Our Mission is to be able to bring awareness to issues facing our waters in the Islands.
Surfrider FoundationNon-profit organization that is all about keeping the oceans from the shore to the deep blue clean.
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Hawaii Community FoundationNon-profit organization finding new ways to conserve and keep our drinking water clean.
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Our project is based on the issue of Water cleanliness and sanitation. This issue is about the fact that although now most people have access to clean and drinkable water, there are still people in the world who die of diseases contracted through quenching their thirst. One thing that our group will attempt to do is take care of the ocean with a beach cleanup. The non-profit organization that we are going to be working with is the Surf Rider Foundation. The Surf Rider Foundation is all about taking care of the ocean. Anything from beach cleanups, purifying the ocean's water, to even going out on boats and collecting pollution that may have strayed from the shore. The things that they do to help take care of the oceans are endless. Their foundation has now spread all over the world. Their mission/purpose is to bring awareness to issues facing our oceans.
The problem water pollution is a global topic of concern. Every day, 2 million tons of sewage and industrial and agricultural waste are released into the world’s water, according to pacinst.org. Based on a study by the World Water Assessment Program around 90 percent of the total waste in the developing countries of the world is diverted to sources like rivers and lakes, without subjecting it to proper treatment. Water scarcity, which is the lack of sufficient water resources to meet the demands of water usage within a region, already affects every continent. According to the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, almost one fifth of the world’s population live in areas of physical scarcity. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration removed 57 tons of marine debris from the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands in 2014. According to a survey by the DLNR and the North Pacific Marine Science Organization plastic debris makes up nearly half of the archipelago’s shoreline.
This issue is also a local Hawaii topic of concern. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration removed 57 tons of marine debris from the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands in 2014. According to a survey by the DLNR and the North Pacific Marine Science Organization plastic debris makes up nearly half of the archipelago’s shoreline. In an article by huffingtonpost.com, it states that, in just a few months, the Hawai’i Wildlife Fund collected and hauled away 15,000 pounds of trash, nylon nets and fishing line from Kamilo Beach. With 8 million metric tons of discarded plastic turning up in Hawaii’s oceans yearly, it has come to the conclusion that humans are the only ones who can stop it from pouring into the sea.
Sources:
https://helpsavenature.com/water-pollution-statistics
http://www.un.org/waterforlifedecade/scarcity.shtml
https://www.pacinst.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/water_quality_facts_and_stats3.pdf
https://www.cnn.com/2016/06/03/us/hawaii-island-trash-problem-irpt/index.html
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/kamilo-beach-hawaii-dirtiest-beach-america_us_58e99a38e4b05413bfe3792d
The Oahu Chapter is working to educate people about the environmental dangers of plastic marine debris and our efforts to reduce the proliferation of single-use plastic bottles and bags. It is estimated that in the North Pacific Gyre, 100 million tons of plastic swirl in a vortex of “toxic soup.” There is so much plastic in the water that in some areas it outnumbers zooplankton by more than six to one! This plastic ends up in the stomachs of fish, birds and all kinds of marine life. In fact, one million seabirds and 100,000 marine mammals die globally each year due to ingestion of or entanglement in plastics. Although these petroleum-based products never biodegrade, they do begin to photo-degrade into smaller pieces, and then fish feed on the toxic micro-plastics. This is not only a tragic environmental hazard, but it also poses a dramatic human health issue as humans consume these contaminated fish.
The Oahu Chapter encourages its members and supporters to take the Rise Above Plastics pledge: Use reusable bottles for your water and other drinks (which will keep 167 single-use plastic bottles from entering the environment each year); bring your own cloth bags for groceries and other purchases (which will save approximately 400 plastic bags our of our landfills and oceans each year); and recycle the plastic bags and bottles you already have. The Oahu Chapter also supports a ban on single-use plastic bags or a small tax to reduce their consumption, and we encourage people to bring their own reusable tote bags.
The Oahu Chapter encourages its members and supporters to take the Rise Above Plastics pledge: Use reusable bottles for your water and other drinks (which will keep 167 single-use plastic bottles from entering the environment each year); bring your own cloth bags for groceries and other purchases (which will save approximately 400 plastic bags our of our landfills and oceans each year); and recycle the plastic bags and bottles you already have. The Oahu Chapter also supports a ban on single-use plastic bags or a small tax to reduce their consumption, and we encourage people to bring their own reusable tote bags.
