></p>
<p>Chris Trower is the President of Onclean Labs Inc, an Ontario based lab specializing in third party cleanliness analysis testing.</p>
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		<title>Climate Modeling Proves Global Warming, a Global Warming Alarmist Recently Noted</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 22:30:08 +0000</pubDate>
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Climate Modeling Proves Global Warming, a Global Warming Alarmist Recently Noted

Many folks have taken to Global Warming, which by definition means the planet is warming due to CO2 from man-made emissions. If the planet were warming from any other source, it would be by definition called climate change. Unfortunately for the Global Warming evangelists the [...]]]></description>
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<h3>Climate Modeling Proves Global Warming, a Global Warming Alarmist Recently Noted</h3>
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<p>Many folks have taken to Global Warming, which by definition means the planet is warming due to CO2 from man-made emissions. If the planet were warming from any other source, it would be by definition called climate change. Unfortunately for the Global Warming evangelists the planet may not be warming, in fact, as of late the solar minimum is at a record low, and the planet is cooling.</p>
<p>Still, the believers in this doom and gloom scenario say that Climate Computer Modeling proves it. Oh, really, because as it stands humans wrote those computer models and the algorithms that generate these futurist prediction. In fact, one of the biggest issues with the climate modeling is they keep re-adjusting them to get the desired resultant. There is something seriously fishy about that.</p>
<p>Personally, I do not like pollution, land, sea or air, or even all that space debris up there. That&#8217;s just proof of inefficiency, which is not worthy of human potential or intellect. But, computer modeling is only as good as the program and data. Garbage in = garbage out.</p>
<p>If reduction of pollution, let&#8217;s say CO2 is the goal then let&#8217;s dump the scientific pretendism and get real; let&#8217;s just say that the human race has agreed to reduce greenhouse gases on the planet caused from mankind and then start doing it. But to hold this Global Warming doomsday theory out as real is really not helping anyone. In fact, we are liable to change our entire civilization&#8217;s infrastructure for no reason whatsoever.</p>
<p>Because the reality is that the Earth&#8217;s atmosphere and ambient surface temperatures heat up and cool in cycles and they have for billions of years, and there is nothing that mankind presently can do about that. Think on it.</p>
<p>Lance Winslow &#8211; <a id="link_83" target="_new" href="http://www.carwashguys.com/history/founder.html">Lance Winslow&#8217;s Bio</a>. If you have innovative thoughts and unique perspectives, come think with Lance; <a id="link_84" target="_new" href="http://www.worldthinktank.net/">http://www.WorldThinkTank.net/</a>.</p>
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		<title>What to Do to Earth Day Celebrate?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Sep 2010 05:00:46 +0000</pubDate>
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What to Do to Earth Day Celebrate?

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<p>There are definitely countless reasons why people should be celebrating Earth Day. One very important reason might be the mere fact that the world has still continued to exist despite the many challenges that it is experiencing nowadays. Perhaps each individual should find that gratitude in their hearts so that they would be able to realize that the world needs all of us. Nonetheless, there must be a lot of individuals around the world who have found that gratitude in their hearts because there a lot of people getting involved in the Earth Day celebration. This celebration has already been observed globally regardless of race, religion, or status. This only shows that individual difference can be set aside to pursue a common goal- and that is environmental preservation.</p>
<p>Various activities and programs have been prepared for the Earth Day celebration. However, it cannot be denied that most people are busy with their own daily activities such that they wouldn&#8217;t find time to participate in actual celebrations. In order to address this concern, if people couldn&#8217;t make it to the celebration, the celebration is brought to them instead. This can be done through the advances in communication and information. Numerous Earth Day activities are made available through the worldwide web. These activities are made available for anyone to participate in at any time that they would prefer to. One of these activities is the Earth Day games which are specifically designed to incorporate environmental awareness into the games. Another activity is the various Earth Day crafts, which are craft lessons and procedures that make use of environmentally friendly materials. Earth Day coloring pages are another of the different activities which encourage the development of the art skills of an individual through the application of colors into different figures or illustrations. There are also different Earth Day songs and poems that one can download from the web. For individuals who are fund of social networking, there are Earth Day graphics that can be used as personal greetings or frontpages of personal profiles. Finally, there are Earth Day recipes that can be found in the web which are actually healthy yet savvy as well.</p>
<p>Surely, the possibilities of enjoying and celebrating Earth Day are countless. What is important is that the message is taken across every individual even for just this one special day in a year. It provides information and awareness in ways that could easily be grasped by any individual, all for the purpose of preserving mother Earth.</p>
