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Global warming and sustainability – carbon and energy

admin | Announcement in sustainability | Comments (489)

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http://www.globalchange.com Impact of global warming. Facts about global warming science. Controversy and arguments against global warming. Rising sea levels. Sustainability, environment, climate change, sea levels, carbon dioxide levels. Business and corporate responsibility. Reducing carbon footprint. Carbon offsetting and carbon sequestration capture technology for energy industry. Cleaner power generation and energy saving. Solar power, wind power, wave power, geothermal power. Impact on manufacturing, chemical industry, banking, transport, travel, tourism. Conference keynote speaker and Futurist Dr Patrick Dixon.

Duration : 4 min 37 sec

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Driven to Sustain – Broken Down

admin | January 22, 2010 in sustainability | Comments (28)

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Fully loaded with fuel and determined to find warmer weather, Cloe and I made a break for the southern States. From Toronto, we were convinced that three days of driving would easily reach Florida. Once deep within the sunshine state we would continue our work shooting the documentary, educating in schools, and promoting sustainable living within the media.

Duration : 2 min 35 sec

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The International Institute For Sustainable Development

admin | January 18, 2010 in sustainability | Comments (6)

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An insight into courses offered by the International Institute for Sustainable Development at Colorado State University. Produced by Reflexive Films and Village Earth.

Duration : 7 min 6 sec

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Growing a Sustainable Garden

admin | January 16, 2010 in sustainability | Comments (4)

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The EcoGarden is designed to give back to nature and show people how easy it is to go green in their own backyard. All you need to remember is to plant, feed and protect to grow your own sustainable garden.

Duration : 3 min 24 sec

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What's Inside These Sustainable Rides?

admin | January 14, 2010 in sustainability | Comments (1)

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How do we get to a sustainable transportation future? Today’s young, talented students are already beginning to shape the future of sustainable transportation. Students from more than a dozen universities are participating in Challenge X, a competition that stretches teamwork, creativity, and know-how. Students walk us through what’s inside their sustainable rides.

Duration : 3 min 10 sec

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Imagine – Sustainable Dialogues Tour

admin | January 12, 2010 in sustainability | Comments (3)

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A public lecture and dialogue with Prescott College President Dr. Dan Garvey

How many of us feel overwhelmed and powerless when faced with the current world situation? How can we respond creatively and begin to change the course of future events? Dr. Garvey will offer insights and lead a dialogue on the opportunities open to citizens and leaders to imagine and create the future we would like to live in, both in our personal lives and for the public good.

Duration : 1 hr 42 min 7 sec

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Sustainable Philadelphia: "Wind Farming"

admin | January 10, 2010 in sustainability | Comments (23)

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As Pennsylvania's coal industry declines, wind power has become a way to maintain Pennsylvania's energy production heritage. The 13 turbines on Locust Ridge Wind Farm put enough clean, renewable wind energy into the grid to power more than 6,000 homes a year. Residents and businesses in the Philadelphia area can purchase wind power and support further development of these innovative technologies.

Duration : 4 min 59 sec

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Kinsale, Ireland: A Sustainable Community

admin | January 9, 2010 in sustainability | Comments (61)

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Planet Earth: Our Loving Home – Episode 391,
Kinsale, Ireland: A Sustainable Community,
Air date: October 10, 2007 (AW – 20071010)

Duration : 23 min 42 sec

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Self-Sustainable Homes

admin | January 7, 2010 in sustainability | Comments (1)

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renatodorfman.com Renato Dorfman describes this art piece in his own words. If you are interested in buying the art that you see here go to renatodorfman.com

Duration : 6 min 36 sec

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Premier – Driven to Sustain

admin | January 6, 2010 in sustainability | Comments (14)

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Driven to Sustain is a campaign that promotes sustainable living and global environmental awareness.  The mission is to visit successful sustainable initiatives throughout North America, meet environmentally-minded people, and share knowledge with people of all ages.  Tyson and Cloe are meeting experts in climate change, environmental education, global warming, and the "green" movement.  The couple are driven, themselves, by engaging students with alternatives and giving presentations about what they've seen and learned along their way.  The students are always excited to see the van that Tyson and Cloe call home.

Duration : 6 min 49 sec

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