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At this time, it goes against common sense for humanity to quietly
accept a new International Olympic Committee mega sporting event at the moment we seek to reduce carbon emissions.
Once
we resolve the risk of climate change, the IOC's new mega-event can sensibly be launched in global celebration.
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Monday, November 17, 2008
Why is the International Olympic Committee rushing to launch the inaugrual Youth Olympic Games?
 In February 2008, the IOC annnounced Singapore as host city of the first-ever Summer (2010) Youth Olympic Games. This
means that Singapore has just a little over two years to prepare, although traditional Olympic Games host cities get
seven years to prepare. Why has the IOC given Singapore such a short time-frame to get the first-ever Youth Olympic Games
off the ground?
In December 2008, the IOC will announce either Kuopio (Finland) or Innsbruck (Austria) as
host city of the first-ever Winter (2012) Youth Olympic Games.
An inconvenient result from the Youth Olympic Games
will be the addition of over ten thousand international airline roundtrips every year. Does the International Olympic Committee have
an unlimited right to create unnecessary additional carbon emissions?
Friday, November 14, 2008
The Climate for Change
By Al Gore
THE
NEW YORK TIMES
November 9, 2008
Brief: The inspiring and transformative choice by the American people to elect Barack Obama
as our 44th president lays the foundation for another fateful choice that he -- and we -- must make this January to begin
an emergency rescue of human civilization from the imminent and rapidly growing threat posed by the climate crisis. The world authority on the climate crisis,
the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, after 20 years of detailed study and four unanimous reports, now says that
the evidence is "unequivocal." To those who are still tempted to dismiss the increasingly urgent alarms from scientists
around the world, ignore the melting of the north polar ice cap and all of the other apocalyptic warnings from the planet
itself, and who roll their eyes at the very mention of this existential threat to the future of the human species, please
wake up. Our children and grandchildren need you to hear and recognize the truth of our situation, before it is too late.
The United States should lead the way by putting a price on
carbon here at home, and by leading the world's efforts to replace the Kyoto treaty next year in Copenhagen with a more
effective treaty that caps global carbon dioxide emissions and encourages nations to invest together in efficient ways to
reduce global warming pollution quickly.
Of course,
the best way -- indeed the only way -- to secure a global agreement to safeguard our future is by re-establishing the United
States as the country with the moral and political authority to lead the world toward a solution.
Looking ahead, I have great hope that we will have the courage to embrace
the changes necessary to save our economy, our planet and ultimately ourselves.
This year similarly saw the rise of young Americans, whose enthusiasm electrified
Barack Obama's campaign. There is little doubt that this same group of energized youth will play an essential role in
this project to secure our national future, once again turning seemingly impossible goals into inspiring success.
Full
editorial: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/09/opinion/09gore.html?partner=permalink&exprod=permalink
Monday, November 10, 2008
Why do Austria and Finland get a pass on adding unnecessary CO2 emissions while humanity strives to reduce CO2 emissions?
The International Olympic Committee has decided that either a city in Austria or Finland will
be host city for the second installment of the IOC's new mega sporting event - the 2012 Winter Youth Olympic Games
- following the first 2010 Summer Youth Olympic Games in Singapore.
This means that aside from the current
Olympic Games, the IOC gives its blessing to additional CO2 emissions of up to 10,000 international roundtrips per year
for the new biannual Youth Olympic Games.
These additional CO2 emissions pose measureable risk
to youth that is unnecessary and dangerous until humanity has better understanding of the climate crisis.
Friday, October 31, 2008
China Asks Rich to Pay for Cleanup
 BEIJING, October 30 (WSJ) - China issued a major policy on climate change Wednesday, acknowledging its own growing contribution
to the problem and its increased vulnerability to a warming planet, but arguing that rich nations should pay poorer countries
for the giant costs of cleaning up.
