Carbon dioxide threat to survival of fish,study says

According to an article in Agence France-Presse, "

Carbon dioxide is a threat to the survival of fish, study says

Agence France-PresseJanuary 16, 2012

"Carbon dioxide emissions may be affecting the brains and central nervous systems of fish, with serious consequences for their survival, according to research."

"Carbon dioxide concentrations predicted to occur in the ocean by the end of this century will interfere with fishes' ability to hear, smell, turn and evade predators, the research found. The Australian Research Council's Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies said it had been testing the performance of baby coral fishes in sea water containing higher levels of dissolved CO2. "It is now pretty clear that they sustain significant disruption to their central nervous system, which is likely to impair their chances of survival," said professor Phillip Munday."

If this finding is true for fish then we must hypothesize that other species of life on the planet is also being seriously affected by excessive emissions of CO2 in the oceans, and other areas. How many more warnings is "Mother  Nature" going to  give us before we listen to her and change our behavior as a species?



For more information on this story please visit:


http://www.theage.com.au/national/reef-fish-at-risk-as-carbon-dioxide-levels-build-20120116-1q361.html

"The main source for carbon dioxide that permeates the atmosphere is the burning of fossil fuels (gas, oil, coal). Thus, excessive use of it increases the accumulation of greenhouse gases. Anything that burns produces a corresponding amount of carbon dioxide, from forest fires to automobile acceleration to jet engines and even small grass fires."

"Decaying vegetation also contributes to carbon dioxide accumulation. Man and animals add to the pollution of the environment, because as we exhale oxygen we expel carbon dioxide. The main concentration of excessive carbon dioxide emissions lie with manufacturing plants and power plants, especially those that are run on fossil fuels."

Source: http://www.carboncycle.biz/carbon-dioxide.html

Here are some  links to websites which will help you calculate what your carbon footprint is and also  help you reduce your carbon footprint on our planet::

http://www.carbonfootprint.com/

http://www.davidsuzuki.org/what-you-can-do/reduce-your-carbon-footprint/

101 Ways To Reduce Your Carbon Footprint 

Please visit these websites and please commit yourself right now to  reducing your carbon footprint on the Planet!

 Source: http://www.eoearth.org/files/112301_112400/112391/Individual_carbon_footprint.JPG

Japan free Erwin Vermeulen!!

"Erwin Vermeulen was arrested on Friday 16th of December in Taji, Japan while attempting to make photographs of the transport of dolphins. The animals who were captured in the wild were being transported towards holding basins at the Dolphin Resort Hotel."

"Erwin traveled to Japan on his own initiative to investigate the slaughter of dolphins in Taji. His intention was to observe the transport in a peaceful manner and collect footage to reveal to the world what is happening. Annually the Japanese government provides 23.000 licenses to various coastal towns to slaughter dolphins of various species for consumption purposes."


"Police claim Erwin shoved a hotel employee even though Erwin strongly denies ever using violence. The arrest seems pre-planned since no witnesses saw him shove the employee and Erwin was not even questioned as police simply approached him and took him away.
According to Sea Shepherd the Japanese authorities use any possibility to remove activists out of Taji.
Out of compassion for the dolphins being slaughtered in Taji, Erwin Vermeulen ventured to Japan at his own expense to devote his time and energy."

Source: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/3/free-sea-shepherd-activist/



Government of Japan you have no right to hold Erwin against his will in jail in Japan. By doing this you are creating a very unfavorable image of  your country  in the World. Free Erwin now, or be prepared to face economic and political boycotts of your Country's goods and services, and negative press concerning your Government and your people!!


For more information about this situation please visit the following website:


http://taijiactiongroup.blogspot.com/2011/12/erwin-vermeulen-reportedly-gets-visit.html

Men and Women Have Major Personality Differences: New Report Suggests Previous Measurements Have Underestimated Variation Between the Sexes

  
Source of images: http://www.sciencedaily.com/images/2011/12/111212153123.jpg and


http://images.sciencedaily.com/2007/10/071024145626-large.jpg

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Men and women have large differences in personality, according to a new study published Jan. 4 in the online journal PLoS ONE. To read more about this finding please visit:

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/01/120104174812.htm and


http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0029265

Did you think that Men and Women were more close in personality or did you think that Men and Women varied widely in our personalities? Did you think that it was personality was not going to be varied between the sexes on the basis of our gender?  This new study suggests that differences in personality on the basis of our gender are more pronounced than they were previously though to be. For more on this research please visit:

http://psychcentral.com/news/2012/01/06/study-supports-gender-differences-in-personality/33384.html

Wouldn't it be interesting to see if these differences exist if children are raised by male-single parent or a female- single parent? I think it would be a fascinating study!

Wolves’ Return Revitalizes Yellowstone

To read an article entitled, " Wolves’ Return Revitalizes Yellowstone"

please click on the following link:

http://planetsave.com/2011/12/30/wolves-return-revitalizes-yellowstone/


This article shows how important Wolves are to the ecosystems they live in. Humans have no right to interfere in the lives of wolves on this Planet!! How dare some cattlemen in this world actually lobby the Government in order to have culls of Wolves! As stated in the article other life such as trees and shrubs are now flourishing in Yellowstone National Park because of Wolves as are beaver populations! We need to save the wolves of this Planet, they have as much right to live on the Planet as any other species, including our species! They are essential because they are part of the web of life in the ecosystems they life in and as predators they serve important roles, such as helping keep prey species healthy. In fact

"The gray wolf was reintroduced to Yellowstone National Park in the spring of 1995, after a 70-year absence. In the past 6 years, the population has grown from 31 released animals to more than 100 individuals, as wolves have exploited an abundant elk population. Consequently, elk that had previously experienced significant mortality primarily in the late winter because of starvation now face mortality throughout the year. When an elk is killed by wolves, its carcass is partially consumed by the wolves and then is scavenged extensively by eight other carnivore species (coyote, bald eagle, golden eagle, grizzly bear, black bear, raven, magpie, and red fox) and less intensely by up to 20 other species. Field observations indicate that the infusion of wolf-killed ungulate carrion throughout the year has created an abundant and dependable food source for these other carnivores." source  http://cfpub.epa.gov/ncer_abstracts/index.cfm/fuseaction/display.abstractDetail/abstract/6782 .

"Wolves prey mostly on animals that are young or elderly, sick or injured, and weak or unfit, thus keeping prey populations healthy and vigorous (Carbyn 1983). By preventing large herbivores such as deer and elk from becoming overpopulated, wolves help maintain native biodiversity. When deer and elk become too abundant for their habitat, they overgraze it and may destroy the plant base, making the habitat less suitable for other species." source:http://www.defenders.org/programs_and_policy/wildlife_conservation/imperiled_species/wolves/wolf_facts/why_restore_wolves.php

Source of image of wolves photographed in Yellowstone National Park: http://gogreen.motivators.com/image.axd?picture=2011%2F12%2Fyellowstone.jpg