VIDEO: Carbon Omissions Animation

Although this short animation speak directly about the UK, it can easily describe any other western "developed" society.

A new animation about consumption, climate change and wellbeing by PIRC, George Monbiot and Leo Murray. For more info, see: http://carbonomissions.org.uk

VIDEO: Consequence: Now's the Time for Us to Lead

"There is no doubt that green jobs are the future. There is no dispute that global warming is real, and that if we fail to act the consequences will be dire. President Obama declared "Now is the time for us to lead" on climate change.

Now is also the time for our generation to lead on climate change. Youth must lead because we have the most to lose. If progress is blocked by old political forces and special interests, we will be the ones facing the consequences. "

To world leaders regarding climate control..."Cut the bull$#@*!"

What would you say to your world leader?

"Ula from the Pacific tells world leaders exactly what she expects of them at the climate summit in Copenhagen this December."

VIDEO: SF Mayor Gavin Newsom discusses importance of cities in discussion of sustainability

Summary:

San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom is a strong advocate for sustainable urban planning and green business practices; he lead San Francisco to join the Kyoto Protocol, created significant incentives for solar power installation through the GoSolarSF program, and is working on an ambitious plan to make SF the "Electric Vehicle Capital of the U.S."

He discusses his ideas and plans for shaping the growth of cities during these turbulent times.

VIDEO: Cap and Trade: What is It?

From one of our favorite blogs, EcoGeek, comes this snarky yet informative video that explains the "Cap and Trade" is all about...because not everyone knows.

VIDEO: Pres-Elect Obama and Former VP Al Gore Discuss "Repower America"

On Tuesday, President-elect Barack Obama met with former VP Al Gore to talk about solving the climate crisis. And in his remarks Obama said now is the time to Repower America.

VIDEO: A New Chapter on Climate Change

President-elect Obama recorded a message for the Global Climate Summit, promising "a new chapter of American leadership on climate change."

VIDEO: Sarah Palin & Plastic Trees - ZapRoot

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