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Coral Reefs dying in Indonesia

August 17, 2010
Hey Neergs-

 I was so sad to see this article from MSNBC that reports a massive coral die off in 93 degree water in Indonesia--a result of global warming. The report goes on to say that this is likely one of the "most rapid and severe coral mortality events ever recorded."   Scientists say that 80 percent of some species have died as a result, with others expected to die in the next couple of months.

I remember my parents had taken me to St. John when I was around five.  The reefs were so beautiful. When we returned just a few years later, I was amazed to see so much coral lying dead and white, washed up on the beach.  This doesn't just affect the sea life that feeds upon the reefs, but the the entire eco-system that also feeds humans. This is really devastating.  Wake up humans!  The reefs are disappearing at unexpected rates. We have no time to lose. Have you seen our climate bill petition?  Now would be a great time to sign it!

Peace Out-Ethan

 

  

Posted by Ethan. Posted In : Breaking News 

 

Water bottles are bad, very bad!

August 17, 2010
Okay I know I don't usually don't post twice in one day, but this video was pretty compelling. Check this out!

 

The Facts about Bottled Water from Natasha Murray on Vimeo.


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Posted by Ethan. Posted In : Say "no" to plastics! 

 

Check out these wind turbine pics!

August 16, 2010
Hey Neergs--

I wanted to share some of these great pictures we took from the car on the way home from the USA Swimming Central Zone meet in Lincoln, NE. As we drove through Iowa, we started seeing these beautiful white structures looming out of the corn fields.  They were wind turbines and they went on for miles.  I actually thought they were quite beautiful.  Maybe they're beautiful because of what they represent--a movement toward clean energy.  I was really excited to see so many, and they ...
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Posted by Ethan. Posted In : renewable energy 

 

Who stole the recycling bins?

August 11, 2010
Hey Neergs!

Road trips are a great way to learn about how the rest of the country is dealing with important environmental issues like recycling! I was lucky to attend the USA Central Zone Swimming meet with a bunch of my friends in Lincoln, Nebraska.  It was a long trip, so we had to stay the night in a hotel along the way and in another hotel once we got there.  I'm not going to name the hotels, because honestly, they are all guilty of this. My mom and dad drove along separate and noticed the...
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Posted by Ethan. Posted In : Reduce, Reuse, Recycle 

 

Road Trip!

August 6, 2010
Hey Neergs!
This has to be a quick post today. I'm with my swim team at the Central Zone Meet for USA swimming in Lincoln Nebraska--first day of competition is today.  I had to make time to tell you about the bus trip through Iowa.  I took lots of pics and will post them when I return. We saw the most beautiful wind farms. Here we are just cruising along, mile after mile of corn fields, and then there are these immense white wind turbines in the middle of the fields.  They were really beautifu...
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Posted by Ethan. Posted In : renewable energy 

 
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Hi, I'm Ethan. I like learning about the environment, science, reading and competitive swimming. I love being with my friends and working on ways to save our planet.

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