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So-called "balanced" climate change coverage usually means a skeptic is put up against a climate expert. Watch HBO funny man John Oliver explain why this set up is so absurd (warning: he likes to swear).
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Two leaders in the climate change divestment campaign on breaking ties with the fossil fuel industry.
24 min
Scientists predict that Kiribati - a remote Island Republic in the Central Pacific - could be lost to rising sea levels in the next 50 years. As a result a whole nation faces an uncertain future. 'Tinau' is an intimate family portrait of a Kiribatese mother now settled in the...
8 min
This film, produced by the Center for Media and Democracy, debunks the claims of proponents of the Keystone XL pipeline regarding jobs, energy security, gas prices, safety, and climate change. More information about this film and research project, "Keystone PipeLIES Exposed,"...
23 min
That didn't take long. The public interest in the state of the natural world stimulated by the winter floods receded almost as quickly as the waters did.
George Monbiot
What if roads and parking lots were solar, fueling enough energy from the sun to power nearby communities as well as electric vehicles? Scott and Julie Brusaw, the inventors/creators have the answer.
They have a IndieGoGo funding campaign active through May 31st, 2014.
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Modern America has a strong generational divide. Whether it’s cultural or political, there are a wide-range of topics that can be off limits when talking to “the grandparents.” On the reverse side, it can be hard to listen to the “wisdom” of a generation that’s had such a...
My English friend Paul Kingsnorth was the subject of a long article two weeks ago in The New York Times magazine, “It’s the End of the World as We Know It ... and He Feels Fine.”
Jim Shultz
While the Reject and Protect tipis were up on the National Mall in Washington DC they were seen by thousands of people from across the world.
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If the new U.S. National Climate Assessment hasn't convinced you that we're surrounded by way too much carbon dioxide, maybe this jaw-dropping data visualization can help put things in perspective.
"Climate change, once considered an issue for a distant future, has moved...
Russell McLendon
Young people across the United States are suing the federal government en masse for destroying their futures. They're claiming the feds' bungling of a crucial issue is a violation of their constitutional rights.
Tom McKay
THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACES AT THE SOUTH OF CHILE
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Youth in 70 countries are calling for climate action with more than 230 documentaries. The response to the Action4Climate competition has been overwhelming.
The comp
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A balanced look at Alberta's tar sands covering both the environmental and industry perspectives. From the series Bruce Parry's Arctic (Part 1 and 2).
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This Earth Day, we’re pausing to both reflect and celebrate. When we look around, we can’t deny that the problems facing our planet are daunting: Big polluters are still getting away with poisoning our air and water. Worldwide, we’re seeing a spike in storms, drought, and...
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Climate change has been hailed as "the biggest challenge to mankind in human history" and has also been called "the biggest swindle". Today many people are confused as to what climate change is and what consequences lie ahead for Ireland in the near and distant future. In...
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Hollywood celebrities and respected journalists span the globe to explore the issues of climate change and cover intimate stories of human triumph and tragedy.
In this first episode, we’re taken across the world to get various climate-related answers from experts, as well...
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The Adventures of Little Grim : GOD & The Monkey Man
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Bío Bío basin is the great womb of southern Chile, where hundreds of living beings. This is a tribute and a warning for future generations are aware of how important it is to care for nature and especially water.
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Following a 5-month 1000-mile walk around Wales with Chico the donkey, this is a pocket-sized philosophy of the journey. A film and book of the trip are currently in production.
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Update: NASA is now clarifying its role in this study. NASA officials released this statement on the study on March 20, which seeks to distance the agency from the paper: "A soon-to-be published research paper, 'Human and Nature Dynamics (HANDY): Modeling Inequality and Use...
Tom McKay
The Gulf Stream and The Next Ice Age is about the consequences of global warming on The Great Atlantic Conveyor, which has to do with regulating climate and the fear that the melting of ice will stop it, perhaps triggering an ice age.
52 min
Through cutting-edge CGI, National Geographic explores the potential effects of sea level rise on our civilization over the next few centuries. Earth Under Water explains the science behind the prediction of sea level rise and shows what will happen if the levels rise with...
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David Attenborough is joined by Kate Humble and Matt Allwright to investigate how climate change could threaten the country. They reveal the results of a unique experiment designed to predict the weather we can expect in the 21st century, and they discover how the changing...
60 min
The Truth About Climate Change is a two part documentary presented by Sir David Attenborough who asks the question ‘What is the future for our world?'
