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For nearly 50 years now, I have been a not so proud taxpayer, forking over extra dough because of my sins. You know... those items that we the public have decided are legal, but not something that we want available cheaply. The biggies of course are alcohol and tobacco products, and every purchaser of those products pays an especially high markup because these products while legal, are not good for us. I have little doubt that sin taxes can be readily justified, since the use and abuse of these products must place a high cost to our health care system and even policing. A problem arises, however, if we look at the individual who drinks a single glass of wine every day as they are likely improving their health, while the person drinking six glasses every day is likely harming their health. So is it fair to charge someone a “sin tax” when perhaps they aren’t “sinning”?? After much thought... and a flip of a coin... I say sure. While not perfect, we are unlikely to make it any fairer. Mostly because the majority of us are sinners!! Today, our healthcare system is facing two major challenges. One, a rapidly aging population. This is one I am having difficulty applying a sin tax towards. Maybe 5 cents for
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every hour you breathe????? But the next challenge is a major upswing in population obesity that will drive a whole range of healthcare issues and medical services. Now, I as much of anybody love potato chips and hickory sticks and have been known to eat 800 calories worth of this stuff in one sitting. It feels just about as good as smoking and drinking, and the long-term health consequences are just about as bad. Which is why my regularity of indulging has become less and less. Foods (maybe better called products) which are high in fat, calories and salt and offer no significant nutritional value, should now be declared “sinful” and subject to a higher rate of taxation (that is directed towards preventative health care such as free exercise programs). While debate will erupt over many products as to exactly how sinful they are, I believe there are a number of products that are dead simple to target: regular soda pop, potato chips and most of their cousins. Hickory sticks will be exempt because hickory is just good for you. Oh!! Okay, hickory sticks are a big bad sin, too!! While, I have heard that some feel this may disadvantage the poor who are considered high consumers of these products, does it really make sense to buy fairly expensive products (soda pop instead of water) and get no nutritional value whatsoever for your money. The time has come to recognize that certain products are damaging our health (when abused) and as such should legitimately be taxed in the same manner as alcohol and tobacco. 0002
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LANCASTER RCL #69 Wilson Street, Saint John, Phone 635-8095 Tuesday, November 22, 29; December 6 - 7:30pm, Doubles Crib in the Upper Hall. November 25 & December 2 - 7:00pm, Open “Mic” Night with Don LeBlanc & Friends, dance in Pub 69. Saturday, November 26 - 2:00-5:00pm, dance with Delbert in Pub 69.
Saturday, December 3 - 2:00-5:00pm, Dance with Delbert & Moe in Pub 69. Sunday, November 27 - 1:00pm, Doubles Crib in the Upper Hall; 7:00pm, dance with WCR in the Upper Hall. Sunday, December 4 - No Dance. 0015
MARKETPLACE WELLNESS CENTRE Carleton Community Centre, 120 Market Place; 674-4335 Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am3:30pm. Specimen Collection - Tuesdays & Wednesdays 8:00am-3:00pm, appointments only 648-6681. Food Bank - Winter hours in effect: Tuesdays & Fridays, 1:00pm-3:00pm. Gentle Yoga - 9:00am, Mondays & 10:00am on Thursdays, $6 fee. Line Dancing - 10:00am, Mondays, $5 fee. Art Class - 10:00am, Tuesdays (goodwill
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SCOUT AWARD PRESENTED The New Brunswick Council Awards Recognition Ceremony was held at the Legislative Assembly, Fredericton on Saturday, November 5. The Chief Scout Award was presented to 20 Youth from New Brunswick. In our Wabanaki area, Emily Hardt and Paige Spears of 1st Ketepec Scouting were proud recipients, receiving their Award from the Lieutenant-Governor Jocelyn RoyVienneau. She also presented 1st Westfield Venturers Cameron Arthurs and Kayla Williams with their Queen’s Venturer Award. There were in NB four Youth receiving their Queen’s Venturer Award. The Chief Scout Award is the highest level earned in Scouts and the Queen’s Venturer Award is the highest in Venturers for the proud youth in our area. 4313
