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GRITtv: Putting a Price on Climate Change
The People’s World Conference on Climate Change in Cochabamba, Bolivia kicks off this week (and we will have more from there soon), but you wouldn't know it from the media here in the U.S.
Email this pageGRITtv: Apr. 20 2010
Gun advocates rallied this week in support of their right to bear arms, the Pope has said that his church has sinned, Goldman Sachs is giving out bonuses in the throes of SEC charges, and laptops are taking pictures of kids while they sleep! This may sound like a vision of the end times, but really it's just another week in the news these days. Actor and comedian John Fugelsang joins Laura to try to make some sense--or some light--out of all of this. The People's World Conference on Climate Change in Cochabamba, Bolivia kicks off this week (and we will have more from there soon), but you wouldn't know it from the media here in the U.S. Despite the 40th anniversary of Earth Day this month, the subject seems to be falling by the wayside as financial regulation takes center stage. To talk about climate change, cap and trade, international movements and what can be done about any of it, we asked Nation environmental correspondent Mark Hertsgaard and Katherine Kennedy of the Natural Resources Defense Council. Then, remember when George W. Bush told us to go shopping after 9/11? Well, it seems that Massey Energy hasn't forgotten that advice. Laura has some thoughts.
CANTV: The Possibilities of Using Offshore Wind
The fastest growing clean energy sector on the world is wind power. Copenhagen is a pioneer n this emerging technology. Global expert Steve Sawyer explains how that happened and what's perhaps in the future for wind.
CANTV: Oceanic Climate Change
Carbon emissions are effecting our ocean's acidity, temperature and carbon levels. From Copenhagen, Dr. Tony Haymet, David McCulley and Ambassador Ronald Jumeau explain what this means to marine life and human civilization.
CANTV: Climate Change and Deforestation
Most scientists believe that global warming cannot be avoided without substantial reductions in tropical deforestation. Steve Schwarwman, director of Tropical Forestry, and Virgilio Viana, general director of the Amazonas Sustainable Foundation, explain how and why deforestation must be avoided.
CANTV: Candid Interview with Maldives Pres. Nasheed
Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed talks about the history of his country, why moving to another island isn't an answer and the reasons why his country is worth saving. Video: globalobservatory.
CANTV: Maldives President Frustrated With Talks' Progress
Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed explains Thursday that, after months of pre-conference work, there still is no draft document yet prepared for the Friday meeting for world leaders to consider and sign. Video: GlobalObservatory.
GRITtv: Green for All: Weatherize NYC
We often think of pollution as something that comes from factories and large corporations, but in fact much of the greenhouse gases causing climate change come from everyday homes. Green for All is leading the charge for sustainable jobs that support working people; this video from Green for All and GOOD magazine takes a look at companies weatherizing homes in New York and the benefits to consumers, workers, and the world.
