Denialism
Denialism is the employment of rhetorical tactics to give the appearance of argument or legitimate debate, when in actuality there is none. These false arguments are used when one has few or no facts to support one's viewpoint against a scientific consensus or against overwhelming evidence to the contrary. They are effective in distracting from actual useful debate using emotionally appealing, but ultimately empty and illogical assertions.
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Friday October 12, 2007
Congratulate Al Gore on the Nobel Peace Prize
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Today, the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Al Gore and the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change for their work to raise awareness about the threat of global warming.
With his passion and hard work, Al Gore has demonstrated that committed citizens can make a difference. He has inspired millions to stand together against one of the biggest challenges of our time.
This year's Nobel selection sends a strong message that to achieve peace we need to live in harmony with one another and with the environment. By stopping the destructive effects of global warming, we are not only preventing future conflicts ignited by lack of resources, but we are also fighting for our own survival.
Please take a few minutes to sign our petition to say "Congratulations!" to Al Gore for this remarkable achievement and urge him to continue his critical work to fight global warming!
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Gore, U.N. body win Nobel Peace Prize
OSLO, Norway - Former Vice President Al Gore and the U.N.'s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change won the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize Friday for their efforts to spread awareness of man-made climate change and lay the foundations for counteracting it.
Gore's film "An Inconvenient Truth," a documentary on global warming, won an Academy Award this year and he had been widely expected to win the prize.
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PS: Hey Amin sweety!!! Hope you have been doing well
1- What is an IBA?
Nature Conservation Sector concerned with the conservation of birds and their habitats, is working to identify and document sites of global importance for birds around the world .These sites are called Important Bird Areas or IBAs and are selected according to internationally defined criteria.
To qualify as IBAs sites must have:
· Globally threatened species;
· Species with very small world ranges;
· Concentrations of numbers; or
· Groups of species confined to particular habitat types.
Birds have proven to be excellent indicators of biodiversity and effective flagships for conservation, because they are relatively well known and can carry poplar support .
2- IBAs of Egypt
The Directory of IBAs in Egypt identifies 34 sites as IBAs in the country. Egypt's IBAs comprise wide range of habitats critical for birds, including : wetlands, high altitude mountains, desert wadis, coastal plains and marine islands.
Fifteen of Egypt's IBAs are in existing Protected Areas. Five further IBAs have been proposed for protection. However, not all IBAs can become Protected Areas .Bird conservation needs at sites such as Suez and Ain Sukhna can only be addressed through conscientious planning and management.
The Directory of IBAs in Egypt Provides decision makers and planners with a practical tool that can aid in setting conservation priorities and environmental management.
3- Distribution of IBAS in Egypt
Egypt is now witnessing a wide range of new projects aiming at expanding the green stretch in the desert by introducing forests plantation (man-made forests), making use of treated sewage water, to produce timber trees of the high economic value. This contributes to satisfying the local needs of Egypt in terms of wood and helps in recovering this vital resource. It also plays an important role in fixing sand dunes, combating drought and desertification, in protecting the soil from possible erosion and acts as windbreaks. Furthermore it preserves other natural resources such as water and biodiversity.
forest map:
A wide variety of trees of high economic value have been planted. Such species comprise Khaya (African Mahogany), Eucalyptus and Malberries, which are growing in the southern area of the valley, and adapting to the climatic conditions of this region. Also, there are Cupressus, Pinus, Neem, Eucalyptus and some other species of Acacia planted along Cairo-Alexandria Desert Road, Ismailia and South Sinai to ensure attaining the best results.
That's so wonderful Amin! These actions are so great & needed! Thanks for sharing this!! I like seeing these positive actions.
Love & Light
Mari
As long as it does not become just an issue for political games.
As for the animal rights - that's a realy tricky question.
If one teaches his children to be compassionate to everyone around (s)he will be kind to the animals as well.
this is a link to S.P.A.R.E The Society for the Protection of Animal Rights, Egypt. Particularly interesting and active NGO! and the site is great!
links to different environmental action projects in Egypt can be found on this site..
