http://ciel.org/wordpress_211560016 Defending the right to a healthy planet. Fri, 11 Jan 2013 03:57:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 http://ciel.org/wordpress_211560016/?p=307#comment-2830 Anne Jacobsen Fri, 11 Jan 2013 03:57:06 +0000 http://intlenvlaw.wordpress.com/?p=307#comment-2830 Hello and thank you for this article. So-called environmentally induced migration is multi-level problem. According to Essam El-Hinnawi definition form 1985 environmental refugees as those people who have been forced to leave their traditional habitat, temporarily or permanently, because of a marked environmental disruption (natural or triggered by people) that jeopardised their existence and/or seriously affected the quality of their life. The fundamental distinction between `environmental migrants` and `environmental refugees` is a standpoint of contemporsry studies in EDPs. According to Bogumil Terminski it seems reasonable to distinguish the general category of environmental migrants from the more specific (subordinate to it) category of environmentally displaced people. According to Norman Myers environmental refugees are “people who can no longer gain a secure livelihood in their homelands because of drought, soil erosion, desertification, deforestation and other environmental problems, together with associated problems of population pressures and profound poverty”. Hello and thank you for this article. So-called environmentally induced migration is multi-level problem. According to Essam El-Hinnawi definition form 1985 environmental refugees as those people who have been forced to leave their traditional habitat, temporarily or permanently, because of a marked environmental disruption (natural or triggered by people) that jeopardised their existence and/or seriously affected the quality of their life. The fundamental distinction between `environmental migrants` and `environmental refugees` is a standpoint of contemporsry studies in EDPs.
According to Bogumil Terminski it seems reasonable to distinguish the general category of environmental migrants from the more specific (subordinate to it) category of environmentally displaced people.
According to Norman Myers environmental refugees are “people who can no longer gain a secure livelihood in their homelands because of drought, soil erosion, desertification, deforestation and other environmental problems, together with associated problems of population pressures and profound poverty”.

]]> http://ciel.org/wordpress_211560016/?p=627#comment-2741 Khalid Sarfaraz Mon, 24 Dec 2012 10:53:55 +0000 http://intlenvlaw.wordpress.com/2012/03/23/un-human-rights-council-establishes-an-independent-expert-on-human-rights-and-the-environment-4/#comment-2741 The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) is a well-thought innovation of the human rights council. It ensures the steps taken by all states to promote human rights and encounter challenges. It can only achieve its goal of improvement of the human rights situation in every country if it treats all members equal and help them overcome challenges. The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) is a well-thought innovation of the human rights council. It ensures the steps taken by all states to promote human rights and encounter challenges. It can only achieve its goal of improvement of the human rights situation in every country if it treats all members equal and help them overcome challenges.

]]> http://ciel.org/wordpress_211560016/?p=689#comment-2649 Communities Discuss Relocation Strategies to Adapt to Climate Change | Zizzo Allan Climate Law LLP Thu, 15 Nov 2012 03:49:17 +0000 http://ciel.org//wordpress_211560016/?p=689#comment-2649 [...] leaders from Newtok, Alaska, and the Cartaret Islands, Papua New Guinea, met over the week of September 27th, 2012, to discuss the solution they have both chosen in the face of rising sea levels and harsher, more [...] [...] leaders from Newtok, Alaska, and the Cartaret Islands, Papua New Guinea, met over the week of September 27th, 2012, to discuss the solution they have both chosen in the face of rising sea levels and harsher, more [...]

]]> http://ciel.org/wordpress_211560016/?p=706#comment-2611 Why Guatemala? | EmaBee's Art Tue, 06 Nov 2012 01:34:38 +0000 http://ciel.org//wordpress_211560016/?p=706#comment-2611 [...] elite own most of the farmable land in Guatemala • large corporations such as sugar plantations, extractive industries (gold, silver, and concrete mining) force communities off their land • violence is at approaching [...] [...] elite own most of the farmable land in Guatemala • large corporations such as sugar plantations, extractive industries (gold, silver, and concrete mining) force communities off their land • violence is at approaching [...]

]]> http://ciel.org/wordpress_211560016/?p=706#comment-2602 emily Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:53:40 +0000 http://ciel.org//wordpress_211560016/?p=706#comment-2602 wow, what courage and determination. True heroes of humanity and the earth. keeping them in my heart. wow, what courage and determination. True heroes of humanity and the earth. keeping them in my heart.

