It seems that one of the growing concerns in the world may be the environment. The health impacts of many chemicals are frequently learned after significant damage has been done. Remote resources are being polluted leaving no place pure.
What could a web page include that would make it better?
Some of my ideas include:
links to current research
"Conservation Tip of the Day"
links to alternative energy technologies
Native American quotes
invention ideas
Any opinions?
This is an introduction board for you. Tell us something about yourself, presides being an environmentalist of course which I think is a noble cause in itself.
| Code of Ruin wrote: |
| This is an introduction board for you. |
Good point. Topic moved.
Last edited by Animal on Sun Feb 26, 2006 8:05 pm; edited 1 time in totalAnyway, is there interest in an environmentally conscious website?
I could see a few more features that make it more complete:
* RSS feeds of tips / conservation tips
* Member newsletter subscription
* blog about current events
What about these features? Does this make a viable website?
I like the idea of a "Conservation Tip of the Day", another could (for those of us that have cold winters) random tips on how to save on your heating bill, the end goal being not only to save $$$, but to lessen the use of fossil fuels.
If we use burn less natural gas and/or heating oil, we will also end up with less emissions and pollution. Anything that helps cut down on pollution and can save you money, seems like a win/win scenario to me.
I am looking to put up a site to promote the use of alternative fuels, perhaps we could work together.
Right now I see the site as a way for my group to promote ourselves locally here in Portland Oregon, but the object is to develop a model that can be exported to other areas of the country, and elsewhere applicable in the world.
Some important points that I feel form the basis of a good site are developing a connection between the individual and the environment, and what can be done on an individual level to reduce waste. A lifestyle change is at the very center of this reduction in waste. Rearranging errands to coincide with a neighbor’s errands and carpooling are the number one change in my book. Those who do not need to drive should not. Automobiles are the number one polluter, second to none. Beef products are second, consuming 600 gallons of water per pound produced, then driven around the country generating even more waste. Do I eat beef? Yes, sparingly. Do I drive? No, but then I'm fortunate enough to live an easy bike ride from work and friends. For more information, I suggest checking out what your earth share is at :
http://www.epa.vic.gov.au/Eco-footprint/Households/Calculator.asp
If your number is higher then 5 then you are consuming more than your share of the planets resources. Play with the numbers a little and see where the big changes are. | Biodiesel wrote: |
| ....Some important points that I feel form the basis of a good site are developing a connection between the individual and the environment, and what can be done on an individual level to reduce waste.... |
A very good and noble idea Biodiesel, but above is the chink in your armour....nobody wants to do anything for themselves now-a-days, niether on an individual basis nor as a group, it all has to be done for them. We live in a "Fast-food Society" where everyone wants it thier own way...and they want it right now. As long as people are paying big money to the Government in the form of taxes, most will say "The Gorvernment should be doing that with our tax dollars". For us, as a single race (the HUMAN Race) to work together on anything is virtually impossible. We have never been able to do it at anytime in recorded history. Alot of attitudes, beliefs, and well intentioned (but uninformed) thoughts would have to be brought into line and given the diversity of people now I just don't see that as being possible.
But I like your idea about the website....how can I help?Phew! I thought that my earth share was close to 5... I'd be a hypocrite. Thankfully, my number is 3.9. I have a hybrid, hardly drive anywhere, and am a vegetarian.
I agree with Biodiesel's point about what makes a good site. "Developing a connection between the individual and the environment". I look at this similar to a person's "relationship" with weather.com, but more personal. You wouldn't be simply looking at the weather that effects your day, you'd be seeing a representation of what pollutants you are likely to encounter in your day.
I disagree with Vrythramax. It is simply not true that nobody wants to do anything themselves. There is a growing number of environmentalists (seemingly to me - at least). Science is to thank for getting some facts out there (when they aren't suppressed by the Bush bowl); these facts drive people to action.
Toxins in the environment are the greatest cause of unnecessary health problems. We can't put all of our research energy into finding a cure to the various types of cancer; we must research all chemicals and determine whether or not they are harmful and simply stop putting the harmful ones into our environment. We really have only one logical approach to the problem of pollution.
Biodiesel: I like the idea of working in conjunction with an Alternative Fuels website. I have not started writing anything with respect to this venture. How far into your Alternative Fuels website are you?
Does anybody know how Air quality and water quality data be displayed for a user's zip code.
| bgillingham wrote: |
I disagree with Vrythramax. It is simply not true that nobody wants to do anything themselves. There is a growing number of environmentalists (seemingly to me - at least). Science is to thank for getting some facts out there (when they aren't suppressed by the Bush bowl); these facts drive people to action. |
You are correct, I was wrong to say nobody wants to do anything for themselves, and I stand corrected. Perhaps I could have worded it better. There are many people out there who are more than willing to do anything and everything required to make our planet a better place for everyone, but you must admit that those people stand out as being the example, not the norm.
My apologies if I offended anyone.I would be really interested in it especially if it had things about setting up a photo-voltaic system, gray water, recycling.
Good luck.
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