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The profile song is "Acid Food" by Mogwai . I ripped the audio track from a MadV Youtube video. Check out his videos, they are simply amazing. The audio at the begining is a qoute from the movie Waking life .
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Sustainable news, blogs and links. Take action to prevent climate change, deforestation and social injustice today - make the green jump to a sustainable future.
That is what is at stake. Our ability to live on planet earth. To have a future as a civilisation. I believe this is a moral issue. It is your time to seize this issue. It is our time to rise again to secure our future." Al Gore
We have the knowledge, the skills and the technology to do this, all we need is the determination. Taking the following 5 steps will drastically reduce your carbon emissions and bring about a better world for everyone...
1. Renewable energy
32% of global co2 emissions come from electricity and heat generation. ecotricity in the UK provide energy from renewable sources for no extra cost
2. Say no to aviation
Aviation is the fastest growing contributor to global warming. Travelling the same distance by bus releases up to 100 times less co2, with short haul flights using the most fuel per mile. Check out rethink campaign, planestupid . UK: sign the petition to stop airport expansion here
3. A healthy low meat diet (or go veggie! )
24% of global co2 emissions are caused by land use change and deforestation. A major cause of this, particulary in the amazon is to grow soy beans to feed to cows in the EU and US. Cows also produce huge amounts of methane which is also a greenhouse gas. Eating a low meat diet is better for you, animals, and the planet. Find your local box scheme and enjoy the best organic food!
4. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Choosing energy efficient , local, fair trade , ethical goods fights pollution, conserves resources and saves lives. Trynigel's eco store or
green shopping guide .
Recycling near you , andfreecycle!
5. Enjoy freedom from the car
20% of UK co2 emmissions are caused by road traffic. In the US cars consume 63% of the oil, 69% of lead, 36% of iron, 58% of rubber. The typical American male devotes more than 1600 hours a year to the car. Driving in it, working to pay for it, finding it etc. Check outliving streets ,sustrans,transport2000 , and carfree cities .
And don't forget to
A. Talk about it with everybody you know (and don't know )
B. Join a local or national group, volunteer , and write to your MP.
C. Find out what your workplace is doing to promote sustainability and push for improvement
D. Keep on learning , sharing and talking
Find out your ecological footprint here
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Beatles, The
"A Day in the Life"
from the album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
See "A Day in the Life" lyrics | See album review | Check out CD on Amazon
"Piggies"
from The White Album
See "Piggies" lyrics | See album review | Check out CD on Amazon
Beach Boys
"Don't Go Near the Water"
from the album Sunflower/Surf's Up
See "Don't Go Near the Water" lyrics | See album review | Check out CD on Amazon
Belew, Adrian
"Inner Revolution"
from the album Inner Revolution
See "Inner Revolution" lyrics | See album review | Check out CD on Amazon
"Only A Dream"
from the album Inner Revolution
See "Only A Dream" lyrics | See album review | Check out CD on Amazon
Blue Oyster Cult
"Godzilla"
from the album Spectres
See "Godzilla" lyrics | See album review | Check out CD on Amazon
Browne, Jackson
"Doctor My Eyes"
from the album Saturate Before Using (first album)
See "Doctor My Eyes" lyrics | See album review | Check out CD on Amazon
Capitol Steps
"God Bless My SUV"
Listen (or download) from Capitol Steps site
Captain Sea Level
"When the North Pole Melts"
See review on Grinning Planet | See lyrics or download at Captain Sea Level web page
Cheesman, Chuck
"Wolves of Lamar Valley"
Listen or see lyrics at Chuck's MySpace music page
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
"Clear Blue Skies"
from the album American Dream
See "Clear Blue Skies" lyrics | See album review | Check out CD on Amazon
Denver, John
"Calypso"
from the album Windsong
See "Calypso" lyrics | See album review | Check out CD on Amazon
"Earth Day Every Day (Celebrate)"
from the album Country Roads: Greatest Hits
See "Earth Day Every Day" lyrics | See album review | Check out CD on Amazon
Donovan
"Atlantis"
from the album Donovan's Greatest Hits (extra tracks)
See "Atlantis" lyrics | See album review | Check out CD on Amazon
"Deep Peace"
from the album Sutras
See "Deep Peace" lyrics | See album review | Check out CD on Amazon
Dyniss
"All the People"
from the album The Green Anthem
See album review | See "All the People" lyrics (at Dyniss site)
Focus
"Why Dream"
from the album In and Out of Focus
See "Why Dream" lyrics | See album review | Check out CD on Amazon
Genesis
"Seven Stones"
from the album Nursery Cryme
See "Seven Stones" lyrics | See album review | Check out CD on Amazon
Human and the Other Humans
All of 'em!
