Archive for June, 2010

  • Geo-engineering is now being seriously considered to alleviate the worst conditions of climate change. Eli Kintish's new book, Hack the Planet, explores how once outlandish ideas are now being taken seriously by those hoping to avert climate chaos.

    Friday Uprising: Hack the Planet

    Posted on June 28, 2010 | No Comments
    Geo-engineering is now being seriously considered to alleviate the worst conditions of climate change. Eli Kintish's new book, Hack the Planet, explores how once outlandish ideas are now being taken seriously by those hoping to avert climate chaos.

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  • Now is the time to call for bolder changes than we have before. Now is the time to break the myth that drilling and mining and fracking are safe ways to get our energy. Now is the time to stop the viral growth of tar sands extraction, here in Utah and around the country. Now is the time to stop subsidizing these destructive industries and kickstart our economy again with investment in clean energy technologies.

    The Meaning of Opportunity

    Posted on June 24, 2010 | No Comments
    Now is the time to call for bolder changes than we have before. Now is the time to break the myth that drilling and mining and fracking are safe ways to get our energy. Now is the time to stop the viral growth of tar sands extraction, here in Utah and around the country. Now is the time to stop subsidizing these destructive industries and kickstart our economy again with investment in clean energy technologies.

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  • Updates on the condition of 280 birds rescued after Chevron’s spill; Mayor Becker on the latest clean-up effort; and Jenna Helf on her decade-long court battle with Chevron after she was permanently disabled by exposure to their toxic chemicals.

    Friday Uprising: Salt Lake Oil Spill Part 2

    Posted on June 21, 2010 | No Comments
    Updates on the condition of 280 birds rescued after Chevron’s spill; Mayor Becker on the latest clean-up effort; and Jenna Helf on her decade-long court battle with Chevron after she was permanently disabled by exposure to their toxic chemicals.

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  • What inspires people to devote themselves to social change? Hillary describes her deeply moving with Peaceful Uprising at the Mountainfilm Festival in scenic Telluride--including the profound and emotional presentations she saw from Tim DeChristopher and Chris Jordan.

    An Unexpected Awakening

    Posted on June 17, 2010 | 1 Comment
    What inspires people to devote themselves to social change? Hillary describes her deeply moving with Peaceful Uprising at the Mountainfilm Festival in scenic Telluride--including the profound and emotional presentations she saw from Tim DeChristopher and Chris Jordan.

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  • Although the Department of Oil, Gas and Mining has approved EER's permit to build the first commercial tar sands mine in the country, they still need to finalize environmental permits and raise money for construction. So, Peaceful Uprising is working to stop those permits and build public opposition to the mine to scare off investors. Join us for our first public campaign meeting on Tuesday, June 29th at 7:30 pm.

    June 29: No Tar Sands Campaign Kick-Off

    Posted on June 16, 2010 | 4 Comments
    Although the Department of Oil, Gas and Mining has approved EER's permit to build the first commercial tar sands mine in the country, they still need to finalize environmental permits and raise money for construction. So, Peaceful Uprising is working to stop those permits and build public opposition to the mine to scare off investors. Join us for our first public campaign meeting on Tuesday, June 29th at 7:30 pm.

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  • Two days after the release of an estimated 33,000 gallons of crude oil from Chevron’s punctured pipeline into Utah waterways, Ashley discusses the human and ecological impact of the disaster with biologists, activists, and a Chevron representative.

    Friday Uprising: Salt Lake Oil Spill

    Posted on June 14, 2010 | No Comments
    Two days after the release of an estimated 33,000 gallons of crude oil from Chevron’s punctured pipeline into Utah waterways, Ashley discusses the human and ecological impact of the disaster with biologists, activists, and a Chevron representative.

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  • Left-leaning populist Tim DeChristopher and right-leaning blogger Frank Staheli discuss ways to transcend the divisiveness of contemporary politics. Debating taxes, climate change, Glenn Beck and the Tea Party, the two find they have much in common.

    Friday Uprising: Beyond Left-Right Politics

    Posted on June 11, 2010 | 1 Comment
    Left-leaning populist Tim DeChristopher and right-leaning blogger Frank Staheli discuss ways to transcend the divisiveness of contemporary politics. Debating taxes, climate change, Glenn Beck and the Tea Party, the two find they have much in common.

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