BR-163

This arctilce from MSNBC is about Brazil highway 163 which cuts through the heart of the Amazon Rainforest, and many may think could be the death of the Amazon.  163 is awaiting paving which many think will lead to further commercial logging, industry, and population growth which could make an even larger impact on the [...]

Discovery Channel Global Warming Signs Videos

This site has a handful of videos regarding signs that global warming is happening rapidly.  The videos were good, and it seemed interesting.  The videos range from signs of polar bears, to the Great Barrier Reef, The Amazon, melting glaciers, and one about carbon footprints.
http://dsc.discovery.com/convergence/globalwarming/videogallery/videogallery.html
Steve V.

Blood for coal

Another cost of coal mining? Human lives. A series of explosions in a Chinese mine killed 74 workers Sunday and injured 114 other, five critically. Read the story here.

JAMIE

Mining photo contest

You might find this interesting if you’re doing a story about mining: You can win up to $3000 (Australian) from the Snowden Group for a photo celebrating the mining industry. Hey, it can’t be all bad, can it?
~~~Claudette

Magnum photographer discusses environmental photography

I know we’re all about video for this class, but this article by Stuart Franklin is full of insights into environmental photography and the various approaches that have developed since it emerged as a genre in the 1960’s. If you haven’t thought about how you approach environmental topics in your own photography/videography, this is certainly [...]

Some views from the ‘other side’

 
I check in on Rush Limbaugh now and again and found this link from Rushbo’s website on global warming with posts by his listeners.
One heading subject was — Environmentalism – The Last Bastion of Communism!
Oy veh…
I don’t believe in ignoring  ‘wignuts’, I’d rather engage them and also be aware of their beliefs.
Devin

Chicago makes green promises for Olympic bid

Since this is regional, I thought this story was relevent. I personally believe the city of Chicago will come through. ’Hizzoner’ Mayor Daley wants to host the games like an actor wants to win an Oscar after being nominated. I am glad to see that all three applicant cities are promoting their intent on making the games more green.
Here is Chi-town’s [...]

Composting the Musical

I think this great. Students getting involved with an environmental issue on campus and coming up with an entertaining way to tell the story.
“Winner of the 2008 ACUI14 Golden Hoe Award! This is a video about the comopsting program at the University of Washington, created for the ACUI region 14 2008 conference.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mt4SsfGB7kQ