]]> http://ciel.org/wordpress_211560016/?p=706#comment-2585 Mihai Papuc Fri, 19 Oct 2012 21:02:09 +0000 http://ciel.org//wordpress_211560016/?p=706#comment-2585 <b>The blockaders are a true inspiration</b>. I just hope that my countrymen will have the strength to resist the pressure of the gold companies and of the authorities in their pocket, when the time will come. The blockaders are a true inspiration. I just hope that my countrymen will have the strength to resist the pressure of the gold companies and of the authorities in their pocket, when the time will come.

]]> http://ciel.org/wordpress_211560016/?p=565#comment-2293 Sugel Fri, 05 Oct 2012 05:48:04 +0000 http://intlenvlaw.wordpress.com/?p=565#comment-2293 WECF studies toxicity in children’s toys WECF has been involved in a project to support toxic-free children’s toys and is a founding member of the Safe Toys Coalition that aims to protect children’s health by striving for a world free of toxic and unsafe toys. On 25 January they held a press conference at the European Parliament calling for toxic-free toys in the EU as well as for individuals to come and bring toys for testing. WECF says there are indications that political will is increasing to enhance the European Toys Safety Directive, but many problems regarding chemicals in toys continue as no new measures appear to be being taken by the industry. Further information here. WECF studies toxicity in children’s toys WECF has been involved in a project to support toxic-free children’s toys and is a founding member of the Safe Toys Coalition that aims to protect children’s health by striving for a world free of toxic and unsafe toys. On 25 January they held a press conference at the European Parliament calling for toxic-free toys in the EU as well as for individuals to come and bring toys for testing. WECF says there are indications that political will is increasing to enhance the European Toys Safety Directive, but many problems regarding chemicals in toys continue as no new measures appear to be being taken by the industry. Further information here.

]]> http://ciel.org/wordpress_211560016/?p=565#comment-2216 Angie Wed, 26 Sep 2012 09:03:52 +0000 http://intlenvlaw.wordpress.com/?p=565#comment-2216 It is true about endocrine ditprusors and it is also true that being overweight is in large part because of our diet and the lack of exercise. Please don't forget that genetics also play a large part. I know of several people that are quite healthy looking, thin, shapely,full of energy and exercise regularly and are diabetics. Suffice it to say that there are a number of factors that causes these problems, but I do believe that a large part comes from the environment and the way that our food is grown and processed. Everyone, if you can help it, please stop eating processed and canned processed foods with all those additives and preservatives. I have been trying to get my mother, brother and sister-in-law from using sugar substitutes, but I suppose that it can't be helped since they are diabetic and need the sweetener for their drinks and baked goods. I find that if the fruits for making desserts are ripe and sweet enough, then no sugar is necessary. I use to get one of the best no sugar apple pies from an orchard in Westchester Co. N.Y. every autumn,when I lived there. It was delicious. The fruit was at it's peak in flavor (organic, of course) and needed nothing but a little spice. Perfect!I do hope that your daughter will be ok Maria. Any liquid that has been boiled and simmered for long periods will cause scalding and very bad burns, even if it's just a little. Other foods that causes severe burns are oatmeal, cream of wheat and grits because they hold lots of heat and stick to the skin when they come into contact with it. Try to keep these foods away from young children until they have cooled to where they are very warm for them to eat or you have added cold milk, to cool the temperature enough.Just think what will happen to their mouths if consumed hot!All the best and have a blessed day. It is true about endocrine ditprusors and it is also true that being overweight is in large part because of our diet and the lack of exercise. Please don’t forget that genetics also play a large part. I know of several people that are quite healthy looking, thin, shapely,full of energy and exercise regularly and are diabetics. Suffice it to say that there are a number of factors that causes these problems, but I do believe that a large part comes from the environment and the way that our food is grown and processed. Everyone, if you can help it, please stop eating processed and canned processed foods with all those additives and preservatives. I have been trying to get my mother, brother and sister-in-law from using sugar substitutes, but I suppose that it can’t be helped since they are diabetic and need the sweetener for their drinks and baked goods. I find that if the fruits for making desserts are ripe and sweet enough, then no sugar is necessary. I use to get one of the best no sugar apple pies from an orchard in Westchester Co. N.Y. every autumn,when I lived there. It was delicious. The fruit was at it’s peak in flavor (organic, of course) and needed nothing but a little spice. Perfect!I do hope that your daughter will be ok Maria. Any liquid that has been boiled and simmered for long periods will cause scalding and very bad burns, even if it’s just a little. Other foods that causes severe burns are oatmeal, cream of wheat and grits because they hold lots of heat and stick to the skin when they come into contact with it. Try to keep these foods away from young children until they have cooled to where they are very warm for them to eat or you have added cold milk, to cool the temperature enough.Just think what will happen to their mouths if consumed hot!All the best and have a blessed day.

