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Etopia Is Celebrating 16 Years Of Earth Days

Posted on 17 April 2023 by Namaara MacMoragh Posted in Etopia Updates

Earth Day is more than a day of awareness for our community. It’s our birthday; the day we created our virtual experience in Second Life. Don’t miss out on the fun. Join us for music, a gift hunt, discussions, a bowling tournament, tours, and more.

Schedule

*** THURSDAY, 20 APRIL

7pm SLT – DJ Dani @ the Etopia Pavilion
Dress as your favorite animal and join us as our very own DJ Dani plays a special selection of tunes for our Earth Day Dance at the Etopia Pavilion.
SLurl; http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Etopia%20Island/131/96/23

 

*** FRIDAY, 21 APRIL

8:30am SLT – Nam @ Nonprofit Commons
Nam talks about Earth Day and leads a tour of the Etopia Ocean build.

11am SLT – Bike Tour of Etopia Island
Join Namaara MacMoragh for a guided tour of Etopia Island. Bring your curiosity and questions. We’ll meet at the main landing area.
SLurl; http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Etopia%20Island/194/56/22

1pm SLT – Tai Chi @ Serenity Park
Take a break from the demands of the day and breathe as we enjoy the graceful movements of the tai chi routine.
SLurl; http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Etopia%20Island/129/32/23

 

*** SATURDAY, 22 APRIL – HAPPY EARTH DAY!

10am SLT – Food Justice Discussion
Join Namaara MacMoragh for a discussion of food justice and how we can make the most of our food budget in these uncertain times. We’ll meet at the Etopia Farmers Market.
SLurl; http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Etopia%20Prime/99/235/23

12pm SLT – Tour The Amazon
Join MegsCandles for a tour of “Pororoca da Amazonia”. a vortia; twom pf tje Amazon River’s tidal bore wave phenomena and more in Second Life, This project was supported by a grant from the Second Life Endowment for the Arts.
SLurl; http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLEA2/11/243/27

2pm SLT – Drumming Circle / Earth Day Protest
Join in for our virtual protest at the Etopia Drumming Circle. We’ll have protest signs, a dance circle, and lots of fun sharing ideas and discussion for Earth Day.
Slurl; http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Etopia%20Island/150/178/22

4pm SLT – Fireworks Over The Bay!
Music to dance to and fireworks over the Bay.
Slurl; http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Etopia%20Island/150/178/22

 

*** SUNDAY, 23 APRIL

10am SLT – Bike Tour of Etopia Island
Join Namaara MacMoragh for a guided tour of Etopia Island. Bring your curiosity and questions. We’ll meet at the main landing area.
SLurl’ http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Etopia%20Island/194/56/22

12pm SLT – DJ Tori @ CDS Marketplatz
Join DJ Anjoux Landau Herbit for the CDS Spring Ball.

 

Ongoing Earth Day Activities

Save The Earth Gift Hunt! To celebrate 17 years in Second Life we have a gift hunt just for you. Look for the 17 hidden globes across Etopia Island and get 17 amazing gifts and tips to enjoy all year round.

Our Bowling Alley is open and ready for you to roll a game or two. If you’re our high scorer on Sunday, 23 April, you’ll win our Earth Day Tournament Trophy and 500 L$.

 

Hunt Hints

 

 

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Three Easy Ideas To Celebrate Earth Day

Posted on 11 April 2023 by Namaara MacMoragh Posted in DIY Tips & Stuff

Each year since 1970 Earth Day has been a way to raise awareness of the need for humans to care for our non-human relations. That might sound a little hokey, but research has shown that

As climate threats continue to grow their impacts become ever-present in our lives there are many who argue that the corporations and governments most responsible for the pollution feeding climate change should pay for the costs associated with cleaning things up.

Did you know the fossil fuel industry has earned billions in profits every day for the past 50 years?

According to a Dartmouth College study, the top five pollution creators – US, China, Russia, India, and Brazil – burdened the world with more than 6 trillion $US in climate change-related damages between 1990 and 2014.

The study found that the distribution of warming impacts from emitters is highly unequal: high-income, high-emitting countries have benefited themselves while harming low-income, low-emitting countries, emphasizing the inequities embedded in the causes and consequences of historical warming.

