Planet Whale. What is whale watching? Whale watching is the practice of observing whales, dolphins and porpoises (otherwise known as cetaceans) in their natural habitat. Whale watching is a truly inspiring recreational activity capable of supporting scientific research, conservation efforts, and educational experiences. Is it possible to get close to whales and dolphins without disturbing them? The short answer is yes, but only if you travel with a high quality, sustainable operator. Where can I see whales and dolphins? Many people think that whales and dolphins are only present off far-flung tropical islands or inaccessible polar seas.
When should I go whale watching? Some whales and dolphins remain faithful to a local area year-round, whilst others swim half way across the globe between their winter breeding and summer feeding grounds. How do I find the best whale watching trip for me? Can I organise my whale watching trip around my other holiday plans? Absolutely! How many trips should I take? The International Ecotourism Society | Uniting Conservation, Communities, and Sustainable Travel. Green Communities Canada | Postive Action Today for a Green and Healthy Future. Pro Infirmis Get closer. Lonely Planet Travel Guides and Travel Information. Do's and Don't - Ecotourism Laos. Dsaw_toolkit_web.pdf. 'Harlem Shake' FAA Investigation: Colorado College Students' Dance In Plane Triggers Federal Inquiry. "Harlem Shake" videos are all fun and games -- until the Feds get involved. It seems a version of the popular dance video meme, filmed mid-February by enterprising Colorado College students aboard a Frontier Airlines flight headed for San Diego, has raised a few eyebrows over at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
ABC Denver affiliate KMGH confirmed the investigation with the FAA, which initially started the inquiry after viewing the video on YouTube. Frontier Airlines spokeswoman Kate O'Malley added to KMGH that "[a]ll safety measures were followed and the seat belt sign was off" at the time the video was filmed. “They are still looking into it, it’s still open,” FAA spokesman Tony Molinero said of the agency's probe, according to Colorado College student newspaper The Catalyst. Colorado College seems to have perfected the art of the "Harlem Shake. " UPDATE: March 1 -- Leslie Weddell, Colorado College's News Director, explained to The Huffington Post via email: Also on HuffPost: Background to No Impact Man. New Dream Community Action Kit. It's one of the first things we learn as kids: How to share.
But this practice usually fades as we become adults. Our houses become filled with our own “stuff.” Garages, attics, basements, and closets transform into cluttered warehouses. When we need something, whether it’s a chainsaw or a roasting rack, our first thought is to go out and buy it. But why get it new when our neighbor down the street has one we can borrow? The first guide in the New Dream Community Action Kit is all about sharing: everything from starting a tool library to organizing a solar cooperative, from holding a clothing swap to launching a time bank.
With how-to tips, fun videos, and useful resources, the Guide to Sharing provides the inspiration and practical tools you need to get started on these projects in your community – right away! The guide is produced in collaboration with Shareable and explores four Action Ideas to help communities share more: Would your friends be interested in the Guide to Sharing?
Sightline Daily: The Good Life, Not the Goods Life. The clever folks over at the Center for the New American Dream have created a cool video. Perfect background material for my project to buy no new stuff this year, it’s about the pitfalls of materialism—and some ways we can free ourselves from it. We’re bombarded daily—hourly—with messages that reinforce materialistic attitudes and behaviors, from reports on the importance of consumer spending and economic growth on the evening news, to advertising in media and just about everywhere we look. All these messages are pretty much telling us the same thing: that the only real pathway to happiness is through wealth and stuff. But this attitude is taking a toll—on people and the planet. It’s supposed to make us happy, right? Depression, anxiety, and substance abuse also tend to be higher among those who place a higher value on material wealth.
Changing lifestyles isn’t enough though. The takeaway is that materialism is shaping us into less than great citizens and stewards. P.S. Share Spray: A New Way To Do Everything. The High Price of Materialism.