Visit them here on Myspace | Check out the Website
Jethro Tull
"Wond'ring Again"
from the album Living in the Past
See "Wond'ring Again" lyrics | See album review | Check out CD on Amazon
Johnson, Jack
"The 3 Rs (Reduce, Reuse and Recycle)"
from the album Sing-A-Longs & Lullabies For The Film Curious George
Free song download from Kokua Hawaii Foundation
Kansas
"Death of Mother Nature Suite"
from the album The Kansas Boxed Set (Slipcase)
See "Death of Mother Nature Suite" lyrics | See album review | See CD on Amazon
Kingston Trio
"Coal Tattoo"
from the CD New Frontier/Time To Think
See lyrics and review on Grinning Planet | Check out CD on Amazon
Liquid Blue
Supernova
... including the song "Supernova"
See review and lyrics on Grinning Planet | Check out CD on Amazon
Mellencamp, John Cougar
"Rain on the Scarecrow"
from the album Scarecrow
See "Rain on the Scarecrow" lyrics | See album review | Check out CD on Amazon
Midnight Oil
"Blue Sky Mine"
from the album Blue Sky Mining
See review on Grinning Planet | Check out CD on Amazon
"Earth and Sun and Moon"
from the album Earth and Sun and Moon
See "Earth and Sun and Moon" lyrics | See album review | Check out CD on Amazon
"Warakurna"
from the album Diesel and Dust
See "Warakurna" lyrics | See album review | Check out CD on Amazon
Mitchell, Joni
"Big Yellow Taxi"
from the album Hits
See "Big Yellow Taxi" lyrics | See album review | Check out CD on Amazon
Moody Blues, The
"Day Begins, The"
from the album Days of Future Passed
See lyrics and review on Grinning Planet | Check out CD on Amazon
"How Is It"
from the album A Question of Balance
See lyrics and review on Grinning Planet | Check out CD on Amazon
"Sun is Still Shining"
from the album To Our Children's Children's Children
See lyrics and review on Grinning Planet | Check out CD on Amazon
"Word/Om, The"
from the album In Search of the Lost Chord
See lyrics and review on Grinning Planet | Check out CD on Amazon
Nektar
"Recycling"
from the album Recycled
See review on Grinning Planet | Check out CD on Amazon
Pretenders, The
"My City Was Gone"
from the album Learning To Crawl
See lyrics and review on Grinning Planet | Check out CD on Amazon
Rush
"Subdivisions"
from the album Signals
See lyrics and review on Grinning Planet | Check out CD on Amazon
"The Trees"
from the album Hemispheres
See lyrics and review on Grinning Planet | Check out CD on Amazon
Schilling, Peter
"Zone 804"
from the album The Different Story (World Of Lust And Crime)
See lyrics and review on Grinning Planet | Check out CD on Amazon
Sinclair, Richard
"Plan It Earth"
from the album Caravan of Dreams
See "Plan It Earth" lyrics | See album review | Check out CD on Sinclair Songs
Spirit
"Fresh Garbage"
from the album Spirit (first album)
See lyrics and review on Grinning Planet | Check out CD on Amazon
"Prelude/Nothing To Hide"
from the album Twelve Dreams of Dr. Sardonicus
See lyrics and review on Grinning Planet | Check out CD on Amazon
Taylor, James
"Sweet Baby James"
from the album Sweet Baby James
See "Sweet Baby James" lyrics | See album review | Check out CD on Amazon
"Traffic Jam"
from the album JT
See "Traffic Jam" lyrics | See album review | Check out CD on Amazon
Turtles, The
"Earth Anthem"
Solid Zinc: The Turtles Anthology (best of)
See review and lyrics on Grinning Planet | Check out CD on Amazon
Wright, Laurence
"Sun Rising"
Play the song | See lyrics at Wright Music (Note: Active X controls present.)
Yardbirds, The
"Shapes of Things"
from the album Ultimate!
See lyrics and review on Grinning Planet | Check out CD on Amazon
Movies & Television
An inconvenient truth, The great warming, The Corporation,
Who killed the electric car?
