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Page 7, News, Tuesday, March 27, 1990 Environment should concern us all By Angie Saunders Everyone has been hearing a lot about the environment lately. The general attitude of our gener- ation seems to be-"Who cares about the environment?" But in reality we should care because the problems are steadily getting worse. The Greenhouse Effect is mostly caused by carbon dioxide from the ever-growing quantity of fossil fuels (coal, oil, and gas) which are burned for heat or power. Carbon dioxide acts as a blanket around the planet, hold- ing in much of the solar radiation that would otherwise escape into space. When too much heat is retained, we have not just a greenhouse, but a hothouse, and the entire global climate system is affected. A warmer atmosphere could cause melting glaciers and ice-caps resulting in higher sea level. In the longer term, low- lying cities could be swamped. Changing rainfall patterns could shift, possibly turning the prairies into dust bowls. The Industrial Revolution is much to blame for the rising level-of carbon monox- ide but who is going to do some- thing? The largest source of air pollu- tion is caused by modern trans- portation such as cars, planes, trains, and boats. These noxious fumes also poison forests , lakes, marine life, and endanger human health. Products a consumer buys can also cause environmental prob- lems. Non-reusable products such as cans, some plastic, and dispos- able diapers worsen the problem that we have disposing of garbage. The more garbage.a. family has, the more garbage. must be burned or landfilled. Canadians can improve the environment by starting in their own homes. If a consumer chooses to buy environmentally friendly products, more will be made available.Choosing prod- ucts that are reusable or have the least amount of packaging, will result in less garbage. Laundry. detergent companies have introduced phosphate-free products which are available in grocery stores, Milk in plastic bags, instead of heavily bleached cardboard con- tainers, is better for our health. The bags can be reused for sand- NOTICE DAYLIGHT SAVING wiches or storage wrap. Vegetables bought frozen in bags instead of cans are more nutritious and the bags can also be reused. Pop or beer can be bought in returnable bottles instead of cans and plastic bottles. By reusing plastic bags for carrying groceries home from the supermarket we'd be saving excess waste and possibly the stores' savings would be passed on to the consumer. , Both sides of paper and recy- cled paper can be used. Fixing leaking water taps can save money on water bills and a lot of wasted water. If you have a gas stove with pilot lights, consider turning them off and using matches. : Garbage disposals waste water and electricity as well as putting more stress on the sewage treat- ment system. Compost heaps are much friendlier to the environ- ment. Air conditioners that are going full blast in the hot summer months can force electrical gener- ating plants to pump so much car- bon into the air that they actually heat up a city. Turn your lights off when they are not in use to save energy. Canadians can help improve the environment if they start now. Remember, whenever pos- sible, "Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle." HIGHVIEW ANIMAL CLINIC Dr. Benz & Dr. Peterson will be in Terrace Bay at the Community Church on: Wednesday April 18, 1990 3 For appointments please call Cathi at: 825-3330 r DR. WOLDNIK'S OFFICE HOURS -- TIME Terrace Bay Under the Time Amendment Act, Daylight Saving Time will come into effect this year on the first Sunday in April, and continue until Please note Dr. Woldnik's office will be closed from Friday March 30, 1990 (afternoon) to Monday April 9, 1990 (inclusive). Regular hours will commence Tuesday April 10, 1990. If there is an urgent medical matter, please call The McCausland Hospital Emergency Department at 1990. the last Sunday in October. Residents are reminded to advance their clocks by 1 hour at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday April 1, 825-3273. PUBLIC NOTICE ANNUAL WORK SCHEDULES - TERRACE BAY DISTRICT The Annual Work Schedules for the Black River Forest, Big Pic Management Unit, Steel River Crown Management Unit, and the Longlac Forest have been approved by the Ministry of Natural Resources. These schedules outline timber harvesting, road construction and renewal and maintenance activities on each of the above management units for the period from April 1, 1990 to March 31, 1991. The Annual Work Schedules will also be available during this 12 month period. For further information please contact: E. C. Tear Ministry of Natural Resources P. O. Box 280 Terrace Bay, Ontario POT 2W0 Telephone (807)825-3205 Renseignements offerts en francais a l'adresse suivante: Ministere des Richesses naturelles C. P. 309 Manitouwadge, Ontario POT 2C0 Telephone (807) 826-3225 ~,.... Ministry of Ministére des LAKE SUPERIOR ) Sree? Natural Richesses ss! Resources naturelles HILLSPORT FOREST FMA / SCALE: 1: 773,000