Ecological Videos

No Roads BIGFISH Expeditions' progress on the very first Eco toilets for the Kokoda Track whcih includes the completion of the Kagi toilet with an amazing view over the valley. Thanks to all our sponsors who supported this project which will continue until the entire track and villages are done.

Quality Sustainable Design and Green Building Construction Methods to Meet Current and Future Client Needs Contact ACM Design Architecture and Interiors. http://www.acmdesignarchitects.com For Asheville, NC-based architect and designer Amy Conner-Murphy, sustainable design and green building is a matter of appropriately matching the best design, materials, and construction methods with the needs and budget of the homeowners. ACM Design, along with Living Stone Construction, was able to achieve a Gold Level Healthy Built Home designation for the mountain craftsman home in this video. More importantly, the homeowners got the home of their dreams while staying within their budget. To learn more about ACM Design, visit online, phone (828) 684-9884, or toll-free (866) 784-1308. Distributed by Tubemogul.

Demand for electronic goods is exploding and so is the industry's strain on climate and environment. The need for reform becomes obvious when electronic goods become waste.Author: Tiva_TV Tags: Climate Change Environment ecological problems earth world India consumer waste electronics industry trash Posted: 11 November 2009 Rating: 0.0 Votes: 0

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The Problem The Armenian Copper Programme, a privately owned company, plans to build a massive open-pit copper mine in the small town of Teghut, Armenia. The mine threatens local ecosystems and communities. Here are some of the problems it poses: Increased deforestation The mine is positioned to level over 1,500 acres of forest, reducing biodiversity and damaging local ecosystems. Armenia has already lost most of its forests. Only about eight percent of the country is forested, down from a peak of more than 40 percent, and former forests are turning to desert. At the current rate, the country could become completely deforested by 2030. Threatened wildlife Previous deforestation has resulted in many native Armenian species becoming endangered. In the Teghut region, at least 19 plant species, 21 mammals and 11 fish species including the caucasian persimmon, the caucasian gray bear, and several types of eagle are already listed as endangered or threatened. The mine will degrade what little habitat remains for these species. Air pollution Pollutants from the mine s processing facilities could be expected to include carbon monoxide, nitrous dioxide, dust and other harmful particles. Air pollution from other copper processing sights operated by the same company has already caused health problems for people in the region, including infertility, cardiovascular disease, malignancy, and respiratory diseases. There is also evidence that existing air pollution has caused birth defects. New air pollution from the mine would make things worse. Water pollution Plans call for toxic molybdenum ore waste from the mine to be dumped in a nearby gorge. Due to a low yield concentration of desired minerals, 98 percent of the ore will be dumped in the gorge. The Shnogh River flows through this gorge and the impact that the toxic sludge would have on aquatic life and water quality downstream will be devastating. Economic consequences The mine is being promoted as a catalyst for economic development in the region. However however, the economic consequences for local communities are most likely to negative, as a result of increased health problems and a desecrated environment. The mine company has failed to live up to hiring commitments it made at other mines, and after the mine shuts down, any initial economic benefits could disappear.

Almaz Terrefe of SUDEA talks with us about turning waste into food, fodder and flowers. Interviewed by Jeroen van der Sommen at Stockholm World Water Week, 20 August 2009.

Bee hugs for everyone! But what if there were no bees left to hug? Colony collapse disorder is causing bees to disappear in droves. And if they go, we all go. Umbra,on her best bee-havior, talks with New York City's Bee Manto get the buzz on how we can all help -- then takes to the streets for some honey-lovin' hijinks. "Ask Umbra" is the first video series produced by GristTV. Look for new video tips for greening your life from Umbra nearly every week. Watch it on the go! Subscribe to GristTV video podcasts [http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=292508451] via iTunes. Pollinate your mind with these links from the Grist archives Umbra on organic honey http://www.grist.org/article/the-bees-needs1 EPA knuckleheads hide info on pesticide implicated in colony collapse disorder http://www.grist.org/article/no-way-to-bee/ A longtime beekeeper's take on colony collapse http://www.grist.org/article/eco-farm-buzz-kill/ Urban Bees in Chicago http://www.grist.org/article/regeneration-roadtrip-shouting-green-from-the-rooftops Check out these links on Rooftop Honey and protecting the bees: For rooftop honey from New York s Bee Man, David Graves http://www.berkshireberries.com/ The Honey Bee Conservancy http://www.thehoneybeeconservancy.org/The_Hive.html For Free Hugs and Inspiration http://www.freehugscampaign.org Music by Ne'er Do Evers http://www.neerdos.com

First there were Free Hugs. Now there are Bee Hugs for everyone! But what if there were no bees left to hug? Colony collapse disorder is causing bees to disappear in droves. And if they go, we all go. Umbra,on her best bee-havior, talks with New York City's Bee Manto get the buzz on how we can all help -- then takes to the streets for some honey-lovin' hijinks. Pollinate your mind with these links from the Grist archives Umbra on organic honey http://www.grist.org/article/the-bees-needs1 EPA knuckleheads hide info on pesticide implicated in colony collapse disorder http://www.grist.org/article/no-way-to-bee/ A longtime beekeeper's take on colony collapse http://www.grist.org/article/eco-farm-buzz-kill/ Urban Bees in Chicago http://www.grist.org/article/regeneration-roadtrip-shouting-green-from-the-rooftops Check out these links on Rooftop Honey and protecting the bees: For rooftop honey from New York s Bee Man, David Graves http://www.berkshireberries.com/ The Honey Bee Conservancy http://www.thehoneybeeconservancy.org/The_Hive.html Check out the Ne er Do Evers and their tunes here: http://www.neerdos.com/ For free hugs and inspiration: http://freehugcampaign.org