Nonprofit Organization Information:
History:
The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit grassroots organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of our world’s oceans, waves, and beaches. Founded in 1984 by a handful of visionary surfers in Malibu, California, the Surfrider Foundation now maintains over 50,000 members and 80 chapters worldwide. The Surfrider Foundation also has affiliations in Australia, Japan, France, and Brazil.
Statistics: During a study, it was estimated that in the North Pacific Gyre, 100 million tons of plastic swirl in a vortex of “toxic soup”. Although these petroleum-based products never biodegrade, they can break down into smaller pieces that are then eaten by marine life. This is not only a tragic environmental hazard but also poses a health issue for humans because we can consume the contaminated fish.
Services and Programs: One project that the Surfrider Foundation is working on is the Blue Water Task Force (BWTF) which is a “volunteer-run, water testing, education, and advocacy program. BWTF water testing programs measure bacteria levels at both marine and freshwater beaches and compare them to federal water quality standards established by the EPA to protect public health in recreational waters. Another service that this organization provides is the Ocean Friendly Gardens program, which is a volunteer-run landscape education, hands-on training, and advocacy program. This program is working to provide valuable information to property owners on how landscapes and hardscapes can prevent water pollution, encourage landscape professionals to incorporate the necessary principles into their business practices, and motivate local governments to support ocean-friendly-garden-oriented policy changes for existing and new development. Another service this organization provides is beach cleanups. The foundation’s volunteer networks conduct beach cleanups through the West, East, Gulf, Hawaiian, and Puerto Rican Coasts. All of these projects are available to any audience and community in the United States and Canada (coastal areas mostly). It is a need in these coastal communities, as the foundation and it’s projects are helping to clean the ocean and beaches and find more sustainable and ocean-friendly ideas as well as research.
Why We Chose Surfrider: The Surfrider foundation connects to our project because the Surfrider foundation focuses on keeping our waters free of debris and pollution. This non-profit foundation started up here on Oahu. So it is locally based, they have spread the foundation and message all around the world. The fact that this foundation was locally made makes it connect to our project. Since we are focusing on the betterment of our issues in our community.
Surfrider Foundation Website:
https://oahu.surfrider.org
Videos:
https://youtu.be/YGBpHYLNtRA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCdG0ZzZcws
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DE4pSmCEaGs
The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit grassroots organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of our world’s oceans, waves, and beaches. Founded in 1984 by a handful of visionary surfers in Malibu, California, the Surfrider Foundation now maintains over 50,000 members and 80 chapters worldwide. The Surfrider Foundation also has affiliations in Australia, Japan, France, and Brazil.
Statistics: During a study, it was estimated that in the North Pacific Gyre, 100 million tons of plastic swirl in a vortex of “toxic soup”. Although these petroleum-based products never biodegrade, they can break down into smaller pieces that are then eaten by marine life. This is not only a tragic environmental hazard but also poses a health issue for humans because we can consume the contaminated fish.
Services and Programs: One project that the Surfrider Foundation is working on is the Blue Water Task Force (BWTF) which is a “volunteer-run, water testing, education, and advocacy program. BWTF water testing programs measure bacteria levels at both marine and freshwater beaches and compare them to federal water quality standards established by the EPA to protect public health in recreational waters. Another service that this organization provides is the Ocean Friendly Gardens program, which is a volunteer-run landscape education, hands-on training, and advocacy program. This program is working to provide valuable information to property owners on how landscapes and hardscapes can prevent water pollution, encourage landscape professionals to incorporate the necessary principles into their business practices, and motivate local governments to support ocean-friendly-garden-oriented policy changes for existing and new development. Another service this organization provides is beach cleanups. The foundation’s volunteer networks conduct beach cleanups through the West, East, Gulf, Hawaiian, and Puerto Rican Coasts. All of these projects are available to any audience and community in the United States and Canada (coastal areas mostly). It is a need in these coastal communities, as the foundation and it’s projects are helping to clean the ocean and beaches and find more sustainable and ocean-friendly ideas as well as research.
Why We Chose Surfrider: The Surfrider foundation connects to our project because the Surfrider foundation focuses on keeping our waters free of debris and pollution. This non-profit foundation started up here on Oahu. So it is locally based, they have spread the foundation and message all around the world. The fact that this foundation was locally made makes it connect to our project. Since we are focusing on the betterment of our issues in our community.
