"2011 was a year of unparalleled extremes: 14 disastrous weather events in the US each resulted in over a billion dollars in property damage. This was an all-time record breaking number -- and their estimated $53 billion price tag did not include health costs. When health-related costs of extreme events are calculated, the total tally increases by billions more dollars,"
Love this. Used to show entire documentary in CST. Check it out!
Whoa. Intense.
I always show this one in class. Good explanation of the "tipping point." Love his pronunciation of "albino."
One more story. Important info on your bottled water!
Another clip to play while you're doing your homework!
How does the U.S. rank compared to other countries? Check out the Yale / Columbia Enviro Performance Index for 2012.
Fascinating look at the impact of POLICIES, LAWS, AND INSTITUTIONS. I saw couples holding hands while riding side-by-side on their bikes. LOVE THIS.