Green TV, Treehugger TV, Community Channel,
Blue Planet, Planet Earth, TVe , Life of Mammals Birds Plants,
ARKive ,UNICEF tv
ENVIRONMENTAL BOOKS
Big Coal The Dirty Secret Behind America's Energy Future
Coal already supplies half of the electricity used in the US. Our desire to find a homegrown alternative to Mideast oil, the rising cost of oil and natural gas, and the fossil-fuel-friendly mood in Washington will soon push our coal consumption through the roof. Jeff Goodell examines the faulty assumptions underlying coal's revival and shatters the myth of cheap coal energy. (by Jeff Goodell)
Crude: The Story of Oil (by Sonia Shah)
Crude is the unexpurgated story of oil, from the circumstances of its birth millions of years ago to the spectacle of its rise as the indispensable ingredient of modern life. It fuels our SUVs, paves our roads, and makes plastics possible. The modern world is drenched in oil. Crude explores how it came to be, as well as the great human drama of it—innovation, risk, riches, and greed.
The New Great Game Blood and Oil in Central Asia
Desperate to wean itself from dependence on the powerful OPEC cartel, the United States is pitted in a struggle against Russia and China, competing for dominance in the oil- and gas-rich Caspian region and access to its resources and pipeline routes. Based on extensive research and travel in the regions, The New Great Game is a savvy analysis of the power struggle for the world's remaining energy resources. (by Lutz Kleveman)
High Noon for Natural Gas The New Energy Crisis
Blackouts, rising gas prices, changes to the Clean Air Act, proposals to open wilderness to gas drilling—all are tied to our increasing dependence on natural gas for electricity generation. High Noon For Natural Gas discusses why this dependence has the potential to cause serious environmental, political, and economic consequences in the near future. (by Julian Darley)
Energy at the Crossroads: Global Perspectives and Uncertainties
How do we reconcile the world's unceasing demand for energy with the absolute necessity to preserve the integrity of the biosphere? Smil discusses energy production; the pros and cons of fossil fuels and alternative fuels; energy prices and the real cost of energy; and "energy linkages"—the effect energy issues have on the economy, on quality of life, on the environment, and in wartime. (by Vaclav Smil)
Power to the People (by Vijay Vaitheeswaran)
How the Coming Energy Revolution Will Transform an Industry, Change Our Lives, and Maybe Even Save the Planet
We're not running out of energy, but the environment is suffering from the TYPE of energy we're using. The author thinks fuel cells and market forces will be key to our energy future.
Coal: A Human History (by Barbara Freese)
Coal gets whipped on a lot by green advocates, but coal's part in the evolution of the industrialized world is central and undeniable. And even today, if coal were to abruptly be pulled from the energy equation, the resulting energy-production gap would be sizeable and problematic. Freese recognizes and explores coal's role in how we arrived in this industrialized world as well as coal's serious environmental problems. (by Barbara Freese)
Children of the Sun (by Alfred W. Crosby)
A History of Humanity's Unappeasable Appetite for Energy
Alfred W. Crosby explores how humanity's successes have hinged on effective uses of solar energy—from cooking to exploitation of fossil fuels. But dwindling natural resources, global warming, and environmental pollution all testify to the limits of our fossil-fuel civilization. Although we haven't yet adopted a feasible alternative—just look at the embarrassment of "cold fusion" or the 2003 blackout that humbled North America—our ingenuity and adaptability as a species give us hope.
Insulate and Weatherize (by Bruce Harley)
Expert Advice from Start to Finish
Part of Taunton's "Build Like a Pro" series; provides information that will allow homeowners to improve their home's energy efficiency, saving money, lowering resource usage, and reducing pollution; also explains the underlying principles of why each fix works.
136 Best Ways to Save on Your Home Energy (by Sunset Books)
Among the topics covered are energy-saving tips; money-saving projects you can do yourself; saving money on lighting; caulking and weatherstripping; programmable thermostats; insulation essentials; and improvements that lower hot water costs.
Easy Ways To Save Gas & Save Money (by Mel Leiding)
How To Fight High Gas Prices
There are many ways to get more driving miles out of that pricey petroleum product we pump into our tanks every week, and this book has them all. The author claims that by following his suggestions, you'll be able to get at least 30% better gas mileage than an average driver. (by Mel Leiding)
You Can Prevent Global Warming (and Save Money!)