<p>Axel Meierhoefer is a published author, educator, coach, consultant, and the founder of AMC LLC. His motto is&#8221; Helping others help themselves achieve success&#8221;. You want to learn how to achieve success faster, realize your goals, learn how to reach your dreams, then take actions. Come visit us at <a id="link_83" target="_new" href="http://www.ecoconsciouspioneers.com/">http://www.ecoconsciouspioneers.com</a> or send an email to <a id="link_84" href="mailto:AM@Meierhoefer.net">AM@Meierhoefer.net</a> Don&#8217;t delay!</p>
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<p>  <a href="http://www.care2.com/causes/environment/blog/word-to-obama-put-solar-panels-on-the-white-house/">Word To Obama: Put Solar Panels On the White House</a></p>
<p>Several campaigns want Obama to put <b>solar</b> panels on the White House.</p>
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<p>  <a href="http://inhabitat.com/2010/09/03/skyfuels-skytrough-is-worlds-most-efficient-solar-concentrator/">SkyFuel&#39;s SkyTrough the most efficient solar concentrator &#8230;</a></p>
<p>SkyFuel&#8217;s SKyTrough has been rated by the NREL as the most efficient <b>solar</b> concentrator.</p>
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<p>  <a href="http://www.newenergyworldnetwork.com/renewable-energy-news/by-technology/solar-by-technology-renewable-energy-news/spire-matches-world-record-for-solar-cell-efficiency.html">NewNet News &#8211; Spire matches world record for solar cell efficiency</a></p>
<p>The subsidiary of NASDAQ-listed global <b>solar</b> company Spire, Spire Semiconductor, has matched the current worldwide efficiency record for concentrator <b>solar</b> cells, confirmed by the US Department of Energy&#8217;s National Renewable  Energy &#8230;</p>
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<p>  <a href="http://www.dr30.com/home-solar-power-systems-%E2%80%93-secrets-revealed-home-solar-energy/">Home Solar Power Systems â?? Secrets Revealed Home Solar Energy &#8230;</a></p>
<p>Eliminate your dependency from the ability company and generate your personal <b>solar</b> electricity from the suns energy. Making a small <b>solar</b> panel or large <b>solar</b>.</p>
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<p>  <a href="http://www.popsci.com/science/article/2010-09/mits-self-assembling-pv-cells-recycle-themselves-repeatedly-just-plant-cells">MIT&#39;s Self-Assembling Solar Cells Recycle Themselves Repeatedly &#8230;</a></p>
<p>While the leaves on a tree appear to be as static as the PV cells on a <b>solar</b> panel, they&#8217;re not; sunlight is actually quite destructive, and to counter this effect leaves rapidly recycle their proteins as often as every 45 minutes when &#8230;</p>
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		<title>Recycling of Electronics</title>
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Recycling of Electronics

Society&#8217;s technological advancements have grown significantly over the years. Electronics devices such as telephones, cell phones, radios, CD and DVD players, televisions, and computers are products that are used in every household. These items are just a few of the many electronic devices that can cause serious environmental damage due to their toxic [...]]]></description>
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<p>Society&#8217;s technological advancements have grown significantly over the years. Electronics devices such as telephones, cell phones, radios, CD and DVD players, televisions, and computers are products that are used in every household. These items are just a few of the many electronic devices that can cause serious environmental damage due to their toxic components. Electronics that are in need of disposal are referred to as e-waste, or electronic waste. Because of the advancement of electronic products, there has been a growing concern about the hazards of electronic waste. Some of these concerns include: improper disposal of toxic materials, health and safety concerns for people disposing of these items, as well as dangers to the soil and water supply. For instance, electronics are made using a considerable amount of toxic substances such as lead, cadmium, aluminum, zinc, copper, and plastics which can all leak poisonous material in the ground and water. These environmental concerns have resulted in the establishment of electronic recycling facilities and industries who take old electronics such as computers for the purpose of recycling and safe disposal.</p>
<p>Electronics containing materials such as metals, plastic, are valuable to the recycling companies. Disposing of electronics through a recycling company will result in fewer electronic devices going into landfills and lower carbon emissions.</p>
<p>Recovering Raw Materials: Recycling electronics involves recovering raw materials from the electronic equipment. Materials such as steel, copper, wires, aluminum, brass, plastics, glass,etc., are extracted and sold to smelters so they can create raw materials. Depending on the type of metal being extracted, they can be processed and used in products required by such businesses as the steel, construction and cement industry. Plastics and wood can be used as fuel to provide heat to industrial furnaces which converts to steam. Metals such as copper are sold to metal refineries.</p>
<p>Plastics: Plastics from such items as computers, computer mice, and keyboards, are sent through shredding processes and machine sorted. They are then sent to other recyclers for further processing.</p>
<p>Larger Electronics: Items such as televisions and computer monitors are dismantled by hand. The leaded glass cathode ray tubes are removed and disposed of safely. Plastics, copper, and circuit boards are removed, separated, and processed.</p>
<p>Hazardous Items: Toxic items are removed from electronic devices and disposed of safely. Toxic substance can include leaded glass, rechargeable batteries, non-rechargeable batteries (i.e.alkaline, lead acid, cell batteries) mercury in lamps and switches, parts containing polychlorinated biphenyls, as well as ink and toner cartridges. The remaining non toxic materials are processed and the recyclable materials are recovered. The materials are shredded and separated according to type. For instance, they can be divided into such materials as steel, copper, aluminum, and plastic.</p>
