The 2017 short film “Happiness” by Steve Cutts depicts a world that is familiar but quickly fading from memory as our new world takes shape in 2020 as we address a global viral pandemic. It’s helpful to look back on the lives we were living and realize that despite our current hardships, perhaps the way… Continue reading “Happiness” – A short film about the world we’ve left behind
Category: Environment
ENERGY – 60 Minutes Australia Interview with Elon Musk (29 Oct 2017)
This two-part video from 60 Minutes Australia examines the power crisis in an interview with Elon Musk. “It’s been a miserable few weeks for Malcolm Turnbull’s government, stalled by myriad cock-ups and controversies. But the greatest challenge it faces continues to be Australia’s crisis over energy supply and cost. Who hasn’t been shocked by a… Continue reading ENERGY – 60 Minutes Australia Interview with Elon Musk (29 Oct 2017)
Work-Life Injuries: Vision, Posture, and Repetitive Stress
Thoughts about work-life injuries, posture, and repetitive stress issues. Recorded on 21 Aug 2017 by Greg Johnson. Learn more at ResourcesForLife.com/bike
Solar Eclipse Video Feeds and Resources for 21 August 2017
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
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