Dr. David Suzuki kicks off EarthCARE in the HPEDSB

Members of the Hastings and Prince Edward EarthCARE Design Team pictured with David Suzuki.

View various video snippets from Dr. Suzuki's presentation. These files require QuickTime in order to play. Clip 1 - The effect that human beings as a "super-species" have on our planet and the challenges we face in achieving a better balance with the world around us. Clip 2 - Foresight is the very definition of what it means to be human and yet today we're not listening to what our scientists are telling us about the environment. Clip 3 - What kind of Canada do we want to live in by 2030? Uncovering our common goals and setting targets that we all can agree on.

On November 8 2005, noted environmentalist and broadcaster Dr. David Suzuki delivered the keynote speech at "You Matter! Respect & Responsibility in Our Community", an event held in Belleville, Ontario that launched EarthCARE in the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board (HPEDSB).

Following his speech, which focused on the need to prepare for the future by examining climate-change issues in the present, Dr. Suzuki answered a variety of questions from students and the media. The event concluded with a book-signing and a luncheon.

All on hand agreed that the event was a tremendous success, both in terms of introducing EarthCARE to the HPEDSB and in terms of inspiring the audience to do their part in affecting positive environmental change.

For more information on David Suzuki visit http://www.davidsuzuki.org.