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Earth Saving News > March 12, 2009
Truffula trees, barbaloots and kids who really give a hoot
“Because unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.”
You may recall these words of wisdom if you’re a fan of Dr. Seuss, and now there’s a fun, new interactive way that this sage advice is being delivered to the younger generation. The Lorax Project teaches young environmentalists about Truffula trees, barbaloots and most importantly, the importance of caring for our earth. Conservation International , Random House Books and the Seuss family created this cool online resource, which includes activities, games, facts about our planet, and simple ways to get involved and make a difference. MORE >>
Exotic animals or pets?
The recent tragic chimpanzee attack in Connecticut prompted widespread discussion about the safety of raising chimps as pets. World renowned primatologist Jane Goodall warns against attempting to domesticate chimps. According to the head of The Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife Research, Education and Conservation , chimps will always be wild animals despite their cuddly appearance as babies. More importantly, they change when they reach adolescence and “… they don’t want to be human children in households anymore.” Hear more of Jane Goodall’s explanation in her interview on NPR’s “Talk of the Nation,” and learn more about the threats chimps are facing from an ever encroaching human population in their natural habitats.
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The link between human health and biodiversity
“How do polar bears avoid developing diabetes Type II prior to hibernation, even though they become massively obese? And why don’t they lose bone mass during this long period of immobility, as all other mammals do?” These questions may hold the key to curing diseases such as diabetes, kidney failure and osteoporosis, and yet they may go unanswered -- the polar bear is facing extinction by the end of this century.
Endangered plant, animal and microbe species play a critical role in our futures, one that we barely understand, according to the Rainforest Alliance. Read the rest of this analysis, and learn more about the health effects of climate change and the connection between human health and the environment.
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Kids, parents and teachers can get great ideas from my friends at KIDS FOR SAVING EARTH! (http://www.kidsforsavingearth.org)
And ask them for a copy of my play, "Clinton and the Treehouse" a wonderful earth-friendly play for elementary ages kids!
Thank you, Claudia Carroll
Posted by: Claudia Carroll | March 26, 2009 at 01:24 AM