The Lucknow Sentinel, 1990-03-28, Page 74
What on earth are we doing?
Sy Wayne Stewart
A Global Celebration! Earth Day
April 22, 19900 It's a chalice for several
ladldea people and many countries around
the world to actively denionatrate their
commitment to living harmoniously on
this wonderful planet. The 20th anniver-
sary of Earth Day could be the start of
the "Twrri Around Decade" where we
learn to control our actions for the health
of the earth.
We read daily frightening stories about
what we are doing to our hiesspliere. It .
seems as though our environmental
report card has just been sent home for
signing and the marks are poor. Good
thins have become sPollYmous, with
growth, spending and waste, Our seem-
ingly endless appetite for material goods
has placed enormousstrain on the earth's
resources.
Many problems are- suifacirig (over-
population, global warming,acid rain, the
greenhouse effect, rain forest devastation,
Elmira's cancer causing water, tire fires, •
oil spills, garbage problems, PCB's, air
Pollution, the ozone layer hole,
phosphates, soil erosion) and many more;
Will it ever end? We can feel depressed
and the problems too large for the
individual!
I say cheer up! It is my belief that
every individual can make a difference
and we can solve- these problems - if we •
act quickly and decisively. Let's give
earth credit. It is very durable, resilient
and has the ability to rejuvenate itself
with our help. 1300 - it is the time to
start NOW. We have tremendous power
if we act collectively.
More and inure we read about people
and organizations that are folding the
problems - making a difference. People
are askingthe right questions, John* en-
vironmental groups and exerting pressure
politically Even politicians now realize
that a strong "save the world" platform
will win elections. •
This year on Earth Day, April 22,
think globally and act locally. s• being
a spectator. Become involved
ly or as a group. Everyone can help -
women's groups, church groups, seniors,
schools, girl guides, boy scouts - anyone!
By working together we can preserve our
fragile biosphere. s •
HOW???
- use the 4 R's recycle, reduce, reuse,
recover
- lobby .for blue boxes. in your
community
- support. our Environment. Minister,
Jim Bradley, on his strong stand against
• polluters.
• write letters of concern
• join an environment group ,
- plant trees to reduce carben dioxide
emissions ' • •
- drive only when necessary and be
sure Your oil isn't leaking • .
- buy products with less harmful
packaging. Don't patronize restaurants
that use excessive packaging, especially
styrofoam.
Bead -filled cushions present
a risk of suffocation
Consumer and Corporate Affairs
Canada warns parents and caregivers
that infants may suffocate if placed on a
"bean bag" type cushion or pillow to
sleep. Their breathing can be impaired
brthe pillow's soft surface if they are
placed face down on it.'
The product resembles pillow shaped
"bean bags" about 60 cm long by 30 cm
wide by 15 cm high.
The Product Safety Branch (PSB) is
investigating to determine where in
Canada this product is sold. In the mean-
time, PSB urges parents and caregivers
to never leave an infant unattended on
one of these products. Instead,infants
should be put to bed on a final mattress
designed for young children. For max-
hnuin safety, they should be placed in
cribs or cradles that meet the 1988
federal government safety standards.
PSB requests that anyone having infor-
mation about the availability of this pro-
duct in the Canadian marketplace, or a
complaint about this product contact the
nearest Consumer and Corporate Affairs
Canada office.. -
Humphrey leads Treleavens,
voted most valuable player
Led by Brad Humphrey's nine goals,
the Treleaven Feed Baggers, won the
"A" championship after defeating
Belgrave, Goderieh, Blyth and Brussels
at the Blyth Industrial Tournament last
weekend. . •
In recognition his olitstanding play in •
all four games; rad received the most
valuable player trophy for the
tournament.
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