Friday, July 23, 2010

Toxic Mix of Oil & Dispersants (Video) *Impact on human & ecosystem health*

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Gulf of Mexico: Airplane Spraying Dispersant


Toxic Mix of Oil & Dispersants

"BP's oil drilling disaster, and its impacts on the Gulf ecosystem and coastal communities. Featuring underwater images of dispersed oil, oiled brown pelicans and shots of wetlands affected by BP's crude, and interviews with Clint Guidry with the Louisiana Shrimp Association, commercial fisherman Raymond "Bozo" Couture, Aaron Viles and Matt Rota with the Gulf Restoration Network. Narrated by Tim Robbins. Created by the Gulf Restoration Network and NOLA Image Works with support from the VItalogy Foundation."


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Link: Scientists Call for End to Use of Dispersants in Gulf (Gulf Restoration Network)
A group of prominent scientists is calling for an end to the use of dispersants in the Gulf of Mexico and better study of how the potentially toxic mix of oil and dispersant is impacting human and ecosystem health.


Greenpeace: Redesign BP Logo Contest



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Thursday, July 22, 2010

"Oil & Water" (Video) *David Helvarg on the Gulf of Mexico*

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Rescued Bird from BP Gulf Oil Spill


"Oil & Water" - David Helvarg on the Gulf of Mexico

A compelling video shows the magnitude of the BP Gulf Oil Spill. "Blue Frontier Campaign's David Helvarg returned to the Gulf of Mexico as the BP well head was being capped. This is his report."

For more information about the sargassum, mentioned in the video:
BP Gulf Oil Spill Threatens "Sargassum" (Underwater Video)



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Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Wings and a Prayer (Video) *The Pelican & the BP Gulf Oil Spill*

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Brown Pelicans on Gulf Coast are Threatened Yet Again by BP Gulf Oil Spill


The Pelican and the BP Gulf Oil Spill

A graphic short story from The Times-Picayune. A touching video of balance, disaster, struggle, and redemption in art by Kenny Harrison. Video production by Lynette Johnson.



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Be The One To Help Restore America's Gulf! (Celebrity Video) *Star-studded public service announcement*

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Sandra Bullock in Be The One video: Restore The Gulf


Be The One To Help Restore America's Gulf!

About The Campaign
In light of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill disaster, Women of the Storm is rallying to restore America’s Gulf coast now and for future generations. The “Be the One” effort intends to galvanize the nation around the cause of coastal restoration in order to demand that government leaders address this critical issue. By signing this petition, you add your name to the list of Americans demanding a plan, fully funded and implemented, for the restoration of the Gulf of Mexico, its coastlines and its wetlands.

About The Video
A star-studded public service announcement below.





Be The One! Restore The Gulf!


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Friday, July 16, 2010

Jane Goodall Celebrates 50 Years of Conservation (Video) *Began with studying chimpanzees in Tanzania*

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Naturalist: Through her work with chimpanzees, Dr. Jane Goodall has made discoveries that have revolutionized man's understanding of the most intelligent of the great apes. (Photo: CBS/Landov)


Jane Goodall Celebrates 50 Years of Research and Conservation

On July 14, 1960, Jane Goodall first set foot on the shores of Lake Tanganyika to study chimpanzees.

CNN Jane Goodall celebrates 50 years of research and conservation that began with chimpanzees in Tanzania.




Links
Jane Goodall Marks Anniversary (CNN)
Primatologist Jane Goodall (Time Photo Essay)


Jane Goodall with Baby Chimpanzee



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