So far the solutions have come from the hand of technological change, more stringent regulatory sanctions, to establish tax or subsidy polluter who develop products “green” or environmentally friendly. All these measures have had mixed success, the fact is that the planet’s environmental situation is getting worse and increasingly irreversible.

Taking into account this should analyze the relationship between the environment and the system of capitalist production, thinking because so far as economy and ecology are conflicting issues. For us the key solution to environmental problems is environmental education at all levels and sectors of society (productive or not).

Indeed we believe that the main outlet (not only, as this must be accompanied by other measures to cut economic, political, technological, etc.). Comes from the hand of education, in this case of environmental education. This is a fundamental tool to achieve a change in attitude and behavior in society, not only producers but also consumers all over the world.

In nature, things just are. They are traversed by criteria or value judgments or moral, socially constructed elements as a tool of subjugation and domination of the supra-species towards conspecifics. This is easily demonstrated, since according to evolutionary theory and accept that the earth has an approximate age of 4,500 million years, nature has built its own cycles without human presence that emerges only in the last two million years.

In nature has not yet been able to verify that elephants do transcendental meditation, or that monkeys attend mass on Sundays. Likewise, the lion king’s monarchical status is another maneuver by the ruling class to further lead to magical thinking and natural, the need for a hierarchical system or class, which justifies the presence of drivers and messianic saviors for the human herd. Walt Disney’s work in this regard, it has operated effectively through his work in the minds of children.

However, in a study entitled ‘Environment and Human Security’, have indicated that there is still time to reverse this situation if steps are taken and improved weather forecasting systems worldwide.

Catastrophic flooding

Experts added that this situation of alarm was evident late last month with the floods that devastated farmland in Haiti and the Dominican Republic and caused more than a thousand deaths.

Created by the UN General Assembly in 1973, the University brings together experts in research, training and dissemination of knowledge related to pressing global problems.

The experts added that an estimated one billion people, ie one sixth of world population living in areas that will be the scene of the worst floods of the century.

Currently, only floods affecting over 530 million people worldwide, causing an average of 25,000 deaths a year, destroying homes, disease and loss of crops and livestock.

Irrational use of land

According to experts at the university, this situation has been exacerbated by the unsustainable and irrational use of land and other human actions.

“In a world more humid and hot as science predicts, the upper Northern Hemisphere will likely see more storms, while summers in some inland areas will be drier and prone to drought,” said Janos Bogardi, director of study.

According to the study, the most affected region will be Asia, where during the last decades an average of more than 400 million people have been hit by floods.

The experts have reported that the annual cost of floods and other climate-related disasters (mainly in developing countries) is between 50,000 and 60,000 million dollars, a sum equivalent to all the development aid given to countries donors.

Widespread problems

But problems are not limited to developing nations, also affect the industrialized countries, said the report. In Europe, the flood caused a hundred deaths in 2002, affected 450,000 people and caused losses estimated 20,000 million.

In the U.S., where 50 people died and damage was done by over 50,000 million due to overflow of the Mississippi River in 1993, floods are charged an average of 25 persons each year since 1980.

According to experts of the United Nations University, these problems will double in the areas most likely due to an expansion of climate processes (droughts or floods), the increase in sea levels and the continued deforestation.

“What is needed most urgently to the increasing risk of flood disasters is greater global capacity to monitor and forecast extreme events” of the climate, has emphasized Bogardi.

“With better information, you can install better warning systems and infrastructure to identify new strategies,” he added. But more than anything, according to the expert, “what is needed is to change the international mindset of the reaction (…) and charity to anticipation and prevention.”

The countries are very generous when it comes to help after the disaster, but much less so when it comes to making preparations to face, he added.

Droughts and forest fires can also result as a consequence of the extremely high temperatures, low rainfall and negligent. Learn to take protective measures to protect yourself and the environment.

Heat: Know the Truth

* During a normal year, approximately 175 Americans die from extreme heat. Young children, older people and those who are sick or those who weigh too much are more likely to suffer the consequences.

* Between 1936 and 1975, nearly 20,000 people succumbed to the effects of heat and solar radiation.
* As sudan men more than women, men are more susceptible to heat illness because they become dehydrated faster.

Did you know. . .

Over 50% of air pollution in Broward County is caused by motor vehicles.
Broward County has more than 1.8 million cars, trucks and buses registered, that means more than one vehicle per person.
The average car generates more than 600 pounds of air pollution annually.
10% of vehicles cause 50% of pollution.

Vehicle emissions are bad for health:

Emissions from motor vehicles contain tiny particles that can lodge in the lungs. Recent studies have demonstrated that these particles are the largest contributor to respiratory diseases such as asthma and emphysema. These emissions also contain other contaminants such as asthma and emphysema. These emissions also contain other contaminants, which has been tested, can cause cancer.

It is illegal to drive vehicles that pollute the environment. ¡Remedying this contamination can cost lots of money!

Any person who drives a vehicle that pollutes the environment because of the visible emissions mofle can be fined for a Natural Resources Specialist, Department of Planning and Environmental Protection of Broward County. If the problem is not corrected within 30 days, the owner of the vehicle may be fined up to $ 200. Police officers also have the authority to fine people who drive cars that pollute because of visible emissions by mofle. ¡Drive vehicles that pollute the environment can cost you big money! These vehicles generally have mechanical problems and spend a lot more oil and gasoline than necessary. The longer you wait to repair it, the more damage it can cause the engine. This means that, over time, the repair can cost you more money.

What can you do if your vehicle is smoking?

Bring the vehicle to be inspected by a mechanic trained in the
latest emission control technology.
Take the bus in Broward County. For more information, call Broward County Transit (BCT) at 954-357-8400.

Walk, ride your bike or skate whenever you can instead of using the car.