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Degree in Environmental Mannagement

Finally,

i find a part-time degree that is abt environmental conservation

http://www.apmi.edu.sg/bachelor_course.php?id=103

but so ex......

$37000...

need 2 save....

look at the modules

Trimester 1 Introduction to Environmental Science Statistical Data Analysis and Databases Environmental Biology Age of Information Trimester 2 Introduction to Economics Principles of Management Introduction to Energy Studies Introduction to Accounting Trimester 3 Pollutants and the Human Environment Ecology Organisation and Management Development Trimester 4 Environmental Technology for Sustainable Development Water Conservation and Auditing Global and Regional Sustainability Trimester 5 Management of Human Resources Issues in Environmental and Occupational Health Environmental Policy and Law Trimester 6 Environmental Restoration Health and the Environment Geographical Information Systems (GIS) for Environmental Management

it's everything i wana learn lor...

Climate 'clearly out of balance'

The AGU's statement points the finger of blame at human activities

The world's climate is "clearly out of balance and is warming", the world's largest society of Earth and space scientists has said in a statement.

The American Geophysical Union (AGU) warned that changes to the Earth's climate system were "not natural".

Changes in temperature, sea level and rainfall were best explained by the increased concentration of greenhouse gases from human activities, it added.

The union called for carbon emissions to be cut by more than 50% by 2100.

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Brazil's Rainforest Get Reprieve

Brazil vows to stem Amazon loss

Last year the president said his efforts were working Brazil has agreed emergency measures to stem deforestation as government figures revealed a sharp increase in the rate of clearances in the Amazon. The steps were announced after an emergency cabinet meeting chaired by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

Environmental Articles of the Day

A Level-Headed Look at Ethanol and the Environment

- http://green.yahoo.com/blog/climate411/6/a-level-headed-look-at-ethanol-and-the-environment.html;_ylt=ApbF3iCVM2LbGdUpFwBGVzeEV8cX

Global Warming Myths and Facts

- http://green.yahoo.com/global-warming/ed-14/global-warming-myths-and-facts.html

High-school teacher spreads the word on climate change

http://green.yahoo.com/blog/ecogeek/244/high-school-teacher-spreads-the-word-on-climate-change.html

Gore did a pretty good job sounding the alarm on global warming. But he's a rich ex-almost-president. What can a mere EcoGeek do to save the world?

California sues US over emissions

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7169200.stm - California is suing the US federal government, in an attempt to force car makers to conform to tougher cuts in greenhouse gas emissions.

The American Government could not have gotten themselves shot in the foot better, or; given the entire global populations of relatively superior intellects, a better joke.

It's like the baby finally realises that the daily cereals he's having are derived from GM crops and have decided to tell his parents to shove it and bugger off.  "What the f**k you trying to do daddy?! Kill me!??"

(ok ok i admit GM crops are as yet arguable in their detrimental effects, but, didn't belly-bulging, coat-wearing corporate boffins of the oil industry also said that climate change and global warming were arguably dubious and cast it aside like soiled undies?)

At least of the 50 children that woman with the flaming torch have borne, 15 others are joining California in this cause. 

Let's hope it's a repeat of landmark, overwhelming, far-ranging, carpeting legislation that Rachel Carson brought about from the DDT episode.

The good thing abt this case, is that America DID finally admit that there was substantial evidence to the human factor in the equation of carbon gas emissions, which means that California has it's work cut in half for them.

I'll be watching the news with glee, and popcorn.

USA selects its leader

A very long and winding road

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/7171581.stm

this single article helped me understand the US electoral system more simply, concisely and yet comprehensively than any i've read.

this quote, from herein, says it all

"But it's certainly not a democracy in the sense that most of us would understand that term, when it comes to selecting - rather than electing - a president, and it was never intended that it should be"

Even more elaborately metaphorically:

"these roundabout and arcane processes of choosing a leader seem mildly reminiscent of electing the Holy Roman emperor in medieval and early modern Europe, and of the way in which popes are still decided on by the College of Cardinals to this day. "

If capitalism was a political system (but it essentially can be cos it's a system of governance), then it's not democracy but.... erm... capitalisy?

Ouh! sounds infinitely horrible!

then again, that's what they have been abt. 

New efficient bulb sees the light

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/glasgow_and_west/7162606.stm - A new type of super-efficient household light bulb is being developed which could spell the end of regular bulbs.

Ironically, if the whole world just focuses on energy efficiency of power-generating  electronics and oil-guzzling vehicles,  a LOT of carbon dioxide will be not be released, and our present oil supplies can be prolonged.  it'll also mean a lot more of clean air.

On top of that, having rainforests protected wif reforestation and clamping down on deforestation/desertification is also one of the cheaper and most effective ways to reduce emissions and give the world a breathe of fresh air.

Wonder why nobody's out to do tat yet.

jus these 2 methods can do a lot....

Clean coal technology: How it works

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/4468076.stm - When burned, coal is the dirtiest of all fossil fuels but a range of technologies are being used and developed to reduce the environmental impact of coal-fired power stations.

Condoms 'too big' for Indian men

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/6161691.stm - A survey of more than 1,000 men in India has concluded that condoms made according to international sizes are too large for a majority of Indian men

No offense buddies... but i found this kinda a 'mis-label'...

guess they haven't tested on japanese men yet...