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In 2008, global food price spikes and four successive hurricanes battered the Caribbean island of Haiti, causing an estimated US$220 million in damage to food crops. Tens of thousands of farmers were left without a means of earning an income and the country without enough food to eat. This short video looks at a special IFAD-funded programme designed to kick-start the country’s food production quickly and the support needed to make Haiti food secure.In 2008, global food price spikes and four successive hurricanes battered the... more
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I'm starting to see these little empty non-recyclable, non-biodegradable petroleum-based plastic containers everywhere. I've seen entire trash cans filled with these things at convenience stores after the morning rush... day after day.
In this day and age, you would think that Keurig and the companies associated with this product (Paul Newman's Own, Heifer, Green Mountain Coffee, Celestial Seasonings, Ghirardelli) who claim to be "organic" and/or "sustainable", would be more aware of it's impact to our environment.
You can contact these companies at the blog post above.
"The Keurig single-cup brewing system uses a special packaging for coffee, tea and hot cocoa called K-Cup portion packs or "K-Cups". Each K-Cup is an airtight, mini-brewer that locks out oxygen, light, moisture and humidity while locking in freshness and flavor. "
Personally, I'll take a french press any day over hot plastic brew.
http://www.coffeehabitat.com/images/2007/05/15/pitfall.jpg
About the K-Cup:
http://www.keurig.com/explore/choose.asp?mscsid=M4DDGKT2QWHL8LUSJH2PWEX7NT2PDTGFI'm starting to see these little empty non-recyclable, non-biodegradable... more
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Nobel Prize winner and former Vice President has new book on environment and climate; will be his 6th appearance on Letterman.Nobel Prize winner and former Vice President has new book on environment and climate;... more
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Coed Hills is situated in the picturesque Vale of Glamorgan, just 8 miles west of Cardiff, Wales. At the heart of Coed Hills lies a core community of around 20 people that embrace the new and old in order to lead a more sustainable existence, both ecologically and socially.
The site is run on alternative energy, there is permaculuture garden, and residents and volunteers live a variety of structures such as Mongolian Yurts, tipis and straw bailed buildings.
The place is an inspiration for the budding and more experienced eco-conscious, and a chance to engage with the community engage and share in their knowledge and enthusiasm for sustainable living.
http://www.coedhills.co.uk/
01446 774084
info@coedhills.co.uk
This short film is part of "The Journey" an unique documentary project that delves into environmental, socio-culture and economic issues, with a questioning mind.
The focus of the project is to find and film inspiring ideas and projects over a wide spectrum of individuals and cultures, whilst examining our ability to reform our ideals, and our lifestyle in order to make positive changes for our planet and the human race.
The “Journeymen” (a person whom travels in order to gain experience, skills and knowledge) go in search of these stories - equipped only with minimal filming gear and personal possessions, they document their experience as they travel to global communities to observe, question and learn.
It is an organic process that grows, evolves and takes it’s own direction. With no planned route nor destination, the journeymen believe they will connect with the right people and places at the right time to film, aid and guide them on.
The project is currently filming and traveling through the UK. As the project travels short films are uploaded that can be viewed on this website. It is the long-term goal that this project will travel internationally to create a feature length film that will be released, to be viewed for free.
The projects aims to benefit individuals, projects and communities by sharing knowledge, offering solutions and connecting people through film.
It is the hope this project will touch and inspire people, by conveying the beauty within human nature and our world and resonating what is actually possible, when it comes it comes to our ability to change the world for the better.
know of an inspiring story? want to get involved?
info@the-journey.tv
follow “the journey” on facebook
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Journey/81206620786
www.the-journey.tvCoed Hills is situated in the picturesque Vale of Glamorgan, just 8 miles west of... more
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This is the start of something big...
http://top10produce.com/retailerbenefits.aspx
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reports from fishermen confirmed the extent and impact of the disaster were far more significant than authorities were prepared to admit.
"I think it's concerning we're still seeing the federal ministers and the regulatory authorities playing down the incident," Mr Verstegen.
"It's obvious to us that this should be declared as some sort of national emergency and there should be a far greater response than what's been put forward to date."
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority is monitoring the site on a daily basis and has been spraying dispersant to break up the oil slick.
Kimberley Clearwater Fisheries owner and operator George Hamilton said on his return from a nine-day trip to the area he had seen sick sea life.
He said he also saw heavy oil in the water about 75 nautical miles northeast of the West Atlas rig, streaming in a north-easterly direction.
"It's definitely spreading," he said.reports from fishermen confirmed the extent and impact of the disaster were far more... more
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"Climate change" - these words spoken in so many different languages may be the first uttered by the World's infants over the next decade. It really could happen! If these words are the constant they need to be, on the lips of all parents, teachers, leaders and all who 'know'.
That would be no bad thing for the (near) future.
Just imagine: a generation taking nothing for granted from the start. ..."Climate change" - these words spoken in so many different languages may be the first... more
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Trilobis 65 is a semi-submerged
dwelling environment. Reaching 20 metres in length designed by Giancarlo Zema for habitation by six people at sea. It is ideal for living in bays, atolls and maritime parks. The main aim of the project is to allow anyone to live in a unique environment through a self sufficient, non-polluting dwelling cell in unison with their ocean surroundings.Trilobis 65 is a semi-submerged
dwelling environment. Reaching 20 metres in length... more
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Buying organic produce can be costly and nowadays, we have to question whether our "organic" foods are even organic at all.