]]> http://ciel.org/wordpress_211560016/?p=385#comment-2214 Jean Wed, 26 Sep 2012 07:31:12 +0000 http://intlenvlaw.wordpress.com/2010/02/25/renewable-energy-technologies-for-rural-development-1/#comment-2214 First of all, the conversion is ciamhcel to electricity, as in the chemistry of a car battery which provides an output voltage.To meet your needs, you need to figure how much useful sunlight you will have per day. Such sources as the Weather Channel, or National Climatology office can supply that to you. You need to determine the total load. Just add everything up, and that is the load you need to have sufficient energy to provide power for. If this works out to be, let's say 200 watts, then you need at least a 200 watt solar panel, provided that you have enough sunlight from the time that you get up in the morning, until you go to bed at night. Count on it, you won't have enough sunlight for your needs, unless you live up in Alaska. Even then, there is part of the year where there will not be enough light at any time of the day. What you need, for full 24 hour coverage is a battery bank, and unless everything will run on 12 or 24 volts, then you need 1 or more inverters. With inverters, you lose 10% in conversion loss from DC to AC. Batteries should be RV, Trolling motor, or best yet, electric fork lift batteries, or the reasonable equivalent of such as these. I would recomment at least double to quadruple the total energy need for the solar panels, and to multiply the battery capacity by the total load supply that you have figured out, for at least a 24 hour run time. All of that, then multiplied by 90% to know how long the system will provide power, IF you use any DC to AC inverters. Within reason, the larger the battery bank, the better. Do NOT use regular car batteries, they will not last as long as you need them to last, unless you understand the difference between cranking amps, and reserve amps. Another point is that auto batteries are simply not designed for this kind of service. First of all, the conversion is ciamhcel to electricity, as in the chemistry of a car battery which provides an output voltage.To meet your needs, you need to figure how much useful sunlight you will have per day. Such sources as the Weather Channel, or National Climatology office can supply that to you. You need to determine the total load. Just add everything up, and that is the load you need to have sufficient energy to provide power for. If this works out to be, let’s say 200 watts, then you need at least a 200 watt solar panel, provided that you have enough sunlight from the time that you get up in the morning, until you go to bed at night. Count on it, you won’t have enough sunlight for your needs, unless you live up in Alaska. Even then, there is part of the year where there will not be enough light at any time of the day. What you need, for full 24 hour coverage is a battery bank, and unless everything will run on 12 or 24 volts, then you need 1 or more inverters. With inverters, you lose 10% in conversion loss from DC to AC. Batteries should be RV, Trolling motor, or best yet, electric fork lift batteries, or the reasonable equivalent of such as these. I would recomment at least double to quadruple the total energy need for the solar panels, and to multiply the battery capacity by the total load supply that you have figured out, for at least a 24 hour run time. All of that, then multiplied by 90% to know how long the system will provide power, IF you use any DC to AC inverters. Within reason, the larger the battery bank, the better. Do NOT use regular car batteries, they will not last as long as you need them to last, unless you understand the difference between cranking amps, and reserve amps. Another point is that auto batteries are simply not designed for this kind of service.

]]> http://ciel.org/wordpress_211560016/?p=627#comment-38 Latest Developments, March 25 | Beyond Aid Mon, 26 Mar 2012 09:01:39 +0000 http://intlenvlaw.wordpress.com/2012/03/23/un-human-rights-council-establishes-an-independent-expert-on-human-rights-and-the-environment-4/#comment-38 [...] Law reports that the UN Human Rights Council has agreed to appoint an independent expert on human rights and the environment. “The Council’s resolution establishes an institutional vehicle to advance the linkages between [...] [...] Law reports that the UN Human Rights Council has agreed to appoint an independent expert on human rights and the environment. “The Council’s resolution establishes an institutional vehicle to advance the linkages between [...]

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