This is probably one of the most-watched videos of all time. But always worth another watch, I think:
John Wooden on True Success
You might not expect such words of wisdom and gentleness from a college basketball coach, but retired UCLA coach John Wooden has many gems of wisdom here, and he seems to be a very gentle, thoughtful, helpful person. Check it…
Innovative Twitter Campaign to Help Save Endangered Species
The new Congress seems to be spending too much time drinking Tea and not catching up on the latest science (or it is just gets all its science information from the fossil fuel industry). It has launched a full out attack on science and the environment. The Endangered Species Act and certain iconic species haven’t been spared.
Kenyan Hip-Hop Video on Bicycling & CO2/Climate Change [VIDEO]
Did someone say totally awesome video? I did. And apparently some others, as this hip hop group of Kenyan teenagers from the slums of Nairobi, Wafalme, won the “1 minute to save the world” video contest. “Most of us just…
NYC, San Francisco, & Portland Leaders Talking about Bicycling Growth [SERIOUSLY AWESOME VIDEO]
Moving Beyond the Automobile: Biking from Streetfilms on Vimeo. New York City, San Francisco, and Portland leaders talking about transportation, bicycling, and improving quality of life.
Peak Oil & Sustainable Development Expert Talks about the Situation Today In-Depth [VIDEOS]
James Kunstler, a renowned writer and a long-time expert on city planning, suburbia, sustainable development (in particular, New Urbanism), and peak oil, goes into depth on the worldwide peak oil crisis we are starting to face. His most well-known books…
Cities Rock: Jon Stewart Interviews Harvard Economist Ed Glaeser [VIDEO]
I could write all about the many benefits of cities, which I’ve been doing nearly everyday on here lately it seems, but rather than do that again, I’ll just direct you to the awesome video above of Jon Stewart interviewing…
Bicyclist Helmet Cam Captures Bad Driving & Assault [VIDEO]
. Having trouble with nasty drivers or want to make sure that if you do, you have proof of it? Or just want to document your ride to work objectively? Add a camera to your bicycle helmet. That’s what more…
Oceans Absorbing CO2, Preventing Climate Change — Good, Right? No
As scientists continue to show, the oceans absorb CO2 and keep it from going into the atmosphere. Thus, they help to protect against global climate change. However, this is looking to be perhaps an even bigger problem than climate change!…