<p>Refurbished Electronics: There are now many companies that acquire used computers, repair and update them, and resell them at a much lower price. This is a great way to keep electronics out of landfills and make technology more affordable.</p>
<p>Donate Your Computer: If you are getting rid of your old computer because of a recent upgrade, consider donating it to charity. Many schools and non profit organisations are in need of computers. There are companies and businesses that will take your computer, refurbish it, and donate it to a needy cause. Make sure your computer is wiped clean of all information before donating it. Donating your computer helps the community and the environment.</p>
<p>We are fast becoming a technology dependent society. When it comes to protecting and conserving our environment, we have to adapt and change our technological practices to ensure a sustainable future. Recycling electronics is a great way help the planet.</p>
<p>Know that repairing a computer or <a id="link_83" target="_new" href="http://www.easytechcare.com/">laptop repair Toronto</a> is not cheap, but it can be cheaper than having to replace the computer. If you run into these situations, you will need to hire a <a id="link_84" target="_new" href="http://www.easytechcare.com/services.shtml">onsite computer repair service</a> Toronto.</p>
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		<title>Tips For Driving Green</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:20:07 +0000</pubDate>
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Tips For Driving Green

Are you trying to make changes in your lifestyle that will help to preserve some of the natural resources being used everyday? There are many things that individuals can do to make a difference. However, one of the biggest concerns is the problems caused by all the vehicles being driven today. Everyone [...]]]></description>
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<p>Are you trying to make changes in your lifestyle that will help to preserve some of the natural resources being used everyday? There are many things that individuals can do to make a difference. However, one of the biggest concerns is the problems caused by all the vehicles being driven today. Everyone knows that vehicles put out gas emissions that add to the amount of air pollution already causing problems for humanity. But what can you do?</p>
<p>Very few people can do without some sort of vehicle in today&#8217;s society. It would be almost impossible to get from one location to another without driving most of the time. Still, it&#8217;s important to do all you can to reduce the amount of pollution being emitted into the air. Since buying a hybrid is not an option that everyone can take advantage of, here are a few tips for driving green that will help reduce pollution caused by vehicles.</p>
<p>&bull; Proper Maintenance &#8211; One of the best things that you can do to make sure you&#8217;re driving green is to keep the maintenance up on your vehicle. Keep it tuned up, air filters changed and make sure the tires are inflated properly.</p>
<p>&bull; Carpool When Possible &#8211; It may not always be possible to carpool but do so whenever you can. This will make more of a difference than you might think.</p>
<p>&bull; Plan Your Trips: If you plan your trips in advance you can cut down on your driving time. You can plan the shortest route that will accomplish everything you need to get done. Stop by the store on your way home from work instead of going home first and leaving again. Anything that reduces your driving time will help.</p>
<p>&bull; Walk More &#8211; When you&#8217;re visiting a neighbor, going to the local park or anywhere that is near your home, try walking whenever it&#8217;s practical to do so.</p>
<p>&bull; Cut Down on the AC &#8211; Only use the air conditioning whenever it&#8217;s absolutely necessary. You can roll down the windows other times to let a breeze blow through.</p>
<p>&bull; Drive Smart &#8211; Driving smart includes avoiding sudden stops and starts and driving the speed limit. Speeding uses more gasoline and produces more pollution than necessary.</p>
<p>These are all simple and easy things that everyone can do to help the environment. If every driver were to make these changes it would make a huge difference in the amount of pollution created each day.</p>
<p>Lisa Mason is a freelance writer with a specialty in Internet content and SEO articles. She has written thousands of articles, hundreds of ebooks and thousands of website pages and related content. She has also authored her own books and works as a consultant to other writers, Internet marketers and Internet businesses.</p>
<p>Lisa Mason, Professional wordsmith for hire: gamer, wife, mother, entrepreneur, published poet, co-owner of game guides company (<a id="link_83" target="_new" href="http://www.liti4.com/">http://www.liti4.com</a>), public speaker and Internet business consultant. You can learn more or follow Lisa&#8217;s blog from her website: <a id="link_84" target="_new" href="http://www.freelancewriter4hire.com/">http://www.freelancewriter4hire.com</a></p>
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		<title>The Canada Pine Beetle</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:10:10 +0000</pubDate>
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The Canada Pine Beetle

For some time now, the extremely destructive Pine Beetle ( Dendroctonus ponderosae ) is ravaging huge areas of Canada&#8217;s forestlands and its destruction is so virulent, that it is leaving massive and easily visible scars across otherwise green foliage landscapes. In numerous areas where the pine beetle is active, various solutions for its [...]]]></description>
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<h3>The Canada Pine Beetle</h3>
