activism

Call to action - spread the word - What's the Worst that Could Happen?

Submitted on Thu, 05/07/2009 - 20:32

Degree
B.S.

Field of Study
Civil Engineering

Professional Expertise
Computers

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I guess that I've been a little bit inspired recently. I've watched a bunch of videos on YouTube that I should have seen a long time ago. They are videos that look at the global warming discussion from a risk management perspective. Greg Craven is a physics teacher, but he has made quite a few professional videos that are all on YouTube. The one that you have to see is called How It All Ends (embedded below). He reminds me a little bit of Bill Nye or Alton Brown (of the Food Network).

what about pre-cycling?

Submitted on Wed, 04/22/2009 - 07:50

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We all do our best at recycling, bit what about pre-cycling?

How you can fight against climate change

Submitted on Tue, 04/21/2009 - 07:30 by sungreen13

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Start with these easy steps to do your part against global warming, and get other's to join you!

~lightbulbs. switch to flourescent for more energy efficient lighting.
~check that water heater! This is the homes biggest energy user & most have it set to high. Set it to 120*. Switch to gas or even better- go solar!
~check your appliances. some refridgerators, dishwashers, washers, etc have an 'energy-saving' setting.
When the time comes for new~ go for energy efficient ones! (also put up a clothesline~ get away from the dryer!)

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Our Collective Responsibility

Submitted on Tue, 04/14/2009 - 09:01

College or University
Nova Southeastern University

Degree
Legal Studies

Field of Study
Pre-Law

Professional Expertise
17 years experience as a litigation paralegal

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"...As a proponent and activist of sustainable development for over 20 years, it is easy for me to be discouraged by our cultural insistence on consumption and unlimited growth.

The global economic depression & celebrity status of our federal executive catalyzed for me, the necessity to act locally as individuals and take ownership of our community.

We Love Sea Kittens to Death --

Submitted on Mon, 01/19/2009 - 23:52

Degree
B.S.

Field of Study
Life

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Actually, it's the omnivores who love them to the death.

This PETA plan is one of my favorites lately, so I support calling them "Sea Kittens" - that which we previously called "Fish".