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الأحد، 12 فبراير 2017

Eco Communities

Eco Communities

The Green movement is catching on in many pockets of the world. This is especially true in the construction industry. Today’s buzz words, which include global warming and zero emissions, are causing everyday people (not just celebrities) to look for ways to reduce their carbon footprint. Purchasing property that is environmentally responsible is a good investment for those who are concerned about their own health and the well-being of the earth. Based on this trend, entire districts, known as Eco-communities, are being designed with green initiatives in mind. Dockside Green in Victoria, BC is one of these communities. Its goal is to become the world’s first zero emissions neighbourhood.

If everything goes according to plan, Dockside Green will be a self sufficient community along the harbour front of British Columbia’s capital city. The community will be home to 2500 people and will consist of residential, office, and retail space. The plans describe a variety of environmental features, some of which are unprecedented.

Builders of Dockside Green have the environment in mind with every choice they make. They ensure proper ventilation, and guarantee residents 100% fresh indoor air. Interior and exterior building materials, such as paints and wood, are natural and non-toxic. Eco-conscious builders use bamboo wherever possible because it is durable and does not require pesticides to grow.

Energy efficiency is one of the top priorities in eco-communities, such as Dockside Green. Not only do energy efficient appliances and light fixtures reduce the environmental impact of heating and hot water, they also save residents and business owners money. Dockside Green claims that home owners will use 55% less energy than average residents in Canada. Though they are sharing space by investing in condo-style living, residents will have individual utility metres. Studies show that people use approximately 20% less energy when they are billed for exactly what they use. In addition, water is treated at Dockside Green and reused on site for flushing toilets.

Planners of eco-communities such as Dockside Green must take the future into account. Dockside Green plans on reusing 90% of its construction waste. They also plan to continue using local suppliers for all of their transport and maintenance needs. This is a great way to reduce emissions. Dockside residents will be encouraged to make use of a mini transit system and buy into the community’s car share program. Finally, plans are in the works for a high-tech heating system that will use renewable biomass instead of fossil fuels.

The first residents of Dockside Green have already moved in. Other eco-communities are also in the works. By the year 2050, Dongtan, located near Shanghai, will be an eco-community for approximately half a million people. This community is being built around an important wetland area that is currently threatened by urban pollution. Abu Dhabi is also gearing up for the future. The Masdar Institute was established in Abu Dhabi to encourage the nation’s most intelligent students to become involved in environmental research. The Masdar goal is to create the first ecocity, which hopes to operate as a zero-waste, zero-carbon, car-free city.

The Game of Life.......................................... lezziza

The Game of Life

الكـثير منا يقـول أنا أسامـح ولآ أحمل بـ قلبـي على أحد ..
و المـسامح كـريم .. و أنـا أسـامح مـن [ يخـطئ علـي ]

قـد يكـون الأنسـان صـادق [ ولـكـن ]! . . .
حيـن يقف الأنسـأن وقفـه صادقـه مع نفسـه يجـد أنهُ يسـامح ولـكن لآ ينسـى ^_^
. . . تبـقى الذكـرى الأليـمه باقيـه

نـــعـــم!

أنا أسامـح ولكـن لآ أنسـى [ دمـوعـي ] ألتـي سقـطت ولـم تجـد م ـن أعتـقـدت أنُه سيـمسحهـا .. أنـا أسامـح ولكـن لآ أنسـى ليآاااالـي [ حـرمـت ] فيـها لـذة النـوم ~
أنا أسامـح ولكـن لآ أنسـى [ عـزت نـفـسـي ] الـتـي أنكـسـرت .. أنا أسامـح ولكـن لآ أنسـى [ لـحلـظـة الأحتـيآج ] التـي خـذلت فيـها ^_^
أنا أسامـح ولكـن لآ أنسـى [ لـحلـظـة ] الـتـي مـدت يـدي لتلمـس أيديـهم فوجدتـها تـلوح بـ الـودآااااع . . .

نـسامـح لكـي نرتـاح ولـكـن ,
لآ نـنـسـى ^_^
تبقى الذكـرى التـي تتعـبنا

مقالة حول الدب القطبي مهدد بالانقراض بالانجليزية

تتحدث هذه المقالة باللغة الانجليزية حول الأنواع المهددة بالانقراض والتي يأتي على رأسها الدب القطبي الذي يعد من أكثر الحيوانات سرعة في الاختفاء من العالم وذلك لعدة اسباب أهمها الاحتباس الحراري. وقد وصل الأمر أخيرا بالجمعيات المهمتمة في هذا الصدد لاضافة الدب القطبي في ربيع العام 2008 كأحد أكثر الكائنات الحية المهددة بالانقراض.

Polar Bear endangered:

In Spring 2008, the polar bear was placed on the endangered species list. According to the Endangered Species Act, an endangered species is an animal that is likely to face extinction in its natural habitat. Polar bears have been categorized as a “threatened” species. The ESA defines a threatened species as one that is likely to become “endangered” in the foreseeable future.

The polar bear is the first animal that has been classified as endangered due primarily to global warming. Global warming is caused by carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases that become trapped in the atmosphere. Heating homes, driving cars, and burning garbage all require fossil fuels that lead to global warming.

he polar bear’s habitat is more vulnerable to global warming than many other species. Polar bears live mainly on the sea ice in the Arctic. This is where they hunt for fish and build up fat reserves. When the ice melts many polar bears move to land and live off their stored fat. In the Arctic, global warming is causing the ice to melt slightly earlier and form slightly later. This results in a shorter feeding season for the polar bear. Some risk their lives to find ice. If they have to swim too far they will drown from exhaustion and hunger. The World Wildlife Fund estimates that 25% of the Arctic sea ice has disappeared in the past 30 years.

It is important that animals such as the polar bear make it onto the endangered species list. Once they are on the list there are laws that protect these animals from being hunted for food or sport. Agencies also receive money and tools to protect the habitat and recover the species. The goal of removing the animal from the list is often achievable. Since the Endangered Species Act was introduced in the US in 1973, many species have been taken off the list due to increased populations. In fact, it is rare for a species to go extinct after they make the list. Sadly many species do go extinct while waiting for consideration