365 Days Of Trash

There's a tremendous amount of myth flying around out there about what our food needs are, what they will be, and what we need to do in order to keep the world (well some parts of the world) from starving.  As usual, and as this video points out, a lot of it is incorrect logic and when you trace it to the source, put out there by folks who stand to profit.  Remember, systems that are not sustainable, are not working systems in the long run.

This is a clip from the film Crude about what Texaco left behind in Ecuador after they pulled out. Harrowing stuff.

Dave

There's a fair amount of argument about climate change as I'm sure you know.  The thing that always amazes me is that everyone is arguing about the wrong things.  It's not about whether we are causing it or not (something which neither side can prve with 100% certainty), but whether or not we are willing to take the risks associated with being wrong.  This video represents that argument perfectly and the answer is quite clear.

These kinds of things will start popping up more and more and the fact that they are, to me at least, is testament to the idea that we are going to start seeing EVs in earnest soon. It's a well made piece, perhaps a bit over reaching (I don't know how comfortable I am with the idea that mass producing anything is going to help the climate) but I think its meant to engage and make us think, which is always a good thing.

My friend Paul, who first posted this, pointed out that leaf in the last 10 seconds or so, a subtle nod to the companies sister, Nissan, which is bringing the Leaf EV to market.

Enjoy.

Dave

Found this on LA Green Girls Blog. Oil Derricks in Beverly Hills? Wild.

Les Stroud shows how he achieved a lifestyle off the grid.

Check out this preview from the web site that sells this film about the perils of peak oil.  It's a bit of a depressing film but an important one nonetheless, and, most importantly, very accessible.

Dave

Fantastic little song that will help you remember what's what in the recycling world.