117 min
Earth Junkies Foundation (EJF) was founded by South African Filmmaker Daréll Lourens and creates the Children's Charter for the Rights for Nature alongside the Global Alliance and The Universal Declaration for the Rights for Mother Earth, a world first.
8 min
If climate change sceptics have a coherent explanation for the events we are witnessing, it's time they held an international conference and told us what they believe
Say I were to ask you to prove that the dinosaurs were wiped out when an asteroid collided with the Earth...
Henry Porter
Agroflorestar, presents the fascinating story of family farmers of Barra do Turvo, in the Ribeira Valley, Brazil. Originally working with the slash and burn technique, the soil of their farms were becoming worn out. The film shows how the introduction of agroforestry system...
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SHOW US WHAT CLIMATE CHANGE MEANS TO YOU! UPDATED DEADLINE: April 1, 2014 #Action4Climate video challenge invites young aspiring filmmakers to produce and submit a 1-12 minute video documentary telling a story about climate change. How is climate change impacting your community?
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This Week: 1. Proto nazis in the Ukraine 2. the end of Bill McKibben's innocence 3. Enbridge blockers found guilty 4. Fracking pipeline must be stopped 5. No justice for Kelly Thomas 6. The silent anarchist is free 7. Bambu - Crosshairs 8. Peter Gelderloos on Barcelona assemblies
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An excerpt from Anjali's second TEDx Talk on the negative use of fear as motivator in the world of activism, suggesting hope as viable alternative to action.
Part 2 is the full-length video.
4 min
Back in 2009, I discussed the claims that incorporating biochar in soils could help mitigate climate change in an Ecologist article. At the time, biochar was included in a draft UN climate agreement: biochar carbon offsets were proposed and proponents were speaking about...
Almuth Ernsting
A concise breakdown of the 2008 episode of 'Catalyst' on Biochar (referred to in the video as Agrichar) edited with additional images. For a comprehensive insight into Biochar, please visit this playlist: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLE6s3pCgkGTkQLaE8J9CqvSERf6KXnOdO
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Study finds fungi is responsible for majority of carbon sequestration in northern forests.
20 min
Glimpse into the miraculous potential of Biochar as a significant solution to climate change, soil degradation, drought, slash and burn deforestation, peak phosphorus and the global food crisis.
18 min
Based on what we know from the most recent climate science, Obama’s "all-of-the-above" energy policy is actually suicidal.
Are there any self-respecting environmental organizations out there that are still behind President Obama? After his State of the Union on Tuesday...
Tara Lohan
'Obama admin. clearly never wanted Copenhagen talks to work,' says Bill McKibben following latest NSA revelations concerning climate talks
While climate activists from around the world gathered outside the UN climate summit in Copenhagen in 2009 called for "System Change...
Jon Queally
Perhaps the biggest news in south-eastern Australia in the four days commencing 14th January, 2014 was the extreme heat. In Melbourne, for the first time ever recorded, we experienced four consecutive days above 41 degrees Celsius (105.8 Fahrenheit), ranging from 41.7C to...
Senators Introduce Chemical Safety And Drinking Water Protection Act In Response To West Virginia Spill
Reuters | Posted: 01/28/2014 12:38 pm EST | Updated: 01/28/2014 1:59 pm EST
WASHINGTON, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Three U.S. senators introduced legislation on Tuesday...
Reuters
Lately I've heard WAY too many people claim that global warming doesn't exist. It's time to lay down some facts. Take it away, Hank! - Melissa Gilkey
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Alive in the Sunshine
Issue 13: Alive in the Sunshine
Essays
by Alyssa Battistoni
There’s no way toward a sustainable future without tackling environmentalism’s old
Alyssa Battistoni
My recent presentation “Risk Management, Insurance and the Climate Crisis” focussed on the increase in likelihood and consequences of extreme weather events resulting from climate change. Here’s a sample of points from that presentation and elsewhere, including points...
The results are in: No amount of "green capitalism" will be able to ensure the profound changes we must urgently make to prevent the collapse of civilization from the catastrophic impacts of global warming.
Richard Smith
What are we leaving our children? "Hand Me Downs" asks this question by showing what happens when trash is passed from generation to generation and finally to a baby. It dramatizes what we are doing every day in this country and around the world: Leaving our trash for our...
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It’s not surprising that many people are uncertain about the dangers of climate change. Much confusion has been created by groups with vested interests, who have successfully utilised sophisticated PR (public relations) techniques to influence public perceptions and opinion.
