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Message: The Climate Change Denial Machine on CBC

This info is from the People & Planet E-newsletter:
* SUBSCRIBE at http://www.planetfriendly.net

The Climate Change Denial Machine on CBC
Nov 15... repeats Nov 17, 18, 19 & 21
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[This is a must-see for anyone who cares about the future of our planet and Canada's role in it. For those who can't see it, and/or want to *do* something about it, please see
the resources below. -- Peter Blanchard, Planetfriendly.net ]

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THE DENIAL MACHINE
http://www.cbc.ca/fifth/denialmachine/

"In the past few years, a hurricane has engulfed the debate about global warming. This crucial scientific issue has become a rhetorical firestorm with science pitted against spin and inflammatory words on both sides.

How could scientific fact, which many believe could determine the very future of the planet, become a political battleground, pitting left versus right, environmentalist versus climate change sceptic?

The Denial Machine follows a small but powerful group of scientists who argue, among other claims, that global warming may be a good thing and it investigates their links to the oil and coal industries.

Bob McKeown investigates why a debate that some say could determine the very future of our planet has become a partisan battleground."

Read More About This Story
http://www.cbc.ca/fifth/denialmachine/

On CBC-TV:
* Wednesday November 15 at 9pm and midnight

On CBC Newsworld:
* Friday November 17 at 10pm ET
* Saturday November 18 at 1 am, 4am & 9am ET
* Sunday November 19 at6 am & 7pm ET
* Tuesday November 21 at 4am ET

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[People & Planet Editor adds: topical links, resources...

* CLIMATE CHANGE Links, Organizations
http://www.Planetfriendly.net/climate_change.html
http://www.cbc.ca/fifth/denialmachine/resources.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climate_change
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Climate_change
http://directory.google.com/Top/Society/Issues/Environment/Climate_Change/

* Questioning Business
http://www.planetfriendly.net/business.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Business_ethics
http://directory.google.com/Top/Society/Issues/Business/

* Activism, Organizing, Educating... how to's, tips, guides and resources
http://www.planetfriendly.net/active.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Activism
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Activism
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Community_organizing
http://directory.google.com/Top/Society/Activism/Resources/

* Sustainable Living
http://www.planetfriendly.net/living.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sustainable_living
http://directory.google.com/Top/Science/Environment/Sustainability/Sustainable_Living/
http://www.google.com/search?q=%22sustainable+living%22

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"Democracy is not something you believe in or a place to hang your hat, but it's something you do. You participate. If you stop doing it, democracy crumbles."
-- Abbie Hoffman
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--
People & Planet
http://www.Planetfriendly.net
GoodWork Canada
http://www.GoodWorkCanada.ca

Posted: Nov 16, 2006 8:20pm | comment (0) | discuss (0) | permalink

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Message: Gore's still green: greenLAgirl's response to far-right criticism

Gore’s still green

Posted by Siel in environment, art/lit/music (August 18, 2006 at 8:51 am)

For those who were shocked to “discover” that Al Gore’s actually a green-power-hating, zinc-mine-loving, Occidental Petroleum-stock-owning guy who doesn’t even buy his own carbon offsets, you’ll be glad to know that the dude who “outed” Gore is full of shit.

Peter Schweitzer’s piece in the USA Today last week got lotsa coverage; the actual facts got little attention.

Writes David Roberts of Grist, who read a response from Gore’s office then called Gore’s office to find out more:

Gore receives no royalties from the mine, which shut down in 2003. (USA Today actually printed a correction about this, way down on page 10A.) Gore owns no stock in Occidental, and never has (his father did; it was all sold over six years ago). Gore does in fact take advantage of the green power options his utility offers, and was in the process of adding photovoltaic solar cells to his house when the article came out. He pays for his own personal carbon offsets, in addition to the institutional offsets purchased by Paramount (movie distributor) and Rodale (book publisher), which make both the book and the movie completely carbon neutral. [more here]

David further points out that Peter’s a research fellow at the Hoover Institution, which is funded by is far-right groups and upstanding companices (sarcasm) like Exxon.

What pisses me off is the laziness of mainstream media, giving voice to accusations based almost entirely on lies. Granted, Peter’s diatribe’s an opinion piece, but considering the space USA Today gave the dude, why not try to maintain some level of journalistic integrity?

I just did a Technorati search for the original USA Today article — which already boasts 263 links, most of which bought Peter’s slander wholesale. Even going to each of those blogs to set ‘em straight would be a long day’s work –

Tags: algore, inconvenienttruth, globalwarming, environment

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Message: John Seed, Australian rainforest activist, in Toronto Sept. 6-10th

Don't miss Australian rainforest activist
John Seed!
In Toronto September 6-10, 2006

Direct activist, filmmaker, author, singer and international organiser John Seed (http://www.rainforestinfo.org.au/deep-eco/johnseed.htm) has been at the forefront of the world environmental movement for over 25 years. Using poetry, film and song, John will explore the philosophy of deep ecology and the psychological tools that allow us to be engaged and effective agents of healing change in challenging times while avoiding depression, burnout and futility.

Ecology and Spirituality - An Evening Lecture
Wed Sept 6 - 7:00 - 9:30 pm
First Unitarian Congregation of Toronto,
175 St. Clair Avenue
To include Fair Trade Crafts tables; a fundraiser supporting ecological protection
www.rainforestinfo.org.au/deep-eco/ecospirit.htm.

