Future:Media:Change

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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Campaign directors from TckTckTck, 350.org, and Avaaz are hitting the LiveStream momentarily to talk about distributed campaign models. They will look at the success of climate actions this year, like this weekend’s The World Wants a Real Deal mobilization. These groups have teamed up and used technology and media saavy to generate incredible coverage for the movement. Learn how, and ask your questions by using the tag #freshair on Twitter.
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It’s been an incredible day here in Copenhagen with thousands taking to the streets to PEACEFULLY demand a Real Deal from the UN Climate Conference. However, amongst the great signs and startling images, my favorite moment was when a giddy Desmond Tutu took the mic to declare the day a success, and added in his own version of the Dean Scream.
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Amy Goodman will keep the blows above the belt as Dirk Forrister and Michael Dorsey debate the state of carbon markets, the climate bill in the US congress, and cap and trade specifically. You can participate and ask questions on twitter by using the hashtag #freshair.
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