Sunday 27 September 2015

Why is World Rhino Day so important?

As you probably know World Rhino Day took place earlier this week on Tuesday the 22nd of September. Although not many people actually know about this day, it actually plays an important role in Rhino conservation. Some may feel that they know a lot about rhinos and so they switch off to any new messages. This could be a problem because on the 22nd of September people learn about the dangers of extinction for all animals and not just rhinos. So keep your ears and eyes ready for new knowledge.

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) started the first World Rhino Day in South Africa in 2010. On this day they raised awareness for the rhino’s plight and encouraged people to care about these animals. As a result of this funds were also raised for anti-poaching efforts. This day was soon recognised internationally and as a result World Rhino Day is celebrated all over the globe.

For people who have never seen a rhino this day is very interesting as hundreds of rhino pictures and photographs shower the media along with information about these lovely animals. World Rhino Day is the perfect opportunity to spread the word about these species, to convince countless people that they’re more than just a horn and to raise money for rhino charities.
Youth of Johannesburg showing they care for the rhino

Now that you know how important this day actually is, put it in your diaries for next year and start planning what you’re going to do for the rhinos and other animals throughout the year. ; After all, if we don’t care about these animals they will soon be extinct.

Thursday 17 September 2015

We Need To Change Our Ways

www.globalexchange.org
Climate Change is real.

Be Scared.

So many people dismiss scientific evidence that proves global warming exists whilst others shrug their shoulders and simply don’t care. Well, here’s what will happen if we don’t correct our ways.

1.      Changing rainfall patterns
Hundreds of years ago many of the desserts around us were beautiful forests, but now they’re just sand. Very few plants and animals exist in these areas and so you should be shocked to know that if we don’t get rain many of our grasslands will dry up into desserts. We can’t let that happen because then we would lose precious farming space as well as our Grassland biome. This will mean that thousands of people will be hungrier or even face starvation and many plants and animals will go extinct. On top of that a change in rainfall patterns will create massive floods in some areas. We all know that floods are dangerous but they could be much, much worse in the years to come. Islands that exist now may not be around in 10 years’ time.

2.      Extreme Global Warming
 When the temperature increases we are forced to kiss snow days and icebergs goodbye. Although this will mean a Titanic-like incident will not occur it also means that the polar bears will rapidly lose their habitat. And, with the icecaps melting the sea level will increase causing flooding. But, polar bears aren’t the only animals who will suffer because of Global Warming, other animals will have to adjust to the extremely hot temperatures or they will go extinct. At the same time, more people will suffer from heat-related illnesses and deaths because heat waves will increase.

3.      Economic Losses
Many people overlook this effect of climate change but it is important. Because of the rising sea temperatures certain fish populations (such as lobsters) have plummeted and therefore fishermen have not been able to catch enough fish to sustain their livelihood. Moreover, because the amount of snow is declining ski resorts have not been able to make as much money. On top of all of this, there has been (and will continue to be) an increase in natural disasters which means that more money will be spent on the relocation of people and recovery from these disasters.
So, if you don’t want all this to happen it’s about time you start caring for the environment.

How do we correct our ways?
·         Change from using fossil fuels to renewable energy
·         Use public transport or carpools
·         Conserve water
·         Recycle
·         Educate friends and family about Climate Change
·         Eat local food (fossil fuels are emitted when food is transferred around the country and the world)
·         Waste less food

DON'T WAIT FOR TOMORROW. START RIGHT NOW!!

Saturday 5 September 2015

Dream Cast for ‘The Selection’ Movie

You probably remember how excited I was to reveal that Kiera Cass’s book “The Selection” would be made into a movie. Now several weeks have passed by and I’m still just as excited. Unfortunately the movie will only be released in many, many months’ time and so we have a VERY LONG WAIT ahead of us until we find out who the cast will be. In the meantime though, my sister and I have been searching lists of actors and actresses to find our Dream Cast for this movie. Here’s who we’ve selected:

America Singer (the girl who entered the Selection to please her mother but ends up being chosen) should be acted by: Deborah Ann Woll

The handsome prince Maxon Schreave should be acted by: the younger version of Alex Pettyfer (although this would require a time machine we believe he is the best suited to play Maxon)


America’s first boyfriend Aspen Leger should be acted by: Callan McAuliffe
America’s best friend Marlee Tames should be acted by: Whitney Rose Pynn

Other Selected:

Kriss Ambers should be acted by: Michelle Trachtenberg

Celeste Newsome should be acted by: Ellen Page


Elise Whisks should be acted by: Ayana Sakai
Natalie Luca should be acted by: Stephanie Kerbis


WHAT DO YOU THINK?? WHO IS IN YOUR DREAM CAST FOR "THE SELECTION" MOVIE??