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<p>For some time now, the extremely destructive Pine Beetle ( Dendroctonus ponderosae ) is ravaging huge areas of Canada&#8217;s forestlands and its destruction is so virulent, that it is leaving massive and easily visible scars across otherwise green foliage landscapes. In numerous areas where the pine beetle is active, various solutions for its eradication have been tried and some of these in themselves, are so toxic in nature that they would normally be classed as being a larger risk than the beetle they are attempting to destroy.</p>
<p>These beetles have an average life span of about one year and generally, their eggs are laid through the bark of a tree where they develop into larvae that stay under the bark all through the winter months. During the spring the larvae continue to feed under the bark and then they will change into pupae during the months of June and July. During the rest of the summer and into fall, the new adult pine beetles leave the infested tree through emergence holes they create and after drying themselves in the warm sunshine, they take off to mate and commence a new cycle by laying the next generation&#8217;s eggs under the bark of new trees. </p>
<p>During the time they remain under the bark of a tree, they are known to transmit a fungus type substance that stains the sapwood of the tree a blue colour. Other than discoloration, this blue colouring appears to have no adverse affects on the actual structural integrity of the tree. However, we must not forget that the damage has already been done and like a rolling snowball, it gather momentum and range of spread with each summer that comes. These beetles prefer mature trees such as lodge pole pines which are considered mature after eighty years of growth and in the Province of British Columbia, current statistics show that there are three times more mature lodge pole pines than they had over ninety years ago. Hot and dry summers make the trees more stressed and thus more susceptible to attack and infestation by this ravenous little creature. Trees which have been attacked will turn red roughly one year after the infestation and then, between one and two years later the affected trees will turn grey and all of their needles will fall off.</p>
<p>Another interesting fact about these little guys is they do not like it too cold! Their eggs, larvae and pupae are very susceptible to very cold temperatures and if these temperatures remain below minus 35 Celsius for a prolonged period of maybe a week, then this will kill off the eggs, larvae, pupae and generally sizeable portions of the beetle population in that area of cold weather. This being said, unless we suddenly enter the start of a new ice age all across Canada, these sporadic cold spells are unfortunately not enough to rid us of this continually spreading plague of destruction.   Yes, there are action plans prepared and in place and yes, the Canadian Ministry of Forests and Range are really trying to get to grips with finding a solution to this costly problem but to date, the efforts and methodology being used has had little or no effect on the overall problem.</p>
<p>The good news is that an answer to this massive problem does exist and better still, it is an answer, which consists of no chemicals, no toxins, no poisons and no danger to either the forest or to the people who would apply the solution. This answer can be found right now in the form of a golden all natural organic fluid formulated around a cedar oil base. This fluid can totally eradicate the pine beetle and a few other nasty insects at the same time. It is not cheap but then again it is not as expensive as some of the other treatment that have been tried. It is non hazardous and will not harm the environment in any way and it is here and available right now. Unfortunately, for now it appears that here it must stay as the Ministry of Forests and Range are continuing their quest with what they feel they know best. Maybe someday, hopefully soon, they will realize that we can defeat this natural pest by using a totally natural substance.</p>
<p>Bob Littlejohn MBA BSc</p>
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<p>What is Earth Day?</p>
<p>While you have probably heard the words &#8220;Earth Day&#8221;, did you know there are two observations of Earth Day? The United Nations celebrates on the equinox; hundreds of countries celebrate Earth Day annually on April 22nd. Both events were birthed in 1969, with grassroots efforts, a focus on environmental awareness, and celebration of Earth.</p>
<p>Events to Leading to Earth Day</p>
<p>Prior to 1970, conservatism was an idea held by a minority of people. The notion that natural resources would become devastated to the point of extinction did not enter our collective thought. Pollution, from our buildings, cars, and behavior, was a normal industry by-product. The idea of being the world&#8217;s steward was lumped in a mindset of &#8216;a hippie thing&#8217; and not understood by mainstream America. Two previous events tilted our environmental awareness: a book and a picture.</p>
<p>In 1962, marine biologist Rachel Carson published Silent Spring. The book talked about the commonly used, toxic pesticides used in agriculture and daily life. The title referred to the consequences of the devastating pesticides: a world without birds. Surprisingly, Silent Spring became a hit. Americans cared, and they wanted the facts.</p>
<p>In 1968, the world saw the entire Earth for the first time. Apollo astronauts photographed the planet on their flight home from the moon. The Earth looked beautiful with its swirls of blues and whites. The photo provided a startling awareness: people saw Earth as vulnerable and needing human care.</p>
<p>Earth Day is Born</p>
<p>In 1969, John McConnell promoted Earth Day as a global celebration of Earth&#8217;s gifts. The equinox seemed fitting time, as it was the mid-point of spring and autumn across the hemispheres. A peace activist, McConnell first presented his Earth Day idea to an audience at the UNESCO Conference on the Environment. He wanted Earth Day to be a global holiday, where the world celebrates Earth&#8217;s wonders and gifts.</p>