Vision and Empowerment for Protecting Our Earth - An Evening Lecture
Thurs. Sept. 7 - 7:00 to 9:30 pm
The Elliott Allen Institute for Theology and Ecology, St. Michael's College, U of T.
The Senate Room, Fourth Floor, Alumni Hall, 121 St. Joseph Street
www.rainforestinfo.org.au/deep-eco/toronto.htm

EARTH, SPIRIT, ACTION - The Experience of Deep Ecology - A Weekend Workshop:
Fri. Sept 8 - Sun Sept. 10
At Whole Village, a sustainable farm community, Alton, Ontario
$180 For information, contact James -519-938-5477 or jlatrobe@wholevillage.org
www.rainforestinfo.org.au/deep-eco/esa1.htm

Ecology and Spirituality - An Evening Lecture
Sun Sept. 10 7:00 to 9:30 pm
Spirit of the Earth, The Living Centre
5871 Bells Rd.
London, ON. N6P 1P3
www.rainforestinfo.org.au/deep-eco/ecospirit.htm

Admission to lectures is by donation, with proceeds supporting ecological protection and indigenous survival projects. Descriptions can be found at www.rainforestinfo.org.au.

Rainforest Information Centre
Box 368 Lismore
NSW 2480
AUSTRALIA
61 2 66897519
johnseed1@ozemail.com.au
www.rainforestinfo.org.au

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Message: Make the Pipeline Green Campaign

Make the Pipeline Green Campaign

Ecology North is working on a campaign we call "Make the Pipeline Green." We are trying to raise awareness about the Mackenzie Gas Project and encourage the proponents and regulators to ensure it is only approved if it does not result in environmental damage to the Mackenzie Valley or a net increase in Canada's greenhouse gas emissions. Here are links to documents and materials related to the campaign.

* Ecology North's official position on the Mackenzie Gas Project.
* Initial Press Release - June 8, 2006.
* Mackenzie Gas Project Greenhouse Gas Analysis – An Update - from the Pembina Institute
* Photos from our pipeline painting event on July 26th, 2006.
* Don't forget to read and sign on to the Mackenzie Wild Declaration.
* Link to all postings about the Mackenzie Gas Project on the EN website.

Get your "Make the Pipeline Green" posters at the website:
http://www.ecologynorth.ca/

Ecology North has created 2 posters explaining how the Mackenzie Gas project could be an exampe of how to carry out development without hurting the earth. Together with the Pembina Institute, we have calculated how many clean, green projects could be done to make up for the climate change effects of the pipeline. The report will be posted soon.

For more information, please contact Doug Ritchie at (867) 873-6019.

Visit Ecology North!
http://www.ecologynorth.ca/

Sustainable Living is Not an Alternative - It is the Only Choice

We are a grassroots non-profit environmental group in the Northwest Territories, Canada. Our office is located in Yellowknife. Our key priorities include:

* climate change
* sustainable living
* environmental education

We hold fun natural history events, put on eco-theatre productions, organize environmental projects, and much more!

Ecology North is the territorial affiliate of Nature Canada.

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Message: PIF Presents AIDS in Focus: Lunchtime Screenings in Toronto

PIF Presents AIDS in Focus: Lunchtime Screenings at the NFB,
Aug. 8 - 11

Planet in Focus will be presenting a series of lunchtime screenings about AIDS at the National Film Board of Canada in Toronto. Screening in advance of the XVI International AIDS Conference in Toronto, these films offer unique perspectives from filmmakers whose collective quest is to raise awareness and understanding of HIV/AIDS.

Films will be shown from all over the world, ranging from North America to South America, Europe to Africa. Some of the films that will be exhibited are:

The Bicycle, Canada, 14 Minutes

Stand Like Still Living, Botswana , 25 minutes

Odo Ya! Brazil, 58 minutes

Their Brothers Keepers: Orphaned by AIDS, Canada, 56 minutes

Positively Naked, USA, 38 minutes

PIF screenings are free, but suggested donations of $2 to $5 will benefit the Stephen Lewis Foundation. The Stephen Lewis Foundation supports those who have openly declared their HIV positive status and assists the unrecognized heroes of Africa, the grandmothers who bury their own children and care for their orphan grandchildren.

AIDS in Focus

Aug. 8 - 11, 2006 from 12pm - 1pm daily

NFB John Spotton Theatre (150 John St. Torono, ON)

Located at Richmond, just south of Queen St. W. View map here.

Admission: Free; $2-$5 suggested donation

For more information about AIDS in Focus
as well as a complete programme, visit

www.planetinfocus.org/AIDSinfocus

PLANET IN FOCUS: International Environmental Film & Video Festival is Canada’s most acclaimed International Environmental Film and Video festival. Our annual film fest showcases compelling documentaries, animation, dramatic features, shorts, and experimental works that celebrate, question, and establish varied ways of viewing the state of our world.

Planet in Focus's 7th annual festival will be held November 1 to November 5, 2006 presenting films from across Canada and around the world. This year we are launching a new “Spotlight Programme,” beginning with “Toronto in the Moving Image from the Dawn of Cinema to the Present.”

http://www.planetinfocus.org/