Here are some video feeds and other resources for the 2017 solar eclipse as seen in the United States. Visit Eclipse2017.NASA.gov/safety to read more about eye safety during the eclipse. Safety “Be Smart: A Partial Eclipse Can Fry Your Naked Eyes,” NPR, 18 Aug 2017. “How To Tell If Watching The Eclipse Damaged Your Eyes,”… Continue reading Solar Eclipse Video Feeds and Resources for 21 August 2017
Category: Environment
Kent Park Lake Renovation Part of State-Wide Plan for Cleaner Water
In 2014 a $96 million dollar 10-year plan was established to renovate dozens of Iowa lakes in order to provide cleaner water for the state and safer recreational use. “The project will clean out chemicals released by blue and green algae. The algae are bacteria that form when there are extra nutrients in the water… Continue reading Kent Park Lake Renovation Part of State-Wide Plan for Cleaner Water
Brothers of Climbing – Challenging Stereotypes – Rock Climbers and Diversity
Inspiring Advertising Brothers of Climbing is an organization tackling diversity in rock climbing. “We believe there should be more inclusion, better representation, and a tighter community.” Watch the video below to learn more. To watch more videos like this one, see our Inspiring Advertising page.
“Hero’s Journey” Kia Niro Commercial Starring Melissa McCarthy – 2017 Super Bowl
Video About Published by Kia Motors to YouTube on Feb 1, 2017. Watch Melissa McCarthy during the Big Game as she sets off on a mission to save the planet. Unfortunately, she finds out the hard way that it’s not easy to be an eco-warrior. Luckily, she drives the 2017 Kia Niro. With over 40 MPG,… Continue reading “Hero’s Journey” Kia Niro Commercial Starring Melissa McCarthy – 2017 Super Bowl
Another Pipeline Leak. This Time in Iowa. The cause of the leak might surprise you.
As with any type of infrastructure, pipelines are susceptible to failure. They represent an exceptionally high risk because leaks and spills cause an enormous amount of harm to the environment. Additionally, they introduce multiple points of vulnerability from a national security standpoint. Due to these risks, people are concerned about expanding on our existing pipeline grid. Those… Continue reading Another Pipeline Leak. This Time in Iowa. The cause of the leak might surprise you.
7 Things You Can Do to Reduce Fossil Fuel Use
Here’s a list of seven things you can do to reduce fossil fuel use: Bicycle Riding. There are numerous benefits to riding a bicycle. Among them is the reduction in demand for fossil-fuel. Buy Local. When we buy local, we avert a domino effect of unnecessary waste. There are a lot of products that we ‘buy… Continue reading 7 Things You Can Do to Reduce Fossil Fuel Use
Apple Programs Still Running After Quit – Force Quit Task Manager
Problem Description An operating system design flaw that has persisted over about three years is the presence of program running, using memory, and slowing down the computer after they have been closed and quit. This has been reported to Apple, and others have noticed it as well, but the problem remains through the current macOS… Continue reading Apple Programs Still Running After Quit – Force Quit Task Manager
A Simple Idea That Could Save Billions of Gallons of Fresh Water
Water is a scarce resource, and we can’t live without it. Groundwater is simultaneously being depleted and contaminated. As a result, wars are being fought over what remains of the planet’s available water sources. Despite these circumstances, we waste millions of gallons of water each year doing one simple thing we could do differently. Every day we all… Continue reading A Simple Idea That Could Save Billions of Gallons of Fresh Water
“Before the Flood” – Leonardo DiCaprio – A Planetary Warning and Call to Action
Summary The following video is an important global announcement regarding the fate of the planet. In cooperation with National Geographic, the United Nations, various world leaders (including Pope Francis), and numerous organizations, U.N. Messenger of Peace Leonardo DiCaprio traveled the world for three years to document the current environmental state of the earth. This documentary… Continue reading “Before the Flood” – Leonardo DiCaprio – A Planetary Warning and Call to Action
Years of Living Dangerously – New Season Premiers Sunday 30 October 2016 on National Geographic
About the Documentary This Emmy-winning series follows celebrity correspondents around the world, to witness first-hand the effects of climate change on our planet and to learn how we can save it for future generations. New Season premieres Sunday, Oct. 30, on Nat Geo. Visit Years of Living Dangerously on YouTube to watch previous episodes. Visit the… Continue reading Years of Living Dangerously – New Season Premiers Sunday 30 October 2016 on National Geographic
“Before the Flood” – Trailer | National Geographic – Releasing Globally 30 October 2016
Trailer Details Published on Sep 27, 2016 From Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Fisher Stevens and Academy Award-winning actor, and environmental activist Leonardo DiCaprio, BEFORE THE FLOOD presents a riveting account of the dramatic changes now occurring around the world due to climate change. BEFORE THE FLOOD will be in theaters in NYC and LA starting October… Continue reading “Before the Flood” – Trailer | National Geographic – Releasing Globally 30 October 2016
Billions in Change – Capitalism for Good
Manoj Bhargava (billionaire founder of 5-hour energy) has launched an initiative called Billions in Change that focuses on practical inventions and solutions to world problems. The video trailer and full documentary (47 minutes) are below. Trailer (3 minutes) Full Documentary (47 minutes)