VIDEO: Carbon Nation Trailer

Can't wait to see this...

"...a climate change solutions movie [that doesn't even care if you believe in climate change]..."

VIDEO: Ocean Acidification... in a nutshell (by Greenpeace)

Great little animated video...

"Our emissions of carbon dioxide threaten to alter the very chemistry of sea water and change life in our oceans within the span of a single human lifetime."

VIDEO: Colbert Report - Science Catfight...

Climate war on the Colbert Report...

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Bill Nye "The Science Guy" has some smart things to say about energy independence & climate change...

Bill Nye "The Science Guy" lends his voice to the Repower America Wall. Take a look at his video post... the guy makes some pretty smart and sensible comments on energy independence, climate change and the need for the US to take a lead in alternative energy development.

PS - Have you added your voice to the Repower America Wall yet??

Bill Nye "The Science Guy" has some smart things to say about energy independence & climate change...

Bill Nye "The Science Guy" lends his voice to the Repower America Wall. Take a look at his video post... the guy makes some pretty smart and sensible comments on energy independence, climate change and the need for the US to take a lead in alternative energy development.

PS - Have you added your voice to the Repower America Wall yet??

VIDEO: To world leaders regarding climate control..."Cut the bull$#@*!"

What would you say to your world leader?

"Ula from the Pacific tells world leaders exactly what she expects of them at the climate summit in Copenhagen this December."

From Joyce's Desk: International Day of Climate Action

"On 24 October, people in 181 countries came together for the most widespread day of environmental action in the planet's history. At over 5200 events around the world, people gathered to call for strong action and bold leadership on the climate crisis." ~350.org

The International Day of Climate Action that took place this past Saturday turned out to be quite an event with 5245 actions in 181 countries and 19,000 photos posted. People all over the world brought attention to the very important number of "350". 350 parts per million is the amount of C02 scientists believe we should get back down to in order to avoid runaway climate change.

Photo posted to 350.org's photostream on Flickr

Our little beach community of Pacifica came out to show it's support as well. I brought hubby and son out with me to participate in our "action", which was organized by the Pacifica Climate Committee, Pacifica Beach Coalition and P-Town Classic. Even though it was foggy and chilly that morning, it was great to meet our fellow Pacificans - residents, business owners, surfers, kids, parents, grandparents, dogs... just everyday people (and animals) who care about this planet we live on.

*To learn more about 350 and the International Day of Climate Action, visit www.350.org.

VIDEO: 1958 - Global Warming - It's NOT newly known

"For FIFTY YEARS scientists have known about global warming. This exerpt is from the well known educational documentary Unchained Goddess produced by Frank Capra for Bell Labs for their television program The Bell Telephone Hour. It was so well made, that it went on to live a continued life in middle school science classrooms across the nation for decades.

Nearly half a century before Al Gore's Inconvenient Truth, this film was made. But what does it reveal? That our scientists have known for over two generations about this danger, but our politicians and citizenry have chosen to ignore the dangerous implications of this fact until it really is too late to avoid the preventable consequences."

VIDEO: Bill McKibben - Fighting Climate Change in the Obama Era

Bill McKibben talks about the politics of climate change in the new Obama era, both domestically and internationally...

Want America to be a Climate Leader?

Need a little added inspiration to get involved? Enter to win in the World’s Biggest Green Sweepstakes!

The sweepstakes begins September 23, 2009, during the first ever “Climate Week” happening in New York City, and continues until prizes are awarded by random drawing on December 7, 2009, when the United Nations gathers in Copenhagen for the COP15 Climate Change Conference. When you sign up, you'll be entered to win from hundreds of green prizes from your favorite companies (yup, Coco-Zen is one of them). You will also receive a weekly email from WE ADD UP with simple and easy call to actions that help our voices be heard regarding climate change. Non-profit organizations, including 350.0rg and 1Sky, will be leading us on what to do.

Collectively, we’re going to add up to big change. And, it’s just about time, too. World leaders are meeting in Copenhagen in December to hopefully come to an international agreement on the world-wide reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. If America is going to truly be a leader, our leaders need to hear from us now. So, let’s realize our power and show that we add up.

There will be over 230 winners in the Climate Action Giveaway and each prize will help you lead a more sustainable lifestyle. Enter to Win today! - http://www.climategiveaway.com

*Oh, and by the way...we'll be giving away some chocolates and body treats for the sweepstakes!

Check out WE ADD UP's cool video...

Video: Bill McKibben on Colbert Report explains why the number 350 is so important...

All of Stephen's joking aside, this is serious folks. Listen to what Bill McKibben has to say...

