Contrary to popular belief, “little things” can’t change the world. Many scientists believe that Planet Earth could already be past the point where human activity is the prime mover of climate change. Evidence is trickling in that we are nearing the point where further change in the Earth’s climate could continue even without human activity contributing to it. In short, it is possible that even if humans were to disappear from the face of the planet today, the trajectory of change in weather patterns that humans initiated has already been set. Continue reading»»»
Daily Archives: March 31, 2012
How Corporations Destroyed American Democracy
We’re so screwed. A video that each and every one of us who love this country should take the time to watch. We need to stop fighting with each other and start fighting the real enemies of the people. The ones that have taken over our government and taken away our freedom and democracy. Pull your heads out of your butts. Now is the time to: Wake up, Stand up, Fight back!
How Corporations Destroyed American Democracy – Chris Hedges. Filmed at Socialism 2010 in Chicago by Paul Hubbard
Rescued Baby Sea Otter
Otter 501, a southern sea otter pup, was found on the central California coast June 10th, 2010. She was only a few days old and without human help her chance of survival was slim. Luckily, she was rescued and cared for by the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Sea Otter Research and Conservation program. We at Sea Studios were lucky to have had the chance to film this incredible process and are creating a feature film, “Otter 501″, based on her experience.
The crew of “Otter 501″ spent long hours filming 501 and other wild otters in Elkhorn Slough and we recognized how important this haven is to sea otters. However, we also saw that the Slough has many human visitors – kayakers, fishermen, wildlife enthusiasts – and many of them are not aware of their impact on sea otters and other wildlife. Due to sea otters’ incredibly high energy demands, they are especially vulnerable to human disturbances. As a welcome gift to our friend 501 we want to keep her, and the other animals she lives among, safe from these stressful and costly disturbances. There is one location in particular, the Jetty Road area, where we often saw humans disturbing sea otters. The funds from this project will go to create a permanent sign at that location. This sign, and any others we are able to fund in the Elkhorn Slough area, will show visitors how unique and important sea otters are and how to observe all wild animals respectfully.
Visit our Facebook page to help keep Elkhorn Slough a safe place for sea otters.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Otter-501/146483308772102?sk=app_2318966938
Author Alice Walker on How Killing is Symptom of Unaddressed Racism
Pulitzer Prize-winning author, poet and activist Alice Walker joins us talk about the death of Trayvon Martin. “It’s a symptom of our illness,” Walker says. “We are a very sick country. And our racism is a manifestation of our illness and the ways that we don’t delve into our own wrecks… As a country, we are a wreck. And part of it is that we have never looked to see where we went off the trail… [Trayvon Martin] was ours. And I don’t mean just ours, black people, but all of ours. I mean, these children, they are our future, and they have to be protected.”
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