51 Easy Ways (by Jeffrey Langholz, Kelly Turner)
Learn the benefits of compact fluorescent bulbs, energy-efficient refrigerators, cheaper heating and cooling techniques, smarter shopping, and more—all designed to save you money and reduce global warming and other environmental problems.
Energy Switch Proven Solutions for a Renewable Future
Declining oil supplies and the environmental impact of coal dictate a switch to renewable energy sources. What mix of renewables is feasible as a major source of energy? At what cost and with what drawbacks? In what time period? The book examines the shortcomings and benefits of various energy sources; "ecological tax reform," efficiency improvement, and demand management strategies; and how the US can once again become a renewable energy leader. (by Craig Morris)
The Homeowner's Guide to Renewable Energy Achieving Energy Independence through Solar, Wind, Biomass and Hydropower
As the price of energy continues to rise, homeowners will scramble to cut their energy bills and insulate themselves against interruptions in modern society's centralized energy production and distribution system. That means (a) making dramatic improvements in home energy efficiency, and (b) using clean, affordable, renewable energy resources to heat and cool homes, to provide hot water and electricity, and even to cook. The Homeowner's Guide to Renewable Energy tells you how. (by Dan Chiras )
Wind Power (Revised Edition) (by Paul Gipe)
Renewable Energy for Home, Farm, and Business
This book explains how to use wind technology wisely and offers sound advice on how to avoid common mistakes. With chapters on output and economics, Wind Power discloses how much you can expect from each method of wind technology, both in terms of energy and financial savings. The book’s updated models, graphics, and appendices make it an invaluable reference for everyone interested in the emerging trend of wind power and renewable energy.
The Hydrogen Economy The Creation of the Worldwide Energy Web and the Redistribution of Power on Earth (by Jeremy Rifkin)
"Weaning the world off oil and turning it toward hydrogen is a promissory note for a safer world," writes Jeremy Rifkin. The Hydrogen Economy presents a clear, comprehensive case for moving ourselves away from the destructive and waning years of the oil era toward a new kind of energy regime. Hydrogen—one of the most abundant substances in the universe—may hold the key.
The Hype About Hydrogen (by Joseph J. Romm)
Fact and Fiction in the Race to Save the Climate
A decade from now, will we be pulling into the local filling station to tank up with hydrogen fuel? Will we all be breathing super-clean air because our cars' exhaust will be just water? Not so fast, says Joseph Romm. Hydrogen technology has at least two decades of development time in front of it. Find out how we should be addressing our energy and pollution problems in the meantime.
Biodiesel: Growing A New Energy Economy (by Greg Pahl)
A crop-derived liquid fuel, biodiesel can be made from a wide range of renewable, locally grown plant sources—even from recycled cooking oils or animal fats. The technology is simple and available today. Greg Pahl explores the history and technology of biodiesel, its current use around the world, and its exciting potential in the United States and beyond.
Power With Nature: Solar and Wind Energy Demystified
At some point this century, nearly ALL energy will be coming from renewable sources. Solar and wind energy are likely to be the leaders among the various flavors of ala little something about ternative energy. The author serves up a primer on wind and solar so we'll know how the lights will be kept on a few decades or so from now. (by Rex A. Ewing)
The Solar House: Passive Heating and Cooling
Passive solar heating and passive cooling can provide comfort throughout and reduce or eliminate the need for fossil fuel. Readers will learn the principles of passive solar design and how to implement them; how to select a cost-effective, energy-efficient, and environmentally friendly backup heating system; how to preserve indoor air quality in an airtight, energy-efficient home; and how to employ green building materials in a naturally conditioned home. (by Daniel D. Chiras, Ph.D)
Solar Living Sourcebook--12th Edition (by John Schaeffer (Editor))
Complete Guide to Renewable Energy Technologies and Sustainable Living
Do you want to harvest sunlight, wind, or falling water to power your home? Or sell that renewable energy back to your utility company? Are you looking to build your dream eco-home? Or to convert to biodiesel and minimize your fossil fuel use? This fully updated classic of sustainable living technology tells how and gives you access to the world's most extensive selection of hardware to make it all happen.
Solar Energy (by Kris Hirschmann)
Humankind's dependence on fossil fuels is depleting the Earth's resources. Solar energy is one possible solution to this problem. This book examines all aspects of the solar energy question—how solar energy works, its problems and potential, where it is being used today, and more.