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<title><![CDATA[You Have the Right to...Explore the Outdoors!]]></title>
<link>http://sciencechicagoblog.com/2009/06/01/you-have-the-right-to-explore-the-outdoors/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:33:59 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Rabiah Mayas</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[I can&#8217;t believe it&#8217;s June already &#8211; where has the year gone? The weather is gettin]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>I can&#8217;t believe it&#8217;s June already &#8211; where has the year gone? The weather is getting warmer and school&#8217;s almost out, which means it&#8217;s time for summer fun!  For most of us, that means trips to the pool and beach, riding bikes, barbecues and fireworks.  But summer is also one of the best times to get outside and connect with science everywhere&#8230;and now it&#8217;s <a href="http://www.funoutside.org/index.php?option=com_content&#38;view=article&#38;id=116:ilsupport&#38;catid=3:newsflash" target="_blank">THE LAW.</a></p>
<p>OK, not quite&#8230;but the Illinois General Assembly has passed a <a href="http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/fulltext.asp?DocName=&#38;SessionId=76&#38;GA=96&#38;DocTypeId=SJR&#38;DocNum=0044&#38;GAID=10&#38;LegID=47017&#38;SpecSess=0&#38;Session=0" target="_blank">resolution</a> to officially designate June as &#8220;Leave No Child Inside&#8221; month.  The <a href="http://www.chicagowilderness.org/" target="_blank">Chicago Wilderness</a> alliance has developed the C<a href="http://www.kidsoutside.info/billofrights/" target="_blank">hildren&#8217;s Outdoor Bill of Rights</a>, listing 10 things that every child should be able to do:</p>
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<li><em>Discover wilderness &#8212; prairies, dunes, forests, savannas, and wetlands</em></li>
<li><em>Camp under the stars</em></li>
<li><em>Follow a trail</em></li>
<li><em>Catch and release fish, frogs, and insects</em></li>
<li><em>Climb a tree</em></li>
<li><em>Explore nature in neighborhoods and cities</em></li>
<li><em>Celebrate heritage</em></li>
<li><em>Plant a flower</em></li>
<li><em>Play in the mud or a stream</em></li>
<li><em>Learn to swim</em></li>
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<p>I think this is a pretty great list for adults, too&#8230; many of us did at least 2-3 of those at BioBlitz last month! I haven&#8217;t climbed a tree in awhile, so I think I&#8217;m going to work on #5 next.  Check out <a href="http://kidsoutside.info/" target="_blank">Leave No Child Inside</a> for a calendar of events happening throughout June, and have fun out there! And we&#8217;d love to hear about how you&#8217;ve explored the outdoors &#8211; post on the blog or <a href="mailto:dr.rabiah@sciencechicago.com">send me</a> your photos or emails about how you&#8217;re discovering the environment around you!</p>
<p>-Rabiah</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Sådan løser vi klimaproblemerne]]></title>
<link>http://learningzone.wordpress.com/2007/12/16/sadan-l%c3%b8ser-vi-klimaproblemerne/</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 16 Dec 2007 15:09:59 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>learningzone</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[Klimaets tilstand er et hot emne for tiden. Alverdens &#8211; sikkert ganske velmenende &#8211; poli]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>Klimaets tilstand er et hot emne for tiden. Alverdens &#8211; sikkert ganske velmenende &#8211; politikere, embedsmænd og klimaeksperter har lige øget Co2-udslippet med adskillige tons ved at flyve til Bali for at sidde indendørs i et luksuriøst, svalt og energifråsende konferencehotel &#8230; og tale om klimaudfordringerne.</p>
<p>Og de kunne stort set ikke blive enige om noget som helst. Og i hvert fald ikke noget, der virkelig batter. Ganske enkelt fordi mange af deltagerne er skolet op med nogle kapitalistisk-liberale værdier, hvor penge og økonomi betyder langt, langt mere end miljøet, naturen og klodens tilstand om en 30-50 år &#8230; hvor disse personer måske ikke selv længere lever.</p>
<p>Hvordan løser vi så problemet.</p>
<p>Det er naturligvis vigtigt, at vi gør alt, hvad vi kan lige nu og her. Og her er der heldigvis en masse gode initiativer i gang på politisk niveau. Lad os blot håbe på, at fornuften kan vinde over pengepungen.</p>
<p>Men den bedste og mest langtidsvirkende effekt får vi, hvis vi sikrer, at alle børn og unge i skole- og uddannelsesystemet hele vejen fra børnehaven til universitetet skal igennem et pensum af fag inden for natur, miljø, klima og udeliv.</p>
<p>Så vil vi fremover få beslutningstagere, der har en dyb respekt og forståelse for naturen og miljøet &#8211; og som sætter disse ting mindst lige så højt som den materielle velstand (overflod?).</p>
<p>Den bedste måde at udvikle natur &#8211; og miljøbevarende værdier og holdninger på sker ved at vore børn og unge får hands-on erfaringer med og i det udendørs miljø.</p>
<p>Outdoor Education &#8211; udeskole &#8211; skal altså have en langt større plads på skoleskemaet. Det er fint nok, at man kan sidde inde og lave en masse fine formler for, hvor hurtigt indlandsisen i Grønland smelter og hvilken betydning det har for vandstanden i verdenshavene. Men man får en langt større og bedre forståelse for den slags fænomener, når man kommer ud i virkeligheden og oplever og ser, hvad der rent faktisk foregår.</p>
<p>Som en amerikansk sportsfiskerforening (Trout Unlimited) skriver i deres støtte til den amerikanske senator, Jack Reeds lovforslag: &#8220;<a href="http://www.cbf.org/site/PageServer?pagename=act_sub_actioncenter_federal_NCLB" target="_blank">Leave No Child Left Inside</a>&#8220;:</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;In the era of climate change, we need generations of citizens who understand and care for the natural world around them.  Children who have outdoor experiences when they are young grow up more healthily and are more likely to become stewards of our natural resources.  Environmental education teaches children to balance and manage strong economies, create healthy communities, and enjoy our country’s beautiful green and open spaces.&#8221;</p></blockquote>
<p><strong>Konklusion</strong>: Løsningen på fremtidens klimaproblemer = Sæt børn og unge &#8220;udenfor døren&#8221; noget oftere &#8230;</p>
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