TV and This Planet

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Originally uploaded by emilirobot.

So it's been quite a day for two themes, which have sort of come together.

I've been looking at Internet TV since Google bought YouTube for 1.6 billion dollars and I found some interesting stuff.

First, Network2 has a big collection of content that they are selling including 117 yoga lessons.

I watched the start of one to see the quality. Very good. It did a quick intro then showed two ads. One was for skin care and the other one was a GE add promoting cleaner aircraft engines.

That lead to the other part of today. Corporate Social Responsibility.

I got an email from Jo from Lisarow High about an online democratic process site with a section on environment.

Get Up - Climate Action Now

It sparked a couple of emails from friends. One from George asking how they power the computers that run the web site without coal which is the cheapest form currently going round. George is an inhouse greenie for a mining industry group. It's a good question. For all my bottle recycling, I'm still burning lots of coal to keep those bottles cold.

Then Nathan sent a link to Westpac ads showing that they 'care'. One of they says they've reached an agreement with other banks world wide not to lend money to anyone who would 'endager communities or the environment.'. Here's the ad (flash)

That sounds great, but it's pretty vague. Does McDonalds endager communities? Do property developers endanger communities? Do car loans endanger the environment? Hmmmmm

Back to the lighter side. On Rocketboom today there is a cool little claymation made by 7-12 year olds. Worth 3 minutes for cuteness.

Point?

1. TV is going to the Internet in different ways and anyone can play.
2. Companies are at least trying to look like they care about people and the world.

Enjoy Furzday.


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Comments

[bob]

so what are you going to do about it - by 2050 one of you on balance should be in a position of power - start working on a program dont wait

[Simon H]

according to the scaremongering by 2050 sea levels are going to be 7 metres higher - i suggest that everyone run for seats in very high electorates or have companies in said electorates. People are starting to wake up to the unsustainability of the way we consume - companies are tapping into that. It's what they do. Whether they are legit depends on if they get checked on. Read Tim Flannery's "The Weathermakers" very bloody interesting. Everyone has the power to change the world just through the way they shop - its what the western world is based on. I'll shut up before i leave an essay.

[Ro]

You said: "For all my bottle recycling, I'm still burning lots of coal to keep those bottles cold."

WHY?! You can easily buy Green Power. You don't even need to change your energy provider.

More info, plus the full list of Green Power providers is available at: http://www.greenpower.gov.au/pages/ (just select your state).

For more info on what you can do, including buying Carbon Credits to offset the emissions you can't help causing (flying, driving cars etc) check out my post for more info and links: http://rowan.typepad.com/watts_up/2006/09/going_green.html

Oh, and go see An Inconvenient Truth. The message is important, whether you like Al Gore or not.

[Ro]

P.S. Yes, it's important we force people in a 'position of power' to do something.

But lets not forget we're each in a position of power right now.

Anyone can become Carbon Neutral today. Why wait for someone seemingly more powerful to "do something" about the crisis if you're personally still causing it?

(This is by no means an attack on Mick or anyone's comments, most people don't currently know how they can become Carbon Neutral. Please help spread the word!)

[Mick]

Thanks Ro. I'm going to switch today.

I'm also going to buy some credits for all my flights.

http://www.climatefriendly.com/individuals.php

[Ro]

Yippee!

[evriel]

Hi!
Thanks to use my picture on your blog : )