Comments on: Just the Tip of the Iceberg… http://itsgettinghotinhere.org/2008/02/03/just-the-tip-of-the-iceberg/ Dispatches from the Youth Climate Movement Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:25:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU hourly 1 By: Colleen Kincaid-Smith http://itsgettinghotinhere.org/2008/02/03/just-the-tip-of-the-iceberg/#comment-61020 Colleen Kincaid-Smith Sat, 09 Feb 2008 21:28:21 +0000 http://itsgettinghotinhere.wordpress.com/?p=4273#comment-61020 Zoe: from a distance, I am really proud of you. Your writing style is wonderful, I was really able to visualize your experience. I checked out the expedition website; what a wonderful opportunity! Thank you for sharing and being the eyes and ears of those who will never get to see Antarctica! Zoe: from a distance, I am really proud of you. Your writing style is wonderful, I was really able to visualize your experience. I checked out the expedition website; what a wonderful opportunity! Thank you for sharing and being the eyes and ears of those who will never get to see Antarctica!

]]> By: Nick Anderson http://itsgettinghotinhere.org/2008/02/03/just-the-tip-of-the-iceberg/#comment-61019 Nick Anderson Sat, 09 Feb 2008 21:27:56 +0000 http://itsgettinghotinhere.wordpress.com/?p=4273#comment-61019 Fabulous photos, many of them remind me of my time in South America that took me to Ushuaia, but alas, not Antartica... Fabulous photos, many of them remind me of my time in South America that took me to Ushuaia, but alas, not Antartica…

]]> By: Tyler Jordan http://itsgettinghotinhere.org/2008/02/03/just-the-tip-of-the-iceberg/#comment-61018 Tyler Jordan Sat, 09 Feb 2008 21:27:23 +0000 http://itsgettinghotinhere.wordpress.com/?p=4273#comment-61018 I , too, have been to Antarctica with Students on Ice back in 2002. Your article captured it well! I , too, have been to Antarctica with Students on Ice back in 2002. Your article captured it well!

]]> By: Rachel Mendleson, The Daily News http://itsgettinghotinhere.org/2008/02/03/just-the-tip-of-the-iceberg/#comment-60934 Rachel Mendleson, The Daily News Wed, 06 Feb 2008 17:53:03 +0000 http://itsgettinghotinhere.wordpress.com/?p=4273#comment-60934 <strong>Back from Antarctica with a message of hope </strong> <em>Activist intrigued by international co-operation among climate scientists</em> Zoe Caron has literally written the book on global warming. But after returning from a recent expedition to Antarctica, the 22-year-old environmentalist says she's surprised that it's hope, rather than 11th-hour warnings, that she most wants to share. "The most intriguing thing about Antarctica is that it has this level of environmental protection that no other continent has, it has this dedication to peace, and to scientific collaboration and international collaboration that no other continent has," Caron said. Over the holidays, the recent Dalhousie University graduate chaperoned a group of high-school students during a 10-day mission to the icy continent, led by polar experts and educators. Instead of flying, the author of the soon-to-be-released Global Warming for Dummies (co-authored by Green party Leader Elizabeth May) travelled mostly by land and sea - to keep her carbon footprint to a minimum. <strong> <em>Unexpected sights</em></strong> But when she arrived on the western peninsula of Antarctica, instead of the "big sheet of ice with a couple of research stations" she was expecting, she found an endless parade of seals, whales and birds. "It's the only place I've ever been where I felt like I shouldn't have been there. It's just not a place for people. It's overrun with wildlife, and it's their place," Caron said. As a first-time visitor, she couldn't see the effects of global warming. But she says the other expedition team members often pointed out rocks, beaches and entry ways that hadn't been visible even one year earlier. <strong><em>Never doubted urgency</em></strong> The urgency of global warming, however, was never something she doubted, she says. Since attending a climate-change conference in 2005, the Nelson, B.C., native has led several student sustainability initiatives and was one of the young environmentalists included in Vanity Fair's 2007 green issue. During that time, Caron says her idealism has been somewhat jaded by the obstacles the environmental movement continues to face. But Antarctica, largely untainted by humans, is the one place where the world works together, almost as it should, she said. "It's just this symbol of hope to me, and I want to convey that to people, not just people working on environmental issues," she said. Zoe Caron will be speaking in Dalhousie Univeristy's Weldon Law Building, Room 105, 6061 University Ave., at 7 p.m. tonight. Refreshments begin at 6:30 p.m. 06/02/08 Back from Antarctica with a message of hope
Activist intrigued by international co-operation among climate scientists

Zoe Caron has literally written the book on global warming.

But after returning from a recent expedition to Antarctica, the 22-year-old environmentalist says she’s surprised that it’s hope, rather than 11th-hour warnings, that she most wants to share.

“The most intriguing thing about Antarctica is that it has this level of environmental protection that no other continent has, it has this dedication to peace, and to scientific collaboration and international collaboration that no other continent has,” Caron said.

Over the holidays, the recent Dalhousie University graduate chaperoned a group of high-school students during a 10-day mission to the icy continent, led by polar experts and educators.

Instead of flying, the author of the soon-to-be-released Global Warming for Dummies (co-authored by Green party Leader Elizabeth May) travelled mostly by land and sea - to keep her carbon footprint to a minimum.


Unexpected sights

But when she arrived on the western peninsula of Antarctica, instead of the “big sheet of ice with a couple of research stations” she was expecting, she found an endless parade of seals, whales and birds.

“It’s the only place I’ve ever been where I felt like I shouldn’t have been there. It’s just not a place for people. It’s overrun with wildlife, and it’s their place,” Caron said.

As a first-time visitor, she couldn’t see the effects of global warming. But she says the other expedition team members often pointed out rocks, beaches and entry ways that hadn’t been visible even one year earlier.