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L-r - Front Row: Cameron Arthurs, (Queen’s Venturer Award 1st Westfield) Emily Hardt and Paige Spears (Chief Scout Award 1st Ketepec) Kayla Williams (Queen’s Venturer Award 1st Westfield) Back Row: Rick Swan (1st Westfield Venturer Advisors) Aaron Parker (1st Westfield Venturer Advisor) Brenda Graham (1st Ketepec Scouter)
AROUND & ABOUT THE SHOPPING & THE SINGING SEASON The two most prevalent activities in and around Saint John over the next month both begin with the letter “S” being shopping and singing. I leave the shopping to my good wife… and she loves to do that. She leaves the singing to me, as I love it as much as she loves the former. I suspect there is more singing done in the next month than in any month of the year and I have participated in this seasonal delight since my youth, and for the past almost 25 years as a member of the Carleton Choristers. The Choristers were founded in Marilyn McLeod’s north end kitchen in November of 1992. There were only eight of us then, and now, under the direction of Christopher Lane, we’re a choir of almost 50 voices, and last year at the festival, we won three gold medals. If you’d like to hear us in four part harmony with some special songs of the season there are three opportunities coming up that you might consider: Lady of the Assumption Church, Dufferin
Row, West, as part of a program titled, “Make a Joyful Sound 9” on Sunday, November 27 beginning at 2:00pm with admission by freewill offering. The second is on Tuesday, December 6 when we will present our annual Christmas Concert “Carols and Classics” at Grace Presbyterian Church on Coburg Street at 7:30pm. Admission is $12, and tickets will be available at the door. Directed by Christopher Lane and accompanied by Claire Driscoll, the musical selections range from the traditional, like “O Holy Night,” and “Gesu Bambino” to comedic pieces like “You’re a mean one, Mr. Grinch,” and two pieces on Christmas in Africa. My favorites are two selections which celebrate snow. Yes… SNOW! They are “The snow begins to fall,” and “Like the Snow,” and both evoke the peace this seasonal weather can bring. Finally, on Saturday, December 10 at 2:00pm the choir will do a “Sing Out” in Brunswick Square, in which most
of the pieces that have been learned this fall will be done. Santa’s HO! HO! HO’s! as he greets the children in the centre courtyard add merriment to this occasion, so come along and let the songs and sounds put a smile on your face and join in the singing as the choir leads a few carols for audience participation. As I noted, this is the “S” season so the nice thing about this concert, is you can do the other “S” activity just as soon as we are finished our “S” program. 0004
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LIBRARY NEWS WEST BRANCH LIBRARY Lancaster Mall, 621 Fairville Blvd, 6437260 Hours: - Tuesday, Friday & Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm, Wednesday & Thursday 10:00am-8:30pm; Sunday, Monday & holidays - closed. Children’s Programs: Babies in the Library -Please sign up for next session, Tuesdays 11:30am. Time for Tots - 10:30am on Thursdays for ages 18-36 months. Storytime - 10:30am on Fridays, stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft for all ages. Literacy Tutoring - Elementary & Middle School aged children call 643-7260 to book a free one-on-one tutoring session. Family Drop-in Table - all day, every day with weekly theme. Adult Programs: Coffee House & Open Mic - last Wednesday (November 30) of each month, 6:30pm. Musicians, poets, writers and a great audience, all welcome. SJ has talent - come and see. Monthly Book Raffle: Tickets (one for $2, three for $5) on sale each month for a new group of books. Proceeds to purchase new material. Adult Literacy Tutoring: Free one-on-one tutoring session call 643-7260. Knit 2 Together (k2tog): Tuesday afternoons drop-in, with knitted squares, tea and treats; drop in and put two or more
together to make a blanket. Computer Lab: Check your e-mail, do research, use the interne - free. Book a tutorial and learn basic computer skills. Free Wi-Fi. Community Room Rental: West Branch Library has a spacious room offering tables, chairs and limited kitchen facilities.
