Thursday, January 29, 2009

Environmental Myth-Making « The Reformed Pastor
The director of the National Council of Churches’ “eco-justice” programs was among the onlookers when Barack Obama signed his executive order on auto emission and gas mileage standards. As usual, her response was hyperbolic rather than realistic, attributing almost mythical efficacy to an order that is unlikely to do anything other than further hobble the auto industry...
Eco-Rapper Lil Peppi is a Little Kid with a Big Message | The Green Parent
Cardell, or Lil Peppi as he’s known to his fans, became concerned about the planet after learning about global warming at school and watching the movie Happy Feet. When his father showed him that famous 1970s “Keep America Beautiful,” commercial (you know, the one with the crying Indian,) Lil Peppi decided he wanted to do his part to clean up the planet. With the help of his dad, he wrote “Mother Nature’s Crying,” and recorded a YouTube video to go with it.
California’s Wind Slowdown - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com
Mark Tholke, the director of the Southwest Region for EnXco, a renewables developer, said that the cost of getting permits in California is “more expensive than any other state by significant amounts.”
Climate Activist's Choice Award - Operation: Climate Vote - Environmental Defense Fund
We challenged filmmakers and concerned citizens to explain in 30 seconds how capping global warming pollution could help solve our oil addiction. We're selecting our favorite video, and it's time for you to choose yours, too!

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