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42 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, July 4, 1990 Our Environment by Janet Banting In last week's column I hit people over the head with a number of profoundly depressing statistics, hoping to rouse the, concern of any readers who may have thought that the world's environmental pr are not really all that serious. This week I'd like to discuss the of sustainable ent defined by the World Commission on Environment and Development. This commission, set up by the United Nations in 1983, was com of ministers, scientists, diplomats, and law-makers and headed by Norwegian Prime Minister Mrs. Gro Harlem Brundtland. The group Sent almost three years holding discus- sions, debates, and public on five continents before publishing the report called "Our Common Future" in 1967. The report is almost 400 pages long, and I must confess I have not read it. My understanding of the commission and its comes from two sources, the first being Michael Keating's 1989 report called "Toward A Common Future. A Report on Sus- tainable Development and its Implications for Canada' (available on loan from the Scugog Memorial Library), and the Jorn Be & kIOWR 5 fio Beaders Glide to the actual report, p or "a r audience ordinary le and decision-makers." ili The Commission set out to design a "global agenda for change," recognizing that the environmental practices of one country have effects not just in their own backyard, but all over the world (a perfect example of this being the cutting down of the tropical rainforests). They found that the developing nations need help from the developed ones in order to learn how to feed and house their increasing numbers in ways that will not place an intolerable strain on the earth's resources. When we take in- to account the massive political changes liberating the popula- tions of eastern Europe, and the fact that everyone on this earth is demanding more of everything, it is easy to understand the Commission's comment that we must be careful or we will soon create conditions "that the planet and its people cannot long The Brundtland Commission did not call for an economic shutdown in order to preserve the environment, but instead for '"'a new era of environmentally sound economic development." They defined sustainable development as "development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the abili- ty of future generations to meet their own needs." It commented that "population, business expansion, arms, energy, food and pollution crises are all facets of a common global problem. To effect changes, we must deal with poverty, inequality, Third World debt & the arms race. They divert attention and resources from the struggle for a cleaner environment." The report recommends that Canada and other countries continue to find and work at solving environmental problems that exist now, and to learn to do it better, to change our economy so that it becomes economically sustainable, in order to prevent new problems, to demonstrate examples of sustainable forms of development, and to pass on the environmental knowledge we have gained to the people of other countries so that they too may benefit from it. "Our Common Future" points out that, in the next few decades, more than 90 percent of the population growth being predicted for the planet will take place in the developing nations, where poverty and environmental degradation have become a way of life. Many readers of this column may not be aware that desperately poor people in Third World countries grow crops such as coffee, oranges, and sugar which they cannot afford to eat themselves, but must export to better-off nations such as our own. In Central America, for example, rainforest is chopped down to provide land for cattle, with 85-95 percent of the meat that is produced going for hamburger, tinned meat, and pet food for North Americans. These poor countries grow ever poorer and in greater debt to the wealthy ones, sacrificing their lives, their health, and their environments so that North Americans can con- tinue to have cheap meat, fruit, and coffee. In the struggle to pay their debts, the governments of these countries have less money available for the housing and educational programs for their own people which are desperately needed to break them out of the vicious cycle of poverty. Since "poverty breeds high rates of population growth,'"' wealthy nations need to help these countries by forgiving debts and passing on knowledge about superior technologies that will help to minimize future en- vironmental problems that will ultimately affect the entire planet. Some people may find the changes that will be necessary difficult to accept, since historically many North Americans seem to have believed that we have an inalienable right to con- tinue sailing along in comfort while millions around us struggle daily with hunger and despair. The fact is, it has now reached a point where our fates are linked together whether we like it or not! If we continue to sentence a large portion of the world to the miseries of poverty, their effects on the environment as their countries develop will bring us all down together. Ny adeus : , Seafood &. Steak House | 1180 Simcoe St.N., Oshawa 436-9333 or 436-9065 OPEN 7 DAYS a WEEK Banquet Facilities Available EVERYDAY DINNER SPECIALS * Roast Prime Beef (Can. Grade A) ANY SPECIAL FOR ONLY: ~ * New York Steak & Shrimps $ 9 99 » -- m -« . - Fresh Seafood Plate * 3 a : Presbyterial executive The Lindsay Presbyterial Ex- ecutive meeting was held on June 13, 1990 at Sunderland United: Church. President Carol Thomp- son welcomed the ladies and opened the meeting with thoughts of women, such as Dr. Lois Wilson, and others who have con- tributed so much to the life of our church. Olive Nye led in an impressive worship service with the theme, "Love Your