Seal The Deal ! - BYJ's Mission for Environment.....should be ours too?
Just read a few days ago about BYJ supporting the environmental movement on Climate Change. And I couldn't agree more. Climate Change will have horrible effects on our living Earth....You could click the petition box that has been there since yesterday on my sidebar to know what it's all about....[or read what little information I have here in this post about it]. If you care enough and are moved to support the good cause, please sign the petition ^^
Here's an excerpt of the news from BYJ's Quilt
BYJ participated in a narration work in a public service video for 'Seal the Deal' Campaign, led by Bahn Kimoon, UN Secretary General. The 'Seal the Deal' is a global petition movement the UNEP (UN Environmental Plan) promotes. They are getting signatures from general citizens in the whole world to urge necessity of Climatic Agreement through its Seal the Deal homepage (www.sealthedeal2009.org).
This news was posted by Kwon Ohkyeong on the Talk Box of BYJ's official home, 'Missionary for Environment' BYJ, to deliver message at the UN Climate Meeting [JES]11/20/09. It was translated by dear Joanne in BYJ's Quilt.
And here's what I found out about the Seal The Deal petition :
ABOUT SEAL THE DEAL !
The UN-led Seal the Deal Campaign aims to galvanize political will and public support for reaching a comprehensive global climate agreement in Copenhagen in December.
Climate change affects us all. Nine out of every ten disasters recorded are now climate related. Rising temperatures and more frequent floods, droughts and storms affect millions of people’s lives. This is set against a backdrop of financial and food insecurity.
On December 7, governments will gather in Copenhagen, Denmark to respond to one of the greatest challenges facing humanity. The main question will be how protect the planet and create a green economy that will lead to long-term prosperity
Reaching a deal by the time the meeting ends on December 18 will depend not only on complex political negotiations, but also on public pressure from around the globe.
The United Nations has launched “Seal the Deal” campaign that encourages users to sign an online, global petition which will be presented by civil society to governments of the world.
The petition will serve as a reminder that our leaders must negotiate a fair, balanced and effective agreement in Copenhagen, and that they must seal a deal to power green growth, protect our planet and build a more sustainable, prosperous global economy that will benefit all nations and people.
Source : Source : http://www.sealthedeal2009.org/about
I'm so happy Yong Joon nim is supporting this cause, cos I also supported it by joining a whole lot of bloggers a few months ago to express our concern about destructions Climate Change brings. I searched around for some information....for us to ponder and think about....
Things You Should Know About Climate Change
1. Climate change refers to a long-term change in average weather conditions over time. This includes changes in temperature, precipitation and winds. Climate change can be the result of natural processes or human activity.
2. Global warming observed over the last 50 years has been largely attributed to human influences on the climate. This human influence is largely a result of burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil and natural gas. Burning these fuels generates carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas that is blamed for much of the warming. Land use changes, such as deforestation and conversion of land to agriculture, have also contributed carbon dioxide to the atmosphere.
3. Natural processes can also cause climate change. The Earth's climate has changed throughout its history, with the planet experiencing glacial periods or "ice ages", as well as natural warming cycles. These changes can be explained by changes in the Earth's orbit, changes in the sun's intensity, and by volcanic eruptions that produced aerosol and carbon dioxide emissions.
4. Climate change is primarily attributed to the enhancement of the natural greenhouse gas effect caused by increased levels of gases in the atmosphere from human activity. Greenhouse gases are atmospheric gases that absorb and emit thermal radiation. So-named for their ability to trap heat in, greenhouse gases greatly affect the temperature of the Earth. Major greenhouse gases in Earth's atmosphere are water vapour, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide and ozone.
5. The ozone hole does not have a strong effect on global climate change, although research indicates that it has affected the circulation (winds) in the southern hemisphere. The thinning of the ozone layer is caused mainly by chlorofluorocarbon chemicals (CFCs), used in the past in refrigerator and air conditioning units. The Montreal Protocol, which has effectively banned the emission of CFCs, has put the climate on a path towards gradual recovery of the ozone hole, but these actions alone will not slow climate change.
6. Climate change is a warming trend, not just a warming cycle. Global temperature naturally varies up and down from year to year and decade to decade. However, over the long term, global temperatures have been warming, and most of the warming over the past half-century has been attributed to human influences on the climate system, primarily greenhouse gas emission. This has resulted in glaciers melting, sea levels rising, and changes in weather patterns and precipitation.
7. Climate change will have adverse effects on communities all over the world. Extreme weather is likely to increase, potentially destroying human and animal habitats. As well, rising sea levels and changes in weather and precipitation will affect communities, agriculture and food supplies.
