Check out this list for ideas of what we each can do in our everyday lives to prevent more damage to our planet.
http://www.stopglobalwarming.org/sgw_actionitems.asp
-Probable Sushi
Jan
28
The information below is taken from this web page:
http://www.stopglobalwarming.org/sgw_learnmore.asp
Global warming isn’t opinion. It’s a scientific reality. And the science tells us that human activity has made enormous impacts to our planet that affect our well-being and even our survival as a species.
The world’s leading science journals report that glaciers are melting ten times faster than previously thought, that atmospheric greenhouse gases have reached levels not seen for millions of years, and that species are vanishing as a result of climate change. They also report of extreme weather events, long-term droughts, and rising sea levels.
Fortunately, the science also tells us how we can begin to make significant repairs to try and reverse those impacts, but only through immediate action. That’s why we urge you to join us. The Stop Global Warming Virtual March is virtual but its purpose is real. By spreading the word and sharing this with others, our collective power will force governments, corporations, and politicians everywhere to pay attention.
What is Global Warming?
The Earth as an ecosystem is changing, attributable in great part to the effects of globalization and man. More carbon dioxide is now in the atmosphere than has been in the past 650,000 years. This carbon stays in the atmosphere, acts like a warm blanket, and holds in the heat — hence the name ‘global warming.’
The reason we exist on this planet is because the earth naturally traps just enough heat in the atmosphere to keep the temperature within a very narrow range – this creates the conditions that give us breathable air, clean water, and the weather we depend on to survive. Human beings have begun to tip that balance. We’ve overloaded the atmosphere with heat-trapping gasses from our cars and factories and power plants. If we don’t start fixing the problem now, we’re in for devastating changes to our environment. We will experience extreme temperatures, rises in sea levels, and storms of unimaginable destructive fury. Recently, alarming events that are consistent with scientific predictions about the effects of climate change have become more and more commonplace.
Environmental Destruction
The massive ice sheets in the Arctic are melting at alarming rates. This is causing the oceans to rise. That’s how big these ice sheets are! Most of the world’s population lives on or near the coasts. Rising ocean levels, an estimated six feet over the next 100 years or sooner, will cause massive devastation and economic catastrophe to population centers worldwide.
The United States, with only four percent of the world’s population, is responsible for 22% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions. A rapid transition to energy efficiency and renewable energy sources will combat global warming, protect human health, create new jobs, protect habitat and wildlife, and ensure a secure, affordable energy future.
Health Risks
Malaria. Dengue Fever. Encephalitis. These names are not usually heard in emergency rooms and doctors’ offices in the United States. But if we don’t act to curb global warming, they will be. As temperatures rise, disease-carrying mosquitoes and rodents spread, infecting people in their wake. Doctors at the Harvard Medical School have linked recent U.S. outbreaks of dengue fever, malaria, hantavirus and other diseases directly to climate change.
Catastrophic Weather
Super powerful hurricanes, fueled by warmer ocean temperatures are the “smoking gun” of global warming. Since 1970, the number of category 4 and 5 events has jumped sharply. Human activities are adding an alarming amount of pollution to the earth’s atmosphere causing catastrophic shifts in weather patterns. These shifts are causing severe heat, floods and worse.
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A real eye opener isn’t it?
-Probable Sushi
Jan
26
Twisted and tangled in webs of my thoughts and fears,
Unsure of the future, confused of the past and uncertain of today,
I am left with nothing more than questions of who and where.
Uncle Sushi
Jan
15
I have to be the first to admit that usually The Sushi Files is full of silliness, but for once (or twice) I wish to be serious for a moment.
So here we go…
As our climate starts to change in more and more obvious ways every day a question lurks in my mind:
‘Are we all doomed?’
This post is dedicated to global warming…and the things we each can do to help the planet. Not just with battling global warming, but in any way that will help eliminate waste, make less waste…or even reuse the waste we have. Hey, anything to make our planet a friendlier, cleaner, healthier place to live.
In the comments section please feel free to leave your own amazing creative suggestions.