EAST BRANCH LIBRARY 55 McDonald Street (transit building), 6437250, eastbranch.publiclibrary@gnb.ca Library Hours: Tuesday & Wednesday 10:00am-8:30pm; Thursday, Friday, & Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm; Sunday & Monday - closed. Children’s Programs: Thursdays: 10:30-11:00am, Story Time with stories, crafts and theme based songs for pre-schoolers. November 25-December 16 - Mother Goose Program for ages 6months-5 years. Please pre-register. Wednesday, November 30 & December 14: 6:30-7:00pm, Hackmatack Children’s Book Club for grades 4-6. Friday, November 25: 2:00pm, No School Movie Day - Ant-Man. Rated PG. Juice & popcorn provided. Saturday, December 3: Build by Bricks & More, all day drop-in. Friday, December 9: Open Craft Day, all day drop-in. Saturday, December 10: 2:30pm, Puppet Show Fun - Forgetful Santa and Mooseltoe.
CHRISTMAS TREAT FUNDRAISER A Christmas Treat Variety Tray fundraiser is being held in support of the Youth of the Diocese of Saint John. Each tray includes a selection of treats including: Candy Cane Shortbread Bars, Cherry Balls, Fudge, Lemon Squares, Date Squares, Dipped Pretzels, Chocolate Mint Brownies, Shortbread Cookies, Peanut Butter Squares, Gingerbread
Men. Tray sizes are: Small - serves 1-2 - $8; Family - serves 4-6 - $20; Platter serves 10+ - $40. Place and pay for your order before Saturday, November 26 for pick-up on Sunday, December 4. To Order Contact: Mary Alice 653-6829; Joseph 721-8258; Wendy 849-8162, or email stmarksreled@bellaliant.com. 4315
Crafts to follow. Family Drop-in Table: every day with weekly theme. Adult Programs: Tuesdays & Wednesdays - 6:00pm, Computer Help during December. Tuesday, November 22: 6:30pm, E-Reader info session. Bring your own device. Tuesday, November 29: 2:30pm, Knit & Crochet Club; 6:30pm, Will & Estate Planning (free) session. Wednesday, November 23 & December 7: 10:30-11:30am, Seniors & Newcomers’ Cafe .All welcome. Wednesday, November 30: 2:00pm, Scrabble (bring your own board). Thursday, November 24: 2:30pm, Book Club for Adults - The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah. Tuesday, December 6: 6:30pm, History of English. Lecture by Mattyas Huggard. Thursday, December 8: 3:00-4:00pm, Computer Q & A for Seniors. Friday, December 9: Open Craft Day - all day drop-in. Saturday, December 10: 11:00am, Graphic Novel Club. Selection - various Marvel Star War titles. Tuesday, December 13: 3:30-7:30pm, Seasonal Open House. Wednesday, December 14: 2:00pm, Scrabble fun for everyone; 6:00pm, Sunset Cinema showing This Christmas (not rated). 0019
KIWANIS CALENDARS & GIFT WRAPPING The Kiwanis Club of Saint John begins its Annual Cash Calendar sales & Gift Wrapping on Saturday, December 3 in McAllister Mall at the entrance to Sears. The SJ Kiwanis Club members will be in their booth during Mall hours until December 24. 4323
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Saturday, December 3 - 11:00am1:00pm, Children's Christmas Party for ages 1-12. Please register at 6722400 with child's name and age. Ginger/cookie decorating, hot dogs,
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ASK MARY HOW DO I HANDLE HOLIDAYS IN A HEALTHY WAY? You may wish that you could avoid the whole holiday season (Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Eve) by going away or sleeping through it! You may even feel under a great deal of pressure to "get into the spirit". Sometimes we even feel guilty if we do go out and have some fun! During the holiday season grieving is even more difficult so here are a few tips to help you: Be open to exploring your creativity and look for new ways to celebrate; Start a gratitude journal. It requires you to find something to be thankful for; Today, do something kind for someone else and don’t tell anyone that you did it; Buy a gift in memory of your loved one and give it to the charity of your choice; If you are feeling overwhelmed by a long shopping list give everyone a gift certificate; Make a list of things to do and rely on your notes to keep you focused; Just because everyone used to come to your house
doesn’t mean that they have to; If you are too tired to create your famous recipe than ask someone else to make it; You don’t have to go to every party that you are invited to. A lot of traditions are no longer possible when a loved one dies. Keep what traditions you can and be willing to start some new ones. Keep the lines of communication open with all the family members. Celebrating important events is difficult, but sharing past memories will help you to heal. Don’t get overwhelmed on the holidays. Do what you are able to do and eliminate the pressure of doing what two people used to do. Often there is a fear that saying the name of the deceased person will somehow cause more pain for those around you. Don’t hold back from talking about your loved one. Get support from others who have suffered a loss and will understand
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WHAT’S HAPPENING Thursday, November 24 Back to the Basic - Seniors' Worship Service & Fellowship, 11:00am-1:00pm, with light lunch. Free Will Offering at Hillcrest Baptist Church, West Saint John.
