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Bernie Krause has been traveling the globe since the 60s recording the sounds of our natural environment.   We saw a little interview on the Daily Planet TV Show where Krause had recorded the sounds of a meadow before logging and after logging occurred. Before, the meadow was alive with sound.  A year afterward, from inside the meadow, the change where they had selectively logged away part of the forest, was not visibly apparent.   However, you could barely hear any bird and wildlife sounds. The real consequences of the logging and loss of wildlife was obvious in how the soundscape of the area had been decimated.

At his website, Wildsanctuary.com, Krause uses google earth to show you exactly where his sounds were recorded. He does eco-casts (podcasts) and there are a variety of sound albums available for purchase.  Krause and his wife also keep a blog that talks about the work.  It covers everything from their outreach in the Second Life game to how they have installed Solar power for their residence, office & sound studio.  Listen to your Earth today.

Nature is a living system, so sacred
That those who use it profanely
Will surely lose it;
And to lose nature
Is to lose ourselves
- Tao Te Ching 29

On March 29th, 2008 at 8pm local time Earth Hour will commence ALL AROUND THE WORLD.

Cities such as Chicago, Copenhagen, Manila, Melbourne, Sydney, Tel Aviv and Toronto have already signed up.

Created to take a stand against the greatest threat our planet has ever faced, Earth Hour uses the simple action of turning off the lights for one hour to deliver a powerful message about the need for action on global warming.

Be part of making Earth Hour 2008 a huge, global success by telling your friends and family. Remember, every single light makes a statement and makes a difference.

Last year, on 31 March 2007, 2.2 million people and 2100 Sydney (Australia) businesses turned off their lights for one hour – Earth Hour. This massive collective effort reduced Sydney’s energy consumption by 10.2% for one hour, which is the equivalent effect of taking 48,000 cars off the road for one hour.

IN SHORT:
WHEREVER YOU ARE IN THE WORLD at 8pm, March 29th, 2008, turn off your lights at home or at work for only just ONE hour to reduce energy consumption and raise awareness.

Sign up at http://www.earthhour.org/

Check out this 100% recycled plastic kayak by Old Town Canoe Co. It is about time something was made from completely recycled plastic other than park benches!

It weighs only 46lbs so it is something I could actually carry! I used to do a lot of canoeing growing up, but I've never trying kayaking. I had no idea there were environmentally friendly kayaks.