There was a time when it wasn’t cool to recycle (maybe it still isn’t for a lot of people) – It takes too much time or too much effort. But really, isn’t it something small that you can do to help out the environment, because in the end, pollution, loss of biodiversity, climate change, lack … Continue reading Let’s Go Green & Get Creative
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I want to donate some money.
Hippy and treehugger… that’s what I remember people being called when I first joined the Geography program at the University of Victoria. I guess that when you are studying about how the planet works or how the environment can affect how we live, you’re labeled as some sort of “alternative†person (i.e. freak like these … Continue reading I want to donate some money.
Mountain air rejuvenates the soul.
Here are a few photos from our trip to Maubisse. Most of the photos are from my digital camera or Muriel’s. I’ve taken some from my film camera, but I haven’t found a decent developer in Dili so I haven’t been able to develop my film. If you want to see sets of photos from … Continue reading Mountain air rejuvenates the soul.
Beautiful British Columbia
It’s been a little over a week since I came back to Vancouver… I’ve forgotten how beautiful it is. The sun is finally shining and the weather has been decent. I felt a bit cold for the first few days, but after spending some time exploring Granville Island and Steveston, I think I’m adjusting to … Continue reading Beautiful British Columbia
Five Ways to Survive Any Disaster
Information can save your life in the event of a disaster, according to a disaster researcher. Having the knowledge to plan, prepare, and, most importantly, react to a disaster can save your own life. People tend to react differently in a disaster, and our governments provide certain policies and guidelines on how to respond if … Continue reading Five Ways to Survive Any Disaster
Chinese resentment, Emily Carr, Eco Bounty Hunter…
(Can’t wait for this movie to come out… Did you know that Heath Ledger plays the Joker?) Here are a few things I’ve been reading that might be interesting in a topsy-turvy world… Resentment follows Chinese violence in Seoul China on Tuesday defended the right of Chinese students in South Korea to protect the Olympic … Continue reading Chinese resentment, Emily Carr, Eco Bounty Hunter…
What did you do this week?
It’s been a pretty busy week… mostly to do with climate change and the environment. Did you participate in Earth Hour? The global campaign to turn off anything electric for one hour, yes that’s right, only one hour…. could you do it? did you do it? I hope you didn’t make any excuses. My friends … Continue reading What did you do this week?
Consumer power and Burma
(More than 90 per cent of the world’s rubies come from Burma… photo by Reuters: Aung Hla Tun) Some people have asked me about what they can do to affect what is going on in Burma. Even though governments around the world have imposed economic sanctions on the country, it is unlikely to deter the … Continue reading Consumer power and Burma
'Conga-fying'
(TED is a really interesting website with lots of creative and innovative people giving talks about different issues. Here’s a short clip of Stewart Brand speaking about “Why squatter cities are a good thing”) Suggestion: If you're going to go fast, why not have a bit of Gloria Estefan playing? Yesterday I took a van … Continue reading 'Conga-fying'
H20 + Powder = One big mess!
(Posing infront of a huge poster in Siam Paragon… I think all the security guards and cleaning staff around us thought we were crazy) Mid-April in Thailand (and other parts of SouthEast Asia) is Songkran time, or what would be loosely translated into Thai New Year. So on top of your typical New Years celebration, … Continue reading H20 + Powder = One big mess!