This thanksgiving I asked the simple question: "How important is Turkey to you?" to my friends who are coming over for dinner. Well let me tell you. It's important. But what happens when traditions begin to interfere with the information we have on the state of the environment? Do you toss the tradition? Ignore the information? Find a new way?This thanksgiving I asked the simple question: "How important is Turkey to you?" to my... more
There I was, sitting at a conference watching people from a variety of environmental organizations sit in circles and cross pollinate their ideas... when all of a sudden I started seeing images of battle strategies dancing in my head... Who knew?There I was, sitting at a conference watching people from a variety of environmental... more
Current Green catches up with Adopt a Negotiator: a team of youth under the age of 30 representing 12 countries from around the world who are following the delegates preparing for the negotiations at Copenhagen (named the most important meeting in the history of the world).
The interview introduces Joshua Wiese and Ben Jervey, who will be providing regular updates from Bangkok, then Barcelona, and on to Copenhagen.
When Bill McKibben says he is, "Tired of losing and it's fun to take the bad guys down a peg or two..." he wasn't kidding.
350.org has coordinated the largest climate event in history and is showing that people from around the world want to live in a safe and clean environment. This interview has photos from around the world participating in the 350 message, discusses the science of climate change, and goes behind the scenes of the event that just might save the world.When Bill McKibben says he is, "Tired of losing and it's fun to take the bad guys down... more
We get questions about our featuring and editorial practices on a regular basis. So, it felt like the right time to open the doors, spell out our policies, and make sure everyone understands what goes on behind closed doors with regards to editorial decisions. Here's a snippet from the blog post:
"Our editorial team is relatively small on Current.com, especially in comparison with some of the more editorially driven sites out there. We see Current.com as a joint partnership between our internal team, and the community that frequents the site. While we produce content for TV, the amount of content we produce for the web is fairly small in comparison with what our community produces on a daily basis."
To read the details behind our processes and guidelines, please make the jump over to the blog post.
Links to all of the articles and videos below.
Be sure and tell me if you would like to join Current's Carbon Rally team! http://www.carbonrally.com/teams/828
And as always I appreciate hearing about the groups and community members you value so I can give them a shout out in my weekly round ups.Links to all of the articles and videos below.
Be sure and tell me if you would like... more
Current is turning 4, and to celebrate we're airing a Birthday Blowout special tonight at 9pm pacific on Current TV!
We want to know what your first experience with Current was like! So, fire up the ol' webcam or any other video recording device within arms reach, and follow these instructions to join in on the fun:
Hey folks,
Looking forward to sharing all of the details with you, but first, I want to hear and most importantly SEE the ways you live green on a shoe string. One lucky contender will be in the first live streaming show scheduled to launch on August 5th. But really, WE NEED YOUR WEBCAMS to make this work. So fire up your cameras, and in around 60 seconds or less, show the Current community what you are doing to live green on a shoestring.
And if you don't get chosen, no point in sobbing your eyes out...in appreciation of your willingness to be part of The Green Stream, we'll send you a t-shirt (must be a video submitted by 5pm Friday, July 24th.)
Want some more guidance? We are hoping that this will be a segment that will inspire everyone..and we know that you are the ones with the answers. So show us the little things and ways you reuse, remake, reinvent, activate, or simplify your lifestyle that reduces your carbon or water footprint.Hey folks,
Looking forward to sharing all of the details with you, but first, I want... more
Yay! Groups has launched on Current.com, and Current Green is now a group! Join our group for green updates and get the inside scoop. One added benefit: you'll be the first to hear upcoming topics, guests, and call out for our brand spankin' new live streaming show...so if you want to know more...and are even REMOTELY curious. You know what to do!! JOIN THE GREEN GROUP! :)Yay! Groups has launched on Current.com, and Current Green is now a group! Join our... more
A few weeks ago I asked you how you wanted to see community members featured on Current Green. You told me you wouldn't mind hearing about a few new people each week. (I admit: I miss the in depth questions since it was fun to get to know people from their perspective.)
So tell me: do you like this format? Want more? Less? Have recommendations for people you want to see featured? You know what to do!A few weeks ago I asked you how you wanted to see community members featured on... more
Today's round up of what's up, down, and around in green. Check out the links below.
