The Age of Death

No doubt anymore that now, we"re living in the Age of Death, why ?
Because most people in the world are not paying attention properly and accordingly to the world environment, because we're just doing the business as usual, even just after the UNFCCC in Bali (2008) ended. We're , now start talking about how to increase the world production of oil and food as well, because we're approaching world crisis of both oil and food, which could absolutely trigger war between nation or perhaps social conflicts among people in the country or between countries.
To increase the supply of oil, we try to get from bio energy, this ,will eventually converte almost one third of food production for human, like corn, to bio energy and of course the price of of food for human will increase for less supply.
So, this just a paradox, where we can't increase the production of food if we use the same food to be a substitute of oil as bio energy, especially in the case of corn. Because of that dilemma, some country think to apply the nuclear energy and coal to increase their supply of energy to support their industries. On the other hand, we all know that all of them, i.e nuclear and coal are harmful to the environment.
It is likely that the 21st century is not better than the last 20th century, where a lot of bloodsheds happened, like World War I and II, The Bolshevik Revolution, The Holocaust, Vietnam War, and wars between tribes in African countries, and the bloodbath continues in the 21st century like war in Iraq and Afganistan, New York Bombing 9/11, terrorist bombing in Bali,
Jakarta, India, Spain, London, war in Bosnia,Tsunami disaster, earthquake in Yogyakarta etc.
But the most terrifying moment will happen, sooner or later, like it or not, if we don't care to the environment , we do not change our lifestyle, still do the business as usual, destroying the environment, greedy attitude in exhausting natural resources and a lot more bad habit toward a faster decaying process of mother nature. We're just awaiting our turn.
"Hodie mihi, cras tibi" ( Alexander the Great, 356 - 323 BC )

The doomsday scenario

Everybody understands well, if global warming will, eventually drew up the sea level all over the world. There will be no exception, but the most miserable group are the people who live in small islands, especially in the 'low-lying islands', which laid about one meter above sea level.
According to the study and analysis , the effect of global warming, if we don't do anything , by the end of this century the sea level will increase by about one meter.
It means that we will have a lot of numbers of immersing small islands all over the world, including 42 countries of small islands or SIDS ( Small Islands Developing States ) which is stretching from Asia, Africa, Pacific, Caribia and Mediterania.
If the sea level raises by one meter by the end of this century, the UNFCCC (2005) reported ,
Maldives will be wiped out from the world map, while Grenada and East Papua will loss about 50% of their shorelines.
Another threat will appear from the raising of the sea water temperature which will trigger the coral bleaching epidemic , where this will destroy the population of coral species and will make
an estimable economic loss , not only to the country itself, but also to the world.
This is just only the begining, if we, the people of the world still doing our business as usual , like
destroying the nature, maintain the extravagant lifestyle, and ignorance behaviour to the
environment, we, sooner or later will witness the worst things happen.
"Apres nous, le deluge" Mme Pompadour.
We have been witnessing a lot of disasters recently, and will realize a lot more catastrophes made by human shortly, not because the curse from God.

Bio energy

Since 2006, about 25 millions ton corn had already converted into bio energy as green oil.
The rough forecast of the consumption of corn to be converted into bio energy will be about six
times in 2010 . And in 2020 the projection of this program in the US, the Eurozone countries, and China will be about 300 millions ton/yr, 200 millions ton/yr, and 50 millions ton/yr respectively.
On the other hand, world corn production will be about 800 millions ton/yr , where half of the production will be absorbed in the cattle food production, not to mention corn for human food.
So, beside for human and cattle food, corn will also becoming a new source of bio energy.
To realize this program the US Government is preparing a massive and large scale production of corn by converting non-corn farm to be a corn farm, this policy explains why the price of soybean, wheat, and other agricultural products are getting higher recently.
The world has to feed world citizens that is getting bigger every time, on the other hand world farm land diminishes rapidly.
Le's put corn in its main function as human and cattle food , the bottom line is that we, all the people of the world, have to think again and again, whether we have to proceed the plan to convert corn into bio energy, or we have to change our life style.
After all the choice is ours, think about it !

World food crisis

We're now getting into the cruel choice, the dilemma, the difficult choice between using corn as a human and cattle food or to converte them to bio energy as green oil.
Of course, the world will be divided into the pro's and con's, the rich countries sponsored by the US will, obviously, choose the green oil to support their life style, on the contrary the poor countries will favor corn for human and cattle food.
The soaring price of oil recently has triggered the idea of replacing fuel cells to green oil, produced from corn. This plan, which was proposed by the US President would like to replace 30% consumption of gasoline in the US by bio energy produced from corn.
This plan indicates that the US is preparing an ambitious, large scale and massive project to converte corn, which is originally consumed by both human and cattle, into green oil to substitute its fuel cells consumption.

Change your lifestyle

We do hope that the world society would response quickly and accordingly to the world critical
environmental problems that appear become worse every time.
Living Planet Report (2006) stated that the ecosystem of our planet is in the worst condition that never happened before and in the high movement toward an unthinkable rotten condition where no one could predict accurately.
The real example, in front of our eyes, is the uncontrolled speed of the deforestation process in the Amazon, Congo, and Indonesia which still going on until to date and might be moving faster than ever before.