November 25 & 26 Fall Book Sale at Trinity Church (115 Charlotte Street) Friday 4:00-7:00pm; Saturday 9:00-11:30am. Softcover at $.50 and hardcovers at $1; some CD’s, DVD’s videos, cassettes; gently used Christmas decorations & novelties. Baked goods in half dozen packages. Saturday, November 26 Monthly Breakfast at St. Luke's Hall, corner of Metcalf-Lansdowne. Sausages, eggs, toast, home fries and beverage. $6/ person. Joint presentation of SJ Y's Men's Club and St. Luke's, proceeds to outreach ministries. Cool Chicks & The Ugly Doclings' Christmas Concert at St. Luke's Anglican Church, corner of Main & Lansdowne.
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Pick up some treats at the Bake Sale! Tickets ($15) in advance from Church Office or at door. Proceeds to St. Luke's ministries. 3rd Annual Holiday Breakfast, 8:3011:00am at Glen View United Church. $8/ person - first come, first served - no tickets needed. Christmas Baking & Craft Tables. More info: Church office 696-3773, Linda 696-4635 or Peggy 696-3001.
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Waterloo Street with Symphony NB and guests the Louisbourg Choir & Cathedral Choir. Tickets ($35/adults, $20/students) at Harbour Station box office, in person, by phone, online or at door. Proceeds to Cathedral Restoration & Waterloo Revitalization projects. Sea Belles Christmas Performance 2:003:00pm at Brunswick Square.
Sunday, November 27 Auction 45’s “Keep Your Partner” at the Assumption Centre, Chapel Street, West. Game begin at 1:30pm. $10/couple (pay at door, must have partner). Light snack provided. Spaghetti Dinner, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus 9176 Council of Grand Bay-Westfield, 4:00-6:00pm at Saint Matthew's Church Hall. $10/adults, $5/children 12 and under; $25/family of 4. Sea Belles Christmas Performance, 2:003:00pm at Brunswick Square.
Sunday, December 4 Worship service of lights, lessons, carols and Christmas memories 7:00pm at St. Mark's United Church to celebrate the memory of loved ones who are no longer with us. Make a donation in memory and Christmas lights will be lit as the names are read.
Thursday, December 1 Rocmaura Nursing Home Auxiliary monthly meeting 2:00pm, in the Boardroom at Rocmaura All are welcome. Friday, December 2 Christmas Shopping event, in support of the Loch Lomond Villa Foundation, 11:00am-4:00pm at Simonds Lions Auditorium (185 Loch Lomond Road). Free admission. Vendors include: knitting, sewing, baked goods, home sales products and more. All welcome. “Celebrate Christmas in Song”, 7:00pm, at Portland United Church (50 Newport Crescent). Tickets ($10) available at the church office, 632-4030, or at the door. Funds raised go into our Benevolent Assistance Fund & Christmas Cheer Fund. December 2 & 12 Adult Public Skating at Harbour Station (use West Entrance) 8:30 -9:30pm, live music by Ron Maloney. $8/skater (ages 18+), all types of skates welcome. For more info: Margaret - 672-9424 or Alison - 672-2385. Saturday, December 3 Christmas in the Cathedral, 7:30pm,
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Monday, December 5 23 Annual Christmas Gala, Saint John’s Christmas Variety Show - features 160 adult and children singers and players, plus a finale sing-a-long at St. Mark’s Church, Greendale West, 7:00pm. Admission $15. rd
Tuesday, December 6 “Carols & Classics” with the Carleton Choristers 7:30pm at Grace Presbyterian Church (101 Coburg Street). Tickets ($12) are available at the door or from chorister members. Wednesday, December 7 Sea Belles Christmas performance, 6:00-6:30pm, Wolastoq Park, Lancaster Avenue, West SJ. Saturday, December 10 Monthly Breakfast/Brunch/Bake Sale at the Church of St. Andrew & St. David (164 Germain St., side entrance), from 9:00am-12:00noon. Take-out available. Fundraiser for the Church. $10/adults, $4/children under 10, $25/family of 4. Church Phone: 634-3092. 23rd Annual Community Carol Service, 7:00pm, at Trinity Church - an ecumenical Festival of Lessons and Carols, Scriptural readings, congregational carols and special choir music with Director -Spencer Belyea, Organist -Michael Molloy, Community Choir, and 3rd Field Regimental Brass Quintet. Free will Offering.