This is a French documentary about climate change.
90 min
This article first appeared on the author’s Terrastendo blogging site on 26th March, 2013.
Bill McKibben, founder of US-based climate change campaign group 350.org, recently visited Australia for a series of presentations and media appearances. McKibben appears to have been extremely effective in mobilising people around the world, who are demanding meaningful...
I have an interest in the world of insurance, which is a far more comprehensive and intricate industry than suggested by domestic insurers’ multi-policy discounts and the like.
Presenting 10 possible future events identified by science as threatening the human race. The world could end at any moment and in the blink of an eye... Life is fragile, cherish it!
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The climate change movement needs to be as radical as Nelson Mandela’s fight against apartheid, said Naomi Klein, speaking to an audience in London today.
Sophie Yeo
SHOW US WHAT CLIMATE CHANGE MEANS TO YOU! DEADLINE: February 15, 2014 #Action4Climate ACTION4CLIMATE video challenge invites young aspiring filmmakers to produce and submit a 1-12 minute video documentary telling a story about climate change.
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See the devastating destruction of Southern US wetland forests as they're clearcut, turned into pellets, and shipped to Europe to burn for electricity in biomass power stations.
7 min
'Connected' is a film made by Paul and Kate Maple, a UK based couple who have made it their lives for the last 4 years. Worried about the future and the seemingly insurmountable mountain of problems in the world, Paul and Kate decided to ditch their busy lives and start...
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The Race to Save the World is seeking funding on Kickstarter. Help them capture the dedication and sacrifice made by four scientists in their struggle to update society to 21st century energy sources.
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Albert Bates - Director of Global Village Institute of Appropriate Technology, keynote address at Great Lakes Bioneers Chicago, November 2, 2013. Edited down from original 75 minutes: https://vimeo.com/79939943
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Because climate change is caused by the carbon dioxide (CO2) emitted when fossil fuels like coal and oil are burned, saving energy is an important way to slow and even stop the build-up of CO2 in the atmosphere. Most people can save the most energy by reducing the amount of...
Diane MacEachern
The second episode about a big river in the south of Chile, a beautiful place where nature shows all its magnificent.
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A beautiful documentary about a big river in the south of Chile. Where the aborigin people of this country fought against the Spaniard people. This is the first part of 3 episodes.
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Shocking graphic: of all carbon emissions that humans have released since 1850, over a quarter was released since the year 2000.
The Film is part of the web series "Future Megacities" by Marcus Mangeot and gives a brief survey of the research programme and introduces it's different projects.
Cities, particularly emerging megacities in developing and newly industrializing countries, play a...
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The Film is part of the web series "Future Megacities" by Marcus Mangeot.
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The Film is part of the web series "Future Megacities" by Marcus Mangeot.
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The Film is part of the web series "Future Megacities" by Marcus Mangeot.
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The Film is part of the web series "Future Megacities" by Marcus Mangeot.
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The Film is part of the web series "Future Megacities" by Marcus Mangeot.
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The Film is part of the web series "Future Megacities" by Marcus Mangeot.
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The Film is part of the web series "Future Megacities" by Marcus Mangeot.
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The Film is part of the web series "Future Megacities" by Marcus Mangeot.
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The Film is part of the web series "Future Megacities" by Marcus Mangeot.
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Throughout the history of evolution five great catastrophes have affected the Earth's surface. After them, life had to re-organize itself with the surviving species. Today, 27.000 species disappear each year, a figure equal or higher than the one which devastated the Earth...
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In-depth film analysis of media's efforts on climate education over the last decade, examining the impacts of studies put forward by leading policy think tanks that have influenced top media networks to abandon their efforts on climate reality, and how it's replacement - a...
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This video is from a random imagination. I always ask myself "what if", that triggers me to open my mind to possibilities. After seeing some docu's and films on Global Warming or Climate Change I get attached to it,so imagine, what would it be like if you were one of the...
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The green agenda has been hijacked, reveals Fred Harrison. To inflate corporate profits, the last of the commons (oceans and heaven) are being privatised in a financial scam that will create the Land Barons of the 21st century. Planet Earth is being converted into a Temple of...
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The Philippines' Chief Negotiator Yeb Sano opened the UN climate talks with an impassioned plea for urgent action and announcing a hunger strike in solidarity for the victims of Super Typhoon Haiyan.
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ACTION4CLIMATE video challenge invites young aspiring filmmakers to produce and submit a 1-12 minute video documentary telling a story about climate change.
