27 of the wealthiest countries will be expected to have decreased by 5% the percentage of green house gas emissions by 2012.
As reported by Reuters, this week Bangkok will host the next Summit on the Kyoto climate change plans.
Hundreds of nations will meet to fix a date when next to meet and plan the next step for Kyoto II to follow after Kyoto's expiry in 2009.
Unease still lines the frustrations of some nations over the difficult task of distributing 'fairly' the responsibility of cutting emissions.
Commitment to this cause will be tested.
While hopes to involve US, perhaps wth the new administration n 2009, others still appear reluctant.
As reported by Reuters, rapidly developing economies such as India’s and China’s will be reluctant to slow down their soaring success in view of a greater, longer-term investment for the good of the global community.
The two-year talks will end in 2009, Copenhagen, where United Nations will gather for the final Climate Change conference in order to establish the Kyoto II scheme.
Confidence and determination unfortunately are binding ingredients that still appear to be lacking from too many players of this gamble.
Sunday, 30 March 2008
Saturday, 29 March 2008
Google stands up for Earth Hour, apparently forgotten by ...
Following up on the Earth Hour to take place in two hours and 25 minutes, the most unexpected was noted.
Having monitored two main British news channels for a couple of hours, I was disappointed and puzzled nor to hear any reference made regarding the Earth Hour.
No mention at all.
On the other hand, if you go to Google's main page, you will see they one again have demonstrated to be one step ahead.
Not just as a research engine and more, but clearly have decided to use their powerful lime light to speak out to all.
The starting research page is not decorated with some fancy image but the page is pitch black.
The writing in white reads a clear message to all of us:
"We've turned the lights out. Now it's your turn - Earth Hour"
I wonder if at 8pm news channels will acknowledge this important hour or not.
Read Google's message on Earth Hour.
Having monitored two main British news channels for a couple of hours, I was disappointed and puzzled nor to hear any reference made regarding the Earth Hour.
No mention at all.
On the other hand, if you go to Google's main page, you will see they one again have demonstrated to be one step ahead.
Not just as a research engine and more, but clearly have decided to use their powerful lime light to speak out to all.
The starting research page is not decorated with some fancy image but the page is pitch black.
The writing in white reads a clear message to all of us:
"We've turned the lights out. Now it's your turn - Earth Hour"
I wonder if at 8pm news channels will acknowledge this important hour or not.
Read Google's message on Earth Hour.
Earth Hour: SWITCH OFF!
MESSAGE TO ALL: SWITCH OFF!!
No, we are not a bunch of disillusioned hippies, but this simple, symbolic gesture that all are encouraged to take part in today, is to prove that we all CAN make a difference in cutting emissions.
This evening at 8pm Earth Hour will take place: 42 cities worldwide will take part in this hour of solidarity for our earth.
This evening turn your lights off for one hour.
You can sign up and actively take part if you check out the website.
But tonight at 8pm, switch off.
No, we are not a bunch of disillusioned hippies, but this simple, symbolic gesture that all are encouraged to take part in today, is to prove that we all CAN make a difference in cutting emissions.
This evening at 8pm Earth Hour will take place: 42 cities worldwide will take part in this hour of solidarity for our earth.
This evening turn your lights off for one hour.
You can sign up and actively take part if you check out the website.
But tonight at 8pm, switch off.
The chess board trembles between NATO and Russia.
The sizzling spot light intensifies on Georgia and Ukraine as their intentions of joining NATO are being questioned and scrutinised by a distrustful Russian eye.
The thickening chess game veiling every comment between Kremlin speakers and NATO is becoming trickier as every move comes closer to upsetting the board for all players, voluntarily or not, in this game between two towering bodies.
Next week's NATO summit reverberates already with the ongoing warnings escalating between Russia and NATO.
It looks like Ukraine and Georgia are being cornered between the two: Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned of "playing with fire" as reported by Reuters, alluding to fears that the two countries might intend ‘ganging up’ with NATO to reclaim rebel territory.
Russia appears concerned of being invaded dangerously close to be monitored.
Cold War thrives still in suspicions and fears.
Yet perhaps, they have reason to object to such ganging up?
The thickening chess game veiling every comment between Kremlin speakers and NATO is becoming trickier as every move comes closer to upsetting the board for all players, voluntarily or not, in this game between two towering bodies.
Next week's NATO summit reverberates already with the ongoing warnings escalating between Russia and NATO.
It looks like Ukraine and Georgia are being cornered between the two: Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned of "playing with fire" as reported by Reuters, alluding to fears that the two countries might intend ‘ganging up’ with NATO to reclaim rebel territory.
