Future:Media:Change

Location based social network Foursquare counted their 40 millionth checkin according to a tweet from one of their developers.

A city awash with arms and with a homicide rate higher than most of the world’s conflict zones, Rio de Janeiro is suffering from a culture of fear. Affecting everyone. Filmmakers are aiming to tell stories that make a difference.

Greenpeace’s new campaign against Nestle’s use of Palm Oil is attention grabbing. So much so that it has already been banned by YouTube and also seems to have had the desired effect on Nestle.

The Green Market has assembled a great list of some of the funniest and innovative videos produced for the environment movement.



One of my favorites is a Steven Colbert piece where he makes fun of climate change deniers who claim that Washington’s recent snowfalls repudiate global warming.

No need for a TV to follow today’s marathon health care summit as video sites across the web featured Obama’s conversation with Republicans and Democrats. From the White House Live, to YouTube, to Ustream and LiveStream, each site offered their own tools for viewer participation.

As Sarah Palin slams Family Guy for making a joke referencing the fact that her son has Down syndrome, the rockumentary Rudely Interrupted about a truly unique Australian indie rock band celebrates the achievement and relentless spirit of a group of friends with disabilities.

LiveStream Chat: The Copenhagen Climate through the Eyes of the Press
The last two days of the Copenhagen treaty talks will see world leaders take the stage, brinksmanship reach its highest points and civil society ramp up the pressure. What the media think and report over these two important days, will play a major role in shaping the final outcome of the Copenhagen talks.

Join top online and traditional media reporters as they discuss their thoughts and opinions on what the Copenhagen Climax will looks like.
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