Biodegradable Coffins

"Cynthia Beal wants to be an Oregon cherry tree after she dies." That might sound a bit unusual, but with the biodegradable coffins, now slowly being introduced to the United States, this would not be an impossible desire. An example of a biodegradable coffin, is called an Ecopod, a kayak-shaped coffin, constructed out of recycled newspapers. These burials, however, much less damaging to the enviroment, say the Advocates. Fossil fuels have created a reaction of worry when some choose to use cremation as their burial even though graveyard burials are more damaging to the enviroment. These burials have been popular in Britain for years. But now, eco-friendly burials have sprouted up in California, New York, South Carolina, Florida, and Texas. I think that it's important that we try our best to have eco-friendly burials, bottles, cars, and maybe homes even so that our planet can stay sanitary and safe from any more Global Warming.

To learn more, visit:
http://www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/science/01/03/green.coffins.ap/index.html

Rule Forcing Taxis to Go Green

New York City. A bustling little city with towers and offices and stores everywhere. But how do people get around to all of those places? Most likely the answer would be: taxis. The roads of New York are full of these busy yellow vehicles. Yet, to save the environment, these incessantly used cabs will need to 'go green'. The company that monitors these taxis, have set a new rule for the drivers. For fuel efficiency, the company set new rule which says from October 11, 2008 any new taxis purchased, must get at least 25 miles a gallon. They also wrote that the cabs purchased after 2009, will need to reach 30mpg. The current cab drivers will then have to change their cars to hybrids, since they are required to change their vehicles every 3-5 years. Mayor Micheal Bloomberg has said that he wants all city taxis to be hybrids by 2012. All hybrids run sufficiently on electricity, thus createing a more environment friendly city. The decision to change the city taxis into a more fuel efficient company, I believe, is a very good idea. To the current taxi drivers, it may not be so plesant, but the Earth is our home and we need to take care of it while we are still here.

To learn more, visit http://www.cnn.com/2007/TECH/science/12/12/green.taxis.ap/index.html

Tagging

1. My favorite TV show is the Simpsons because it's funny and makes me laugh. It's also sometimes about life problems, and they're really sad. 2. My favorite meal is a cup of coffee, and some cereal because it's the meal that keeps me energized throughout the day. 3. My favorite nonschool activity is riding my bike or taking a walk because if it's a nice warm day, and the weather is nice, it just feels nice to be outside. 4. Someone I look up to is my grandma, because i want to have as much wisdom as she has. 5. My goal for the future is to graduate and finish college. 6. In the first hour after school I usually wait a while before doing homework, by watching some television, because after I get back from school, I don't exactly want to start working again for a while.

introduction

Hey, welcome to my blog.
Today was the day that millions died from the twin towers incident.
September 11th.
It's been 6 years already.
Many people sacrificed themselves to save others on this day.
It makes you feel like doing something that would change society.