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These findings by an expert panel of scientists leave little doubt that humans are to blame for global warming, and affirms that current greenhouse
gas emissions are totally unsustainable. Toxic chemicals like cadmium, lead, mercury, chromium and polyvinyl chlorides from these discarded
electronics contaminate poor Hong Kong communities like Guiyu, which has been found to have the highest levels of cancer-causing dioxins in the
world. So toys made in China can affect the quality of life in Europe, pesticides used in Argentina can affect the health of people in the U. Due to
global warming and the population boom, most Asian countries will face acute water shortages by the year Source reduction is the 1 method of
waste management and yet is often ignored by communities around the world! Back to Basics is what makes sense in the debate about plastic
grocery bags. However, there is always much more to learn. Chris Jordan America is the queen of trash. Choosing greener options such as a train
over air travel for long-distance trips can immensely reduce your carbon footprint. Buying goods made in the U. Negative peace is the absence of
physical violence such as war or environmental destruction. Shifted cultivators is the term used for people who have moved into rainforest areas
and established small-scale farming operations, following roads built by loggers or other resource-extractors into already damaged rainforest areas.
Recycling one aluminum can saves enough energy to keep a watt bulb burning for almost four hours or run your television for three hours. With
reporting by Manon Verchot You've probably noticed that green is everywhere these days--in the news, politics, fashion, and even technology.
Approximately 1 billion trees worth of paper are thrown away every year in the U. North Bay Coporation - The Unicycler. In 15 years, Crown
Poly has source reduced over Some of our favorite examples include a collection of rulers turned into a chair, and plastic gift cards tastefully
upcycled into some chic coasters. Reducing the amount of stuff we consume is the first step and the first word in the mantra reduce-reuse-recycle ,
finding constructive uses for "waste" materials is the second. The crew of 60 Minutes recently followed a container of e-waste that was supposed
to be headed for recycling, that was instead illegally dumped in China. Buying less stuff and second-hand stuff helps achieve this goal, too.
Furniture , and BuyGreen Guides for more info on sourcing these products. How you care for your clothes - using cold water in the washing
machine, eco-friendly detergents, and line-drying at least part of the time - can all reduce the impact of your wardrobe. Energy savings in one year
alone are enough to light a city the size of Pittsburgh for six years. Even a temperature rise of just 7. According to one study, organic milk has 68
percent more beneficial Omega-3 fatty acids than conventional milk. Recycling materials also saves energy compared to using virgin materials to
create new products. Being water conscious helps reduce strain on municipal treatment systems and ensures there's enough to go around. The
number of people in the US surpassed million this year. This is nothing compared to a world population over 6 billion. The average American uses
far more water than citizens of other countries about liters per day. Your electricity has to come from somewhere; more than half America's
comes from coal-burning power plants, which also happen to be the country's largest source of air pollution. There are many benefits of recycling.
Here are 15 of the most mind-boggling green facts and statistics, from a patch of plastic trash in the Pacific to the exploding human population. In
addition to protecting biodiversity and inspiring medicine , rainforests are also excellent carbon sinks. Shifted cultivators are currently being blamed
for 60 percent of tropical forest loss. You'll help slow global warming and help stave off our date with peak oil. The problem is especially bad in
Asia, where agricultural expansion and development of infrastructure has led to a staggering statistic: Ideally, it is a reinvestment in the environment
and embodiment of the notion that while using resources one is also contributing to them and their value. Supporting "Fair Trade" products and fair
labor practices ensures that goods-- from coffee to clothing were not born in a sweatshop. To find out more about sustainability and source
reduction, visit the following websites: Chilly temps build tough Nordic tots Cold weather won't stop Scandinavian moms from their age-old
practice of parking baby Here are some more interesting green facts to inform and educate about growing environmental concerns. Marine
mammals in particular face even steeper odds, with one in three threatened. We throw away 2. Air pollutants include sulfates, ozone, mercury,
soot and other deadly substances.

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Here are some more interesting green facts to inform and educate about growing environmental concerns. Ideally, it is a reinvestment in the
environment and embodiment of the notion that while using resources one is also contributing to them and their value. The resulting plastic is
structurally weaker than its original form, and can only be used in a limited number of ways. There are many benefits of recycling. Learn more
about greener choices in our How to Go Green: An aluminum can that is thrown away will still be a can years from now! At least 50 million acres
of rainforest are lost every year, totaling an area the size of England, Wales and Scotland combined. The good news is we can find ways to
prevent or slow damage to the environment as well as find alternative methods to provide energy. By generating your own power , or purchasing
renewable energy credits also known as "green tags" , you contribute to our collective capacity for generating more clean power from wind, solar,
and other sources and you help reduce demand for energy from more polluting sources. Considering that most of us use about 10 different
products daily, that can really add up. Making plastic bottles to meet Americans' demand for bottled water requires more than 1. Sonoma County
Recycle Guide. Have a peek at our How to Go Green: The Great Pacific Garbage Patch , which is a swirling vortex of waste and debris in the
Pacific Ocean, covers an area twice the size of the continental U. Positive peace can be defined as the presence of norms, policies, systems, and
practices that respect human dignity, meet human needs, and uphold social and environmental justice and the sustainability of human and nature
communities. To find out more about sustainability and source reduction, visit the following websites: And, the problem is getting worse by the day:
A shift toward renewable energy, conservation, more efficient waste management and greater concentrations of people living in dense urban
communities will go far toward decreasing our carbon footprint as a nation. The problem is especially bad in Asia, where agricultural expansion
and development of infrastructure has led to a staggering statistic: Guys, you're not off the hook. This is despite the size of the average household
falling source: Daily and Weekly newsletters available. That's all great as far as we're concerned, but with a million messages and ideas coming at
us from all sides, it can be easy to get caught up in the quotidian stuff--switching to organic foods, turning down the thermostat, recycling, say --
without thinking about the big picture of how your actions stack up. Since California's beverage container recycling program began in , Californians
have recycled more than billion bottles and cans, enough to circle the earth more than times. Reducing the amount of stuff we consume is the first
step and the first word in the mantra reduce-reuse-recycle , finding constructive uses for "waste" materials is the second. Supporting "Fair Trade"
products and fair labor practices ensures that goods-- from coffee to clothing were not born in a sweatshop. Such a large population will put a
huge strain on already stretched resources, making severe food and water shortages far more likely. The average woman absorbs more than 4
pounds of cosmetics during her lifetime. The additional damage they are causing is extensive. Since it's helpful to understand the big picture when it
comes to setting to smaller goals, we've adjusted our focus for this guide--a departure from out typical " how to go green " content, which typically
tackles very specific topics such as kitchens , cars , or pets -- to take a broader look at the reasons behind why we should go green. These
statistics show just how important recycling really is, and how much we need to ramp it up. The crew of 60 Minutes recently followed a container
of e-waste that was supposed to be headed for recycling, that was instead illegally dumped in China.

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Guiyu, which has been found to have the highest levels of cancer-causing dioxins in the world. To learn more check out How to Go Green:
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gallons every year on lawn irrigation. Expressed as a presence rather than absence, negative peace can be defined as the presence of norms,
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of the unused geothermal power in Australia could provide clean energy for 26, years?! Cold weather won't stop Scandinavian moms from their
age-old practice of parking baby The largest landfill in the world is the Fresh Kills landfill, on Staten Island. A website called 3trillion. America is
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scientists leave little doubt that humans are to blame for global warming, and affirms that current greenhouse gas emissions are totally unsustainable.
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