<p>On March 21, 1970, cities across the globe celebrated Earth Day. McConnell created an Earth Day proclamation that called upon people to take action against crises of the world, such as famine, war, and poverty. The proclamation also stated that participants would celebrate an international Earth Day to create a single community and embrace Earth&#8217;s gifts. The proclamation was endorsed by well-known people and leaders around the world: astronaut Buzz Aldrin, anthropologist Margaret Mead, inventor-scientist Buckminister Fuller, Japanese environmental scientist, Y. Fukushima, American senators, U.N. President S.O. Adebo, and UN Secretary-General Thant.</p>
<p>In April of 1970, the world celebrated another Earth Day event. The April 22nd event also began as a way to spread awareness of environmental issues. American Senator and conservationist, Gaylord Nelson, had actively toured the U.S. in the mid 1960&#8217;s with an environmental awareness agenda. Wanting the U.S. government to take an active role in environmental concerns, Nelson presented the idea for a national conservationist tour to President Kennedy, who supported the idea. While President Kennedy&#8217;s tour did not turn environmental issues into mainstream conversations, it was a beginning in changing America&#8217;s role in environmental issues. Nelson was inspired by college campuses&#8217; widespread Vietnam protests, or teach-ins. He thought a nationwide conservationist teach-in would get more Americans involved in environmental issues.</p>
<p>Nelson presented his Earth Day idea to other government officials and news organizations. He promoted Earth Day to senators, governors, mayors, and college campuses&#8217; newspaper editors. In November 1969, he formally announced a nationwide, environmental teach-in, called Earth Day, would be held in the spring of 1970. As the event became headline news, the public reacted enthusiastically. Nelson first handled Earth Day public relations from his senate office, but with the public&#8217;s overwhelming interest, the office moved into its own organization. Founder of Common Cause John Gardner helped with a temporary office, and college students helped field the office. Nelson appointed Dennis Hayes as coordinator of activities.</p>
<p>Approximately 20 million people celebrated the first Earth Day. In America, participation was high in schools, which ten thousand grade schools and high schools, two thousand colleges participating. Amazing numbers, considering the event started as a grassroots movement.</p>
<p>Government Actions</p>
<p>The strength of the Earth Day movement was clear to legislatures. Following Earth Day&#8217;s success, the U.S. government passed laws that targeted cleaner living. In 1970, The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency was established. The Clean Air Act followed with a focus on reducing air pollution, with the Clean Water Act doing likewise for water clean-up in 1972. The U.S. also passed the Endangered Species Act to protect animals from extinction.</p>
<p>Mainstream Americans talked about recycling and conservation. In the 1980&#8217;s, many people recycled within their neighborhood recycling programs. People&#8217;s awareness of their ecological responsibility became part of their lives and actions. Children learned the importance of taking care of their environment; they were taught to care for the earth and its animals. The iconic Smokey Bear (originated in the mid 1940&#8217;s) featured poster slogans, like &#8220;If not you, who?&#8221; and &#8220;Only you can prevent forest fires. We can&#8217;t.&#8221; Americans seemed to step-up to their roles as Earth trustees.</p>
<p>In the 1990&#8217;s, recycling programs reduced overall waste by twenty percent. With people and government taking responsibility, companies followed suit. Manufacturers looked at ways to reduce toxic by-products and appear environmentally responsible to their customers. Their marketing campaigns highlighted eco-friendly actions, like reducing environmental waste.</p>
<p>Resurgence</p>
<p>Even with progressive responsibility, people did not celebrate Earth Day as they had in the beginning year. Celebrations were still held, but they weren&#8217;t as widely attended or announced. In 1990, the original Earth Day coordinator, Dennis Hayes, organized a worldwide Earth Day. For the thirtieth anniversary of Earth Day, Hayes planned for a global celebration, with participation from countries around the world. The event was observed by 200,000 people across the globe. The movement continued with recognition that environmental issues impacted the world and spurred the international community to work as a unit and combat its shared problems. In 1992, leaders at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) recognized their joint responsibility and planned for future projects on sustainable living.</p>
<p>Earth Day Birthday</p>
<p>In 2009, visionary Simon Ford led a grassroots effort on the internet. This global community focused on a renewed urgency about environmental issues. Their first major campaign focused on worldwide environmental crises, the responsibility of mankind to solve them, and a project to unite participants across the world. The event, Earth Day Birthday, formed, as a global event to celebrate Mother Nature&#8217;s gifts.</p>
<p>Successful Earth Day events in the past came from grassroots efforts in spreading environmental awareness. Earth Day Birthday joins online social networks with real world actions. Earth Day event organizers and participants find each other on the web. Supporters are spreading the word on environmental issues and taking action in their own communities. Earth Day Birthday provides the 20th century, grassroots effort in reaching eco-friendly people and making an impact on the planet.</p>
<p>For more information about Earth Day Birthday, this site provides Earth Day Birthday campaign details: <br />
