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Natural history documentaries are now a mainstream genre in television, with worldwide audiences. Yet there remain remarkably few accounts of how these films are crafted. What is involved in gathering information? How can this demonstrate the inherent dynamics of their subjects? Can they contribute ...
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Posted by on in General Environment
Apple released its full 2014 Environmental Responsibility report this afternoon with new climate change data and information on the company’s promise to reduce its carbon footprint. The new report highlights some of the good decisions Apple made to reduce its environmental impact in 2013, by doing ...
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Posted by on in General Environment
Independence Day is one of block parties, barbecues, icy cold drinks, sparklers, noisemakers, fireworks, and therefore, a ton of trash. Here are a couple things to keep in mind before, during, and after your July 4th fun: 1. If you are going out in the wilderness, to a parade, or off to the beach, ...
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Posted by on in Environmental Heroes
A team of seven UCLA environmental science students has created a website that shows how emissions from local factories are impacting air quality in Los Angeles County. Cal EcoMaps, launched this month, features an interactive map with detailed information about 172 facilities representing the top ...
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Posted by on in General Environment
If you’re looking for the ultimate Earth Day celebration this year, you’ve come to the right place. SaveOnEnergy.com has scoured the country in search for the best cities to visit this year for Earth Day. When it comes to celebrating all that’s green, these cities are going above and beyond all the ...
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Posted by on in Green Design
Pittsburgh is 1 of 6 cities selected for national Green Lanes Project 2.0 by PeopleForBikes PeopleForBikes has selected Pittsburgh to be one of six US cities to be included in the Green Lane Project 2.0, Mayor Bill Peduto announced today in a press release. This is monumental n...
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Posted by on in Climate Change
A United Nations report raised the threat of climate change to a whole new level on Monday, warning of sweeping consequences to life and livelihood. The report from the UN's intergovernmental panel on climate change concluded that climate change was already having effects in real time – melting sea...
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Posted by on in Climate Change
The effects of climate change are already occurring in all continents and across the oceans, and the world, for the most part, is ill-prepared for their risks, says a United Nations report issued today, which also warns that while action can be taken, managing the phenomenon’s impacts will be diffic...
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Posted by on in Earth Violators
Congress was unable to pass the funding bill before the deadline, and as of midnight tonight the US government has begun shutting down. The US government is headed for a shutdown after members of Congress were unable to reach a compromise on the federal budget. They have until midnight tonight...
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Posted by on in General Environment
hold back on environmental campaigning. Highly-regarded former Toronto Mayor David Miller says he is “very excited” about becoming the new President and CEO of the World Wildlife Fund-Canada in September. “They’ve made such a difference,” Miller told The Toronto Star, “and to be part of an organiz...
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Posted by on in Environmental Heroes
She was born in Nairobi, Kenya and brought up in the Ugandan capital, Kampala. She went to Texas A&M University in the USA and is a veritable byword for the global citizen. But Kusum Vyas is also a staunch follower of the Hindu way of life, and its culture and traditions. She takes great inter...
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Here’s a quick post about the handoffs that occur in this human race as one generation proffers advice to the next. In a recent and noteworthy post at Realclimate.org, Gavin Schmidt, a founder of the blog and NASA climate modeler, published and answered this question from a young stu...
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Posted by on in Energy Efficiency
Telecom giant AT&T (NYS: T) may not be the first company that comes to mind for a socially responsible investor, although it has made great strides in corporate responsibility. Having recently released its 2011 Sustainability Report, AT&T makes a great candidate for scrutiny. The positives ...
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Posted by on in Arts and Entertainment
 Join filmmakers from this year's Festival along with many local Colorado directors as they enjoy a lovely brunch and lively discussion about what it takes to produce films. Questions about funding opportunities, distribution sources and other topics will be discussed. This is a great opportuni...
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