Direct Action

The future is not somewhere we are going. It is something we are creating. Every day we do things that make some futures more probable and others less likely.

Global warming already disrupts millions of lives daily in the forms of destructive weather patterns and loss of habitat. What is already happening is only the tip of the melting iceberg, for it is our children and grandchildren who may suffer most from the effects of global warming. Hundreds of millions of people may be exposed to famine, water shortages, extreme weather conditions and a 20 - 30% loss of animal and plant species if we do not reduce the rate of global warming and reduce GHG emissions.On the other hand, having warmer winters means longer growing seasons in temperate and subarctic climes, sometimes allowing an additional crop to be planted and harvested each year, or simply making the existing crops more productive. This article outlines some ways that you can act to help prevent the Earth from warming further. While humankind has the ability to destroy the planet, we can also help protect and sustain it.

Reducing your carbon and greenhouse gas emissions will not only make your personal living space more sustainable but it will also save you money in both the short- and long-term. Global warming is occurring more rapidly than it was originally expected to. Only forty years ago, the big worry was global cooling. Even if you remain a cynic, however, and disagree with the consensus of scientists, you will benefit from reduced pollution, a more healthful lifestyle and increased savings from enacting these simple activities that will not reduce the quality of your life.

The majority of my household's trash comes out of those plastic bags from the grocery store. From now on I am going to use cloth bags from home.

Nous sommes la Patrouille Environnementale de la ville de Terrebonne. Notre mission   Notre missio est de sensibiliser, d'informer et d'inciter les citoyens de Terrebonne au recyclage, à l'herbicyclage, au compostage ainsi qu'à la cause environnementale en générale. Notre rôle est aussi de leur faire prendre conscience du problème environnemental et que c'est aussi le souci de chaque individu vivant sur cette planète. Il y a tant à faire.

Completely replaced all lightbulbs in the house with energy efficient SmartBulbs. I have also been keeping a watchful eye for things plugged in around the house that dont need to be. I have been doing small things like turning off my pc speakers and unplugging the coffee pot or even opening the blinds instead of turning on the lights. My efforts have been rewarded with a lower electricity bill and peace of mind.

Starting today, my students and I are recycling and composting everything we can.  Unfortunately, our school system HAS recycling bins but I have personally watched the custodians empty the recycling into the trash.  So, we're going to do it ourselves.  As long as they separate, I will transport the recycling on my way home from work.  I pass by a small recycling drop off center, and will at least make sure my students participate in recycling.

Create  domestic land designs that protect existing water courses, minimize or stop toxic or otherwise harmful runoff, and protect bird populations' use of the land. Introduce and encourage use of household composting techniques to enhance soil quality and fertility; eschew chemical fertilizers; refuse chemical pest control; minimize drastic changes of topography; downplay the automobile; encourage clients to spend more time outdoors; encourage clents to grow their own vegetables and fruits as part of their garden plans; create simple, beautiful outdoor space that directly inspires awe of nature and the spirit of the land, so that clients and all who experience these spaces may become emotionally aware of the "broader-than-human " drama.

I have created a symbol for America in hopes of creating likability and relatability and soon credability through educating and encouraging students and faculty at my college about the relationships between humanity and the environment. We need to find a better way to live our lives in Synergy with our environment. I hope to transform the world views of people and inspire action. I am encouraging people to visit your websites and hope to found an association titled S.O.H. or Soldiers Of Humanity. My created symbol is a Super hero called Captain Synergy.

We need to stop wasting resources on lawns, and taking resources from elsewhere to keep up these lawns and to eat, when we could use our own resources and grow food on our own land.

The sixth edition of EcoVision Festival will take place in Palermo, Italy, in June 2010.

All fiction and documentary feature films, short films or videos will be accepted by EcoVision Festival 2010.

The Festival aims at exalting and promoting cinematographic and environmental productions dealing with subjects such as man-environment problems, environment protection, human rights, deforestation, the relationship with the city and new technologies, radioactive experiments in various areas of the world, sustainable development, how the concept of environment in rich countries differs from that belonging to poor countries, but also mere descriptions of meaningful environmental areas, as well as all the productions concerning any aspect of environment and nature.

Works from any country, realized from 2008 to 2010, can take part in the EcoVision Festival 2010, having as topic the object of the Festival: the “environment”, considered both as natural and cultural environment, with all questions correlated with it. The Festival will consider as a preferential title, the unpublished films presented.

Fiction and documentaries, reports and animation films, which last no more than 30 minutes can take part in the competition. However, we will accept films longer than 30 minutes that can be screened in or out competition at the discretion of the Jury. Films produced in the following formats: 16 and 35 mm films, Betacam SP, NORMAL or DIGITAL, DVC Pro 25 or 50, HD Cam or DV Cam must be re-recorded on DVD  only in PAL standard for the preselection, the copy sent will not be used for the screening at the Festival. It is therefore necessary to send copy of the film in the format required at point 20, penalty the exclusion. In addition, the festival will not accept Mini-DV copies for the preselection. There will be four thematic areas in the Festival:

- Environmental

- Sociological

- Eco Tourist

- Panorama (works concerning any subject)

The works will be judged by an international Jury, composed by eminent personalities of the artistic, scientific, cultural and cinematographic world, as well as journalists, university teachers and directors. The Jury’s decision is final.

The Jury will award to the Best Film of all categories the following:

Great Prize Best Film “EcoVision Festival 2010”

And other Cash Prizes for the Films judged more meritorious by the final decision of the Jury.

The Jury could indicate, moreover, with especial mentions, films in competition with a particular value.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: MARCH 5th, 2010

www.ecovisionfestival.com