tiffooo I personally love rechargeable batteries because not only do they save the environment but they also cost me extra money too! All I have to do is invest on battery chargers and it can save and protect the environment in the long run! Rechargable batteries is the way to go! (:

strictmachine In fact, rechargable batteries are getting more effecient, with shorter charge times and higher capacities!

cmo Using rechargeable batteries reduces household waste. 15 billion ordinary batteries are thrown away every year, all of which end up in landfill sites. Rechargeable batteries can be reused which helps reduce the impact disposable batteries have on the environment.

The most ecological rechargeable batteries are Ni-MH rechargeable units (Nickel-metal hydride).

Not only do you save money, they're more efficient (rechargeable batteries can be recharged up to 500 times!) and you no longer have to remember to buy new batteries so often! Definitely an investment when you get rechargeable batteries :)

For more on the advantages of rechargeable batteries, head on over to this website: http://www.uniross.com/UK/info/Advantages%20of%20Rechargeable%20batteries/0201

tiffooo Such natural disasters will only happen only if we do not do something to save the environment. Many have talked about the end of the world in 2012. Will it really be the end? Or maybe, if we start going green now, 2012 would be the beginning of a better world for all of us. It's time to make a difference. Yes, let's all go green today. (:

dalvin89 Natural disasters are imminent, but climate change has recently been the cause of many.

- Heat waves in Europe have become much more likely; the extreme temperatures
of the summer of 2003 are estimated to have been 75% due to human influence.
Increased temperatures worsen drought conditions.

- Precipitation events are getting more severe due to climate change. Harder
rainfall and shifts in rainfall patterns mean both increased likelihood of flash
flooding and drought. There may not be a change in large scale flooding.

- Storminess in Europe may not have increased over the past century; hurricane
intensity has increased by 70% in the last 50 years. Evidence for the influence of
climate change is difficult to identify in the context of major natural cycles, but
observed changes are consistent with modelled effects of GHG emissions.

Read: http://www.europarl.europa.eu/comparl/envi/pdf/externalexpertise/ieep_6leg/naturaldisasters.pdf
for more


So we really have been contributing to the onslaught of natural disasters we've witnessed in recent years.

cmo Organic food not only comes with health benefits, it benefits the environment as well!

Along with this awareness of wanting to eat healthy foods usually comes a concern for how we treat the environment. As we become more educated about how conventional farming methods destroy top soil and pollute our waters, etc., it is only natural to want to buy food that has been grown by sustainable agricultural methods that avoid the unnecessary pollution caused by chemical fertilizers and pesticides.

Genetically Modified Organisms are another concern. Through scientific intervention to “improve” crops, mankind has potentially opened a Pandora’s box by messing around with Mother Nature. The long-term damages caused by these biological experiments could be irreversible. While government agencies argue they are perfectly safe, the jury is still out. One example of the damage that can be done by “arranging” nature is when people brought mongooses to Hawaii to get rid of the rats. It did not work, we still have plenty of rats, and now, unfortunately, there are not as many native birds.

Hopefully people would recognise the health and environmental benefits of organic food and that it will soon be commonplace to find organic food at all supermarkets at an affordable price range.

nzyjordan organic food is neither more nutritious than conventional food, nor necessarily less impactful on the environment.

nazama To answer your question in the best simple manner I can: Every single one of the alternative energies you have mentioned is an equally good solution (at least when it comes to using cleaner energy for a change over fossil fuel).

sandyyy Almost 80% of the energy the world consumes is produced by burning fossil fules: coals, natural gas and oil. They are the cheapest and most effective way of producing energy but we're using them up faster than they can be replaced.
The problem is, fossil fuels are non-renewable and limited in supply. Despite the promise of alternative energy sources (like the ones you've mentioned above), they are renewable energy but they collectively provide only 7% of the world's energy needs (Source: Energy Information Agency) and they are still a far more expensive option. Perhaps the best solution to our growing energy challenges comes from The Union of Concerned Scientists: "No single solution can meet our society's future enery needs. The solution instead will come from a family of diverse energy technologies that share a common thread - they do not deplete our natural resources or destroy our environment."

nzyjordan right now? nuclear.

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victortky Ah the old memories of the captain planet show. Geared towards kids and teaching them environmentally friendly tips while fighting the bad guys who practise pollution, it is very interesting and educational at the same time. I agree, some re-runs of the show would be nice!

sandyyy Yes, I totally agree. Captain Planet is indeed a good channel to reach the young minds in educating them about going green and saving the environment in a fun and interactive way. I believe we should all start from young, the habit of going green to save the environment in our daily lives and realising that every effort counts (:

hanfei i love captain planet. Fun and educational . Kids should learn at a young age that saving the planet is important and not necessarily boring and uninteresting.

rhcp09 Yes, the programme should definately be aired again. This is a fun and interactive way for children and even youth to learn more about saving the planet. This would be more relevant and interesting to watch, compared to other tv shows that just overload the viewers with a large amount of infomation. This will encourage children to understand more about environmentalism and therefore instill good green habits in them.

mhazwann Omg I used to love Captain Planet!!! I liked how everyone had to work together kinda thing to save the environment. It kinda makes me think maybe we have our own super powers to save the Earth. As a child I think the message was delievered well to me and believeing in a hero made me believe in his values for saving the Earth also.

victortky Hmm...it certainly can help educate the students on learning on how to go green while teaching them science. In this way, students can learn something else besides knowledge, the skills they can apply to everyday life to go green!

hanfei i think it is acceptable as an optional module but not as a core module because i feel that students should excel in what they want to learn, this will maximize our resources eg teachers.