EPA Releases First Round of Toxicity Testing Data for Eight Oil Dispersants
Share Earlier today I posted the announcement that a phone call will be happening with the EPA and BP announcing the first round of toxicity data from the oil dipersants in the gulf. Here are the notes from the phone call that the EPA had with the press today. WASHINGTON —The US Environmental Protection Agency today released peer reviewed results from the first round of its own independent toxicity testing on eight oil dispersants. EPA conducted... Read More
Environmentalist Love To Point Fingers But Hate When Others Point Back
Share Environmentalist are well known for pointing their fingers at eco-wrongdoers however they usually take criticism very poorly themselves. In fact, given the nature of their work, environmentalists might even be more susceptible to erring than others. The “environment” in “environmentalism” is that surpassingly messy and mutable information field known as the real world. The real world is a wonderful place —... Read More
Smile or Die: Is Positive Thinking Killing The Green Revolution?
Share Is positive thinking stifling the green revolution? In the video below acclaimed journalist, author and political activist Barbara Ehrenreich explores the darker side of positive thinking. It might seem like I’m reaching pretty far on this one however, as you listen to Barabara’s speech open up your mind and listen what she has to say about mandatory optimism and cheerfulness. As Barbara says in the video “I’m not promoting pessimism”... Read More
No Lessons Learned From the Gulf; UK Opens More of the North Sea for Drilling
Share With the catastrofy of the gulf the UK is opening the largest area since 1964 for drilling in the North Sea “The North Sea remains an important hub for investment and will continue to be at the heart of the UK’s energy security for years to come.” Charles Hendry, Energy Minister The vital role of North Sea oil and gas in securing the UK’s future energy supplies was underlined today in Aberdeen by Energy Minister Charles Hendry, as he... Read More
Visit to Cat Island (47th Day of the BP Oil Spill)
Share As the oil spill continues to flood the Gulf of Mexico some people are taking action to document and show what’s happening in the area. Below is a 5 min video that was sent to me by Greenpeace that will give you snapshot of some of the damage that is happening to the coastline. If you’re inspired by this video or would like to take some kind of action you can go to Greenpeace and fill out a template to send your thoughts to the President. Read More
Cap and Trade Explained In Two Minuets
Share I’m sure you’ve heard the terms Cap and Trade in the news and probably most recently as saving energy has become even more important. Cap and Trade will be affecting us all and is a subject that you’ll need to be educated on because you’ll see it coming through your legislation in the near future. Cap and Trade is actually quite complex but the following video by Planet 100 does a great job condensing this crucial environmental... Read More
Debate: Does The World Need Nuclear?
Share Solar, wind, and hydropower is on the lips of every environmentalist shouting it to the masses since the Gulf Oil Spill, but what about nuclear? Nuclear energy is starting to gain momentum as government officials look for new sources of energy. Now as you can see in this debate between Stewart Brand and Mark Jacobson, nuclear now has even die-hard environmentalists reconsidering it. In this first-ever TED debate, Stewart Brand and Mark Z. Jacobson... Read More
KinetiCompost; Fosters Quick and Stylish Sustainability
Share After reading an article on how a small Japanese village recycles everything under the kitchen sink to reach 2020 zero waste goals I started to look around unique ways people can start reducing their waist in cleaner way. Smells, aesthetic appeal, and time it takes to create your own compost bin can be deterring for many people including myself. However I cam across this KinetiCompost at Quirky a company that helps take creative ideas to market. The... Read More
Obama’s Upcoming Speech & A Letter From the Senator
Share After four trips to visit the gulf stat affected by the BP disaster President Oboma plans to give his first-ever Oval Office speech to the nation on Tuesday evening.This manmade calamity threatens the nation’s economy, health, and environment. This is also a crucial moment in the BP catastrophe, which threatens to swamp his domestic agenda. But it also provides an opportunity for President Obama to demonstrate leadership by tackling all... Read More
Greenopolis – We are about doing good
Share Greenopolis makes a very simple – yet powerful – promise to their users: Help you to recycle easily Help to save our natural resources for our children’s children Track conservation through recycling and re-use Educate and reward conservation Through both the On-Line site of Greenopolis and their physical, On-Street presence of Greenopolis Recycling Kiosks, they allow customers to do actual, “trackable” good for the planet. They... Read More