Surfrider Foundation Website:
https://oahu.surfrider.org
Videos:
https://youtu.be/YGBpHYLNtRA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCdG0ZzZcws
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DE4pSmCEaGs
United Nations Information
History: The United Nations (UN) is a global organization. Its main mission was to restore international peace and ensure security. The organization can take action on issues including peace, climate change, sustainable development, human rights, terrorism, gender equality, food production, etc. On June 26, 1945, the charter of the United Nations was signed and the organization was founded. At this time, 51 countries committed to maintaining international peace and security and developing relations among nations, after World War II. The organization is now made up of 193 Member States. The Security Council, which is made up of 15 Members, is primarily responsible for the maintenance of peace and security. They can decide when and where a Peacekeeping operation should be deployed.
Goals: We chose clean water and sanitation as one of our UN goals. We chose this goal because we are living in an island chain, we are obviously surrounded by water and it affects us directly. Clean water is essential to our well being. In that sense, clean water and sanitation are both very important when it comes to living on an island surrounded by water.
Why We Chose This Goal: We chose clean water and sanitation as one of our UN goals. We chose this goal because we are living in an island chain, we are obviously surrounded by water. If you were to keep walking from any direction on any island you would eventually reach the water. Water is essential to our well being. In that sense, clean water and sanitation are very important when it comes to living on an island surrounded by water which we can all relate to. Water is not only important for the people who need it, but the wilflife and environment too.
Supporting Videos:
https://youtu.be/FAuoxTHq_zw
https://youtu.be/LCKsU4bPFOQ
https://youtu.be/VIaw5mCjHPI
https://youtu.be/wBdg-_YURN4
Another Country With The Same Goal: A non-European country in the world is Afghanistan. Afghanistan is ranked worst in the world for having clean and drinkable water/water sources. 80% out of their population of 6 million donʻt have access to clean water. According to sources, it was once a beautiful place filled with bountiful sources, but years and years of wars have damaged it heavily. The Clean water and sanitation goal is being addressed through Afghanistanʻs allies, India. Theyʻre planning on re-constructing the Selma Dam. It is also being addressed through multiple foundations funding for Afghanistanʻs needs. One of these foundations known as AFF has built wells in 105 villages that have helped to support 150,000 people, and we can continue to help and support this country as well.
Sources:
#Envision2030: 17 goals to transform the world for persons with disabilities Enable. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.un.org/development/desa/disabilities/envision2030.html
Afghanistan's Water Crisis. (2017, March 24). Retrieved from https://www.hydratelife.org/afghanistans-water-crisis/
Charter of the United Nations. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.un.org/en/charter-united-nations/
Donate. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://affhope.org/past-projects/afghan-water-well-project/
Home. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.un.org/en/index.html
United Nations Security Council |. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/
Donate. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://affhope.org/past-projects/afghan-water-well-project/
Afghanistan's Water Crisis. (2017, March 24). Retrieved from https://www.hydratelife.org/afghanistans-water-crisis/
Goals: We chose clean water and sanitation as one of our UN goals. We chose this goal because we are living in an island chain, we are obviously surrounded by water and it affects us directly. Clean water is essential to our well being. In that sense, clean water and sanitation are both very important when it comes to living on an island surrounded by water.
Why We Chose This Goal: We chose clean water and sanitation as one of our UN goals. We chose this goal because we are living in an island chain, we are obviously surrounded by water. If you were to keep walking from any direction on any island you would eventually reach the water. Water is essential to our well being. In that sense, clean water and sanitation are very important when it comes to living on an island surrounded by water which we can all relate to. Water is not only important for the people who need it, but the wilflife and environment too.
Supporting Videos:
https://youtu.be/FAuoxTHq_zw
https://youtu.be/LCKsU4bPFOQ
https://youtu.be/VIaw5mCjHPI
https://youtu.be/wBdg-_YURN4
Another Country With The Same Goal: A non-European country in the world is Afghanistan. Afghanistan is ranked worst in the world for having clean and drinkable water/water sources. 80% out of their population of 6 million donʻt have access to clean water. According to sources, it was once a beautiful place filled with bountiful sources, but years and years of wars have damaged it heavily. The Clean water and sanitation goal is being addressed through Afghanistanʻs allies, India. Theyʻre planning on re-constructing the Selma Dam. It is also being addressed through multiple foundations funding for Afghanistanʻs needs. One of these foundations known as AFF has built wells in 105 villages that have helped to support 150,000 people, and we can continue to help and support this country as well.