Never doubted urgency

The urgency of global warming, however, was never something she doubted, she says.

Since attending a climate-change conference in 2005, the Nelson, B.C., native has led several student sustainability initiatives and was one of the young environmentalists included in Vanity Fair’s 2007 green issue.

During that time, Caron says her idealism has been somewhat jaded by the obstacles the environmental movement continues to face.

But Antarctica, largely untainted by humans, is the one place where the world works together, almost as it should, she said.

“It’s just this symbol of hope to me, and I want to convey that to people, not just people working on environmental issues,” she said.

Zoe Caron will be speaking in Dalhousie Univeristy’s Weldon Law Building, Room 105, 6061 University Ave., at 7 p.m. tonight. Refreshments begin at 6:30 p.m.
06/02/08

]]> By: Zoë http://itsgettinghotinhere.org/2008/02/03/just-the-tip-of-the-iceberg/#comment-60868 Zoë Sun, 03 Feb 2008 14:40:00 +0000 http://itsgettinghotinhere.wordpress.com/?p=4273#comment-60868 Just the Tip of the Iceberg, with Zoe Caron A look into the wonder and beauty of Antarctica, and the history, politics and international cooperation that give our planet hope. Host: Environmental Programmes Type: Education - Lecture Time and PlaceDate: Wednesday, February 6, 2008 Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm Location: Room 105, Weldon Law Building Street: 6061 University Ave. City/Town: Halifax, NS Contact InfoEmail: marla.cranston@dal.ca Recent Dalhousie graduate, Zoë Caron, has just returned from an international youth leadership program to Antarctica to learn about environmental sustainability and climate change with Canadian organization, Students On Ice. Join us for a passionate and inspiring night of stories, photos, and a message you will not forget. Doors open @ 6:30 p.m. Just the Tip of the Iceberg, with Zoe Caron

A look into the wonder and beauty of Antarctica, and the history, politics and international cooperation that give our planet hope.

Host: Environmental Programmes
Type: Education - Lecture

Time and PlaceDate: Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Room 105, Weldon Law Building
Street: 6061 University Ave.
City/Town: Halifax, NS

Contact InfoEmail: marla.cranston@dal.ca

Recent Dalhousie graduate, Zoë Caron, has just returned from an international youth leadership program to Antarctica to learn about environmental sustainability and climate change with Canadian organization, Students On Ice.

Join us for a passionate and inspiring night of stories, photos, and a message you will not forget.

Doors open @ 6:30 p.m.

]]> By: D http://itsgettinghotinhere.org/2008/02/03/just-the-tip-of-the-iceberg/#comment-60867 D Sun, 03 Feb 2008 14:36:24 +0000 http://itsgettinghotinhere.wordpress.com/?p=4273#comment-60867 ...Zoe. This is beautiful. Had to tell you right away. it took my breath away. in reading it one does not know if it is a true love story or not. I guess it is. but one with Mother nature or a Man...I take my hat off to you. this is top notch. well done! …Zoe. This is beautiful. Had to tell you right away. it took my breath away. in reading it one does not know if it is a true love story or not. I guess it is. but one with Mother nature or a Man…I take my hat off to you. this is top notch. well done!

]]> By: Jennifer Keeling http://itsgettinghotinhere.org/2008/02/03/just-the-tip-of-the-iceberg/#comment-60866 Jennifer Keeling Sun, 03 Feb 2008 14:25:30 +0000 http://itsgettinghotinhere.wordpress.com/?p=4273#comment-60866 i heart z caron. i heart z caron.

]]> By: Zoë http://itsgettinghotinhere.org/2008/02/03/just-the-tip-of-the-iceberg/#comment-60865 Zoë Sun, 03 Feb 2008 14:25:15 +0000 http://itsgettinghotinhere.wordpress.com/?p=4273#comment-60865 David Sassoon's blog response: http://www.solveclimate.com/blog/20080126/zoe-antarctica-story-hope David Sassoon’s blog response: http://www.solveclimate.com/blog/20080126/zoe-antarctica-story-hope

]]> By: Noor KB http://itsgettinghotinhere.org/2008/02/03/just-the-tip-of-the-iceberg/#comment-60864 Noor KB Sun, 03 Feb 2008 14:24:45 +0000 http://itsgettinghotinhere.wordpress.com/?p=4273#comment-60864 girl you know how to write! "If you weren't grinning it was because you were too busy picking your jaw up off the floor" ROFL !!! girl you know how to write!
“If you weren’t grinning it was because you were too busy picking your jaw up off the floor” ROFL !!!

]]> By: Zoë http://itsgettinghotinhere.org/2008/02/03/just-the-tip-of-the-iceberg/#comment-60863 Zoë Sun, 03 Feb 2008 14:24:29 +0000 http://itsgettinghotinhere.wordpress.com/?p=4273#comment-60863 Good question David - Climate impact of travel can be calculated (and offset!) at these sites: www.carbonzero.ca www.carbonneutral.com www.climatecare.org These are credible and the first is one of few Canadian ones! Each will calculate emissions on a different formula and take various pieces into account, so don't be surprised if they all give you slightly different numbers. You can select which type of project you want to fund - the most effective ones are directly installing renewable energy sources, while the least effective (in the short-term anyways) is planting trees. Good luck! Z Good question David - Climate impact of travel can be calculated (and offset!) at these sites:

http://www.carbonzero.ca
http://www.carbonneutral.com
http://www.climatecare.org

These are credible and the first is one of few Canadian ones! Each will calculate emissions on a different formula and take various pieces into account, so don’t be surprised if they all give you slightly different numbers.

You can select which type of project you want to fund - the most effective ones are directly installing renewable energy sources, while the least effective (in the short-term anyways) is planting trees.

Good luck!

Z

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