Global warming has become a very hot topic at the moment. All the members of the G8 have agreed that their aim is to reduce the amount of greenhouse gas emissions by 50% in 2050, and with that said it is now time for everyone worldwide to start taking action.
It was Japan that gave birth to the Kyoto Protocol and they have now devised a new initiative called Cool The Earth. This is a great contest so check it out now.
The Eco Business Creation Association, the organisers of this even are calling on people around the world to submit their ideas on how to decrease CO2 emissions and put a stop to global warming. The ideas that are collected with be used for prototype projects that will be conducted in Japan and these will then help to generate models for reducing our emissions. The results of the projects will be available worldwide and the aim of this is to further encourage innovation and to hopefully tackle the worldwide problem of growing CO2 levels.
The awards ceremony will take place in Japan and grand prize winners from abroad will be given a portion of the travel expenses and accommodation expenses needed to attend this ceremony. Winners that come from Japan will be taken on an eco-tour where they will learn more about global warming and the latest projects underway to help prevent it. There will also be special prize winners and they will receive 50,000 yen which is approximately $420.
If you would like to participate, you must submit your ideas by the 5th September 2007. The final results will be announced on the 18th October and the Awards ceremony will take place between the 13th to the 15th of December at the Eco Products 2007 Exhibition in Tokyo. If you would like more information on this contest just visit the Cool The Earth contest website.
Here's hoping we get the global warming threat under control.
Until next time, keep thinking green.
Amanda
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