LIVE WELL GRATITUDE The dictionary defines “gratitude” as the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. This tells us that gratitude is a double action - it is both giving and receiving. If you were asked: “Do you want to feel better about yourself and your life and improve your mental health,” I cannot imagine many of you would say “no thanks.” Research has proven that grateful people are happier, more optimistic about life in general and have better mental health. Being grateful for things given or done out of kindness rewards both the giver and the recipient. Those who practice an “attitude of gratitude” in their lives, feel good giving and want to pass it on or “pay it forward.” Having a grateful mindset also means that one does not take things for granted, that one is able to express thanks and not feel uncomfortable doing so. Over the years, I have heard many say that they are uncomfortable receiving, that they would
rather be the giver. But here’s the thing, being uncomfortable receiving is the opposite of being a taker, and as we often hear in our recovery groups: “180 degrees from dysfunctional is still dysfunctional.” Giving and receiving need to be reciprocal actions if we are to achieve balance and experience the joy that comes from giving and the humbleness of receiving. To deny others the opportunity of giving is to deny them the opportunity of feeling good about themselves or experiencing the good feelings that come from giving. What does an “Attitude of Gratitude” look like in everyday life? It means that we are not only grateful for material blessings but also for those things we often take for granted, like the ability to see, hear and be mobile, the basic freedoms enjoyed in a free society, food and shelter, healthcare, education, love of family and friends, the bed we sleep in each night, the warmth of our homes during the winter months, and so on. If you doubt this assertion,
consider those living in war-torn or third world countries. Upon thinking about other countries where war and famine are occurring, we can all be grateful that we live in a country where we can step outside our homes and not worry about bombs dropping or bullets whizzing overhead as we go about our daily lives. Even when bad things happen, I believe it helps and comforts to look for those things for which we can be grateful, such as good memories, a helpful hand during a crisis, new doors or avenues that become available to us when others are closed. Don’t you think an “Attitude of Gratitude” is worth seeking? 0008
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NEW SCHOOL NAMING Anglophone South School District currently has a new school under construction in West Saint John, scheduled to open September 2017. The District Education Council (DEC) established a New School Naming Committee in accordance with EECD Policy 409. The Committee consists of Gerry Mabey, member of the District Education Council; Deborah Thomas, Director of Schools Saint John Education Centre; Cheryl Miles, Education and Early Childhood Development; Jill Roberts RN, member of the community at large.
Those wishing to submit a suggestion for a name for the new school are asked to do so by Friday, December 23 at 12:00noon. The Committee will review all submitted names and put forward to the District Education Council three names that best represent the will of the community and the spirit and pride of the new school. We appreciate your interest and support in the naming of our new school. Forms are available online at: goo.gl/forms/rZRKTRiiyFKzsk6s1. Or from the Anglophone District South website under “News”.
