Discussions
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| About film - Pete Postlethwaite in 'The Age of Stupid' |
The Age of Stupid: final trailer, Feb 2009 HD from Age of Stupid on Vimeo. The Age of Stupid is a 90-minute film about climate change, set in the future, which will have its world premiere in London on March 15th 2009 and then be released in UK cinemas on March 20th 2009, followed by other countries. Oscar-nominated Pete Postlethwaite (In The Name of the Father, Brassed Off) stars as a man living alone in the devasted world of 2055, looking back at “archive” footage from 2007 and asking: why didn’t we stop climate change when we had the chance? Oscar nominated actor Pete Postlethwaite interacting with the futuristic interface designed specifically for the film by designer Taiyo Nagano.  Franny Armstrong - Director, credit: Spanner Films We have an opportunity to show this and many other thought provoking and inspirational films, here, in Ibstock! If you would like to get involved in organising screenings contact us. |
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| Absolute Twitter |
I blame Twitter for allowing me to let a bath run over this morning, how am I going to offset that?. Still, it may have its' uses . . .
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| Academic, is it? - So, what are you reading? | To discuss any good books read by our members and visitors. Also recommended: It's Not Easy Being Green - The Library | 1 | 18/04/08 12:13 | Statistics |
| An apocalyptic Peak Oil animation - with a pursuasive beat? |
Here's the animation
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| Barack Obama and Climate Change? . . . we'll see. |
 From a very recent (29th, Ictober 2008) blog of a young American woman: "People who have never voted before are registered and voting early. Young people who have typically thought that politics were “uncool” are now talking to their parents and grandparents about Barack Obama and Climate Change. The Barack Obama campaign has managed to make getting involved cool. This in turn is making community service cool, environmental efforts cool, voting cool…you get the point . . . . . . But the concept of the Fierce Urgency of Now is not about acting on fear; it is about acting on hope and believing in the greater good of people and potential of our country. So for the next 6 days, I will continue to Hope" Kellie P Fitzgerald
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| Carbon offset your Second Life |
Niche distracion or useful change tool? . . .  "The Big Green Switch has now launched itself in the popular virtual world, Second Life. We've created a brilliant Big Green Switch treehouse eco-emporium [SL URL] within the Second Life world, offering a range of environmentally-friendly products and gadgets which can be picked up for free by Second Life residents. The items range from small objects such as recycling bins and solar lights through to larger items such as solar panels, wind turbines and even full eco-homes! Each item contains information and links to find out more about how it can be of environmental benefit in the real world." |
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| Climate change hits bluebell woodlands |
Although the bluebell is widespread in Britain, it is globally threatened, with British populations representing 25-49% of the world's total. The bluebell has suffered through large-scale collection of bulbs for sale, picking and trampling, site destruction and hybridisation with the non-native Spanish bluebells. Scientists have also identified the bluebell as a species which will struggle to maintain its range in the face of climate change. During periods of cold weather, spring flowers such as bluebells have often started the process of growth by preparing leaves and flowers in underground bulbs and so can start to grown during the autumn and winter using these stored resources. With warmer springs, bluebells will lose their 'early start' advantage and be out-competed by temperature sensitive plants which appear earlier than they used to. Bluebells are a great indicator of ancient woodlands, as they are slow spreading species. Do you know of any bluebell woodlands locally? Would you like to help to record these? I have copies of survey forms and can help with other resources if you would like to do this. Please get in touch with me at the Community Shop, or send me an e-mail. It would be really good to build up a comprehensive picture of our local wildlife here in Ibstock and build on the fabulous start made by the Birdnotes (watch out for these in The Graphic). Rachel |
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| Earth on course for eco 'crunch' |
The planet is headed for an ecological "credit crunch", according to a report issued by conservation groups. Story from BBC NEWS: |
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| Food waste |
Have a look at this: How important is cutting waste? Do you think it is just about keeping our Counci Tax bills down?  |
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| Heathrow protests may be just the beginning - Royal Town Planning Institute! |
The voice of moderate professional opinion, is concerned at government policy - "Heathrow protests may be just the beginning" "The RTPI believes the Heathrow protests, which resulted in security breaches at both Heathrow Airport and the Houses of Parliament, occurred because the protestors believe they are powerless to effect change though official channels." See link above to read more. Do you feel your opinion does not count on the big issues that effect your community? Discuss this!
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| Heritage Wardens | To share information about the work of Ibstock's Heritage Warden and encourage you to help me record, share and report on Ibstock's heritage. This includes Ibstock's natural heritage, as well as its built heritage and history. | 1 | 27/09/07 11:40 | Statistics |
| Netmums survey comment - 'What Does "Green" Mean' survey |
The introduction to the Netmums survey results on green lifestyles and choices says "The world had changed in recent years, and what used to be something that just a few of us were concerned about is now relevant to almost all of us - and the survey proved it. 90% believe we should make a difference by changing what we do at home....". Whilst I agree it is inportant what we do at home, do you get the feeiing sometimes, girls, that that the men are to be found down the pub (or worst still, in Whitehall), talking the inportant talk and leaving us to it, at home? Is there more than one way women can make a difference to the way the planet's going? |
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