It doesn't get much more organic or LOCAL than making compost in your very own backyard. Compost is the result of decomposed organic materials, yielding a rich fertilizer for your soil. I'm Melissa--a green vegan in Long Island, New York, and I'll show you how to get started!Buying organic produce can be costly and nowadays, we have to question whether our... more
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The Dali Lama returns to beautiful Vancover.
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In an ambitious attempt to assess how humans are doing as stewards of planet earth, 28 leading scientists have drawn up a list of nine “planetary boundaries” that must not be crossed if we want to avoid drastically changing the global environment and imperiling our own existence. The only problem is, we’ve already crossed three of those thresholds.
The paper, published in Nature (and available for free), aims to define a “safe operating space” for human life on the planet. It’s a first-draft users’ manual for an era that scientists dub the “anthropocene,” in which nearly seven billion resource-hungry humans have come to dominate ecological change on Earth [Wired.com]. What follows is a list of the nine environmental factors, and how we’re doing on living within each limit.In an ambitious attempt to assess how humans are doing as stewards of planet earth, 28... more
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Blog Action Day ‘09 Climate Change annual event got its shape. The One day, One issue, Thousands of voices theme of Blog Action Day become largest issue each year.Blog Action Day ‘09 Climate Change annual event got its shape. The One day, One... more
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for anyone searching for a list of non-gmo food sources click on the non-gmo shopping tab.
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The most common trait of all primitive peoples is a reverence for the life giving earth, and the Native Americans shared this elemental, the land was alive to his loving touch, and he, its son, was brother to all creatures. Stewart UdallThe most common trait of all primitive peoples is a reverence for the life giving... more
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Philadelphia is one of the major US cities celebrating National Park(ing) Day, where metered parking spaces are reclaimed, and turned into public green space for a day. This holiday is in it's second year and was created by environmental activists to raise awareness for more green space within city environments. More information can be found on the Park(ing) Day website --> http://www.parkingdayphila.org/Philadelphia is one of the major US cities celebrating National Park(ing) Day, where... more
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Stephenie Mills contributes to the movie Earth Days
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This fall the eco-art installation “Watershed" (http://mslk.com/reactions/watershed), made out of 1500 plastic water bottles, a number representing 1 second of US consumption will again be taking its message to the streets in order to sway the public to rethink their consumption of bottled water.
In the past decade, the bottled water industry has grown immensely and so have its repercussions. Mixed through out the installation are facts such as:
· Out of the 50 billion bottles of water being bought each year, 80% end up in a landfill.
· 17 million barrels of oil are used in producing bottled water each year.
· Bottled water costs 1,000 times more than tap water. Drinking 2 Liters of tap water a day only costs 50 cents per year.
· Plastic leaches toxins into the water, which have been linked to health problems such as reproductive issues and cancer.
· Most US tap water currently surpasses all federal and state health standards.
"When thinking of making a change to be more eco-friendly, abandoning plastic water bottles is a great place to start. Not only is good for the environment, it saves you money, and we have the best quality drinking water coming right out of taps." says Watershed designer Sheri L Koetting, principal of the NYC design firm MSLK (http://www.mslk.com)This fall the eco-art installation “Watershed"... more
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I'd like to thank Sustainablog.org for its post about The Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center in Orange, Calif., which had a grand opening celebration in July. It's great that Sustainablog.org sees the importance of this outdoor learning center that focuses on teaching kids the science behind conservation in fun, hands-on ways.
Sustainablog.org wrote in part: "In a previous post, I discussed the great importance of educating our children about the environment and environmental ethics. A new facility in Southern California will help many with this process when it opens its doors on July 28th. The Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center is a $30 million outdoor learning center which was funded by local businesses and private donors and has taken twelve years to create. The center is an ideal facility for the type of environmental education that gives hands-on experience with the natural world. The facility looks to combine intellectual knowledge with experience to leave a lasting memory of awe, respect, and understanding for the natural world.
This 21-acre site includes an aquatic center, a nature center, a 2-acre rope COPE course, and three themed camps – an Astronomy camp, Ranching camp and Mining camp.
It's important to note that programs offered by the center meet California State Education Standards and make field trips possible for administrators and youth groups without a wallet full of money. And, Sustainablog.org noted this. What they may not have known or realized is that The Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center also can offer scholarships, known as camperships, to some applicants through a donation from the Weingart Foundation.
The Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center (a non-profit organization) was developed to provide local youth opportunities to learn about the Southern California natural environment through first-hand wilderness experiences above, at and below ground level and to teach environmental awareness, conservation and leadership along with science, history and local cultures.
Sustainable.org added that the Center looks like a full-service, well-rounded, environmental education facility that meets the needs of future generations and today.
For more information on the Outdoor Education Center, visit it’s website at www.OutdoorEducationCenter.org.I'd like to thank Sustainablog.org for its post about The Irvine Ranch Outdoor... more
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Tons of lighter fluid is used to light BBQs in the US every year which contributes to toxic residue on the foods cooked. The Baja BBQ firepack is made of charcoal packaging (100% recycled biodegradable paper pulp) which quickly ignites by lighting from the bottom. The chimney holes provide the ventilation needed to produce hot coals. The contents are 2 lbs of natural lump charcoal, all of which burn easily, producing hot coals ready to cook your meal in 15- 20 minutes without any nasty “flavourings”Tons of lighter fluid is used to light BBQs in the US every year which contributes to... more
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