Russia appears concerned of being invaded dangerously close to be monitored.
Cold War thrives still in suspicions and fears.
Yet perhaps, they have reason to object to such ganging up?
Winds of change for Cuba
Cubans wil soon be able to legally buy and posess their own mobile phone, computer, DVD player and DVDs.
Yes.
It looks like a fresh breeze is to bring about changes in Cuba, or could it just be temporary malfunctions of global warming?
Fidel Castro's brother, Raul Castro, who recently officially became president after Fidel announced he would no longer intend taking back his post, is talking of some welcome concessions for Cubans.
DVDs, DVD players and especially mobile phones are a few of the gadgets and other commodities that were prohibited to the Cuban citizens until recently.
Now, in order to give Cubans more access as consumers to consumer goods, mobile phones will no longer be restricted to companies and government officials, but also to citizens, who will be able to buy mobile phones under their own name as well as computers and other gadgets.
This is a big change that underlines a major turning point in Cuba's history.
The nature itself of Cuba's identity, political and ideological is apparently about to make a major brake like that of the Antarctic ice shelf a few days ago, floating back into the reality of a world which communicates buys and consumes and only by so doing, is truly actively part of the global economy.
Cuba's economy as well as all sectors, education, culture, tourism, etc. will improve.
Lets just wait and see, hoping this is not just a buff manoeuvre for secondary purposes....
Yes.
It looks like a fresh breeze is to bring about changes in Cuba, or could it just be temporary malfunctions of global warming?
Fidel Castro's brother, Raul Castro, who recently officially became president after Fidel announced he would no longer intend taking back his post, is talking of some welcome concessions for Cubans.
DVDs, DVD players and especially mobile phones are a few of the gadgets and other commodities that were prohibited to the Cuban citizens until recently.
Now, in order to give Cubans more access as consumers to consumer goods, mobile phones will no longer be restricted to companies and government officials, but also to citizens, who will be able to buy mobile phones under their own name as well as computers and other gadgets.
This is a big change that underlines a major turning point in Cuba's history.
The nature itself of Cuba's identity, political and ideological is apparently about to make a major brake like that of the Antarctic ice shelf a few days ago, floating back into the reality of a world which communicates buys and consumes and only by so doing, is truly actively part of the global economy.
Cuba's economy as well as all sectors, education, culture, tourism, etc. will improve.
Lets just wait and see, hoping this is not just a buff manoeuvre for secondary purposes....
LEGAL MASSACRE
No words can explain my and many others' disperation at the hypocricy on which humans, and governments thrive on.
Look at this HEART BRAKING VIDEO from reuters of the annual seal hunt that just started on Friday in CANADA. The aim is to KILL MORE THAN A QUARTER MILLION seals (many of which are baby seals that have just been given birth to)
I know the sight is gruelling. I do not like watching these things. But if you shut your eyes, sorrow becomes just a comfort to your conscience.
Please send this to all your contacts, because the more awareness spreads, the more chances we have that these atrocities, one day will end, perhaps before it is too late.
How can this hypocrisy go on? How can such cruelty still be legal??
CRUELTY TO ANIMALS IS NOT AN EXPENDABLE SPORT NEITHER A COLLATTERAL SACRIFICE TO HUMANS' ACTIVITY ON EARTH!
This goes for all beings.
YOU as individuals have the responsibility of consuming and acting responsabily.
Look at this HEART BRAKING VIDEO from reuters of the annual seal hunt that just started on Friday in CANADA. The aim is to KILL MORE THAN A QUARTER MILLION seals (many of which are baby seals that have just been given birth to)
I know the sight is gruelling. I do not like watching these things. But if you shut your eyes, sorrow becomes just a comfort to your conscience.
Please send this to all your contacts, because the more awareness spreads, the more chances we have that these atrocities, one day will end, perhaps before it is too late.
How can this hypocrisy go on? How can such cruelty still be legal??
CRUELTY TO ANIMALS IS NOT AN EXPENDABLE SPORT NEITHER A COLLATTERAL SACRIFICE TO HUMANS' ACTIVITY ON EARTH!
This goes for all beings.
YOU as individuals have the responsibility of consuming and acting responsabily.
Tuesday, 18 March 2008
Recession is already our shadow
Alan Greenspan made a statement of his expectations for the global economy.
According to Alan Greenspan, that the present economic crisis could be considered as the worst since the second world war.
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According to Alan Greenspan, that the present economic crisis could be considered as the worst since the second world war.
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