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Planet 100 - UK's Worst Flood Ever, Carbon-Sucking Nanotubes, and Best Place to Live—New Jersey?

Team Planet Green — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:22:00 GMT

Today's Planet 100 looks at UK’s worst flood on record, a major breakthrough in nanotechnology, and New Jersey makes the top ten in Money Magazine's Best Places to Live.

Is Your Sushi Killing an Entire Species?

Rachel Cernansky — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:55:24 GMT

A new study using DNA barcoding has found that many restaurant menus do not identify the specific species of tuna that goes into their sushi--and some even give erroneous identifications. So, chances are good that it's the endangered bluefin. Seems the only way to avoid an already endangered species is to not order anyone in its family.

Big River Man: Who Is This Guy?

Rachel Cernansky — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Martin Strel swam the full length of the Amazon to earn his fourth Guinness World Record, and he doesn't plan to stop there. A look into who this guy is, and how and why he does what he does.

Big River Man Racks Up Awards On and Off Screen

Team Planet Green — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:30:00 GMT

A film featuring a Guinness World Record-winning swimmer is earning some awards of its own.

Water: Get to Know It, Then Conserve It

Mickey Z. — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:55:00 GMT

Only 3% of the Earth's total water is freshwater. Of that, only 1% is available for human consumption. Do the math and you've a grand total of 0.01% of the Earth's total water being usable.

Planet 100 - November 17, 2009

Team Planet Green — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:26:00 GMT

Today's Planet 100 looks at Whales Saved by Japanese Recession, Giant Disco Ball in Space, and Feeding the Planet.

Dear Audience: A Note from the Directors of Coal Country

Team Planet Green — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:00:00 GMT

A note from the producer and writer/director of Coal Country. They have been personally touched by the destruction caused by mountaintop removal, but they have also seen the other side, met people who are proud of their work in the coal industry (when their companies follow the rules), and have tried to make a film that shows both sides. Here's why.

There's Still Time to Speak Out Against Natural Gas Drilling in New York

Rachel Cernansky — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:20:00 GMT

If certain energy companies have their way, they'll be able to expand drilling and hydraulic fracturing operations in upstate New York in the near future. The public comment period on the environmental impact statement has just been extended until December 31. Make sure your voice is heard before then.

Meet Change Maker Ana Joanes, Director of Fresh, the Movie

Leonora Oppenheim — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Meet Ana Joanes the director and producer of Fresh, one of the most inspiring movies recently made about our food system and what we eat.

Living With Ed Episode: The Water and the Wardrobe

Team Planet Green — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Bottled water? Not in the Begley house. Ed will have to design a water filtration system so they don't have to drink the water that Rachelle has pointed out is overly chlorinated. But he gets so caught up, they miss an awards ceremony.