The xx

I just went to see these guys two days ago. They are amazing. It's a shame that they lost a member. :(

The xx - Heart Skipped a Beat

'The more I see I understand, but sometimes I still need you'

Water Conservation Tips in the Bathroom

In Canada, we're extremely lucky because our country is third only to Brazil and Russia in annual renewable water resources (see). But in many countries around the world, water is extremely scarce. One third of the world's population s currently facing problems water scarcity and poor drinking water quality. And even in many places in Canada water shortages are a becoming big problem: water levels are going down which reduces the effectiveness of hydro electric plants, effects shipping routes and threatens cities water supplies. Finally, UNESCO had reported that by 2010, world water shortages will be become a major problem (see).

But if everyone makes an effort, we can avoid a crisis. Here are some really easy ways everyone can save water in the bathroom:

• Turn the tap off while you're brushing your teeth

• Don't dispose of garbage that could go in a waste bin (such as tissues and cigarette) in the toilet

• Shorten the amount of time you're in the shower or if you prefer baths, don't fill the bathtub up as high

• If you're renovating, install a low flow shower head and a low flush toilet model

The future may look bleak, but don't forgot that together we drastically reduced levels of CFCs in our atmosphere which threatened to destroy our ozone layer.

A Fresh Beginning

Hello everyone,

I recently saw the IMAX movie Under the Sea. I know it sounds corny, but I was once again reminded of the terrible consequences human activity is having on the natural world. The movie warned of how increased levels of CO2 in our atmosphere are killing beautiful coral reefs because of ocean acidification. This is just one of the many ways our planet is being effected.

So I have decided to write a blog on simple ways that everyone can reduce their impact on the environment.