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Alberta Oil Sands // Comment Picked for TV
Thanks to lrudser from the University of California at Berkeley for uploading her webcam response to the pod, "Alberta Oil Sands." lrudser is originally from Calgary and she expresses her devastation after watching the pod.
To watch and comment on the pod, click on link below:
http://current.com/items/88873254_alberta_oil_sands
Thanks to lrudser from the University of California at Berkeley for uploading her webcam response to the pod, "Alberta Oil Sands." lru... more -
Milk's New Look
Select Wal-Mart and Costco stores are getting rid of the traditional gallon milk jugs and replacing them with a newly-designed, more cost-effective flat-top milk container. Select Wal-Mart and Costco stores are getting rid of the traditional gallon milk jugs and replacing them with a newly-designed, more c... more
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It's Easy Eating Green
A group of 4 young entrepreneurs join the progressive ventures springing up in lower Manhattan, when they decide to open a 97% green restaurant in Battery Park. A group of 4 young entrepreneurs join the progressive ventures springing up in lower Manhattan, when they decide to open a 97% green r... more
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La città dei Led
Torraca è un paesino nel sud Italia diventato noto in tutto il mondo perchè usando la tecnologia a LED (Light Emitting Diode - diodo ad emissione luminosa), per il sistema di illuminazione pubblica ha dimostrato di essere all'avanguardia in fatto di energia e risparmio.
Pina Sozio è andata a vedere da vicino questi LED che a Torraca si sono dimostrati rivoluzionari anche grazie alla collaborazione tra il sindaco e una coraggiosa azienda del Cilento. Torraca è un paesino nel sud Italia diventato noto in tutto il mondo perchè usando la tecnologia a LED (Light Emitting Diode - diodo a... more -
The Saints of E-Waste
James Burgett runs the Alameda County Computer Resource Center. Over the past 13 years they've diverted millions of tons of electronic waste from landfills. Now, James and the ACCRC need your help as they fight to survive. James Burgett runs the Alameda County Computer Resource Center. Over the past 13 years they've diverted millions of tons of electroni... more
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China Tigers in Africa
There's excitement at a South African wildlife reserve as, less than a year since introducing a South China tiger breeding programme to the reserve, a cub is born. It is the first of its species to be born outside of China and gives hope that this species can be saved from extinction. There's excitement at a South African wildlife reserve as, less than a year since introducing a South China tiger breeding programme t... more
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Paris on 2 Wheels a Day
A new bicycle rental service, called Velib', a combination of the words 'velo' (bike) and 'liberte' (liberty), is an initiative pushed by Paris' mayor who has made fighting traffic and pollution his No. 1 goal. A new bicycle rental service, called Velib', a combination of the words 'velo' (bike) and 'liberte' (liberty), is an initiative pushed... more
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Paved Paradise
A new yet rapidly growing international event. Dozens of environmental, urban planning and architectural organizations take over parking spots on busy urban streets all around the city and set up minature parks. They feed the meter and spend the day to discuss what they've done with local pedestrians. Their missions: To draw attention to issues for the NEED of more parks in certain areas of the city as well as environmental issues and social co-habitation issues as well. A new yet rapidly growing international event. Dozens of environmental, urban planning and architectural organizations take over parki... more
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Reptilemania!
Adam Yamaguchi visits an exotic animal park in Madagascar, one of the most biologically diverse places on the planet.
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Green Green Gasoline
Max and Jason visit LA's first green gas station.
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Cooking Cairngorms
How global warming is affecting the mountain snow in Scotland.
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Sun Powered Purses
This film takes a look at how one business that has combined style with sustainability to create solar paneled bags. Its a great way to integrate renewable energy into daily life! By Robert Aguilar and Dorothee Royal-Hedinger Animation by Arthur Jones http://www.noonsolar.com/ This film takes a look at how one business that has combined style with sustainability to create solar paneled bags. Its a great way t... more
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Future Farming Now
Thirty miles north of New York City, in the small village of Mount Kisco, is a farm that promises to revolutionize the agriculture industry. Find out why there may be no need for farms to use toxic pesticides and fertilizers in the future, and learn how you can help foster change. Thirty miles north of New York City, in the small village of Mount Kisco, is a farm that promises to revolutionize the agriculture ind... more
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Tidal Turbine Power
Off Manhattan, scientists harnesss enough power from the ocean to light a supermarket, parking garage and bus station.
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Coral Reef Saviors
Coral Cay works with volunteers from all over the world to preserve our ocean's Coral Reefs.
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Solar Decathlon '07
First time entrants Penn State compete at the 2007 Solar Decathlon...do they have what it takes to win?
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Bio-Town
Reynolds, Indiana is a typical midwestern small town...except for the fact that they're on their way to completely abandoning traditional fuel sources and they've already tacked on a new name to the town sign---"Bio Town." Reynolds, Indiana is a typical midwestern small town...except for the fact that they're on their way to completely abandoning traditio... more
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G Love's Brushfire
G. Love gives us a tour of the headquarters of Brushfire records--one of the world's first green recording studios.
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