“This groundbreaking NRDC documentary explores the startling phenomenon of ocean acidification, which may soon challenge marine life on a scale not seen for tens of millions of years. The film, featuring Sigourney Weaver, originally aired on Discovery Planet Green.”

From the New York Times:

In Brazil’s breadbasket, Mato Grosso, there are efforts to fight climate change by paying landowners to preserve forests.

Related Article: http://bit.ly/KpA0J

From the web site:

We are living in exceptional times. Scientists tell us that we have 10 years to change the way we live, avert the depletion of natural resources and the catastrophic evolution of the Earth’s climate.

The stakes are high for us and our children. Everyone should take part in the effort, and HOME has been conceived to take a message of mobilization out to every human being.

For this purpose, HOME needs to be free. A patron, the PPR Group, made this possible. EuropaCorp, the distributor, also pledged not to make any profit because Home is a non-profit film.

HOME has been made for you : share it! And act for the planet.

View full movie here

From the National Science Foundation:

“The National Science Foundation (NSF) today released the first in a series of video programs called Science Nation, which examine breakthroughs and the possibilities for new discoveries about our planet, our universe and ourselves. The video series is being created for NSF by former senior science producers at CNN, including Peter Dykstra and Kate Tobin.  Each program features a two-minute and five-minute version.”

“The first episode, [Extremophile Hunters below] released on June 1, focuses on what we can learn from organisms that can live and thrive in frozen deserts or steaming-hot volcanic vents. These “freak” organisms may offer clues about possible life away from Earth.”"Upcoming shows include:

• Tornadoes: research into perfecting how to anticipate tornadoes, and save lives in the process

• Artificial Retina: a totally-blind woman whose sight is partially restored through what is essentially a bionic eye

• Hydrogen Cars: advances in someday finding the “Holy Grail” of hydrogen-powered vehicles

• Cleaning up Rural China: coal-based cookstoves rule in rural China–an American grad student has potential solutions

• Greenland Ice Cores: research into ages-old ice cores from Greenland could preview what climate change may mean for us”

I am developing a set of podcasts for introductory physical geography. These are mostly aimed at procedures used in most introductory physical geography lab courses. They are free to download and use.

View them at my site or download free from the iTunes store

Watch this video about basic navigation around Google Earth.

The Physical Environment textbook link: “Essentials of Geography“

The Weather Underground maintains a list of links to NOAA weather radio streams.  They’ve also created their own standalone player. Check it out here.

The Physical Environment textbook link: “Weather Systems”

A VerySpatial Podcast keeps you up-to-date with the latest news and technology applications related to geography. Listen to Episode 152 provided by Odeo.

Google Talks: “Google Tech Talks. February 23, 2007 “Every year several catastrophic natural hazards strike somewhere on Earth. These may cause thousands of lives, cause damages of billions of dollars, destroy natural landmarks, cause tsunamis, floods, or landslides. Most of these events are caused by nature but their potential catastrophic consequences are tied to overcrowding and the emergence of megacities; the proliferation of nuclear power plants and nuclear waste storage facilities; and the existence of high dams, and other facilities whose destruction pose an unacceptable risk of global reach.”