FIND OUT!
If you have been keeping an eye on the news you will have
noticed increasing numbers of reports about the weather: pollution,
animals and climate change. Why are the adults getting so worked
up?
Earth is an incredible place, full of wonder and mysteries.
Learning about environmental problems and what part our actions
play in them is important so that we can make wise choices in how
we live our lives.
Explore these pages to learn more and find out what you
can do right now that will make a difference forever!
Planet Earth is an amazing place with the capacity to sustain
the life of millions of species. We are all interconnected so we
need to find ways of preserving our home. With more and more of us
sharing this precious place we need to find ways of preserving it.
Don't forget that YOU can make a difference - start asking
questions and inspire your friends and family to make small
steps in the right direction. Simple ideas are often the best!
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Energy comes from renewable or non-renewable sources. Renewable
energy releases fewer greenhouse gases into the atmosphere and
leads to a cleaner energy future. We can reduce the carbon dioxide
we release into our air by using cleaner forms of energy,
using less energy-hungry technology or capturing the carbon before
it escapes into the atmosphere.
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Australia is the oldest land mass, comprising many remarkable
plants, animals and people. Over the years, our country has seen
many different types of plants, animals and people. You could
be living right beside a national treasure and not even know it!
Ask your local council or environment group about the ecosystems
around you.
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Every day we make choices that have an impact on our
environment.These little choices have an impact on our environment
and others around us. Find out how you can walk more gently on our
earth.
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The fresh water we use each day from local reservoirs or
rainwater tanks is actually as old as the hills - maybe even older!
Water makes its way around the planet in a process known as the
water cycle. We cannot change this cycle but we can take better
care of catchments and teach families to be better prepared.
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If we all lived by the 6Rs, it would make a big difference! It
would help us to reduce landfill, cut back on greenhouse gas
emissions, ease the pressure on the environment and save us
money.
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Extreme weather can be unpredictable and dangerous. Cyclones,
floods, bushfires, earthquakes, serious storms and tsunamis are
part of nature. They are unpredictable and can be very dangerous.
The best thing we can do is learn about emergency situations and
know what to do.
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Kids can make a difference as global citizens. Do some research
and look out for others, write to local politicians and be positive
- that's how people change the world!
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Biodiversity is the incredible variety of living things and the
ecosystems needed for survival. This range of species on our planet
is important because different organisms help to keep a healthy
balance by cleaning waterways, providing food and more.
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Think about amazing ways to work green, live green, eat green
and act green - you have the power to change the future today!
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Even though scientists debate about who's right and wrong,
there's a method to the madness! It's called The Scientific
Method.
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We have compiled a list of ideas just to get you going. Try
these eco activities - share them with your family and friends.
Rate your progress. Be honest so you know what you can work on.
From waste, water and energy to what you eat and what you buy -
its all about taking action... Together we can make
a difference!
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