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The Mad Cowboy (video)

Alexander G. Chamandy — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 02:03:15 +0000

"Talk by Howard Lyman author of "Mad Cowboy: Plain Truth from the Cattle Rancher Who Won't Eat Beef" given in Seattle May 5, 2005."

The Story of Stuff (video)

Alexander G. Chamandy — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:05:16 +0000

From its extraction through sale, use and disposal, all the stuff in our lives affects communities at home and abroad, yet most of this is hidden from view. The Story of Stuff is a 20-minute, fast-paced, fact-filled look at the underside of our production and consumption patterns. The Story of Stuff exposes the connections between a huge number of environmental and social issues, and calls us together to create a more sustainable and just world. It'll teach you something, it'll make you laugh, and it just may change the way you look at all the stuff in your life forever.

Awakening the sleeping giant

Alexander G. Chamandy — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:10:43 +0000

America, wake up and smell the dispersants in the air. The place is here and the time is now for the sleeping giant to emerge from its slumber. We are all too comfortable with our ingrained beliefs and lifestyles to see the monster on the horizon. It's lurching towards us all with its slimy tentacles and toxic breath.

Greening up your garden for Earth Day

Alexander G. Chamandy — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 03:41:52 +0000

Earth Day is a good time to consider steps to take to be more environmentally friendly. Everything effort helps and gardens can be a large source of unseen pollution.

Coal power: The dirtiest form of energy

Alexander G. Chamandy — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:52:46 +0000

Coal power is the source of over 50% of all electricity in the United States. It is an abundant resource and it has been used since the 18th century. Back then not many people knew that it was to devastating for the environment.

Air pollution and health (video)

Alexander G. Chamandy — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 04:10:33 +0000

While much of the environmental debate has focused on CO2 and climate change, the more important aspect to understand is the tangible effects of particulate air pollution, especially from coal-fired power plants. This documentary explores this subject matter in great depth, illustrating the health effects and consequences of air pollution.

Money As Debt (video)

Alexander G. Chamandy — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 03:15:39 +0000

Many moons ago I enjoyed this documentary and it provoked a powerful curiosity on my part regarding the world financial system. Since then I've been actively engaged in learning about monetary policy, financial markets, currencies and of course debt. The information provided here is quite literally priceless.

The Future of Food (video)

Alexander G. Chamandy — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 03:08:38 +0000

The Future of Food is an excellent documentary about the monopolization and manipulation of modern food to suit the profiteering megacorporations who now dominate global food distribution.

Waste = Food (video)

Alexander G. Chamandy — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 03:00:38 +0000

Waste = Food is a powerful video documentary about the future of sustainable industry. It features pioneers who are helping to shape a greener, brighter future for the world.

Sustainability: Why it’s so important today

Alexander G. Chamandy — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 21:02:38 +0000

Sustainability isn't just a new buzz word being tossed around. Instead, it's a key element of achieving success and maintaining a durable business or organization.