Sources:
#Envision2030: 17 goals to transform the world for persons with disabilities Enable. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.un.org/development/desa/disabilities/envision2030.html
Afghanistan's Water Crisis. (2017, March 24). Retrieved from https://www.hydratelife.org/afghanistans-water-crisis/
Charter of the United Nations. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.un.org/en/charter-united-nations/
Donate. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://affhope.org/past-projects/afghan-water-well-project/
Home. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.un.org/en/index.html
United Nations Security Council |. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/
Donate. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://affhope.org/past-projects/afghan-water-well-project/
Afghanistan's Water Crisis. (2017, March 24). Retrieved from https://www.hydratelife.org/afghanistans-water-crisis/
Imperialism = Globalization
Definitions: Colonization by definition means the action or process of settling among and establishing control over the indigenous people of an area. Imperialization means a type of government that seeks to increase itʻs size (through war, politics, etc.). In class we've been learning about how globalization is a process where organizations gather together, and operate together. We discussed the power of influence, and how countries and people interact and communicate. Trade is also an essential component to what we have talked about, and how it contributes to overall global economy.
Background on Imperialism / Globalization in China: China was greatly impacted by Colonization/Imperialism. European powers attempted to take control of China’s leadership during the 1700-1800s. This is because Europeans wanted China as part of their empires. Europeans began trading opium for products like silk, porcelain, and tea. In 1828, a Qing commissioner destroyed many cases of the British opium, starting the First Opium War. The Second Opium War began in 1856, and both ended in a humiliating defeat for China. By the end of the 1800s, many foreign powers had moved into China and began to further influence their commercial and economic interests. Globalization also affects China greatly, because it is the world’s top exporter. Globalization helps with economic growth. China is becoming the ‘champion of economic cooperation, trade, and globalization,’ according to RSM.
Background on Imperialism / Globalization in Hawaii: In 1870, the beach of Waikiki was being turned into a tourist spot. These construction sites was turning Hawaiiʻs best fish ponds, kalo patches and sacred sites into things for tourism. In 1867, the steamship Idaho arrived in Honolulu, marking the beginning of a regular steamship service between the U.S. mainland and Hawaii. These steam ships, needing a reliable place to dock created the opportunity to build harbors. The building of harbors in turn destroyed many ecosystems living in the waters below. The effects of tourism in turn caused a rise of bleaching coral from the chemicals and sunscreen that people wear on their skin and bring into the water.
The Role of Imperialism /Globalism Today:
Sources:
Foreign imperialism in China. (2018, June 30). Retrieved from https://alphahistory.com/chineserevolution/foreign-imperialism-in-china/
Woetzel, J., Lin, D., Seong, J., Madgavkar, A., & Lund, S. (n.d.). China's role in the next phase of globalization. Retrieved from https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/china/chinas-role-in-the-next-phase-of-globalization
A changing nation: The effects of globalisation on China. (2018, October 29). Retrieved from https://www.rsm.global/insights/deglobalisation/changing-nation-effects-globalisation-china
Background on Imperialism / Globalization in China: China was greatly impacted by Colonization/Imperialism. European powers attempted to take control of China’s leadership during the 1700-1800s. This is because Europeans wanted China as part of their empires. Europeans began trading opium for products like silk, porcelain, and tea. In 1828, a Qing commissioner destroyed many cases of the British opium, starting the First Opium War. The Second Opium War began in 1856, and both ended in a humiliating defeat for China. By the end of the 1800s, many foreign powers had moved into China and began to further influence their commercial and economic interests. Globalization also affects China greatly, because it is the world’s top exporter. Globalization helps with economic growth. China is becoming the ‘champion of economic cooperation, trade, and globalization,’ according to RSM.
Background on Imperialism / Globalization in Hawaii: In 1870, the beach of Waikiki was being turned into a tourist spot. These construction sites was turning Hawaiiʻs best fish ponds, kalo patches and sacred sites into things for tourism. In 1867, the steamship Idaho arrived in Honolulu, marking the beginning of a regular steamship service between the U.S. mainland and Hawaii. These steam ships, needing a reliable place to dock created the opportunity to build harbors. The building of harbors in turn destroyed many ecosystems living in the waters below. The effects of tourism in turn caused a rise of bleaching coral from the chemicals and sunscreen that people wear on their skin and bring into the water.
The Role of Imperialism /Globalism Today:
Sources:
Foreign imperialism in China. (2018, June 30). Retrieved from https://alphahistory.com/chineserevolution/foreign-imperialism-in-china/
Woetzel, J., Lin, D., Seong, J., Madgavkar, A., & Lund, S. (n.d.). China's role in the next phase of globalization. Retrieved from https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/china/chinas-role-in-the-next-phase-of-globalization
A changing nation: The effects of globalisation on China. (2018, October 29). Retrieved from https://www.rsm.global/insights/deglobalisation/changing-nation-effects-globalisation-china
Go outside with a partner and vlog your overall feeling about the topic of Imperialism / Globalization.
