Watch this terrible documentary about Shell in Nigeria, made by Lars Johansson. Nigerians get sick, poisoned, get miscarriages and can't cultivate because of a very greedy company - and this has been going on for more than 40 years!
That might be something Shell should mention in their Corporate Social Responsibility report!
Friday, April 30, 2010
Movie time!
What is better than watching a great movie to start the weekend?!
I strongly recommend you to watch the movie HOME. Especially when you are in the mood of getting entertained with crucial facts and beautiful pictures! Millions of people have seen this movie and it is available in many many languages. If you just want to see one movie about the environment and sustainability in your life THIS IS THE ONE you should see!
For instance you will learn that the world spends 12 times more on weapons than on aid to developing countries and that 20% of the world's population consumes 80% of the planet's resources!
There is a risk this 1 hour movie will make you very upset, sad and depressed (which I believe is not the best way to start a weekend) but you will then have the rest of the weekend to figure out solutions to all these global problems - which you are by the way very welcome to post on this blog!
If I haven't conviced you, spend 30 seconds of your time and watch this teaser. Enjoy!!
I strongly recommend you to watch the movie HOME. Especially when you are in the mood of getting entertained with crucial facts and beautiful pictures! Millions of people have seen this movie and it is available in many many languages. If you just want to see one movie about the environment and sustainability in your life THIS IS THE ONE you should see!
For instance you will learn that the world spends 12 times more on weapons than on aid to developing countries and that 20% of the world's population consumes 80% of the planet's resources!
There is a risk this 1 hour movie will make you very upset, sad and depressed (which I believe is not the best way to start a weekend) but you will then have the rest of the weekend to figure out solutions to all these global problems - which you are by the way very welcome to post on this blog!
If I haven't conviced you, spend 30 seconds of your time and watch this teaser. Enjoy!!
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
No Impact Man
I want to inspire you with this fascinating document "No Impact Man". We follow Colin Beavan who lives in New York city when he tries for one year to dramatically reduce his impact on the environment. He doesn't consume any plastic nor electricity, travels only with his bike and composts his waste in his living room (with worms!). He involves his wife and daughter so to be fair it is more of a No Impact Family!
Just to give an idea - the family managed to save 1248 plastic take out and containers, 572 plastic bags and 2190 paper and plastic cups (read more here) This makes me think of how much rubbish we actually consume and don't really need!
Follow this family's struggles and joys to become more sustainable HERE(for free!)
Just to give an idea - the family managed to save 1248 plastic take out and containers, 572 plastic bags and 2190 paper and plastic cups (read more here) This makes me think of how much rubbish we actually consume and don't really need!
Follow this family's struggles and joys to become more sustainable HERE(for free!)
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Breathing Earth
Welcome everyone to EcoBoost!
In this first post I want to show you this great website www.breathingearth.net - it is a simulation of the world's CO2 emissions of every country in the world, as well as their birth and death rates.
A great eye-opener and scary at the same time!
In this first post I want to show you this great website www.breathingearth.net - it is a simulation of the world's CO2 emissions of every country in the world, as well as their birth and death rates.
A great eye-opener and scary at the same time!
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