Inspirational and good news.
An article at the New Scientist puts me at ease because it allows me to remember that forgetfulness is a tool of the brain. Thank goodness! I can’t even remember what I had for breakfast today – apparently forgetting that is a smart move.
According to a new study, the brain only chooses to remember memories it thinks are most relevant, and actively suppresses those that are similar but less used, helping to lessen the cognitive load and prevent confusion.
I’m biking for charity and I need your help! Dignitas is an organization that aims to help those who are affected by HIV and they are having a fundraising event and it would be great if you could show your support.
On June 23, Dignitas International is holding the Race for Dignity Challenge – a fundraising spinathon on stationary bikes for people affected by AIDS in Africa.
Teams of participants will spin for 12 hours at Toronto’s Dundas Square to support Dignitas International’s innovative community-based care model.
Each month Dignitas tests thousands of people for HIV and starts hundreds on life-saving HIV medications in Africa.
China uses a lot of energy and its economy has been growing very quickly, which means that their carbon output has also been increasing. China has already taken some steps towards greening their economy and now they will continue that trend. China’s climate change strategy looks like a good step.
The country stressed that economic development comes first with a focus on sustainability. They also maintained their stance that developed nations need to take more action on climate change because most of it is their fault. I totally agree with China on this last point.
But it also stressed that the country’s first priority remained “sustainable development and poverty eradication”.
“China is a developing country. Although we do not have the obligation to cut emissions, it does not mean we do not want to shoulder our share of responsibilities,” Ma Kai, chairman of China’s National Development and Reform Commission, said.
Edit: And if the government wants to try anything funny, the Chinese will create flash protests with their mobiles.
On Mount Ararat, Greenpeace volunteers are working feverishly to make Noah’s Ark to raise awareness about global warming. This is a neat and creative idea. The message about climate change is targeted at politicians.
Volunteers are racing to complete the wooden vessel under bright sunshine by end-May, to coincide with a summit of leading countries next month in Germany where climate change will be high on the agenda.
PGIGrup is about to make Europe’s largest solar roof. The building is going to be built in Madrid and generate 3 megawatts of electricity.
At over a kilometer in length, the rooftop will have an area of over 57,000 square meters, of which 21,000 will be occupied by solar panels. The power installed will be of approximately 3 MW peak, which will generate over 3.6 GWh per year.
It is predicted that this design will enable it to save 15% on climate conditioning in winter, and 34% in summer, as well as saving on lighting. The facade of the office blocks is a double skin, where the external glass is hung out from staggered glass fins.