Archive for the “nature & environment” category
ken burns’ national parks
by michele on September 9, 2009
In a few weeks, PBS will show the latest production from noted documentary filmmaker Ken Burns. “The National Parks, America’s Best Idea.” as the subtitle goes presents the history of the National Parks. Here is an extended preview:
plastics – which ones are safe? which ones to avoid?
by michele on August 31, 2009
Plastic is a controversial topic – how many homes are free of this ubiquitous material? While many plastics are recyclable, some are not recommended for daily use. There are also those who decide to completely forgo plastic. Glass, ceramics and (…)
the story of stuff
by michele on August 23, 2009
Recently, you had the chance to check out the post on “The Great Pacific Garbage Patch.” Now let’s talk about stuff and a few ideas about it. Influenced by planned obsolescence and scarcity, industry will have to come up with (…)
national honey bee awareness day
by michele on August 22, 2009
Today is National Honey Bee Awareness Day! Where would the world be (no pun intended) without the Pollinators? In honor of the bees who pollinate many crops here are three presentations on bees. Bringing Back Urban Bees QUEST on KQED (…)
where does all of that garbage go? the great pacific garbage patch
by michele on August 19, 2009
Jean-Michel Cousteau, world-renowned oceanographer, shows us where massive amounts of garbage from throughout the world winds up. First in a series of three on trash, today’s post is about Marine Debris. What is Marine Debris? It’s trash left over from (…)
greenwashing and eco facades
by michele on July 23, 2009
This is a tongue-in-cheek animation short on the some of the absurdities of “greenwashing” by those companies who would exploit the “green movement’ in any way possible.
nature = wealth$$$?
by michele on July 7, 2009
Kqed.org recently had a radio show on the a project based at Stanford University. Here’s a 5 minute clip about a joint project between Stanford, the World Wildlife Fund and the Nature Conservancy.
