Eco-friendly Gifts for the World Meteorological Day Celebrations

As global clamor to address climate change mount and natural disasters continue to plague different parts of the world, the role of the United Nations' World Meteorological Organization (WMO) cannot be understated. With direct relation of the Earth's atmospheric conditions to the destructive onslaught of typhoons, earthquakes and tsunamis in recent years, it is imperative that all of us take action in protecting our environment.

WMO, with its 188 Member States and Territories, takes the lead in observing the World Meteorological Day on March 23, 2009. With the theme "Weather, climate and the air we breathe," the event will offer an opportunity for us to take heed of the global call to protect our planet.

Increasingly, global warming continues to make an impact on every people's lives. It has ushered the global phenomenon of climate change which requires a concerted response on our part. Among the viable actions we could readily carry out include reducing our carbon footprint, recycling or reusing materials, and using energy-efficient appliances.

Eco-friendly gadgets which make wonderful and unique gifts for any occasion are out in the market. With these devices, we can spread the word out and raise the consciousness of everybody in making modest acts of heroism to rescue Mother Earth.

The "Global Warming Mug" is valuable find not only for mug collectors. It features a disappearing map of the Earth. When filled with a hot liquid, the parts of the world affected by global warming are temporarily erased on the map. As the liquid cools, the affected parts re-surface. Be careful, the mug is not dishwasher-safe.

For most of us spending a great deal of our time on the computer, the 'Eco Button Power Saver' is a must. This button plugs into the computer and switches it to energy-saving 'eco mode' and back with a press of the button. This sets the computer in hibernation without closing down running programs. Incredibly, the 'Eco Button Power Saver' allows computer users to consume an equal amount of power as when the computer is turned off. It also tracks the carbon units and savings, in terms of electricity and money, a user incurs from using it.

And for those who want to lessen their carbon footprints, the "Co2 Emissions Climate Relief Pack" is the choice for you. These Co2 emissions quotas, which include 100kg-worth of carbon credits, ensure lesser harmful emissions from pollution-generating companies. The pack comes with a certificate, information materials on Co2's effect on our climate and a book on starting a green lifestyle.

On World Meteorological Day, join the campaign against Global Warming. Just for a day, let loose of yourself from the energy-consuming devices that have taken over your life. Imagine the amount of energy and money you can save by switching off household appliances not in use. Take a walk or ride a bicycle instead of using the car. Experience the green lifestyle.