Ecology Week in Review | 18-Feb-2012

Posted February 18, 2012 by Casey Petz
This week, we mourned the tragic loss of two talented and dedicated ocean filmmakers, Mike deGruy and Andrew Wight, whose sense of adventure and passion for the world beneath the waves educated, entertained, and inspired us all. In Ecosystems, Ace & Ace led us on virtual stroll through a rare and incredibly beautiful, untouched forest in Poland. In Urban Issues, we learned of one Dutch municipality’s answer to flooding and rising sea levels – floating cities! Susan Colby took us...
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Ecology Week in Review | 11-Feb-2012

Posted February 11, 2012 by Casey Petz
This week in EcoArts, Deborah Harter Williams introduced us to a new, literary genre with  two ecological thrillers, while Bridget Terry reviewed 3 eco-documentaries making their debut at Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. In Ecosystems, we learned about Africa’s peace parks –parks that cross national borders, serving as both animal conservatories and places for visitors to enjoy nature’s beauty. In Species, we once again marveled at the intelligence of animals, watching as...
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Week in Review | 28-Jan-2012

Posted January 29, 2012 by Casey Petz
Green School in Bali, Indonesia This week, Julie Janney took us to school – The Green School, that is — in her piece on Bali’s K-11 educational institute, where traditional curricula is blended with courses on environmentally friendly practices and sustainability. We traveled with Ace & Ace to Thisted Denmark, a city that supplies 100% of its electricity and more its 85% of heating from renewable resources, and learned about six family-owned wineries that produce wine...
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Ecology Week in Review | 21-Jan-2012

Posted January 21, 2012 by Casey Petz
This week in eco-Psychology, Tam Hunt envisioned a future in which environmental concerns are addressed, not as separate from or in conflict with human self-interest, but through an expanded sense of ourselves that includes nature. In our continuing series of video presentations from Ace and Ace, we were inspired by one town’s devotion to protecting an ancient, endangered (and adorable) turtle species, and three brothers’ dedication to sustainable, organic farming in beautiful...
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Ecology Week In Review | 14-Jan-2012

Posted January 14, 2012 by Casey Petz
This week, guest contributor Altaire Cambata explored the value of incorporating indigenous, traditional ecological knowledge into the global conversation of how to address the impacts of climate change — particularly as it effects those least responsible and most at risk. In Planting For the Planet, Lynn Scott-Smith treated us to the beauty and functionality of a dreamlike, sculpted garden inspired by biodiversity. In Animal Kingdom, we learned about Copenhagen’s innovative...
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