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Today is International Day for Biological Diversity, also known as International Mother Earth Day. Indigenous peoples and local communities often refer to this Earth as Pachamama or “Mother Earth.” The fate of Pachamama and of humans has been shaped over a history that has been intertwined. The proclamation of 22 April as International Mother Earth Day is an acknowledgement that biodiversity is the basis for healthy and resilient ecosystems which support the production of the food we eat, are the source of our medicines, give us clean water, protect us from extreme weather events and also provide the roots of many cultural traditions. The proclamation of International Mother Earth day also recognizes a collective responsibility to promote harmony with nature and the Earth to achieve a balance among the economic, social and environmental needs of present and future generations. It provides an opportunity to raise public awareness around the world to the challenges regarding the well-being of the planet and the life it supports. On International Mother Earth Day, let us act now for life on earth, for a future of life in harmony with nature - the future we want. Learn more: http://www.cbd.int
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Ah yes, me as well to be honest. But don't worry, the frontpage will be updated with a better design soon that will look and behave more like the old one.
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A new documentary on Ireland and Climate Change
Simon replied to Alan Whelan's topic in Climate Change
Really interesting video, Alan. It shows that, contrary to some beliefs, climate change will also affect rich industrial countries such as Ireland. We are all in this together. But it is us in the rich industrialized countries in the North who have the historic responsibility for the current environmental crisis. The rich industrial nations have made a fortune on the huge and never-ending increases in consumption and energy. And this without caring about the excessive greenhouse gas wastes that has been created along the way. Countries, such as Ireland, therefore has a moral obligation to take the lead in the fight against climate change - no matter if Ireland is only a drop in the ocean. Good job and thanks for sharing your video with us! -
Folks, Green Blog has just received a major update! And with this update comes a couple of new features, such as better posting options and a brand new calendar. Green Blog now also has a new website design. It's blue (Now green-ish!) and just temporary. I promise! A new design that will fit Green Blog better will be unveiled in a very near future. Some important things you need to know: Friends have been replaced with followers: In this version of Green Blog, members can no longer add other members as friends. However members can follow other members and receive notifications when the members they are following post. Old friends have been removed and you will need to re-add your old friends as followers. You cannot login with your username: Members will now login using their display names or email. If you are trying to login using your old username you won't be able to sign in. If you're having problems just send us a message at hello@green-blog.org and we will help you sort it out. Please let me know here in this topic if you see something that doesn't work or if you stumble upon something that seems broken. And if you have any questions about this major update and/or how things work just post here. A longer list of new features will be posted in this topic later.
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Hello Jack Brennan, welcome to Green Blog! :)
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Read the story: UN warns the world could face a catastrophic global water crisis by 2030© World Water Development Report 2015
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Growth in agricultural groundwater use in selected countries, 1940–2010
Simon posted a gallery image in Green Blog News Images
Read the story: UN warns the world could face a catastrophic global water crisis by 2030© World Water Development Report 2015