For inspiration check out these sites and blogs:
http://eastvillageidiot.com/2007/01/11/a-post-holiday-carol/
http://www.climatecrisis.net/blog/
http://www.greatgifts.org/GiftSelection/home.aspx
http://www.wearewhatwedo.org/index.php
This is beautiful-but is it a waste of energy?
Night Sky-Europe
Suggested by Probable Sushi
Dec
15
Shake 3 measures vodka,
1/2 a measure dry vermouth
and 1 tsp peppermint schnapps
over ice until well frosted.
Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Dress with a peppermint candy cane.
Dec
12
Take a handful of sultanas and dried apricots,throw them into a large bowl and add some raisins and spiteful relatives and mix well.
Pour in two measures of brandy and leave to soak for the duration of a family argument.
Once the argument is over then add the candied lemon peel and stir for two minutes. Then leave the mixture and a sobbing aunt in the kitchen along with a stressed out mother who is trying to time the christmas dinner perfectly.
Once the aunt has stopped crying then send in three rowdy children (preferably children that dont like each other-and for added flavour pull the smallest ones pig-tails first to make her wail loudly) who all want their presents early.
After some commotion in the kitchen due to the loud children, and excessive wrapping paper then add the nutmeg and cinnamon to the bowl. Do not stir just yet.
Wait for the bulimic cousin to come in and eat some chocolate spice cookies first. Once you have asked her if she knows just how fattening they are, wait for her to run to the upstairs bathroom, then once you know she is up there, then it is time for you to stir…
Next, throw in some unwanted presents from people you cant stand but always make small talk with, and invite over your drunken uncle. Once this is done you add three more bottles of whiskey and/or brandy to the mix and half an egg yolk.
When all this is done and someone has stepped on the chihuahua dog, then it is time to serve the pudding.
Serve with clotted cream and enjoy with the rest of your self-indulgent relatives.
Bon Appetite!
Concocted byProbable Sushi
Dec
12
This is a perfect pick me up for those cold winter months.
Serves 8:
8 egg yolks
7oz/200g sugar
1 3/4 pints / 1 litre of milk
8oz/225g dark chocolate, grated
150ml dark rum
* Beat the egg yolks with the sugar until thickened.
* Pour the milk into a large pan, add the grated chocolate and bring just to the boil.
* Remove from the heat and gradually beat in the egg yolk mixture.
* Stir in the rum and pour into heatproof glasses.
Nov
17
Good Evening Folks!
I am here as a representative of The Sushi Files™ and as a representative I have been asked to speak on behalf of Probable Sushi on a matter very close to her own heart…The absence of Uncle Sushi.
After the resurrection (see post no. 1143 a.k.a. ‘latest news’) Uncle Sushi was retrained in his combat skills and sent on a covert mission as an operative. This was sanctioned by Sergeant Sushi, who himself has been missing in action for a number of years.
Probable Sushi was left behind to run The Sushi Files™ until Uncle Sushi was ready to return.
Until further information is available I am contracted to be on standby. However, I am authorised to answer any queries that you may have concerning either Uncle Sushi, Probable Sushi or The Sushi Files™ as long as these queries are not linked in any way, shape or form, to the supply commission.
I am also not authorised to tell you whether or not this is currently a code red.
Yours sincerely,
A representative of The Sushi Files™
Nov
15
And he just walked in….In the middle of everything!
This guy actually thought he was the new messiah.
Sitting down next to the young one, he completely ignored her. That had certainly never been done before. As they wheeled in the trays of pastrami and German Bratwurst sausage, she scrutinized him. She made up her mind quickly.
The audacity.
-Probable Sushi
Oct
31
I’d like to apologise for not having been around for a while.
Sushi Files has had some behind the scenes troubles. Financially we have had a low, and with oil prices being high, we nearly had to close down. Personal issues have been at an all time high as well, and since our company therapist quit recently, this lead to some severe communicative misunderstandings.
Anyway I have bad news folks.
It seems that Uncle Sushi is no longer with us. I have apparently killed him.
But don’t worry, we have some scientists working on the resurrection at the moment, so he should be back with us shortly.
Also, since he will need time to recover, there may be a few additions to the team…Amongst others a neuro-surgeon, a librarian, and an ex-Nam military sergeant.
So don’t fret-SUSHI FILES lives on!
-Probable Sushi
