In Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, several ice penguins
melting gradually in the noonday sun have again raised concerns
over global warming leading to the eradication of species.
Parents explain to their
kids about the side effects of global warming while watching ice
penguins melt in the noonday sun in Ningbo on November 25,
2007.
Website Zhejiang Online reported the ice penguins that were
displayed at a local square was part of an environmental activity
named "Farewell, penguins!", held by a local enterprise that aims
to help raise public's awareness on environmental protection.
The creative way of promoting environmental protection was
highly received and praised by visitors and scholars.
Besides ice penguins, 10 tips on environmental protection like
using public transportation, abandoning disposable chopsticks and
saving energy were also highlighted on the occasion.
(CRI November 28, 2007)
