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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 com
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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...
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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?'
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 ol
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.
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'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.
15 min