Waste Land" is an award winning documentary by director Lucy Walker - An uplifting feature documentary highlighting the transformative power of art and the beauty of the human spirit. Top-selling contemporary artist Vik Muniz takes us on an emotional journey from Jardim...
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Addressing the UN Climate Talks on behalf of the Philippines, Yeb Sano didn't hesitate to connect Typhoon Haiyan to climate change and the fossil fuel industry's role in fueling the crisis. While he almost breaks down at several moments during his speech, his powerful words...
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Adam Smith branded those who pocketed the nation's rents as "The Public Enemy". But today, governments celebrate the privatisation of the income that we all help to create. The result, reports Fred Harrison in Part 1 of The Treason Trilogy, is a house of cards built on debt.
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Archangel Ancient Tree Archive is a non-profit organization that collects, propagates, archives, and replants the genetics of ancient and iconic trees to restore the natural filter system to our water and air. These trees have the ability to clean our water, and stack carbon...
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In the first of a series of four videos Danny Chivers, author of the New Internationalist No-Nonsense Guide to Climate Change, gives a whistle-stop tour of the science and impacts of climate change. Check out www.nononsensevideos.org for references on everything in the video...
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Hi. I'm the Great Lakes! This is the story of how somebody wants to pump tar sands oil through my Straits of Mackinac. Not cool. Help me keep tar sands out of the Great Lakes!
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Economics professor Matt collects waste vegetable oil to fuel his converted diesel car. He saves money and helps to minimize his impact on the earth by using his veggie car.
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In December 2012, a pink-haired complex systems researcher named Brad Werner made his way through the throng of 24,000 earth and space scientists at the Fall Meeting of the American Geophysical Union, held annually in San Francisco. This year’s conference had some big-name...
Naomi Klein
THE AIR IS DARK... AND FULL OF CARBON
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We are in trouble, folks. If the record high temperatures, extreme droughts, and hi
http://sustainableman.org/author/chrisagnos/
The LEGO® BUILD THE CHANGE workshop took place at the EcoCity2013 World Summit, 24 - 29 September 2013.
Connect4Climate collected online submissions from around the world to be displayed at the event: http://www.connect4climate.org/competition/buildthechange
More than...
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Well, it's pretty funny, anyway. Can you think of a global warming song that's more funny?
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The Hero Hatchery is setting out to crowdfund the best and brightest climate activists, connect us all with the world's most effective agents of change via Massive Open Online Trainings, share where and how to plug in, and radically amplify the stories of climate change.
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Michael Mann, geosciences professor and author of The Hockey Stick and the Climate Wars, deconstructs the manner in which skeptics deny evidence that points to rapid climate change. "Each argument becomes untenable because the science is pretty clear," says Mann.
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Derrick Sweet shares some information about the environment, war, and some other challenges we're facing today. But it's not all bad news! There is one thing you can do today to start to have a positive impact on the planet, and in your own life. Enjoy!
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Featuring stunning footage from seven winters in the Arctic, People of a Feather takes you through time into the world of the Inuit on the Belcher Islands in Canada's Hudson Bay. Connecting past, present and future is a unique relationship with the eider duck. Eider down, the...
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The Post Carbon Institute released a new
Eco Watch
Five years ago this month, the firm TransCanada submitted a permit request to build the Keystone XL oil pipeline, which would bring tar sands oil from Canada to refineries on the Gulf Coast. The project has sparked one of the nation's most contentious environmental battles in...
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Where do you draw the line?
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Acclaimed photographer James Balog was once a skeptic about climate change. But through his Extreme Ice Survey, he discovers undeniable evidence of our changing planet. In Chasing Ice, Balog deploys revolutionary time-lapse cameras to capture a multi-year record of the...
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On September 21st, we will draw the line to protect our communities from climate change and show President Obama that there is no turning back -- to keep his climate promises, he has to stop Keystone XL and the tar sands.
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What do you think an environmentally friendly city could be like? Build your LEGO® model of new city spaces to work, play, and live sustainably and write a brief description of your design.
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Our society is living within a massive lie. The lie says, “Everything is fine and we should proceed with business as usual. We are not destroying our climate and, with it, our stability and our civilization. We are not committing passive suicide.”
Margaret Klein
I recently wrote about geoengineering as a strategy to deal with climate change and carbon dioxide emissions. That drew comments from people who confuse this scientific process with the unscientific theory of “chemtrails.” Some also claimed the column supported
David Suzuki