Name Selection Process: After names have been received the committee will provide three recommendations to the District Education Council (DEC). The District Education Council (DEC) will forward the recommendations to the Minister of Education and Early Childhood in writing. The Minister of Education and Early Childhood will select a name for the new School, from among those submitted. A public announcement of the new school name will be made by the Minister of Education and Early Childhood jointly with the District Education Council. 4321
HVHS NEWS Each month, Harbour View High School’s Wellness Committee goes above and beyond planning a full week of activities for students and staff. They plan a diverse range of activities focusing on the four pillars of wellness: Mental Fitness and Resilience, Healthy Eating, Physical Activity, and Tobacco-Free Living. This month, our Wellness Week started on Monday, November 14 with Movin’ and Groovin’ Day. It was great to see students excited and dancing their way
to classes throughout the school. During the week, students were provided free nutritious snacks and a free salad made fresh from our own HVHS garden. Wednesdays during Wellness Weeks are always exciting. For an hour in the morning, all students participate in an activity of interest to them - lead by their peers. It is a great way to provide leadership opportunities for our students, and to celebrate the many skills and talents they have. This month,
TUESDAY TREATS Tuesday Treats will take place for the month of November at Church of St. John Baptist (Mission Church) St. Clements, 819 Millidge Ave., Saint John from 12:00noon-1:00pm. Come listen to some interesting talks and have a light lunch, a sweet, tea, or coffee with us. Bring your own lunch if you prefer. A freewill offering will be accepted.
November 22: Crosby Molasses, a Saint John landmark since 1897. Bridget Oland will review the history of Crosby Molasses and the evolution of molasses in the home kitchen. November 29: The Times of the Legendary Francoise-Marie Jacquelin, Madame LaTour, as shared by Catharine MacDonald. For more information: 633-5055. 4290
we offered 30 different sessions, ranging from Dance, to German, to baking and fitness. Ending the week with a student vs. teacher game of Ultimate Frisbee at lunch was a great culmination to the week. We also want to celebrate our Student Council President, Colin Brown. Colin has been recognized by PRUDE Inc. as this year’s Cultural Diversity Youth Leader. We are very proud of this accomplishment - he is a great leader with a bright future. 4322
SAINT JOHN NATURALISTS CLUB If you love nature and experiencing it first-hand, why not take part in one of the Saint John Naturalists Club’s upcoming activities? For information on registration, timing and locations or to learn more about the SJNC, visit: saintjohnnaturalistsclub. org or follow us on Facebook as “Nature Saint John”. 2567
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MUSINGS CARBON, METHANE AND YOU I don’t know if any of you had the opportunity to watch Leonardo DiCaprio's recently released documentary on climate change, Before the Flood, but is excellent. It is extremely well-done, scarey but also optimistic, creating a sense of urgency that we must act, but we still have time to reverse the trend. And who is driving this dramatic change in our climate? Us! For those of us “of a certain age” we have enough years behind us to be able to see huge differences in our current world versus that of our childhood. Fifty years ago, a three-bedroom home averaged 1200 square feet. Today it is close to 2000 square feet. A smaller home uses fewer resources and less energy to build, has lower heating and cooling needs, and needs fewer furnishings (all which chew up resources to manufacture). We have added more bathrooms, games rooms full of technology and bigger garages to house a fleet of family vehicles and toys. At the same time our family size has shrunk. The average household in 1971 was 3.7 people; in 2011 it was 2.5. More space and more “stuff ”! And most of that “stuff ”`is considered
disposable. We don't fix, we toss and replace. The consequence? Look out your window and see for yourself. Extreme weather, flooding, power outages. And the smaller things too. In just that 7 years since moving into our new (smaller) home I seen a dramatic decrease in the number of birds around my birdfeeders. When we walk the woodlot (which is nearly daily) the woods have become much quieter. Scientists tell us we may have lost almost half the songbirds that I enjoyed in a childhood just 50 years ago. Climate change is not the only cause, but light pollution and highrise buildings are big factors in the decline. What can we do? We are way past the simple solution of changing out our light bulbs for LEDs, but there are things we can do. One thing that I had never heard elsewhere, eat less beef. We have all heard the jokes about cows and methane gas. I was not aware that the methane’s negative effect on the climate is 23 times higher than that of CO2. Every cow releases about 100kg of methane a year, the equivalent of burning 1000 liters of gas. If your car
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uses 8 liters of gas per 100 km, that would be the equivalent of driving 12,500 km per cow. Eat less beef and you will reduce the greenhouse gases. On the bigger picture, support carbon tax initiatives. I am no fan of paying more in taxes, but I am a fan of leaving a healthy planet for my grandchildren to enjoy. We need to reduce our consumption, and like the “sin” taxes Mike speaks of, we need to curb our over the top use of nonrenewable resources. When taxes go up, consumption goes down. Since doing it voluntarily has not worked, we need more drastic measures. 0001
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