'We're ready to live without hamburger' said Hanna Sundwell (16) from Sweden, he and his friend Thomas Bielby (16) from England, Hezel Candalario (15) from the Philippines, and Eni Yani (17)
from Indonesia. They came to the UNCCC Conference in Bali as members of CCC ( Children in
Changing Climate) Program. They are aware that the lifestyle of eating hamburger is just wasting energy in terms of both the process production and transportation as well.
They just don't want to inherit a rotten world from us.

Greenpeace in cooperation with Bali Hotels Association launched a save energy program called :
'Switch off, unplug, and enjoy' where all hotels management in Bali will put a strong measures to the utilization of energy like electricity, air conditioning, water heater and other electricity equipments. With the hope that Bali would be one of an energy efficient tourist destination in the world.

The climate change is just the beginning, but the effect will continue consistently and escalating
from time to time. It will, eventually create problems of water availability and food supply will become worse, and famine will be the next scenario and not to mention the possibility of
triggering new war in the world to fight for water and food.
There is no good scenario nor good news anymore, you have to be ready to the worst scenario,
that is the doomsday scenario.
So, change your lifestyle, or you will feel sorry then.

In England some decades ago, in the era of Margaret Thatcher Administration there was a campaign with the spirit of saving the world, where they re-use the waste water from bathing for watering the plant and and wash the cloth. I do not know if this spirit is still there today. You might produce the energy alternatives from both the palm oil and castor oil, where theorytecally it's visible, but you never imagine, in the long run it'll finally destroy the forest
and convert them into the plantation areas of both palm oil tree and castor oil plant and the result is just nothing but ' a zero sum game ' nobody will get benefit, we just go into another trap.
So, the key is just change your lifestyle, or you will be a looser.

Urbanization and peace

Today the problem of urbanization is getting worse where everytime the amount of people who move to the city is getting more and more, they just abandoned their land and farm in the rural area, because they do not have any choice to do beside that.
They just leave their home and farm unmanaged and neglected. This condition, like it or not, will eventually lead to a more worsening condition of environment in both the city and rural areas.
Why ?
The city will be overcrowded that lead to producing more and more waste and pollution,on the other hand,in the rural area the condition of environment will deteriorate slowly but surely, because nobody manage both farms and homes.
A brilliant idea had been introduced by former Governor of Oita, Japan, who is now the President Oita OVOP ( One Village One Product ) International Exchange Promotion Committee, Mr.Morihiko Hiramatsu,where the main aim is to solve the problem of urbanization in most big cities in Asia by empowering local communities to develop their own both culture and product, so they could gain economic benefit and community pride as well.
They can produce original products with fully local contents using an international standard of either tastes and qualities, so can be accepted globally.
This project is so far already implemented and applied to several rural communities in China, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Most of the communities members are woman who mostly have a lot of spare times to study and try to develop their own products in agricultures, trade, and tourism. The government musthelp, fasilitate, and subsidized in term of technical assistance and marketing.
OVOP should be developed in the area where they could not attract hightech industries to invest,but want to be freedfrom poverty and hunger.
This movement could eventually prevent massive urbanization,and raise income to rural people
and will finally make peace to all.

Compost them all

Steps to Successful Home Composting

A Step by Step Guide

Composting is Nature's way of recycling and helps to reduce the amount of waste we put out for the bin men. By composting kitchen and garden waste you can easily improve the quality of your soil and be well on your way to a more beautiful garden. The following easy guide to home composting will provide you with all the information needed to get the best out of your bin.

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Step One – Placing Your Bin

It’s best to site your bin on a level, well-drained spot. This allows excess water to drain out and makes it easier for helpful creatures such as worms to get in and get working on breaking down the contents. Placing your bin in a partially sunny spot can help speed up the composting process.
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Step Two - Put these in

Like any recipe, your compost relies on the right ingredients to make it work. Good things you can compost include vegetable peelings, fruit waste, teabags, plant prunings and grass cuttings. These are considered “Greens.” Greens are quick to rot and they provide important nitrogen and moisture. Other things you can compost include cardboard egg boxes, scrunched up paper and fallen leaves. These are considered “Browns” and are slower to rot. They provide fibre and carbon and also allow important air pockets to form in the mixture. Crushed eggshells can be included to add useful minerals.

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Step Three - Keep these out

Certain things should never be placed in your bin. No cooked vegetables, no meat, no dairy products, no diseased plants, and definitely no dog poo or cat litter, or baby’s nappies. Putting these in your bin can encourage unwanted pests and can also create odour. Also avoid composting perennial weeds (such as dandelions and thistle) or weeds with seed heads. Remember that plastics, glass and metals are not suitable for composting and should be recycled separately.

Step Four - Making Good Compost

The key to good compost lies in getting the mix right. You need to keep your Greens and Browns properly balanced. If your compost is too wet, add more Browns. If it’s too dry, add some Greens. Making sure there is enough air in the mixture is also important. Adding scrunched up bits of cardboard is a simple way to create air pockets that will help keep your compost healthy. Air can also be added by mixing the contents. After approximately 6-9 months your finished compost will be ready.

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Step Five - Using Your Compost

Finished compost is a dark brown, almost black soil-like layer that you’ll find at the bottom of your bin. It has a spongy texture and is rich in nutrients. Some bins have a small hatch at the bottom that you can remove to get at the finished product, but sometimes it’s even easier to lift the bin or to tip it over to get at your compost. Spreading the finished compost into your flowerbeds greatly improves soil quality by helping it retain moisture and suppressing weeds. Composting is the easiest way to make your garden grow more beautiful.

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