The 44-page report comes ahead of an international conference
on climate change next month in Beijing, organized by the U.N. and the Chinese government to help promote the exchange of
green technologies. Even more crucial will be a meeting in December in Poland to start negotiations over what to do
after the U.N.-backed Kyoto Protocol on climate change expires in 2012.
link: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122530768753281185.html
Monday, October 27, 2008
Polar bears dying out in Russian region: expert
 MOSCOW, October 24 (AFP) – Polar bears are dying out in the remote Arctic region of Chukotka
because of melting ice and increased killing by humans, an expert with the International Fund for
Animal Welfare warned on Friday.
"If this tendency continues, the population will disappear very quickly,
said Nikita Ovsyanikov, a researcher from Wrangel Island natural park in Chukotka who has
spent the past 18 years studying polar bears in the region. "We need to create new protected areas in the Arctic,"
said Ovsyanikov, who has conducted research on behalf of IFAW. The shrinking of the Arctic ice sheet is forcing more
bears to live on land in the summer where they often have trouble finding food, which means they have to go into villages
to scavenge and are more likely to be shot, he said. Polar bear furs are also becoming
increasingly popular in Russia, where the killing of polar bears is strictly forbidden except for self-defence. IFAW estimates
around 100 polar bears are killed illegally in Russia every year. There are a total of around 22,000 polar bears in
the Arctic. Five thousand of them live between Chukotka and the US state of Alaska and are being forced further and further
north because of the melting ice, IFAW said.
link: http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081024/sc_afp/russiaenvironmentclimatewarminganimal
Friday, October 24, 2008
Rogge to stand again as IOC President during election next year in Copenhagen
ATHENS, Oct 24 (Reuters) - International Olympic Committee (IOC) President
Jacques Rogge informed his organisation's members on Friday he intended to stand for a second term in office, the IOC
said.
IOC spokeswoman Emmanuelle Moreau said the 66-year-old Rogge, first elected in 2001 for an eight-year
term, had sent a letter to all members saying he would run for a second term during the election to be held next year in Copenhagen,
Denmark.
No other IOC member has announced their intention to run for the position of president and Rogge is likely
to win unopposed.
IOC Vice President Lambis Nikolaou said there would not be another candidate. "When an
acting president is up for re-election there has never been anyone standing against him and this will be the case next year
as well," Nikolaou said.
The Beijing Olympic Games turned out to be a financial success for the IOC,
whose revenues are set to continue to grow into the next four-year period despite the global economic downturn. The IOC was
under constant criticism for awarding the Games to China given the country's human rights record. Rogge had defended the
IOC's decision saying the Games were a force for good.
Rogge, a Belgian, succeeded Juan Antonio
Samaranch as only the eighth IOC President since the organisation was founded in 1894, two years prior to the first modern
Games.
His second term, should he win, will only be for four years following changes to the duration
of the president's term since the time of Samaranch, who spent 21 years as IOC chief.
Rogge presided
over his first Games as IOC chief in Salt Lake City in 2002 and at his first summer Olympics in Athens four years ago. He
also presided over the Turin 2006 and Beijing 2008 Olympics. If he wins his second term he will be in charge for two more
Games -- the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics and the London 2012 Summer Games. Rogge is also responsible for creating
the Youth Olympic Games, a tool aimed at attracting a new generation of future Olympians and a younger global audience. An orthopaedic surgeon by profession, Rogge has a 40-year involvement with the Olympics, as a sportsman, a national
Olympic team official and as an IOC member since 1991. He also competed in three editions of the Games as a yachtsman from
1968 to 1976. By Karolos Grohmannlink: http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/feedarticle/7919288
Monday, October 20, 2008
IOC Olympic City Summit
The Lausanne Summit took place between 9 and 11 October, 2008. The event brought
together representatives from bidding and host cities of the Summer, Winter and Youth Olympic Games for a two-day session
entitled The Road to Olympic Host City Success.
