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H2Oil: The Movie Shell Doesn’t Want You to See

by Scott Badenoch 09.08.2009

Why it matters:
The Alberta Tar Sands are one of the most horrific environmental catastrophes of all time yet bring Shell and it’s big oil compadres record profits: H2Oil tells the story with incredible poignancy.
Recap:
Thanks to Alberta’s Athabasca oil sands, Canada [...]

The Upside of the Downturn

by Kevin McCann 09.02.2009

Why it matters:
Because voracious consumerism seems to have a negative effect on the environment. Who would have guessed it?
Recap:
According to a recent Reuters report, the economic crisis…has an upside! The European Environment Agency announced Monday that greenhouse gas emissions for [...]

The Dirt on Dry Cleaning

by Nancy Astrid Lindo 08.31.2009

Why it matters:
Did you know that the dry cleaning industry is known to use highly toxic chemicals which are absorbed by the fabric and released by body heat onto our skin and into our bloodstream? Not cool.
Recap:
The U.S. National Institute [...]

The Movie Chevron Doesn’t Want You to See

by Scott Badenoch 08.31.2009

Why it matters:
Multi-nationals like Chevron have been destroying communities and the planet all in the name of profit without ramifications for decades and it is time for that to end.
Recap:
Beginning on September 9, the world will be able to see [...]

Why Candy Kills Forests

by Kevin McCann 08.28.2009

Why it matters:
Cadbury (yes, the juicy easter egg company) took the first step to eliminate palm kernel oil from their candy because it’s production is leading us to reduced biodiversity, massive deforestation, and fewer cuddly orangutans — because there’s already [...]

California Bankrupt: the Great Garage Sale

by Argam DerHartunian 08.27.2009

Why It Matters:
California has lead the way in blind consumerism and now are so broke they have to sell their old stuff to make ends meet…sound like anyone else you know?
Recap:
Looks like California is pulling out all of the tricks [...]

EPA Approves More Mountaintop Removal Sites

by Kevin McCann 08.25.2009

Why it matters:
Because at this rate there won’t be any Appalachians left to save. The Appalachian Mountains, that is, not the people.
Recap:
The word is out from TwilightEarth, the EPA has approved more sites for Mountaintop Removal (MTR) mining.
Despite disapproving the [...]

Solar-Powered Blimp: New York to Paris

by Kevin McCann 08.24.2009

Why it matters:
Because every time you fly the 5 hours from New York to Paris it’s like driving your car for 3 months. And because this blimp won’t spontaneously combust.
Recap:
Spain-based Turtle Airships has a vision: To resurrect the leisurely trans-Atlantic [...]

Human Solutions to Mass Extinction

by Palma Vizzoni 08.18.2009

Why It Matters :
The mass extinction of species is not just about cute or exotic animals that tug at our heart strings- it’s about our dependency on the web of life, yes, the entire web of life.
Recap:
Human beings are currently [...]

Making Waste of Waste

by Nancy Astrid Lindo 08.12.2009

Why it matters:
The average American generates 4.6 lbs. of garbage (2.1 kilograms) per day per person, which translates to 251 million tons (228 million metric tons) annually. With waste being an increasingly growing problem nationally and worldwide, it is imperative [...]