Future:Media:Change

Howard Stern might be the last person you would think about when it comes to getting the climate change debate right, but on his December 15th Sirius Satellite Radio Show, Stern nailed the entire debate in under 5 minutes.

While many corporations are using the phrase ‘going green’ as a marketing tool, your non profit can actually help save the environment by changing simple aspects of your web site.

By combining satellite imagery with the power of cloud computing, Google is helping scientists identify where deforestation is occurring across the globe. According to a TechCrunch article, Google plans to release a prototype service free of charge that will use images from Google Earth to analyze changes in forestation across time.

I’m liveblogging the madness of “Deal Day” here in Copenhagen. Will Obama be a hero? Will China play ball? Will small islands survive the century? Will I drink some Glogg?

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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