<a id="link_107" target="_new" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.eventslisted.com/eventlaunchstrategies/category/launch-strategies/earth-day-birthday">www.eventslisted.com/eventlaunchstrategies/category/launch-strategies/earth-day-birthday</a></p>
<p>Jennifer Akers is a freelance writer, book reviewer, and editor. She writes about family, education, business, and social marketing. Her eco-friendly passions started with an interest in making a difference in the planet and joining Earth day Birthday. To find out more about her freelance writing life, please visit: <a id="link_108" target="_new" href="http://www.squidoo.com/JenniferAkers">http://www.Squidoo.com/JenniferAkers</a></p>
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<p>Life has so many contradictions. It was a privilege and joy to take a colleague friend, who had very little of this world&#8217;s goods, to the local supermarket in Kenya and encourage him to buy whatever he and his family required along with a little treat for his children. To be able to pay at the checkout desk was an honour.</p>
<p>He and his family lived in a food desert. They had maize and rice but not much more. Margarine and sugar and one or two other products would make their life a little better for a little while.</p>
<p>Jesus Christ, Who was King of Kings and Lord of Lords, lived in the desert praying and fasting for forty days. Having been there at the north end of the Dead Sea it is stoney, hot, barren, and dry. Reading the account of what happened in the early Chapters of Matthew or Luke can challenge our crazy consumption lifestyles.</p>
<p>To show concern and care for our environment may involve fasting from various habits and foods we have become used to and have taken for granted. The sin element has to be dealt with, and sin is a word from which people shy away in these present times, but most of the suffering is the direct consequence of sin, and there can be no hiding from that fact.</p>
<p>When you see children who should be at school having to walk miles daily to fetch water can make me angry! All we have to do in &#8216;the west&#8217; is turn on the tap and there we have clean clear water. When we flush the toilet the efficient sewerage system does the rest.</p>
<p>But, in Kenya, and in many other nations, the lack of fresh water and the total absence of sewerage is the cause of so many serious illnesses and diseases. Much of this could be rectified within a few months if the leaders of the nations were genuinely concerned and interested.</p>
<p>There are no quick solutions to remedy the massive issues facing those who are truly poor, but there are solutions which could start to become operational by a different type of leadership, where corruption could be by-passed. People working and serving in the Aid Agencies are normally in this fight against poverty for years and they realise that it is a long haul, where change comes slowly.</p>
<p>I have just thought of a phrase. I am out to change the world by seeing one person at a time converted to Jesus Christ. Visiting some of the projects in Kenya and Uganda is proof of what just can be done, but oh how they need a little more financial resources.</p>
<p>To provide water for people by piping it through filters can make such a massive difference to households and families and entire communities.</p>
<p>If only Governments would make this a priority, but that would depend upon radical leadership which might shake supporters but would certainly benefit those in need.</p>
<p>Are there leaders out there who would be willing to take such a political risk? The rewards would be enormous and surprising, as the blessing of Almighty God would fall upon these leaders and nations.</p>
<p>Many can chase wealth and power, rather than humility, service and selflessness.</p>
<p>The consequences of greed and corruption cause devastation in the lives of millions, and the greedy and corrupt appear to be unaware of that. Are they so blind? Remember, we all have to appear before the judgment seat of Almighty God one whether we want to or not!</p>
<p>O, to send farmers where we have sent fighters and water experts where we have sent warriors and sewer layers where we have sent soldiers.</p>
<p>The environment is more than soil and waves and icebergs. Care for the environment is demonstrated by our care for people.</p>
<p>Many in &#8216;the west&#8217; are trapped in a wealth culture just as millions are caught in the poverty trap. Release and deliverance and freedom is possible. In which ways can we move forward and help? If there are any in leadership reading this article then the responsibility is yours and mine.</p>
<p>Sandy Shaw.</p>
<p>Sandy Shaw is Pastor of Nairn Christian Fellowship, Chaplain at Inverness Prison, and Nairn Academy, and serves on The Children&#8217;s Panel in Scotland, and has travelled extensively over these past years teaching, speaking, in America, Canada, South Africa, Australia, making 12 visits to Israel conducting Tours and Pilgrimages, and most recently in Uganda and Kenya, ministering at Pastors and Leaders Seminars, in the poor areas surrounding Kampala, Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu.</p>
<p>He broadcasts regularly on WSHO radio out of New Orleans, and writes a weekly commentary at <a id="link_83" target="_new" href="http://www.studylight.org/">http://www.studylight.org</a> entitled &#8220;Word from Scotland&#8221; on various biblical themes, as well as a weekly newspaper column.</p>
<p>His M.A. and B.D. degrees are from The University of Edinburgh, and he continues to run and exercise regularly to maintain a level of physical fitness.</p>
<p>Sandy Shaw<br />
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<p>It is no new scientific fact that there is a slow steady increase of temperature; we&#8217;ve been studying and recording changes for a few decades. For some reason people are only now starting to take notice of how desperate the situation is.</p>
