No training in this HAZE! What are we all doing to our earth!

Taken from my main site: www.sportinc.net

So I've avoided swimming and training outsides for the last couple weeks, especially when the PSI goes past 100. But actually I won't go train even when it's about 70-80... I've had to train in the gym or on my indoor bicycle trainer (very useful these days!). We've all gotta do something about this crazy haze. It's all just greed - the easiest fastest cheapest way to clear the land for more Palm Oil plantations in Indonesia!!! Perhaps we should all not invest or direct investment monies in those companies that actually own the Indonesian plantations burn to clear for more PALM OIL crop! Not only does it pollute our earth, it's killing the natural habitat of the Orang Utans - click here and download the March 2006 issue of Elements produced by the Singapore Environmental Council. It's just sad.

Anyway, we all can play our own little part in respecting the environment.

Following in my previous 10 things mantra.... here's another 10 for our mother earth (and the next generations!)
10 Eco things to do
Here are 10 simple ways YOU can help stop global warming

1) Change a light bulb
Replacing one regular light bulb with a compact fluorescent light bulb
can save 130kg of carbon dioxide (CO²) and $50 a year.
Solution: Compact fluorescent light bulbs are available at IKEA: $5-$8 depending on size

2) Drive less, drive a hybrid car or install a compressed natural gas car kit
in your current car so it can run on petrol or compressed natural gas.
Solution: kits are available at www.cng.com.sg for approximately $2000

3) Walk, cycle, carpool or use public transportation more often
public transportation can save 4,200kg of CO² and you $2,500 per year.
Solutions:
The bike boutique will lodge your bike while you work, $ 10 p/d, $150 p/m
http://www.carcoop.com.sg;
http://www.whizzcar.com

4) Recycle More
Save 1090 kg of CO² per year by recycling your household waste
Solutions: Ask for a recycle bin, call NEA 1 800 225 5632 (24 hr. hot line)
Recycled paper is available from A’zone; Tel:65454800; azone@starhub.net.sg

5) Use less hot water
You can save 450kg of CO² and $150 per year.
Solution: Wash your clothes in cold or warm water & dry them under the sun.

6) Avoid products with a lot of packaging
You can save 545 kg of carbon dioxide if you cut down your garbage by 10%
Solution: Reject plastic and paper bags; use a reusable fabric bag, take it with you when you shop. Available at Cold Storage, Carrefour, NTUC from $1-$5

7) Adjust your thermostat
Setting your air-conditioner at 25°C can save 900kg of carbon dioxide (CO²)
and $300 per year without compromising on cooling comfort.
Solution: Only buy an A/C that has an Energy Label; www.nccc.gov.sg/energylabel/aircon.asp

8) Use an electric fan
You can save 1,400kg of CO² & $500 per year by using electric fan instead of A/C

9) Plant a tree anywhere
A single tree will absorb 1 ton of CO² over its life time
Solution: Go to any nursery at upper Thomson Rd or www.plant-a-tree-today.org

10) Turn off your electronic devices at the main power switch
You can save 250kg of CO² and $100 per year.
Solution: Turn off lights, appliances and electronic equipment, when they are not in use.

AND VERY IMPORTANTLY - Tell a friend to see the movie “An Inconvenient truth”
Golden village tickets range from $6-$9.50.
Do your part! Log on to: http://www.stopglobingwarming.org and www.climatecrisis.net

CLICK HERE TO WATCH A SHORT CLIP OF "AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH" MOVIE - I for sure wish to continue my outdoor activities and enjoy nature. Let's all play our part.

Taken from
The Campaign 4 An Inconvenient Truth (Singapore)
environmental challenge organisation (Singapore)