A Better Earth for Tomorrow: Kyoto Protocol Day

The Kyoto Protocol Day was established to commemorate the agreement of many countries to reduce their greenhouse gases emissions. It was opened for signing on December 11, 1997 and entered into force on February 16, 2005. Today, more than 150 countries have signed this agreement and have pledged to reduce their carbon dioxide and 5 other greenhouse gases emissions.

World Cancer Day: Awareness and Action

Cancer is defined as an abnormal growth of cells which tend to reproduce and sometimes spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system. It is said that approximately 11 million people all over the world are diagnosed with this disease and about 7 million might die of this disease. Indeed, cancer is a worldwide concern because of its impact on the quality of life of its victims and their families. Many cancers are preventable and curable. Evidence-based knowledge and awareness of the root cause of cancer is the best way to prevent the approximated 11 million cancer cases all over the world. Early detection combined with chemotherapy and other forms of treatment may cure at least 2/3 of cancer cases. It is a fact that inaction and lack of awareness are major causes of the mortality of cancer cases. Cancer claims at least twice as many lives as AIDS and kills more than the number of AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis victims put together.

A Day for Random Acts of Kindness

Wouldn’t it be great if people start doing random acts of kindness for a whole day? Why, the world would be such a wonderful place if only people would do that. Just imagine, your next door neighbor would offer to mow your lawn for you, your aunt would offer to baby-sit for the kids while you and your wife go on a romantic dinner, your little sister would stop pestering you for a while, and your boss would not be such a slave driver for a day and would actually give you a few breaks. Of course, you wouldn’t just take and take and take. You would also give your share of kindness. You could try helping that old woman cross the street, you could give a toy to that little girl who is bawling her eyes out, you could buy some flowers for your wife or you could give your mother a call and ask her how she is and update her about the things that have been happening in your life.