<p>Due to the increased temperature, sea levels are on the rise. It now is easier for boats full of scientists to access the Northwest Passage for research due to the polar icecaps melting . Areas that were once almost unreachable are now becoming navigational and the search for precious gems, gold, and oil is on! There is no end to mans greed.It makes sense that when the sea levels rise the ground surfaces slowly disappear. We will lose our agriculture farmlands. There may not be enough food needed to sustain ourselves, let alone other countries that we already support. Many farmers will lose their farms and their lifestyle.</p>
<p>Should sea levels on the rise be a worry about freshwater? Our drinking water is not a luxury it is a necessity and is as important for people, plants, and animals. The possible damage to freshwater due to rising sea levels should be a major worry to all of us.</p>
<p>For hundreds of years polar bears have been the king of the Arctic ice and roamed over vast areas of icy tundra. But with the icecaps melting away, and the distance between ice flows becoming greater, many polar bears have drowned from exhaustion before reaching shore. It also makes hunting their primary source of food, the seal, more difficult. Dying of hunger is now a probable fate for many of them.</p>
<p>The total extinction of many of the world&#8217;s beloved land animals may be just around the bend due to rising sea levels.</p>
<p>Show some concern about the environment and save money at the same time by searching for <a id="link_83" target="_new" href="http://www.energysavingproject.com/">eco friendly products</a> from sites like <a id="link_84" target="_new" href="http://www.energysavingproject.com/">http://www.EnergySavingProject.com</a>.</p>
<p>The author is a specialist in environment, energy efficiency and renewable energy.</p>
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<p>Welcome to my small blog, This blog explains a few things about <b>solar</b> energy advantages and diasdvantages, and if you&#8217;re interested, then this is worth reading, because you can never tell what you don&#8217;t know. &#8230;</p>
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<p>  <a href="http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/80beats/2010/08/27/california-pushes-ahead-with-massive-solar-thermal-projects/">California Pushes Ahead With Massive Solar Thermal Projects &#8230;</a></p>
<p>Environment | California&#8217;s aggressive energy rules require its utilities to hit an ambitious target: 20 percent of their electricity should come  from renewable sources by the.</p>
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<p>  <a href="http://thegreenwombat.com/2010/08/27/solar-ebay-california-floats-utility-auction-for-green-energy/">Solar eBay: California floats utility auction for green energy &#8230;</a></p>
<p>On Wednesday, the California Energy Commission approved a license for the nation&#8217;s first new large-scale <b>solar</b> thermal power plant in two decades. Over the next month, the energy commission is expected to green-light three more big &#8230;</p>
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<p>The star is similar to our sun and its planetary lineup has an intriguing parallel with own <b>solar</b> system, although no clue has so far been found to suggest it could be a home from home, they said. The star they studied, HD 10180, &#8230;</p>
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<p>Speaking of <b>solar</b> cycles, I just noted the story above on Yahoo. The alarm bells went off loudest when I noted the famous words â??Most experts agree, although those who put the date of <b>Solar</b> Max in 2012 are getting the most press. &#8230;</p>
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<p>What is Earth Day?</p>
<p>While you have probably heard the words &#8220;Earth Day&#8221;, did you know there are two observations of Earth Day? The United Nations celebrates on the equinox; hundreds of countries celebrate Earth Day annually on April 22nd. Both events were birthed in 1969, with grassroots efforts, a focus on environmental awareness, and celebration of Earth.</p>
<p>Events to Leading to Earth Day</p>
<p>Prior to 1970, conservatism was an idea held by a minority of people. The notion that natural resources would become devastated to the point of extinction did not enter our collective thought. Pollution, from our buildings, cars, and behavior, was a normal industry by-product. The idea of being the world&#8217;s steward was lumped in a mindset of &#8216;a hippie thing&#8217; and not understood by mainstream America. Two previous events tilted our environmental awareness: a book and a picture.</p>
<p>In 1962, marine biologist Rachel Carson published Silent Spring. The book talked about the commonly used, toxic pesticides used in agriculture and daily life. The title referred to the consequences of the devastating pesticides: a world without birds. Surprisingly, Silent Spring became a hit. Americans cared, and they wanted the facts.</p>
<p>In 1968, the world saw the entire Earth for the first time. Apollo astronauts photographed the planet on their flight home from the moon. The Earth looked beautiful with its swirls of blues and whites. The photo provided a startling awareness: people saw Earth as vulnerable and needing human care.</p>
<p>Earth Day is Born</p>
<p>In 1969, John McConnell promoted Earth Day as a global celebration of Earth&#8217;s gifts. The equinox seemed fitting time, as it was the mid-point of spring and autumn across the hemispheres. A peace activist, McConnell first presented his Earth Day idea to an audience at the UNESCO Conference on the Environment. He wanted Earth Day to be a global holiday, where the world celebrates Earth&#8217;s wonders and gifts.</p>
<p>On March 21, 1970, cities across the globe celebrated Earth Day. McConnell created an Earth Day proclamation that called upon people to take action against crises of the world, such as famine, war, and poverty. The proclamation also stated that participants would celebrate an international Earth Day to create a single community and embrace Earth&#8217;s gifts. The proclamation was endorsed by well-known people and leaders around the world: astronaut Buzz Aldrin, anthropologist Margaret Mead, inventor-scientist Buckminister Fuller, Japanese environmental scientist, Y. Fukushima, American senators, U.N. President S.O. Adebo, and UN Secretary-General Thant.</p>
