Leonardo DiCaprio's "The 11th Hour" is a documentary concerning the environmental crises caused by human actions and calls for restorative action through a reshaping of human activity.
The mission of our community is to inspire action at every level: from
individual action, up through our communities, to the state, national
and international level. The actions are all shifting our civilization
to a sustainable future. Let's work and take action together. The time is now. The hope is you. Let's begin.
10 THINGS YOU CAN DO TO HELP CLEAN THE AIR IN YOUR AREA
We offer the following suggestions on how you can join the South Coast Air Quality Management District in “Cleaning the Air That We Breathe.” Together, we are making a difference.
1) Motor vehicles are responsible for more than half of all smog-forming emissions. When buying your next vehicle, consider choosing one of the lowest-polluting models available. For more information, go to www.cleanairchoices.org
2) AQMD relies on feedback from businesses and the general public to help design its regulations and programs. Help shape the region’s path to clean air by joining the AQMD Clean Air Congress. For more information, call 1-800-CUT-SMOG.
3) Some older vehicles and those that are improperly maintained emit at least 20 times more pollution than newer models in good working order. Report smoking vehicles and suspected air pollution violations by calling 1-800-CUT-SMOG.
4) Vehicles in the Southland traveled 336 million miles in 200, and the increased congestion slowed travel to an average of 38 mph on freeways and arterial streets. Help cut pollution by driving less. Consider carpooling to work one day a week or more. Combine shopping errands into one trip or shop by phone, mail or the Internet. Also drive smart by avoiding “jack rabbit” starts, obeying the speed limit and using cruise control to maintain a steady speed.
5) Dry cleaners in the region emit about 850 tons a year of a toxic chemical called perchloroethylene. Try non-toxic alternatives to dry cleaning such as professional wet cleaning.
6) During the energy crisis, Californians did a better than expected job at conservation. If you haven’t already, choose from the many options available to conserve energy—and save money—such as using compact fluorescent light bulbs, using the microwave to cook small meals and buying energy-efficient appliances when you replace old ones.
7) Painting homes and other structures causes more than 50 tons per day of smog-forming pollutants—five times the amount from all the oil refineries in the South Coast of California. Read paint labels and choose coatings that contain little or no smog-forming pollutants, identified as volatile organic compounds or VOCs.
8) Energy needed for summertime air conditioning boosts power plant emissions. Plant a tree to help shad your home and cool it naturally.
9) In one year of operation, one older gasoline-powered lawn mower pollutes as much as a new car driven 86,000 miles. Help cut pollution by purchasing an electric mower when you replace your gasoline-powered model.
10) While many Southern Californians enjoy a summer cookout, traditional barbecues can be a significant source of air pollution. A simple solution is to replace your old barbecue with a natural gas grill. Some local utilities even offer rebates when purchasing gas grills.
11TH HOUR ACTION/SHEPARD FAIRY CHALLENGE BEGINS!
11th Hour Action is challenging members to utilize the stylish and potent Shepard Fairy stickers for the campaign.
For the first 5 individuals who make a creative, visible, and appropriate use of the stickers in a tradition of Shepard Fairy artistry we will send you a copy of the limited edition signed and numbered SHEPARD FAIRY 11TH HOUR ACTION POSTER.
All you need to do is request a packet of stickers, then take some photos and write about your experience. Both will be included on the 11th Hour Action site.
You can request stickers and send your photos and description to: stickers@11thhouraction.com.
I would like to educate people around me about the hazards of climate change. But more important would be to educate the village masses about the ill-effects of degrading the forests and green cover for a few rupees. To sustain the regular income of the villagers and farmers, I wish to buy locally and also educate the urban population of buying locally.
Elegimos cuidadosamente a que/quien apoyamos y/o permitimos cuando usamos nuestro dinero haciendo CONSUMO RESPONSABLE Y COMERCIO JUSTO:
Adquirimos un porcentaje lo mas alto posible ALIMENTOS ORGANICOS CERTIFICADOS de produccion local y No consumimos alimentos TRANSGENICOS
Adquirimos ropa de ALGODON NATURAL preferentemente de produccion local y artesanal y no proveniente de mano de obra esclava.
AHORRAMOS CIENTOS DE ENVASES por año haciendo YOGUR CASERO y adquiriendo un FILTRO DE AGUA para evitar la dependencia de agua embotellada.
Adquirimos en lo posible ELECTRODOMESTICOS de ULTIMA GENERACION que contemplen los mas altos standares de AHORRO Y EFICIENCIA y con certificaciones como la RoHS que certifica que no contienen elementos contaminantes conocidos y que las empresas que los fabrican se hacen cargo del reciclado y disposición final del mismo.
EN SINTESIS:
VOTAMOS CADA DIA HASTA CON CADA MONEDA QUE USAMOS RESPETANDO EN CADA ELECCION LA NATURALEZA Y SUS LEYES
NO CONSUMIMOS NI ADQUIRIMOS NADA QUE PROVENGA DE EMPRESAS O PERSONAS QUE NO RESPETEN LA TIERRA SUS RECURSOS, Y SUS HABITANTES.
Realizamos CYBERACCIONES GREENPEACE pidiendo a las Autoridades de la Ciudad y el Gobierno de Argentina en reiteradas oportunidades que se promulguen, se respeten, se cumplan y reglamenten las siguientes leyes: "LEY DE BOSQUES" y "LEY 1854 DE BASURA CERO" (Zero waste law) y "LEY DE PROHIBICION DE LAMPARAS INCANDESCENTES"
Adquirimos bolsas OXI-DEGRADABLES para nuestros cestos de basura y ahorramos cientos de bolsas de plastico contaminante NO ACEPTANDO LAS MISMAS CUANDO ADQUIRIMOS NUESTROS PRODUCTOS, las reemplazamos por una sencilla y práctica BOLSA DE COMPRAS reduciendo con esto ademas nuestro consumo de productos DERIVADOS DEL PETROLEO.