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VIDEO: SF Mayor Gavin Newsom discusses importance of cities in discussion of sustainability

Summary:

San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom is a strong advocate for sustainable urban planning and green business practices; he lead San Francisco to join the Kyoto Protocol, created significant incentives for solar power installation through the GoSolarSF program, and is working on an ambitious plan to make SF the "Electric Vehicle Capital of the U.S."

He discusses his ideas and plans for shaping the growth of cities during these turbulent times.

VIDEO: Food Scarcity and Climate Change

Summary:

"Scientists calculate that temperatures will keep rising for the next 50 years, no matter how drastically we cut greenhouse gas emissions. Open Society Fellow Mark Hertsgaard and Sara Scherr, founder of Ecoagriculture Partners, discuss the implications of this somber reality for food production and global hunger.

The panelists assess the severity of the problem, which is worsened by widespread soil erosion and dwindling rainfall in crop-growing regions. They also identify cause for hope. New farming techniques can boost crop yields while enabling plants to store carbon.

The event is moderated by Ross Gelbspan, author of two acclaimed books on climate change: Boiling Point and The Heat is On."

VIDEO: Climate Watch: California at the Tipping Point

From KQED...

"The world's climate is changing and California is now being affected in both dramatic and subtle ways. Get an in-depth look at the science behind climate change as we explore the environmental changes taking place throughout the state."

VIDEO: A New Chapter on Climate Change

President-elect Obama recorded a message for the Global Climate Summit, promising "a new chapter of American leadership on climate change."

Stuff We Found Today - 10.30.08

Family, Kids & Health Stuff

• 12 Tips to Prevent Your Kids from Eating Too Much Halloween Candy - (post from Eco Child's Play)
• Natural Cures You Can Find In Your Kitchen - (post from The Good Human) You know, cold season is coming! And apparently there's a natural remedy for sadness (read the post).
  

Food Stuff

• Better climate, better wine: The wine industry gets serious about climate change. - (post from Eat. Drink. Better.)
  

Home Stuff

• Gallery of Eco Chic Part 2: 20 (More) Gorgeous Green Designs - (post from EcoSalon) An truly gorgeous they are! We're diggin' the Club President Couch.
• Don't Leave CFL Bulbs Out in the Cold - (post from Lighter Footstep) In case you didn't know (we didn't), standard CFLs don't work in the cold. You need to get one rated for cold-weather us.
  

Beauty & Fashion Stuff

• Biodegradable Shoes Running Away from Landfill Waste - (post from EcoSalon) Biodegradable shoes? And they're running shoes??
  

Tech & Science Stuff

• Blade Eco-Friendly Emissions Filtration Device - (post from EcoStiletto) There is some skepticism on this device, but read through the info...it's interesting.
• Cheap New Turbine Cold Turn Your Roof into a Wind Farm - (post from EcoGeek)
• New iPhone App Measures Your Car's Environmental Impact - (post from CleanTechnica)
  

Nature & Environment Stuff

• Popular US Farm Chemical = Death to Frogs - (post from Planetsave) Another reason to buy organic!
• Disney and Al Gore Help Nobilize Teens to Fight Climate Change - (post from Planetsave)
• Change Your Sunscreen, Save Our Reefs - (post from Green Travel Blog)
• 30 Devastating Land, Water, Fire and Sky Disasters - (post from WebEcoist) Showing us that nature is usually in control. Again some amazing photos from this site.
  

Arts, Entertainment & Travel Stuff

• Still Rock N' Roll: The Balanced Stone Art of Shane Hart - (post from Eco-Chick) These images are for real. Joyce saw this guy balance rocks on top of each other years ago down in San Diego. Talk about being one with nature.
• Whole Travel - "...a portal for discovering sustainable travel opportunities." Not just about booking flights and accomadations, but finding great travel experiences that are ecoo-friendly. Read more about them.
  

Website Stuff

• CostToDrive.com - Ever wanted to know what it would cost to drive somewhere? Check out this site.
• Hollywood Goes Green - Here's a site dedicated to getting the industry players in Hollywood to embrace sustainability and reduce their carbon footprint. Apparently the industry is not quite as green as some of its celebrities.
  

Other Random Cool Stuff

• Krispy Creme Offers Voters An Extra Pound On Election Day - (post from Ecorazzi) Free doughnuts to customers wearing an "I Voted" sticker on Election Day. What about those of us who voted by mail??
• Cleantech Investment Hits Record $1.6B in 3Q - (post form Forbes.com) It's all about a green economy.
• $30 Million Solar Investment Defies Financial Crisis - (post from TheDailyGreen)
  

VIDEO: PowerVote Webcast with Al Gore

In a webcast targeted to college students, Vice President Al Gore discuss how energy and climate are at the core of the economic and security issues we face...and why elections matter.

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