Tag Archives: environment
The Earth (movie version) Will Blow Your Mind
“How can people be expected to care if they aren’t inspired? This is a movie designed to inspire.” That’s they way producer Alastair Fothergill described his highly anticipated new film “Earth” this week at the film’s early screening in DC. … Continue reading
Where There’s a Will, There’s… Algeria.
“The current race is to see who will control renewable energy technologies, and we are in the race,” Algerian Energy Minister Chakib Khelil told reporters. “We have the human and financial resources, and we have the will.” Minister Khelil’s statement … Continue reading
China in Africa
This six part series by Richard Behar of Fast Company entitled “China in Africa” is the single best piece of investigative journalism I’ve read in months. Maybe years. Maybe ever. Behar breaks down and brilliantly weaves the geo-political, business, governmental, … Continue reading
Green For All
I first heard Van Jones speak in 2005 in Berkeley. I still get chills recalling his call for a “new politics” a “new religion” and truly a new way of operating in society. I’ve followed Van since then through his … Continue reading
Biofuels: A Clean Energy Scam?
Just finished this TIME article The Clean Energy Scam Without giving my own personal views yet, I’d really love to know others thoughts on it and get some discussion going. I know some of you are ardent biofuel supporters. … Continue reading
Park(ing) Day
I just learned about this unusual day – PARK(ing) Day – that takes place annually in San Fracisco as a project of the Rebar Group. (thanks, Meg!) Pretty awesome. A great example of thinking a bit (or far) outside the … Continue reading
Intentional Climate Change in the Persian Gulf: Working Too well?
I just saw these photos (and the accompanying request to send more) from Gulf News. Rain. In the Persian Gulf. I’ve spent at least two weeks worth of time (usually more) in the United Arab Emirates every year since 2000, … Continue reading