For the policy wonk in you: check out #ACES on twitter today to follow the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works: hearing on "economic opportunities for agriculture, forestry communities, others in reducing global warming pollution."Today's round up of what's up, down, and around in green. Check out the links below.... more
You expressed shock, we will hopefully provide more answers and insight into the situation. We've gone to Doug Kendall, President of the Constitutional Accountability Center http://theusconstitution.org/ who will answer your questions on Monday.
Excerpt from the article:
"In a ruling that will shock and dismay environmentalists everywhere, the US Supreme Court decided that the Clean Water Act shouldn't prevent mining companies from dumping their toxic waste into lakes--even with full knowledge that doing so will exterminate every trace of life within."
Hey folks!
So the green show is coming! The green show is coming!
And it is going to be comprised of a lot of content submitted by you!
Have a way to live sustainably and want to share: tag your video "eco tip"
Find an every day person doing something you think is inspiring: add the tag: "eco hero"
Find a weird freaky video trying to communicate green, but it's just plain weird? submit to "weird green videos"
I'll be pulling the news from the green page, so no worries on special tags for that!Hey folks!
So the green show is coming! The green show is coming!
And it is going... more
No reason to get up off your couch, just start sharing your ideas. now.
Normally, (in the olden days) I'd keep all of these ideas a secret and never share them with you.
But those aren't the days we're living in, and I'm excited by the idea of sharing what we're thinking with you. So here's the dealio: a little run down of potential segments that could land in a weekly show:
-Whats worth talking about in environmental news (top voted stories in the news)
-Green on a shoestring: cheap tricks (submitted by you)
-Luminaries: rising stars in the eco world
-Green tech innovations
-The Activist 911: what's the latest and how can you participate
-Climate Science 101(in plain english)
-Climate policy updates
-Weird green videos
-Green design (architecture)
-Green trends (fashion)
-Greenwasher of the week
Now, lets play a game. It's called, I can't name potential guests, but you can. I'll name the topics, and you can tell me which topics appeal to you, and even the leaders in the field that you want to hear from.
agriculture issues (GM)
green tech
climate policy
redefining consumerism in the green era
wild crazy people doing funny things that inspire us
climate change and the economy
eco maverick/adventures
Sound interesting? Like a snoozer? Do tell.
Now I know it may seem like I am asking you to do all the work to develop our live streaming show, but I SWEAR, I'm working hard (and not hardly working).
chow for now.
P.S. Apologies if you got annoyed by seeing green 15K times (it's easier to type than environment and sustainability)
AND: For the person who picks the name of the green show: we'll give ya a t-shirt and a cameo appearance on the premier show.Ok folks.
No reason to get up off your couch, just start sharing your ideas. now.... more
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom is interviewed by Current Green's Leah Lamb about the new recycling and composting laws. The question was chosen by Huffington Post Green, and submitted by asherp. Newsom spoke to land fill diversion, zero waste, water bottle bans, plastic bag bans, landfill diversions, the garbage police, community gardens, composting, and the influence of Bill Bill McDonough and the cradle to cradle theory.San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom is interviewed by Current Green's Leah Lamb about the... more
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom is interviewed by Current Green's Leah Lamb about the pitfalls of new green technologies. The question was submitted by Megkem. Newsom spoke to wifi, energy storage and management, tidal energy, lithium batteries, reducing consumption, LED lights, and banning T12 lights.San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom is interviewed by Current Green's Leah Lamb about the... more
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom speaks with Leah Lamb of Current Green on his run for Governor and his take on how to talk green.The question was posted by NelsonJS and asked about Schwarzenegger's decision to close 220 State Parks. Newsom spoke to growing up in Mill Valley, tourism, California's economy, and how to be an influential activist.San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom speaks with Leah Lamb of Current Green on his run for... more
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom speaks with Leah Lamb of Current Green on his run for Governor and his take on how to talk green.The question was posted by SteveDenver and selected by Treehugger.com. Newsom spoke to environmental education, connecting with youth, leed certification, and green building standards.San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom speaks with Leah Lamb of Current Green on his run for... more
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom is interviewed by Current Green's Leah Lamb on his run for Governor and his take on solar energy. The question was submitted by sbove, topics covered included: solar incentive programs, solar map, solar installation, urban wind task force, solar portfolio, green renewable energy.San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom is interviewed by Current Green's Leah Lamb on his... more
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