<p>In April of 1970, the world celebrated another Earth Day event. The April 22nd event also began as a way to spread awareness of environmental issues. American Senator and conservationist, Gaylord Nelson, had actively toured the U.S. in the mid 1960&#8217;s with an environmental awareness agenda. Wanting the U.S. government to take an active role in environmental concerns, Nelson presented the idea for a national conservationist tour to President Kennedy, who supported the idea. While President Kennedy&#8217;s tour did not turn environmental issues into mainstream conversations, it was a beginning in changing America&#8217;s role in environmental issues. Nelson was inspired by college campuses&#8217; widespread Vietnam protests, or teach-ins. He thought a nationwide conservationist teach-in would get more Americans involved in environmental issues.</p>
<p>Nelson presented his Earth Day idea to other government officials and news organizations. He promoted Earth Day to senators, governors, mayors, and college campuses&#8217; newspaper editors. In November 1969, he formally announced a nationwide, environmental teach-in, called Earth Day, would be held in the spring of 1970. As the event became headline news, the public reacted enthusiastically. Nelson first handled Earth Day public relations from his senate office, but with the public&#8217;s overwhelming interest, the office moved into its own organization. Founder of Common Cause John Gardner helped with a temporary office, and college students helped field the office. Nelson appointed Dennis Hayes as coordinator of activities.</p>
<p>Approximately 20 million people celebrated the first Earth Day. In America, participation was high in schools, which ten thousand grade schools and high schools, two thousand colleges participating. Amazing numbers, considering the event started as a grassroots movement.</p>
<p>Government Actions</p>
<p>The strength of the Earth Day movement was clear to legislatures. Following Earth Day&#8217;s success, the U.S. government passed laws that targeted cleaner living. In 1970, The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency was established. The Clean Air Act followed with a focus on reducing air pollution, with the Clean Water Act doing likewise for water clean-up in 1972. The U.S. also passed the Endangered Species Act to protect animals from extinction.</p>
<p>Mainstream Americans talked about recycling and conservation. In the 1980&#8217;s, many people recycled within their neighborhood recycling programs. People&#8217;s awareness of their ecological responsibility became part of their lives and actions. Children learned the importance of taking care of their environment; they were taught to care for the earth and its animals. The iconic Smokey Bear (originated in the mid 1940&#8217;s) featured poster slogans, like &#8220;If not you, who?&#8221; and &#8220;Only you can prevent forest fires. We can&#8217;t.&#8221; Americans seemed to step-up to their roles as Earth trustees.</p>
<p>In the 1990&#8217;s, recycling programs reduced overall waste by twenty percent. With people and government taking responsibility, companies followed suit. Manufacturers looked at ways to reduce toxic by-products and appear environmentally responsible to their customers. Their marketing campaigns highlighted eco-friendly actions, like reducing environmental waste.</p>
<p>Resurgence</p>
<p>Even with progressive responsibility, people did not celebrate Earth Day as they had in the beginning year. Celebrations were still held, but they weren&#8217;t as widely attended or announced. In 1990, the original Earth Day coordinator, Dennis Hayes, organized a worldwide Earth Day. For the thirtieth anniversary of Earth Day, Hayes planned for a global celebration, with participation from countries around the world. The event was observed by 200,000 people across the globe. The movement continued with recognition that environmental issues impacted the world and spurred the international community to work as a unit and combat its shared problems. In 1992, leaders at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) recognized their joint responsibility and planned for future projects on sustainable living.</p>
<p>Earth Day Birthday</p>
<p>In 2009, visionary Simon Ford led a grassroots effort on the internet. This global community focused on a renewed urgency about environmental issues. Their first major campaign focused on worldwide environmental crises, the responsibility of mankind to solve them, and a project to unite participants across the world. The event, Earth Day Birthday, formed, as a global event to celebrate Mother Nature&#8217;s gifts.</p>
<p>Successful Earth Day events in the past came from grassroots efforts in spreading environmental awareness. Earth Day Birthday joins online social networks with real world actions. Earth Day event organizers and participants find each other on the web. Supporters are spreading the word on environmental issues and taking action in their own communities. Earth Day Birthday provides the 20th century, grassroots effort in reaching eco-friendly people and making an impact on the planet.</p>
<p>For more information about Earth Day Birthday, this site provides Earth Day Birthday campaign details: <br />
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<p>Jennifer Akers is a freelance writer, book reviewer, and editor. She writes about family, education, business, and social marketing. Her eco-friendly passions started with an interest in making a difference in the planet and joining Earth day Birthday. To find out more about her freelance writing life, please visit: <a id="link_108" target="_new" href="http://www.squidoo.com/JenniferAkers">http://www.Squidoo.com/JenniferAkers</a></p>
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