Dmitry Chernyshenko, President and CEO of Sochi 2014, said: "Sochi
2014 is working closely with the IOC at all levels of Games preparation to ensure the lasting legacy for Russia and the Olympic
movement". The Mayor presented new Sochi government departments overseeing aspects of infrastructure
serving the Games - such as roads management and construction processes. Federal Target Programs have also been implemented
to ensure that the readying of Sochi and the Krasnodar region for 2014 is achieved within a broader plan to make the region
a global Winter Sports hub and regional economic centre. This will help to promote healthy living for generations of Russians
and promote greater social awareness of the millions of Russians living with disabilities. Afanasenkov
said: "Sochi has substantial experience of hosting high-profile events, and we understand very clearly what is required
for a truly memorable event in 2014. Because of this, we have remodelled the organizational structure of the Sochi administration,
and this will help us continue to rise to the challenge in the years ahead".
link:
http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/168040/sochi-mayor-presents-at-ioc-olympic-city-summit
Friday, October 17, 2008
Why hasn't the International Olympic Committee announced the Youth Olympic Games to the United States public?
Athletes from Singapore are being chosen this weekend for the proposed 2010 Youth Olympic Games. So
why is the International Olympic Committee hesitant to announce YOG to the United States public? What are they waiting
for?
The Straits Times , Singapore, October 17, 2008-
THEY would readily exchange every medal and trophy they have won
for a chance to represent Singapore at the 2010 Youth Olympic Games (YOG). That is how badly the Ban brothers - Dylan, 14,
and Benjamin, 12 - want to be part of the inaugural Games in Singapore. The paddlers are two of 33 youngsters who
will take part in the Singapore Table Tennis Association's three-day YOG selection trials today, Monday and Tuesday. link: http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking%2BNews/Sport/Story/STIStory_291523.html
Monday, October 13, 2008
Why not use the Youth Olympic Games to Protect Youth instead of Hurt Youth?
The International Olympic Committee can launch the Youth Olympic Games whenever they want. So why launch in 2010 at
the time nations seek to reduce emissions to protect future generations from climate crisis?
Why not
grab the ring and lead? The IOC can take the opportunity now to use YOG as an incentive to fight against climate crisis.
The declaration simple: The International Olympic Committee has decided that 2010 is not the year to launch
the Youth Olympic Games. YOG will be launched when the world has better understanding of the climate crisis. We seek to grab
the world's attention to this issue so that progress can be made toward protecting future generations.
Mon, October 13, 2008 | link
Friday, October 10, 2008
BBC News Reports that Emissions 'Must be Cut by 80%' to below 1990 Levels
 The International Olympic Committee's plan to establish the Youth Olympic Games in 2010 and thereafter biannually
is clearly counter to humanity's effort to cut emissions by 80% to below 1990 levels. Emissions 'must
be cut by 80%', BBC News video: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/7658099.stm
Monday, October 6, 2008
Why hasn't the IOC informed people in America about their upcoming new event the 2010 Youth Olympic Games?
What are they waiting for, or what are they nervous about?
Mon, October 6, 2008 | link
Friday, October 3, 2008
Is there a valid reason for the IOC to create the Youth Olympic Games with systemic increasing CO2 emissions when Youth Olympic
Festivals already exist?
The Australian Olympic Committee has set the dates of 14-18 January 2009
for the fourth Australian Youth Olympic Festival for ages 15-20. The AYOF seeks to provide future Olympic
athletes with an environment reminiscent of an Olympic Games and promote the Olympic ideals of friendship, solidarity and
fair play. The event has the patronage of the IOC. The five day AYOF embraces a high level of sports competition, and
features elements of the Olympic Games model such as an Opening Ceremony, Medal Ceremonies and Village type accommodation
for athletes and team officials.