Neighbour." Willa Cameron, on behalf of the Sunderland U.C.W. extended a warm welcome. From the minutes of the previous meeting, it was noted that some U.C.W. groups have still not paid their share of the ex- pense of the Choir Event. Pat Burley reported favourably of week-end as a delegate to "Ecumenical Decade Churches in Solidarity with Women' at Bloomfield. Carol Thompson reported on the Biennial Womens Conference, held at Waterloo. Grace Sisson accompanied Carol to this event. Carol had several articles to show as well as telling of the many happenings at the conference. Mary Winterbottom, substituting for Shirley Reesor, gave an interesting book review. Shirley had to be with her family and we were asked to kéep her in our prayers. Each lady enjoyed her bag lunch and beverage and muffins supplied by the Sunderland U.C.W. Books were available during the lunch hour. Dates for the Fall Rallies were announced as follows: Region 6: Sept. 12 at Maple Lake. Region 5: October 3, at Bethel. Region 2: October 10, at Wilfrid. Florence Harrison distributed the Treasurer's report. Olive Nye thanked the ladies who had con- tributed to Palliative Care, and reminded the ladies to watch for the little boxes which have been distributed to various stores for donations to Victoria County Womens Resources. Marjory Morrison reminded | that Campbells soup labels are still needed, and that Canadian Tire money could be saved to buy larger articles at Quin Mo Lac. Many items are required at Massey Centre, United Church of Canada. Pat Burley distributed uch PORT PERRY bpm : PRINCE ALBERT UNITED CHURCH Rev. D. Robert J. LePage, B.A. M. Div. Rev. Donald E. Tansley B.A. M. Div. Associate Minister Morning Worship SUNDAY, JULY 8 10:00 a.m. Port Perry 11:30 a.m. Prince Albert Nursery Care Always Available UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA Rev. Lynne Belfry-Graham For the Month of July Manchester will join with Scugog Island at Scugog Island at 10:00 a.m. Speaker: Jim Martin BLACKSTOCK-NESTLETON UNITED CHURCH Rev. Dale Davis Blackstock 10:00 a.m. North Nestleton - 11:15 a.m. Nursery During Worship GREENBANK PASTORAL CHARGE SERVICES Rev. David Shepherd, Minister 9:30 a.m. Seagrave 11:00 a.m. Greenbank 12:30 p.m. Pinedale EMMANUEL FULL GOSPEL FELLOWSHIP Durham Road 23 and 7th Conc. Reverend Timothy Godfrey Pastor Church: 852-7054 Residence: 852-5871 SUNDAY, JULY 8 9:45 a.m. - Family Bible School 11:00 a.m. - Worship Services 6:00 p.m. - Praise Meeting Tuesday - 9:30 a.m. Ladies Fellowship Wednesday - 7:30 p.m. Prayer & Bible Study Saturday - 7:00 p.m. Youth Group PE tc +t + 3 TTT TEL ELEI TEESE TSEEBTEIESITOITEIETLTESE LETRAS BAPTIST CHURCH Hwy. 7A & Island Road East of Port Perry 985-8681 Pastor: Rev. David S. Daniels SUNDAY SERVICES 9:45 a.m. Bible School Classes for all ages Worship 11:00 and 6:30 p.m. Nursery Available Wednesday 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Adult Bible Study & Prayer A Special Welcome To The Handicapped HOPE CHURCH A Christian Reformed Fellowship 166 Simcoe Street South Prince Albert, Ontario 985-9679 Guest Minister A.M. & P.M. Rev. Henry DeMoor Sr. Song Service: 9:50 a.m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Message: "Miracle of God's Love" Coffee and Fellowship 11:15 a.m. Worship Service: 7:00 p.m. Message: "Christ & Anti-Christ" Nursery Provided Ladies Coffee Break Thursdays 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. Nursery & Story Hour Provided Youth Groups Girls 7-14 - Mondays 7-9 p.m. Boys 8-15 - Wednesdays 7-9 p.m. High School Plus Alternate Sundays - 8:30- 10 p.m. All Are Welcome! COMMUNITY CHURCH CAESAREA Rev. Dr. W.H. Crawford SUNDAY, JULY 8 11:00 A.M. Thurs. : Prayer & Study 8:00 p.m. Welcome to the Country Church Guest Speakers For info Rev. Godfrey (8525870). ........ flyers encouraging involvement of youth at events planned for them. Jean Jones spoke of the in- volvement of the Fenelon Falls U.C.W. in Bridgehead Products in aid of 3rd World Countries. A motion passed to make a donation to Preshytery to share the cost of the Fair Booth. A mo- tion was passed to send a donation to Mark Sturnam who is spending six weeks in Dominican Republic. Each U.C.W. is urged to send a donation to support this project. Carol closed the meeting with Prayer. IF YOUR AD WAS HERE Over 20,000 people could have read It this week. That's a lot of potential customers for your business. For Advertising Made Easy call the PORT PERRY STAR 985-7383 EMMANUAL PENTECOSTAL CHURCH Regional Rd. 8 at Simcoe Port Perry, Ontario Rev. David Beesley, Pastor 985-4441 SUNDAY, JULY 8 9:45 a.m. Christian Education 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Message: "Praying In The Spirit" - Special Music: Bob Switzer 6:30 - Praise Service Message: "Fire, Fire, Fire... The Reality Of Spirit Baptism!" Special Music: Carol Wagg Nursery Care & Children's H Church Provided in Both Services : Wed. 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Adult Bible Study "A Church Reaching Out in Love" ST. JOHN'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. Stuart McEntyre, B.A., B.D. Telephone: 985-3409 SUNDAY, JULY 8 9:55 a.m. Family Worship & Church School Nursery Care Provided ST. BERNADETTE'S CATHOLIC PARISH SUNDAY MASS 11:30 a.m. Nestleton Community Hall Nestleton Serving Cartwright Township Come On Home Father Tom Lynch 705-932-2712 ANGLICAN CHURCH The Rev'd Charles E. Bull Incumbent St. John's Church St., Blackstock SUNDAY, JULY 8 9:30 a.m. Holy Communion New Rite Child Supervision Church of the Ascension 266 North St., Port Perry SUNDAY, JULY 8 8:00 a.m. Said Eucharist 11:15 a.m. - Morning Prayer Child Supervision BAHA'I FAITH For information about Baha'i meetings & activities please write P.O. Box 1153, Port Perry, Ontario, L9L 1A9 or Call 985-9339 NESTLETON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. William Fairley Closed for the month of July Ass nam