Real Climate has a lot of interesting links that would interest anyone who is concerned about our environment. The link I have given ypu is to the index of all their articles but they do have a regular blog which you might be interested in reading.
Another interesting presentation from the Slideshare Design competition. While it gives some thought provoking ideas about the need to save the planet, it also gives you some ideas on how to creatively present ideas.
Most of us have heard of the concern about a growing world wide food shortage but did you know that a shortage of water is alos a major concern? Have a look at this well designed slideshow which gives yo some interesting facts about water and its use worldwide.
This is a website created by Genesis Energy for New Zealanders of all ages who want to help the environment. It’s different because it reveals how small lifestyle changes can have an impact on the real world.
You start by adopting a tree. When you make small changes to your lifestyle your tree grows. When you encourage others and they make changes your tree grows even more.
These changes are called Pledges. There are Pledges for the household, kids and grown-ups. You just choose a Pledge that appeals to you. You can start easy and work your way to the harder Pledges.
You can choose your type of tree. Your tree is part of a virtual forest and a nationwide community. You can see what Pledges your friends are doing, join a group, give gifts to trees owned by other people, and win prizes.
Like all the best things in life, it’s simple but effective. And it only takes a moment to join up and adopt a tree. You can start here.
This is something we could discuss as a class and have a class pledge - like turning off the computers everyday, turning off the lights when we really don’t need them on. Any other suggestions?