In 2017, CDP, a not-for-profit charity that runs the global disclosure system for investors, companies, cities, states, and regions to manage their environmental impacts, found that just 100 fossil fuel companies were responsible for 71% of all global greenhouse gases emitted since 1988.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the cruise ship industry dumps 255,000 US gallons of greywater and 30,000 US gallons of blackwater into the ocean daily. 

A 2019 lawsuit stated that Carnival Corp illegally released over 500,000 gallons of sewage and over 11,000 gallons of food waste into the ocean near ports and shores around the world and settled the suit for 40 million $US.

As much as companies need to be held responsible for their behaviors there are some things each one of us can do to make a difference this Earth Day.

#1 – Cut back on food waste … 1,500 pounds of food waste per year per American winds up in landfills across the country. One way to cut back on food waste is to shop according to a meal plan. You’re less likely to buy items you won’t use. Another way to cut back on food waste is to use leftovers. Get creative with leftovers by incorporating them into new meals. For example, leftover chicken can be used in a salad, or vegetables can be turned into a soup or stew.

#2 – Conserve Energy – The burning of fossil fuels (coal, oil, and natural gas) accounts for 83% of global energy creation and releases carbon dioxide, which increases the atmosphere’s greenhouse effect, causing global warming and climate change.  You can save hundreds of dollars and make a difference in the depletion of natural resources by reducing your energy dependence. Turn off lights and appliances when not in use. Turn down the heat several degrees. Consider investing in energy-efficient appliances and light bulbs. Use solar energy where and when possible.

#3 – Support environmentally friendly businesses – Support businesses that are committed to sustainability and eco-friendliness. This can include local farmers markets, green energy providers, and businesses that use recycled materials.

Are there things you do to recognize Earth Day, reduce your footprint, and care for the Earth?

 

 

 

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Earth Day 2017 Press Release

Posted on 8 April 2017 by Namaara MacMoragh Posted in Etopia Updates, Virtual News

**** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ****

Earth Day, first celebrated in 1970, has grown to be an international phenomenon. Events are held worldwide to demonstrate support for environmental protection and celebrate our life-giving Mother Earth.

 
Etopia Eco-Communities is celebrating 10 years in Second Life with our Earth Day & 10th Anniversary Celebration. And everyone is invited. We will be hosting a hunt from 4/20 through 4/30, several days of discussions, music, tours and more. This multi-region event is sure to engage, enlighten, and entertain.

 
Etopia was founded to create a virtual world in which we could explore how to adapt to the challenges posed by Peak Oil and Climate Change. Since the beginning Etopia has been about sustainability and embracing the ideas of a community of creative, passionate, and thoughtful participants. We embrace shared values that celebrate our efforts toward creating a regenerative approach to life a and sustainable human presence on the Earth.

 
Kick off the Etopia Earth Day & 10th Anniversary Celebration on Thursday 20 April, at 7pm SLT with DJ Dani and a party at the Etopia Pavilion followed by two more days of music, tours, and workshops.

 
Some highlights include a viewing of “Before The Flood” at Nonprofit Commons on Friday, nonstop music at Center Ground from 10am to 10pm on Saturday, and a Climate Change Workshop with Marly Milena at Inspiration Island, also on Saturday.

 
Learn valuable facts, a little Etopia history, and interesting trivia on our self-guided or facilitated tours. Join workshops and discussion about wetland preservation, permaculture, and sustainable living presented throughout the weekend. KATJA’s Music Venue will host live music Friday and Saturday with guests Max Kleene, The Vinne Show, Bat Masters, KevinMThomas, and more. Woven throughout the activities and across regions is our Earth Day Hunt. Festivities wrap up on Sunday, 23 April with a discussion on the value of Earth Day awareness.

 
IN COLLABORATION WITH / CO-PROMOTING EVENTS:
NonProfit Commons, Whole Brain Health & Inspiration Island, Virtual Abilities, Center Ground

 
For updates on the schedule of events, see our website at http://etopiaisland.org

 

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For more information contact:
Namaara MacMoragh in world (notecards please) or email, namaara@etopiaisland.org

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