The nations invited are: Australia, Argentina, Brazil Canada, China, Denmark,
France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Oceania, Singapore,
South Africa, Sweden, Chinese, Taipei and USA.
| Key Facts: Australian Youth Olympic Festival | | When: | | 14 - 18 January, 2009 | | What: | | 5 days of elite competition | | Where: | | Sydney, utilising most Olympic venues | | Who: | | 2,500 athletes and officials | | Nations: | | 25 invited nations | | Sports: | | 21 sports |
link: http://corporate.olympics.com.au/games.cfm?GamesID=3016
Friday, September 26, 2008
Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Committee Officials Attend Forum
2010 Youth Olympic Committee's chairman Ng Ser Miang and Director of Culture and Education Lee Pak Sing, are attending
the Sixth World Forum on Sport, Education and Culture in Busan South Korea September 25-27. Participants at the forum organized
by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Metropolitan City of Busan, includes IOC members, Olympic Games Organizing
Committees, and other international organizations. The forum will review the culture and education work undertaken by the
Olympic movement and chart future directions to further the sporting, cultural and educations mission of the Olympic movement.
link: http://www.gamesbids.com/eng/youth_olympic_bids/other_youth_olympic_news/1216133748.html
Monday, September 22, 2008
IOC Decides to Systemically Increase CO2 Emissions
 IOC President Jacques Rogge's creation of the bi-annual Youth Olympic Games will systemically increase unnecessary global
CO2 emissions. The risk of climate change effects all of us. Simple questions for Rogge to answer: "Why launch
the inaugural Youth Olympic Games during this time of risk of climate change?" "What is the harm to hold off and
launch the Youth Olympic Games when the risk of climate change is better understood or under control?"
Friday, September 19, 2008
When Will the IOC announce the Youth Olympic Games in the US?
A few countries, including Singapore, are busy promoting the Youth Olympic Games. The link below
documents cash incentives paid out to Singapore athletes already in training. Meanwhile,
in the US, families and potential youth athletes are clueless about the proposed Youth Olympic Games. Boom
time for S'pore Sports
Along with Singapore's successful bid to host the inaugural Youth Olympic
Games (YOG) in 2010, that (sic) inspired the local bottled drinks company to launch a bursary for young
athletes two weeks ago. Called the Boost Academy, the initiative awards selected athletes, of ages between 14 and
18, with $500 cash and up to $1,000 worth of sports beverages.
link: http://newpaper.asia1.com.sg/sports/story/0,4136,176853,00.html
Monday, September 15, 2008
IOC now using Conferences to Sell the Olympic Games to Cities: First Olympic Host City Summit In Lausanne
 The first Summit for Olympic Host Cities will take place in Lausanne Switzerland from October 9 to 11 being organized by the
International Olympic Committee (IOC) and more than 20 International Sports Federations. More than 30 cities are
participating in the summit, which will bring together cities that have organized, will organize, or are considering organizing
the Olympic or Youth Olympic Games, both summer and winter.
link: http://www.gamesbids.com/eng/other_news/1216133721.html
Friday, September 12, 2008
How will the World React?
 The International Olympic Committee is selling an unknown to host cities. How will the world react to announcement
of the second set of Summer and Winter Olympic Games in the midst of world debate about climate crisis? To date, there has been no mainstream media announcement of the 2010 Summer and 2012 Winter Youth Olympic Games. Why doesn't the IOC remove this unknown for host cities?
Monday, September 8, 2008
Wouldn't the closing of the 2008 Beijing Olympics have been a good time to announce the inaugural 2010 Youth Olympic Games?
Why hasn't IOC President Dr. Jacques Rogge announced the Youth Olympic Games in the United States? What is he waiting
for?
Mon, September 8, 2008 | link
Friday, September 5, 2008
Global Warming Issue in US Presidential Campaign to Raise American Concerns
Fri, September 5, 2008 | link
Monday, September 1, 2008
More Science Specialists Needed for Humanity's Race Against Global Warming
 During this time of concern about global warming and sustainability, tomorrow's heros are today's youth
dedicated to the study of sciences. The International Olympic Committee can more responsibily launch the Youth
Olympic Games as a global celebration when future generations have the global warming threat under control.
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