VIDEO: People & Power - Hot Chocolate

As if economic imbalance and child labor aren't bad enough in the cocoa industry, this report by Al Jazeera shows how cocoa also play a large role in the violent conflicts of the Ivory Coast. Like conflict diamonds, there is conflict cocoa.

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VIDEO: Kate Winslet Tricked into Fur - ZapRoot

"Kate Winslets Vanity Fair photos cause a stir over fur. Is faux fur really faux? Ocean Acidification is becoming a problem for the survival of oceanic life. And, check out new Totally Useless Crap."

VIDEO: Evolution of Dance

Don't know who this guy is, but this is hilarious! Took us down memory lane of all those funny, yet iconic, dance moves in pop culture...and yeah, we admit to bustin' a couple of these moves back in the day.


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Evolution of Dance For the Rest of US

VIDEO: We Need a New Engine - Repower America

Love these new ads..

VIDEO: Song Around the World "Let's Don't Worry" - Playing For Change

"Playing For Change is a movement to connect the world through music..."

Here's the 2nd song to be released (follow up to "Stand By Me")

VIDEO: X Games Go Green - ZapRoot

Winter X Games go green with the Trashed Recycling Store. The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act will soon come into effect. Find out what it means for new and old products. Check out new Alternative Autos.

VIDEO: The Cove Trailer

The Cove (2009 Sundance Film Selection) exposes a yearly dolphin slaughter in Japan committed without knowledge of the general Japanese public. This highly-toxic mercury-laden dolphin meat is then disguised as fish and sold to schools and local supermarkets.

VIDEO: Can

The sad tale of a soda can that longs to be recycled.

VIDEO: How Dirty is Clean Coal? - ZapRoot

VIDEO: Yes We Can - Barack Obama Music Video

Don't know how we missed this one 11 months ago when it was first posted during Obama's campaign. It's still a great video, and we thought it appropriate to post as we all wait with anticipation for next week's inauguration.

VIDEO: The End of Suburbia - 52 minute documentary on oil

"This is a short version of "The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of The American Dream", a documentary about the end of the age of cheap oil."

While we don't think that suburbia will really end as we develop new alternative & sustainable energy sources, this film is interesting and provides some great food for thought.

What do you think??

VIDEO: EPA's Most Wanted - ZapRoot

ZapRoot's latest...

VIDEO: Rights for Chickens - ZapRoot

The latest from ZapRoot...

"Chickens need love, too. And, these days, they are getting lots of attention. Meet the rock that rocks. It can capture CO2 emissions from the air."

VIDEO: Song Around the World "Stand By Me" - Playing For Change

"Playing For Change is a movement to connect the world through music..."