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So sports depend mostly on the climate of each country...We couldn't have ice skating here,for instance,though many people like it

90% of the european newspapers are made of recycled paper. Magazines can be recycled too Daim,it's just that their plastic coverage produces a low quality of recycled paper... -Try to get informed through radio or the TV,in order to buy less paper. -Recycle your batteries as well,they are very pollutant -There are rechargable batteries on the market,with a very smart device that recharges them.

Wow,lol,I really enjoyed this one...Though quite sad at the same time,for it represents exactly what happens...

How does this one about shopping only in the city? -Support companies that are known to be eco-friendly -Turn off the lights whenever they are not needed,even if you are leaving the room for a few minutes -Never leave electric devices on the stand-by option,they continue to cosume 10-20% of the energy they consume when on. -Some devices don't have a turn-off option,but only stand-by.unplug them!

Probably noone will be able to kill him,so he will die really old...But nontheless,I really hope he wont be president for too long.

Nice,if something like that was organised in Greece,I would party all night!!

Happy you like it Simon! -Defrost(=remove ice) your fridge on regular basis.A 5mm layer of ice increases 30% the electricity needed. -Never place the fridge near ovens,other devices that produce heat or at a position were sun reaches.This can lead to 30% less energy needed. -Hot food/liquids must be cooled before entering the fridge.

In the international forum of greenpeace are also talking about it.A girl from China said this was known since last year...Now it's just official,they did three very big researches and they didn't find any dolphins...You can never tell,there might be some alive,but we can't have much hope,since they have tried so hard to find them.

I guess you are right,China shouldn't hold the Olympics...But their is a point for letting them do so...Maybe the committee thought Chinese would improve(not only environmentally) if they were to hold the Olympics...Chinese are bound to try to improve the whole situation,since they are going to be watched globally.And besides,it would look a little suspicious if the committee never chose them...

Really usefull Daim! Also: -Choose a ceiling fan instead of airconditions,never use them in kitchens though cos it just moves the hot air arounf the room.In other cases it's really efficient. -Carry only what you need in the car,less weight means less gas! -Use the bicycle if your country provides good and safe roads!It's an excellent way to exercise and it doesn't get stuck in the traffic!

In this thread you find out how many(really many) things you can do to save the planet and we also encourage you to write your ideas,little secrets of how to save energy/recycle etc So,let's get this started! RECYCLE -Find out where the closest recycle bins to your house are,and fix your schedules in order to visit them on regular basis -Use different bags to throw your recyclable garbage and place them near the usual bin,in order to avoid the temptation of throwing them in it. -Even the smallest pieces of paper should be recycled,so have a bag for paper near your desk all the time PLANTS -Never plant plants during hot seasons,they need more water in order to grow roots. -If you live in a dry country remember that a layer of leaves on the ground keeps it more wet,so less water is needed. -Choose plants that need small amounts of water to live..cactuses and other plants are also very attractive! -Water the plants at very early or late hours,to prevent water evaporation Waiting for your ideas!!Don't hesitate,we need to know!!

I dunno,maybe you are right...I hope we could take some measures to engourage recycle here...

But if they decrease the power of the engines,wont the cars be less fast?People wouldn't like this,they like to see them moving like a rocket or something

They tried but they still haven't made any progress? They had to hold the olympics to do something about their air pollution-totally pathetic! Anyway,better this than nothing...If they really try they will reduce it,we did!

I wouldn't need a reward to start chasing this man...But he has body guards anf staff,I don't think I could reach him...Lol,I love this image! No,I think Bush wont do anything for the environment unless he had a profit from doing so..

Thanks! You know,it has a very weird characteristic,it never diggs near the nests of other animals,the only animal that it doesn't respect and diggs within it's terattory is human!Lol!Scientists are trying to give an explanation,but I say that this animal simply treats us as we worth it!

Well,it's not foolish during winter,or when you do it as a sport...But all the same,we are a very lucky country,lots of inslands+big coastline=thousands of beautiful beaches!!

This is impressive indeed!!Did your government do something to make you compost your leftovers? About general recycle,Germany and Austria come first with 66%,while greece is quite below borderline,at 33%...Disappointing isn't it?

But if you look on the bright side,if the two thirds of fish we catch were for us,then it would be very difficult to stop fishing them.Whereas now,we can reduse the amount of fish we catch without us stopping eating them, but animals.What do you think?

Hope you are right...It's a remarkable animal!

How sad...and there are no hopes that they will find any of them?Maybe they didn't search every river...I really don't want them to go extinct,they are beautiful,as every creature of course...We don't have any hopes that there are some left??

It's nothing..We have to tell others about the results of every step we take to help the environment,which were successful and which not..

Yeah,I had problems due to chlorine as well,that's why I dislike swimming pools...The sea is a much more aggreable option...But in a few years it won't,with all this pollution...

A,thanks Simon,now I got the point...So sad,as if we people are not enough to eat them,we made other animals to eat fish as well...Two thirds then??That's a lot!

Just voted!I was happy to see I actually do most of those things...Though I'm sure I can do more! There are so many things you can do,I say you never do enough...