8. Individuals, organizations and the international community can make a difference in dealing with climate change. We must act. Measures such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions and gaining awareness of the issues surrounding climate change can make a significant difference.
Source: www.climatechange.gc.ca
And here's what I found out about the Seal The Deal petition :
ABOUT SEAL THE DEAL !
The UN-led Seal the Deal Campaign aims to galvanize political will and public support for reaching a comprehensive global climate agreement in Copenhagen in December.
Climate change affects us all. Nine out of every ten disasters recorded are now climate related. Rising temperatures and more frequent floods, droughts and storms affect millions of people’s lives. This is set against a backdrop of financial and food insecurity.
On December 7, governments will gather in Copenhagen, Denmark to respond to one of the greatest challenges facing humanity. The main question will be how protect the planet and create a green economy that will lead to long-term prosperity
Reaching a deal by the time the meeting ends on December 18 will depend not only on complex political negotiations, but also on public pressure from around the globe.
The United Nations has launched “Seal the Deal” campaign that encourages users to sign an online, global petition which will be presented by civil society to governments of the world.
The petition will serve as a reminder that our leaders must negotiate a fair, balanced and effective agreement in Copenhagen, and that they must seal a deal to power green growth, protect our planet and build a more sustainable, prosperous global economy that will benefit all nations and people.
Source : Source : http://www.sealthedeal2009.org/about
I'm so happy Yong Joon nim is supporting this cause, cos I also supported it by joining a whole lot of bloggers a few months ago to express our concern about destructions Climate Change brings. I searched around for some information....for us to ponder and think about....
Things You Should Know About Climate Change
1. Climate change refers to a long-term change in average weather conditions over time. This includes changes in temperature, precipitation and winds. Climate change can be the result of natural processes or human activity.
2. Global warming observed over the last 50 years has been largely attributed to human influences on the climate. This human influence is largely a result of burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil and natural gas. Burning these fuels generates carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas that is blamed for much of the warming. Land use changes, such as deforestation and conversion of land to agriculture, have also contributed carbon dioxide to the atmosphere.
3. Natural processes can also cause climate change. The Earth's climate has changed throughout its history, with the planet experiencing glacial periods or "ice ages", as well as natural warming cycles. These changes can be explained by changes in the Earth's orbit, changes in the sun's intensity, and by volcanic eruptions that produced aerosol and carbon dioxide emissions.
4. Climate change is primarily attributed to the enhancement of the natural greenhouse gas effect caused by increased levels of gases in the atmosphere from human activity. Greenhouse gases are atmospheric gases that absorb and emit thermal radiation. So-named for their ability to trap heat in, greenhouse gases greatly affect the temperature of the Earth. Major greenhouse gases in Earth's atmosphere are water vapour, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide and ozone.
5. The ozone hole does not have a strong effect on global climate change, although research indicates that it has affected the circulation (winds) in the southern hemisphere. The thinning of the ozone layer is caused mainly by chlorofluorocarbon chemicals (CFCs), used in the past in refrigerator and air conditioning units. The Montreal Protocol, which has effectively banned the emission of CFCs, has put the climate on a path towards gradual recovery of the ozone hole, but these actions alone will not slow climate change.
6. Climate change is a warming trend, not just a warming cycle. Global temperature naturally varies up and down from year to year and decade to decade. However, over the long term, global temperatures have been warming, and most of the warming over the past half-century has been attributed to human influences on the climate system, primarily greenhouse gas emission. This has resulted in glaciers melting, sea levels rising, and changes in weather patterns and precipitation.
7. Climate change will have adverse effects on communities all over the world. Extreme weather is likely to increase, potentially destroying human and animal habitats. As well, rising sea levels and changes in weather and precipitation will affect communities, agriculture and food supplies.
8. Individuals, organizations and the international community can make a difference in dealing with climate change. We must act. Measures such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions and gaining awareness of the issues surrounding climate change can make a significant difference.
Source: www.climatechange.gc.ca
Comments
Sorry BYJ-oppa.
I laugh at your last sentence ^^
I've also read somethings about that. You should stick to your opinion !
For me, the important thing is the effort...I think of joining the petition as a very very small effort from me...
Love, myoce
Thanks for sharing and thanks BYJ for his effort. I have sign the petition and hope it can help.
In my mind , what important is I can support our prince in whatever ways. hehehehe Hope u all will agreed with me .
Have a nice and productive weeks ahead yah .
Cheers
Jenny
I saw in KOB there are some comments and supporters also :)
Yup....we don't get a chance to support YJ a lot from our places.
You have a great week too...keep safe and keep well^^
Love, myoce