Global Economic / Industrial Impacts
Which economic idea is better: communism or capitalism? Explain why.
Capitalism is an economic and political system in which individuals control their own property and business. The means of production are privately owned by and operated for profit. The government plays a secondary role. Communism is an economic and political system that seeks to create a classless society where major means of productions are owned and controlled by the public (no private ownership is allowed). Communism was meant to replace capitalism and solve the problems caused by capitalism. Communism is a better economic idea because it allows freedom, people can be different and have different things, and the government shouldn’t impose on the rights of individuals and their businesses / trade.
Does Capitalism still work? Does Capitalism cause poverty? Or social injustice?
In some sense capitalism isnʻt really relevant to our daily life unless it is about mass amounts of wealth from a certain family. In times like this though capitalism is around but isn't really relevant unless you are in the business sector. Capitalism can cause poverty but in it is normal to see that poverty is caused by other things such as time, education, and will to lead a better life. In my standards I think that if you earn money, you should be able to use it for your benefit (as long as it is not hurting anyone) because as long as you worked for it, you should be able to enjoy the amount you worked for. However, I do feel that if you are privileged and get a head start in life due to family connections, then maybe that would be fair as long as you earn your money fairly.
Who is / what is Karl Marx economic theory & what did he say about capitalism?
Who is Karl Marx? Karl Marx was born in 1818 in Trier, Prussia, who later in his life became a German philosopher, economist, historian, sociologist, political theorist, journalist, and socialist revolutionary. People know him as “The Father of Communism” because of his new ideology called Communist Manifesto, where everyone is equal. Although it sounds good in theory, Communism being tested out in history has led to disastrous outcomes.
What was his economic theory? His economic theory was titled “The Labor Theory of Value”. This theory was made to explain marketing prices, and that the amount an item should cost should be related to the average number of labor-hours required to produce/make it. This relates to all of the economies.
What does he say about capitalism? First off, Karl Marx wanted to get rid of it. He saw it as a stage that would eventually stop because of contradictions. According to sources, Karl Marx said that capitalism is “a social, economic relation between people, rather than between people and things”.
As a result of World Wars I & II, how did the Cold War period and a renewed focus on capitalism & corporate businesses perhaps contribute & set up your particular global issue?
Capitalism is an economic and political system in which individuals control their own property and business. The means of production are privately owned by and operated for profit. The government plays a secondary role. Communism is an economic and political system that seeks to create a classless society where major means of productions are owned and controlled by the public (no private ownership is allowed). Communism was meant to replace capitalism and solve the problems caused by capitalism. Communism is a better economic idea because it allows freedom, people can be different and have different things, and the government shouldn’t impose on the rights of individuals and their businesses / trade.
Does Capitalism still work? Does Capitalism cause poverty? Or social injustice?
In some sense capitalism isnʻt really relevant to our daily life unless it is about mass amounts of wealth from a certain family. In times like this though capitalism is around but isn't really relevant unless you are in the business sector. Capitalism can cause poverty but in it is normal to see that poverty is caused by other things such as time, education, and will to lead a better life. In my standards I think that if you earn money, you should be able to use it for your benefit (as long as it is not hurting anyone) because as long as you worked for it, you should be able to enjoy the amount you worked for. However, I do feel that if you are privileged and get a head start in life due to family connections, then maybe that would be fair as long as you earn your money fairly.
Who is / what is Karl Marx economic theory & what did he say about capitalism?
Who is Karl Marx? Karl Marx was born in 1818 in Trier, Prussia, who later in his life became a German philosopher, economist, historian, sociologist, political theorist, journalist, and socialist revolutionary. People know him as “The Father of Communism” because of his new ideology called Communist Manifesto, where everyone is equal. Although it sounds good in theory, Communism being tested out in history has led to disastrous outcomes.
What was his economic theory? His economic theory was titled “The Labor Theory of Value”. This theory was made to explain marketing prices, and that the amount an item should cost should be related to the average number of labor-hours required to produce/make it. This relates to all of the economies.
What does he say about capitalism? First off, Karl Marx wanted to get rid of it. He saw it as a stage that would eventually stop because of contradictions. According to sources, Karl Marx said that capitalism is “a social, economic relation between people, rather than between people and things”.
As a result of World Wars I & II, how did the Cold War period and a renewed focus on capitalism & corporate businesses perhaps contribute & set up your particular global issue?