Baby Jellyfish boom

So we all know that the Earth is getting warmer, sea temperatures are changing, climates are changing...blah blah. Obviously we know a few species are going to go extinct here and there cos they just can't deal with it, but did we ever think there would be an explosion of some?

Recently, jellyfish have been invading the Mediterranean Seas and causing lots of problems for sea lovers who love to frolick in the waters. This is apparently due to the higher than normal sea temperatures which promote jellyfish breeding success. The warmer water also promotes algae growth and these 2 occurrences alone can change the ecosystem of the marine world.

It's not a nice thought but in the end, i guess it's bound to happen.

China's troubles

Everyone knows China is going to be the next mega-country, predicted to be the hive of the global economy over the next few years.

The rapid growth and expansion has however had detrimental effects on their environment. As always, the environment is the last thing anyone worries about, and the result?

~ 75 percent of the country's lakes and 50 percent of groundwater are polluted.

Agriculture has been the main culprit and the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides has cost them dearly in terms of the amount of pollution they now have to deal with.

If they continue to grow without concern for the environment, China will not succeed as a global hub.

Hanging toilets are not cool...

If you're wondering what that is, it basically refers to toilets which hang over rivers, or any body of water. Funnily enough, as developed as some nations are, hanging toilets can still be found there. You may think what's the big deal, but let me spell it out for you.

waste -> river -> fish -> humans -> waste -> river -> sea -> fish
-> humans
waste -> river -> water -> humans -> waste -> river -> sea -> fish
-> humans

Is there an exit anywhere there? whatever goes in the river stays in the river and pollutes whatever it contains and wherever it goes. It does not automatically disappear and clean itself.

Whatever water there is today is the same water that was here 4.5 billion years ago.

The more water that becomes polluted and unusable, the less water there will be for future generations. Simple as that.

Wasted worms...

I read today about a hotel in South Africa that uses worms to eat up all their organic waste. All the nice scraps of food from their designer restaurants are fed to the worms, who in turn produce rich compost and liquid that is a great fertilizer!

Well, worm-farming isn't a new technique, but to know that a 5-star hotel is doing it and well-aware of its benefits to the environment is something new. They've got an environmentalist on the job, and all she could say is 'Worms can save our world!'

Find out more about worm-farming HERE!

Under the weather

I've been feeling a bit under the weather lately...tired i might say. Sorry about all the hurricanes and flooding i've caused in China...really...i couldn't help it. Anyway, it's back to being me, and over the weekend there were some great things happening at the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre.

On sunday, i saw the cutest little kiddies there participating in all sorts of environment-related games and performing arts. It was heart-warming to see the new generation there to support such a great cause even if they might not know what it's all about.

Here are some snapshots:

The living dead..

So again the world takes notice too late...the Leatherback Turtles are going extinct and apparently there's not enough of them left to regenerate a healthy population at all. And all they're worried about is the loss of tourism revenue and loss of their turtle eggs for consumption.

No, it doesn't matter that they are the largest turtle species in the world and have been around for millions of years. It's just another one of those things that happen and people remember it for a while and then it's old news.

Let it be known that once again, men has killed part of mother nature and if things continue on as they are today, the world is set for doomsday.

Fill it up!

Tupperware - the greatest invention

Tupperware is like a must-have in all homes. It serves so many purposes and most importantly, it's so environmentally friendly.

Have you ever thought about using your own tupperware to pack food instead of the normal plastic/styrofoam packing? I mean...not only will it be in a more convenient container, but you'll also reduce the amount of waste since there won't be any plastic/styrofoam to throw away!

Other ways to use it:

1. Store items instead of using other plastic
2. Bring it along with you when you go marketing, so that you can put your items into it directly instead of using plastic bags

And what more, the Tupperware brand has a lifetime guarantee, so what's there to think about? Get out there and buy some, and be environmentally friendly too!

Sign Sign Sign!!

So you have issues with the govt, and how things are run. Don't just settle and say you can't do anything about it...because you can!

There's a cool petition that just started and it's pushing for compulsory recycling in Malaysia to save water for the future! Everyone who's anyone knows that Malaysia has huge issues with water pollution due to irresponsible disposal and accumulation of waste, soooo....

All you have to do after reading this is to..

CLICK TO SIGN THIS PETITION

After that, spread the good word to your friends/family members. Do you wanna ensure clean drinking water for future generations or do you wanna drink from the toilet bowl? So remember...SIGN IT !!!

Wish come true.

But in an unexpected way.

Well...Boohoo to You

Yess! Finally people will understand how to use water efficiently. The Malaysian Govt. is finally going to increase the water tariff meaning it’s gonna cost more for water! Okay, sure…complain all you want, sometimes the water isn’t clean…it’s brown, it’s smelly…so the public says ‘why should we pay more for the same kind of crap?’

Well…cos’ it’s the public’s fault for polluting the water so much til there isn’t enough to be filtered for drinking! The government can only do so much. They already spend up to 70% of taxpayers money on garbage collection and disposal alone, and even if they spent more, if people keep polluting the roads, drains and rivers, what can they do about it? The people need to change their mindset, they brought this onto themselves and there’s only one way out: save water and stop throwing rubbish anywhere you like!

H20...You're My Best Friend

Australians are literally running and screaming because of water shortage. Water levels in dams are below critical level , ducks have no where to swim because all the fountains need to be shut down, water sprinklers can only be turned on when the sun is down and all that jazz just to save a even a drop or two of water.

And here we are in a country with so much water available that I don’t think we even realise that it exists. When it rains in this country, people go “Aiyoh, how to go out like that?” or “Haiya, forgotten to bring in my clothes, need to wash them again…so troublesome”. But when it rains over there, I’m guessing even Howard will run out to the streets and dance in the rain.

I guess it just goes to show how some people take things for granted. Sometimes ignorance is NOT bliss.