CARBON is the first film in the Green World Rising Series. “Carbon” is narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio, presented by Thom Hartmann and directed by Leila Conners. Executive Producers are George DiCaprio, Earl Katz and Roee Sharon Peled. Carbon is produced by Mathew Schmid and was written by Thom Hartmann, Sam Sacks, Leila Conners and Mathew…
Recently the ClimateState staff, interviewed Stefan Rahmstorf, Head of Earth System Analysis, at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK). Robert Bristow: To get CO2 emissions under control – do you think some form of geoengineering (i.e CO2 scrubbing) will be desirable? Stefan Rahmstorf: The term geoengineering or climate engineering, encompasses a wide range…
As the seas rise, a slow-motion disaster gnaws at America’s shores A REUTERS investigation: Analysis finds that flooding is increasing along much of the nation’s coastline, forcing many communities into costly, controversial struggles with a relentless foe. From centuries-old fishing communities on Chesapeake Bay to a NASA space center on the Atlantic coast, a Virginia…
What Is Biochar Gardening? What Is Biochar Gardening? CBS – MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The mayor of Minneapolis and the chairman of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux signed an agreement Tuesday that promotes the use of biochar.Jim Doten, Minneapolis’ environmental services’ supervisor, says it’s a product similar to cooking charcoal that’s used for gardening.“They really increase the…
July 28, 2014- Sen. Klobuchar called for Unanimous Consent to pass a resolution acknowledging that climate change is occurring and that it will continue to pose an ongoing risk. Sen. Inhofe objected to the resolution, and Sen. Whitehouse offered this in response. Follow Sen. Whitehouse on facebook Related Bush-Era EPA Administrator Baffles Fox Business Hosts:…
Maybe climate change will take a center stage (this time finally) during the next elections? GOP Sets House Vote on Obama `High Crimes’ Lawsuit Bloomberg – Republican political analyst Joe Watkins, U.S. Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz, a Democrat from Florida, and Bloomberg’s Peter Cook discuss today’s House of Representatives vote on a potential lawsuit against…
Smoking products destroy forests worldwide. Related The Environment vs Cigarettes
Watch the true story of a town who discovered strength in unity and turned the tables on the powerful oil & gas industry. Postscript: A month after this video was made, New York’s highest court ruled in favor of Dryden over the fracking industry in a historic win! Read more and see photos Hydraulic fracturing
A musical investigation into the causes and effects of global climate change and our opportunities to use science to offset it. Featuring Bill Nye, David Attenborough, Richard Alley and Isaac Asimov. “Our Biggest Challenge” is the 16th episode of the Symphony of Science series. Visit Symphony of Science for more science remixes!
Science in music, watch/listen to Sir Isaac Newton against Bill Nye! Indeed epic, and don’t miss out on more epic rap music videos, visit the official Epic Rap Battles YouTube channel for more! Download This Song: ►http://bit.ly/1qj97L1◄ You can also download the free Epic Rap Battles App for your mobile: iPhone ► http://erb.fm/cr iPad ► http://erb.fm/ao Android ► http://erb.fm/fk
Dark Snow Project Chief Scientist Dr. Jason Box interviewed by Bill Maher on Real Time, on July 12, 2014. Peter Sinclair, noted: It’s difficult to keep up with, much less steer, an interview with someone as mercurial as Bill Maher, but Dr. Box does a decent job. He gives a good description of the “dark snow”…
According to a new report conducted by the University of Waterloo, oil and gas wells are leaking heat-trapping gases and pose a greater threat then fracking to the environment. Maurice Dusseault, a professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences explained: “Hydraulic fracturing is not the main risk. The main risk is poor well completion that can…
Bob Inglis at TEDxJacksonville: Although he hales from the reddest district of the reddest state in the United States of America, Bob Inglis tells a story of how he came to appreciate the threat of climate change and how he believes the solution lies in the bedrock principals of conservatism. Bob Inglis is the Executive…
The famous Bell Telephone Hour clip, with the all knowing Dr Frank Baxter explaining a very modern understanding of climate science in 1958. Enlightening and infuriating. Bell Telephone Science Hour Frank Capra warns of Global Warming (1958) Bell Telephone Science Hour Frank Capra warns of Global Warming (1958) 1958 – Frank Capra warns of Global…
Frank Capra directed (from 1952–1956), the famous Bell Telephone Science Hour specials from the 1950s. The series highlighted the then-emerging research on climate change, and the birth of solar energy technology, and what it all meant – below the fold. Related Bell Laboratory Science Series: Our Mr. Sun (1956) Educational Film