Croud Funded Ad to Combat the Oil Lobby

Posted on April 29, 2009 by Matt Embrey .

Avaaz.org has created this clever spoof of those Exxon Greenwashing commercials that have been running on TV for the last few months. The ad has the tone and look and feel of the Exxon campaign but the actor in the ad is urging people to stay complacent and allow them to derail any meaningful climate policy. Their goal is to raise $100,000 so they can air it on CNN during the Climate Summit in Washington this week. As I am writing this post they are up to $92,289, less than $8,000 to go!

Made in China, Bought by Us

Posted on March 30, 2009 by Matt Embrey .

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These two posters by Amelia Roberts cleverly illustrates the complex nature of the question “Who’s responsible for global warming?” With stickers adorning each poster that say “Made in China” and “Bought By Us” she points out that our culture of consumption makes us complicit in China’s massive contribution to global warming.

Sinking Carbon with Biochar

Posted on December 19, 2008 by John Platt .

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There’s probably no such thing as “clean coal,” but a form of charcoal could be of benefit to the environment, and help prevent global warming.
Biochar, first used hundreds of years ago to enrich soil in the Amazon, is a carbon-rich form of charcoal made from burning biological materials. Unlike regular charcoal, biochar is so resistant [...]

Reuse Heat, Save the Planet

Posted on December 11, 2008 by John Platt .

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Electric and mechanical power produce heat. That heat, according to research from Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), could be a ready source of energy — enough to cut U.S. carbon dioxide emissions by 60% by 2030.

A Rock to Absorb Greenhouse Gases?

Posted on November 10, 2008 by John Platt .

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What’s the best way to get rid of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere? Two scientists from Columbia University say a rock may be the solution we’re looking for.

Mark Jenkins Hobo Polar Bear Project

Posted on October 26, 2008 by Doug Gunzelmann .

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Mark Jenkins is a Washington D.C. based artist that is well known for his street installation exhibits. For his S.O.S project he teamed with Greenpeace to make a statement about global warming and the effects on the future of polar bears. The S.O.S piece was quite entertaining and caused a stir in the D.C. area [...]

Sunday Funnies: Man vs. Earth - The Wreckoning!

Posted on September 28, 2008 by Matt Embrey .

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This thought provoking piece reminded me of a couple important points…

Sunday Funnies (on Tuesday): GW on Global Warming

Posted on September 23, 2008 by Matt Embrey .

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I was too busy running around the woods of Weare, NH getting pelted with paintballs to bring you a Sunday Funnies this past Sunday, so here it is, better late than never. Thanks Ecopolitology for the great find!

Mercury Rising T-Shirt Design at Threadless

Posted on September 9, 2008 by Matt Embrey .

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Check out this cool design at Threadless called Mercury Rising. Obviously a commentary on Global Warming and the threat it poses to Polar Bears. This t-shirt’s not going to save the world, but we have to give kudos to them for helping spread the word. As silly as it is, there are people out there [...]

The World According to Worldmapper

Posted on September 3, 2008 by Matt Embrey .

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These maps from Worldmapper depict each countries size based on their relative impact in a certain area. The map above shows each countries “Ecological Footprint” which is a measure of the area/resources needed to support each countries population. Clearly the United States, China and India have the largest ecological footprints, but considering how large the [...]