3. Questions, October 3 - October 16 2011   Week 2-3 Each class formulates a question related to the Learning Circle theme, according to the criteria for a quality sponsored question.

 

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env1, Colegiul Economic, Romania, teacher ILIE CATALINA SI POSTOVEI CATALINA, Question:

          Hello friends!

 

Here is our question:

    Do you think that our actions can influence environmental sustainability?How?

 

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env2, Colegiul Economic, Romania, teacher CERCEL CARMEN, Question:

            

                         The polution preocupies more and more people nowadayas because the negative effects of it are noticed by them. Between the negative effects of polution stands out the melt down of ice cap which leads to sea level raise and disappearence of some islands and shores.

                          So we are asking you....Do you organise often actions to make the environment better ? Describe them.

                           

 

 

                         We are looking forward to your answers.

 

                                                                                                                                                                                      Best wishes! Env 2.

                         

 

             

 

 

 

 

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env3, GRUPUL SCOLAR TEHNIC NEHOIU, Romania, Question:

 

Hello, dear friends!

 

     This time we need to speak about environment. You know that the environment is very important, because it's our place to live.

     In nature, we can find the primordial elements: water, air, fire and earth. Our planet gives us all what we need, but we don't do enough for it. We are destroying everything. Pollution is everywhere...

     Forests are burning because of us, we can't drink water because we contaminated it, the earth is full of litter because of us. Even the air we breathe is contaminated. Factories are eliminating harmful gases and the air is the only place they go.

     But... how many people know this?

     We are grubbing forests, we are killing species, we are killing ourselves. Nature gives us everything... but we kill it.

     Imagine that the world is like a rotten apple. Instead of trowing it we can remove the bad parts and eat it... With the Earth it's the same thing. It's enough to clean it in order to enjoy living a nice, friendly Planet.

     "Think green, be green, make the world a greener place!".

     We know you may know this... but... we're pushing the button... "Nature needs us." We know that there are some groups of volunteers that are taking care of this planet… But they can’t do everything alone. We don’t want to speak about them, because they are telling us what they do and they are examples to follow.

 

     So, we’re just asking… What can we do to live in a better world? What can each person do for our Earth? What can each of you do?

 

     As usually, we’re waiting for your answers.

 

Best whishes !

env3

 

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env4, Sustainable Development Training Center, Ghana, Question:

 

Dear friends of the LC,

 

Here is our question:

 

It is generally recognized that childhood is the best time for children to learn hygiene behaviours and protecting the environment. Children are future parents and what they learn is likely to be applied in the rest of their lives. They have important roles in the household, taking care of younger brothers and sisters, and depending on the culture, they may also question existing practices in the household and in their environments. If children are brought into the development process as active participants, they can become change agents within their families and a stimulus to community development. They are eager to learn and help, and if they consider environmental care and their role in this as important, they will take care of their own health and the health of others.

1. What are some of the roles children play at the home and in their communities?
2. What environmental sustainability projects have you undertaken before and how did this help sustain your environment? 
3. What advice do you have for children the world over to get them interested in environmental issues and act?

 

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env5, SUGS “Vlado Tasevski”, Macedonia, Question:

 

What is  carbon footprint of your country and other countries around the world?

a.)    Why measure carbon dioxide?

b.)    What does a person’s typical carbon footprint consist of? 

c.)     How we can reduce carbon footprint?

 

 

 

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env6, Manoj Kumar Sen, Bangladesh, Question:

 

Dear Friends:

Here is the question:

How can the students be motivated to be more active for the Environmental Sustainability?

Waiting for the reply.

Regards.

env6

Manoj Kumar Sen

 

 

 

 

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env7, Dunnville Secondary, Canada, Question:

 

We aim to live our lives in an environmentally sustainable way, as Canadians we try to limit our consumption of “things” – electricity, bottled water, over packaged products – we recycle what we can – paper, plastics, electronics such as cells phones, computers and batteries – we re-use items and buy second-hand, as well as buying “green” products – from light bulbs, pens for writing and clothing.  This is why when we are faced with a potential threat to our environment Canadians group together and raise their voices to the government, big business and anyone who will listen to help us stop it.  Below is a current issue in our province (it is potentially damaging to our water source, farm land that produces food for Ontarians, etc. – and it is only 2 hours from our school).  Our question to you is;

 

What environmental issues have you had in your country?  What was the issue?   What were the potential damages to the environment?  How did you fight for the environment, the animals, the water, etc?  What affect did you have – and has the affect been sustainable (change in people’s thinking about the environment, change in policy from the government, etc)?

 

Our Issue:

Please watch the video as it has valuable information for understanding the issue, the links below outline our fight against the mega-quarry along with supporting articles to demonstrate the potential environmental devastation that this mega-quarry will have.

 

 

 

Ultimately, we want to prevent the destruction of 2,316 acres of prime agricultural land in Dufferin County, Ontario and to encourage government reform around aggregate policy.

The mega-quarry proposed by the Highland Companies (an United States company – operating in Canada) would be one of the largest open-pit mines in the North America and as such would be highly disruptive not only to prime agriculture, and aquifers, but also local flora, fauna and quality of life for all residents of this area as well as upstream and downstream communities. By drilling more than 200 feet below the ground’s surface this proposed quarry would affect a number of pristine watersheds, including the Nottawasaga and Grand Rivers. Furthermore it would result in the diversion of approximately 600,000,000 litres of fresh water per day (every day in perpetuity) to meet operational needs.

 

Webpages

http://www.stopthemegaquarry.ca/

http://nomegaquarry.ca/

 

Articles

http://www.davidsuzuki.org/blogs/panther-lounge/2011/05/billion-tonne-mega-quarry-to-improve-the-local-environment/

http://www.treehugger.com/files/2011/07/ontario-proposed-mega-quarry-melancthon-contaminate-drinking-water.php

http://www.thestar.com/news/article/1017849%E2%80%94environment-ministry-blasts-mega-quarry-proposal

 

This is the county and surrounding farmlands that are involved in the issue.

View Larger Map 

 

 

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env8, Kirovograd  Collegium, Ukraine , Question:

 

Our country Ukraine has got  sad history of using the nuclear power produced by the Chernoble atomic station. 

What is your attitude to the problem of using the power of the atomic stations? Are there atomic stations on the territory of your countries? Are you sure they are safe for the population? What alternative sourses of energy do you use? Can they replace the atomic power?  

 

 

 

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env9, Chavakali High School, Kenya

Environmental issues and the continuing poverty of large numbers of people around the world are among the greatest challenges of our times.

 

How is environmental sustainability important to ethical, political, economic, social and technical dimensions?

1. What action is taken on those involved in environmental degradation?
2. How are schools in your country involved in ensuring environmental sustainability?

 

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 env10, Sir William Mulock Secondary School, Canada

 

 

GTP Inquiry Question:

Sustaining, improving and preserving the environment

is a challenge for every culture, country and citizen across

the globe.  Questions that we have regarding environmental

 sustainability include:

 

How will global efforts to achieve environmental sustainability affect our way of living?

What is required for true environmental sustainability to be achieved?

How can we, as a global society, control the consumption of our natural resources?

 

 

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env11,  Mohamed Zahran Experimental Schools, Egypt

  

Hello my dear friends 

Dear GTP family

       For generations, sustainability had a lot of different definitions, but they have the same main idea. That is development that meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.  

So, in your opinion what are the principles of sustainability? And how can we use the concept of sustainability of our ancestors? And how do you think the word sustainability came from? And how was the product of sustainable development efforts affect the entire community?

 

We look forward to know your answer for this issues.

  

ENV  11 Team   

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