I wanna be good to the earth. Earth Day is on Good Friday this year or April 22nd. This video is called "Give Earth a Hand". The expression 'give a hand' means to help. So you can give earth a hand or help the earth. In this commercial, it shows two very different wants. What is important to you?
We can give earth a hand. We can change some of our actions. Earth Canada suggests four ways:
I won't watch TV.
I won't use toxic cleaners.
I won't buy it.
I won't eat meat.
Okay. Maybe, you are not willing to stop all these actions, but you can reduce some of these actions. What are you willing to give up?
Experts in polar bear science believe they are. They predict as the Arctic continues to warm due to climate change, two-thirds of the world's polar bears could disappear by mid-century... hope remains if action is taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
How many polar bears are there?.....In 2008, scientists estimated there might be 20,000 to 25,000 of them. From Polar Bears International
How does global warming affect the polar bears?
The ice in the Arctic is melting.
Their population is decreasing.
The ice platforms are further apart. Swimming conditions are more dangerous.
There are fewer opportunities to hunt and food is more scarce. National Wildlife Federation
A) Here is a video from BBC. It's about polar bears and the summer melt. After you listen, try the listening quiz.
Choose the best answer.
1. You can hear the ice
a) melting
b) creaking
c) cracking
2. This season, the winter ice
a) is stronger
b) is not as thick
c) is not as thin
3. The polar bear is
a) swimming in the water
b) struggling in the water
c) floating in the water
4. The polar bear looks
a) exhausted
b) relaxed
c) tired
5. The polar bear is not able to
a) climb out easily
b) free herself easily
c) find better ice
B) Polar bears are fun to watch. Watch the mother and her cub. Then answer the questions.
Choose the best answer.
1. The cub is on the ice
a) for the fifth time
b) for the first time
2. The mother bear is looking for
a) the sea
b) seals
3.. The mother is wearing
a) a radio collar.
b) a red collar
4. The mother bear is not falling through the ice because
Would you like to take this car for a spin in the city? The Renault Twizy ZE is a zero emmision electric car. Check out the wheels of this futuristic car. When the Twizy is moving, it looks like it is hoovering. Also, there are no traditional doors, but there are side airbags built in for added safety. How big is this car? The Twizy ZE is 2.30 m in length by 1.13 m in width.
I want to be a native of Pandora. This is the setting of the popular science fiction movie, Avatar, which is written and directed by James Cameron. He won an Oscar for the movie, Titanic. Avatar is best seen in 3D. When you wear the 3D glasses you feel like you are there.
The natives of Pandora love their moon and respect all living things. They have no machines and use powerful creatures to transport themselves. The natives are able to move easily on land and in the air. They move up and down mountains and the tallest trees with ease. They live freely in a forest that they will never leave. They enjoy many stories about their ancestors and live peacefully. Their life has nothing to do with money, but their survival is dependant on understanding nature. They are not the highest creatures on the food chain. There are dangerous animals in the forest, and they must respect them to live safely. Could life really be this pure?
Here is an interview by the actress, Zoe Saldana, who plays the native, Neytiri. Her mother and father are the leaders of the natives called Navi. She describes Neytiri and the culture of the Navi in the movie, Avatar.
Tim Allen composed and performed the music in this Disney Nature video.
'Mandy the movie guy' does interviews for movies on T.V. and radio. Mandy moved from the Philippines in 1988. He attended university in America before he started his career. Mandy interviewed the writers/directors of Disney Nature "Earth", Alastair Fothergill and Mark Linfield. They talked about why they chose to make this movie and some of the difficulties in working on this documentary.
Disney Nature "Earth" is in the first week at the movie theatres. "Earth" opened on Earth Day, April 22, 2009.The Disney film is about three mother animals, a polar bear, a hunchback whale and an elephant. Their babies represent the next generation - a generation which will need our protection. I enjoy nature documentaries and I hope to see "Earth" soon.
I want to be a supporter of the historic event, Earth Hour. To vote for the earth, turn off your lights at 8:30 pm for one hour on March 28, 2009. Leave your lights on and you vote for global warming.
Why is Earth Hour Important?
People care about the environment. The organizers wanted 1,000 cities and towns to sign up for Earth Hour 2009. March 12, 2009 the organizers reached their goal. In fact, 2,712 cities, towns and municipalities in 83 countries want to participate in Earth Hour so far.
What is Toronto doing for Earth Hour?
WWF-Canada and City of Toronto are presenting a free concert a Nathan Phillips Square, City Hall. It starts at 7:00 pm with lights out from 8:30 to 9:30pm. No, it's not in really in the dark , but the energy used is green, renewable energy from Bullfrog Power. Performers include Suzie McNeil, Crash Parallel rock band, The Matt York Band and Samba Squad.
Have a look at last year's concert. The Canadian singer and song writer,Nelly Fertado sang at Toronto's Earth Hour. You can hear her singing in the following video at City Hall. Also, watch the city go dark.
What will you be doing for Earth Hour on March 28, 2009.
Candles are a good idea. Last year, my family ordered pizza and it came just as everyone on the street was turning off the lights. We had a candlelight dinner. I was surprised how many people supported Earth Hour.
What else can you do for Earth Hour?
The organizers would like people to VOTE EARTH. There is an Earth Hour symbol on the right side. Press on "sign up now" below the big number,60 and type your name. WWF hopes to get one billion names or votes for the earth to give to the world leaders in Copenhagen, 2009. They are meeting at an important conference to discuss climate change .
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