April 20, 2010

Should you Care About Renewable Energy?

Filed under: Renewable Energy — Tags: , , — admin @ 12:07 pm

Renewable Energy
Renewable Energy

Very few things in life can function without some sort of energy; some of the sources are not renewable while others are. The need to conserve and to switch to renewable energy has been the top debate of the decade. So how does it concern you and should you care about all of this or is it something only the big industries should be worried about?

The word renewable really explains it perfectly; non-renewable means that once you have used it, it is gone and cannot be replaced whereas with renewable you get some more. This means a business that uses renewable energy will not be bound to energy bills, but generate their own energy. You as an individual though can do exactly the same and reap the same benefits. Solar power and wind power are two examples that can be successfully used to generate power in your home for heating as well as to run appliances.

It is no secret that the world is running out of natural resources so there is a critical need to conserve what is left. It will be far too late to try to find alternative forms of renewable energy once there are no oil, gas and coal left.  So the answer whether you should care about renewable energy is a clear yes.

Benefits to individuals and the world

The decision to conserve natural non-renewable energy sources by switching o renewable energy sources has far-reaching benefits not only for individuals, but for the whole world.  There is no pollution when using the different forms of renewable energy, so by switching we put a stop to chemical smoke being belched into the atmosphere and fresh air is priceless.

Renewable energy does not create dangerous byproducts such as is the case with nuclear energy for instance that can be deadly if there is a leak. So moving away from an energy source such as this holds untold benefits not only for people now, but for all future generations.

Instead of stubbornly relying on the dwindling sources of non-renewable energy, conserve what is left. Look to the endless supply available through solar energy, the wind-turbines that will keep on supplying energy as long as there is a wind blowing. Our planet has huge seas that create endless waves that can be utilized to create energy, it is already available and it is free.

Global warming is starting to affect us all and it is within the power of each individual to slow this down. We have it within our grasp to create fresh and healthy air and give our planet the chance to repair the damage done. If nothing else convinces individuals to switch to renewable energy, the fact that it is incredibly cheap should do the trick.

April 3, 2010

Some Things to Know About Animal Conservation

Filed under: Animal Conservation — admin @ 10:17 pm

Fishing Trawler
Fishing Trawler

Even though tuna and other species of fish are being hunted into extinction, they are not being adequately protected by certain laws. While those who fight to prevent commercial fishing of certain species feel victorious right now, they will soon feel the pinch of starvation when there are no animals left to hunt. Rather than look at this emotionally, each person that is aware of animal conservation issues must take meaningful steps to ensure that they do not contribute further to the destruction of wild animals and their habitats

Staying on Top of the News

If you view the news online, you will find all kinds of information about animal conservation issues. For example, recently there was an attempt made to place a limited ban on commercial tuna fishing. Rather than take a scientific and reasonable approach to what the rest of the world is trying to say about bluefin tuna stocks, Japan made extensive efforts to prevent the ban from going through. As you may be aware, almost 80% of all tuna goes to  Japan so that affluent people in that country can enjoy sushi. The remaining 20% goes to impoverished people in many countries that rely on tuna for protein. Needless to say, once commercially valuable tuna and other ocean fish species go extinct, many of the  poorest people in the world will simply starve to death because of the greed of richer people.

Changing Your Financial Diet

When you start learning more about animal conservation, you will find that certain nations violate science, reason, and moral ethics over and over again. No matter whether it comes to hunting whales, tuna, skinning dogs and cats alive, you will invariably find that China, Japan, Norway, Iceland, and Canada represent the worst offenders. Rather than buy products from these countries, you should cut them right out of your wallet. At the same time, you can also stop eating tuna and other meat products that come from wild, or free ranging animals.

Many animal conservation organizations use emotionally charged videos to show what happens when animals die. At some level, every single human being realizes that death does not come easily. On the other hand, when you strip out the emotional empathies, you are left with the cold hard laws of nature. Without a question, rich, greedy, and powerful people will never see the error of their ways until they have a good financial reason to do so.  Rather than let that reason come from the extermination of wild animals, you can make a very good argument with your own wallet.