While scrolling through twitter this week I came across this really cool link from BBC earth, you put in your birthday, height and gender and it tells you lots of ways which the earth has changed since you were born, from how much the tectonic plates have moved in comparison to your height to how old you will be when we run out of coal and oil. We talked about how the earth has … [Read more...] about How has the Earth Changed in your Lifetime?
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Air Pollution
This week's focus was on air pollution, which turns out to be a huge health risk! Check out the World Health Organization website or Environment Canada for information about air quality general info on air pollution. We also busted some myths about ozone. Ozone is dangerous whether it is inside or outside so do your research if you are thinking about buying an air purifier … [Read more...] about Air Pollution
The Great Barrier Reef
Welcome back from reading week! This weeks show we focused on all the news around the Great Barrier Reef. This is a massive network of coral reefs off the coast of Australia, and it is one of the 7 natural wonder of the world! It is a valuable habitat and ecosystem and very beautiful. Unfortunately the reef is under threat from development of a coal mine near by and the … [Read more...] about The Great Barrier Reef
News Unplugged Friday, February 13th, 2015
Canadian journalist Mohamed Fahmy released on bail Canadian Journalist Mohamed Fahmy has been released from a Cairo, Egypt jail on bail. The bail was set at $41,000 Canadian Dollars. His brother tweeted that , “ he had been released on bail his first taste of freedom since Dec.29th , 2013. Prime Minister Stephen Harper has continued to advocate for his release. Fahmy`s … [Read more...] about News Unplugged Friday, February 13th, 2015
Love Your Planet This Valentines Day
It is almost Valentines Day! So, this week we talked about some ways to keep it green with your Valentines Day gifts and plans for your significant other. Or if you don't have a Valentines date we talked about some ways to show your love for the planet instead! Spend some time out in nature, support an environmental cause, get a house planet, anything you want to show your love … [Read more...] about Love Your Planet This Valentines Day