An environmental news magazine that puts a human face on environmental issues by featuring under-publicized stories about how environmental changes are affecting everyday people. http://www.linktv.org/programs/earth en-us Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:52:20 -0700 http://www.linktv.org/video/2520 070dbb6024b5ef93784428afc71f2146 French-born filmmaker, Irena Salina, acted in theater before moving to New York, where she directed her first, short film, "See You on Monday." Her first feature-length film, "Ghost Bird: the Life and Art of Judith Deim," played at the 2001 Sundance Film Festival. Her most recent film, "FLOW: For the Love of Water," was featured at the 2008 Environmental Film Festival in Washington D.C., where Earth Focus correspondent Miles Benson spoke with her about her passion for conservation and water rights issues. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700 earth, focus, irena, salina, water, rights, advocacy, advocate, environmental, environmentalism, environmentalist, policy, conservation, 2008, film, festival, FLOW, For the Love of Water, poverty, health, developing, nations, natural, resources, scarcity, drought, world Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/2519 4a8423d5e91fda00bb7e46540e2b0cf1 Earth Focus correspondent Miles Benson interviews author and environmental lawyer, David Douglas, at the 2008 Environmental Film Festival in Washington D.C. Douglas is the founder of two organizations: Waterlines, a non-profit organization that works to bring clean water to communities in need around the world, and Water Advocates, an organization that works to promote policy change for environmental action and clean water. For more information: Waterlines: http://www.waterlines.org Water Advocates: http://www.wateradvocates.org Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700 earth, focus, david, douglas, water, rights, advocacy, advocate, environmental, environmentalism, environmentalist, lawyer, policy, conservation, 2008, film, festival, waterlines, advocates, poverty, health, developing, nations, natural, resources, scarcity, drought, world Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/2502 696b35cc35e710279b9c2dedc08e22d7 This episode of Earth Focus presents Link TV's coverage of the 2008 Environmental Film Festival held in Washington D.C., with excerpts from featured films and interviews with two festival participants, water advocate David Douglas and filmmaker Irena Salina. Films highlighted in the program include "Lord God Bird," "Garbage Warrior," "Water First" and "Flow: For Love of Water." Also included is a report on World Water Day events including the launch of H2O in Schools, an initiative by middle and high school students in the United States to provide safe water and sanitation for children in Africa. For more information: H2O for Life: http://www.h2oforlifeschooltoschool.org World Water Day: http://www.worldwaterday.org Oceana: Protecting the Oceans: http://www.oceana.org/north-america/home Blue Ocean Institute: http://www.blueoceaninstitute.org Earthjustice: http://www.earthjustice.org Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700 earth, focus, environmental, film, festival, 2008, environmentalism, media, environmentalist, david, douglas, irena, salina, water, rights, advocate, filmmaker, episode, 7, miles, benson Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/2177 bb1662b7c5f22a0f905fd59e718ca05e In this Earth Focus interview, host Miles Benson talks with Charles Clover, author of "The End of the Line," who exposes the destructive effects of industrialized fishing on the ocean's ecosystem. According to his research, if current practices are not made more sustainable, the world's fisheries could be depleted by the middle of the 21st Century. For more information: Oceana: Protecting the Oceans: http://www.oceana.org/north-america/home Charles Clover: http://www.mvagency.com/charlesclover.html Blue Ocean Institute: http://www.blueoceaninstitute.org Earthjustice: http://www.earthjustice.org Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800 Earth, Focus, Interview, Charles, Clover, Miles, Benson, The, End, of, the, Line, fishing, practices, industrialized, industrial, aquaculture, ocean, sea, ecosystem, ecology, environment, environmentalism, sustainability, depletion, sustainable, fisheries Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/2178 169779d3852b32ce8b1a1724dbf5217d Andrew Sharpless, CEO of the ocean advocacy group, Oceana, speaks with Earth Focus correspondent Miles Benson. With offices around the world, Oceana works to promote economic policies and concrete change in its fight for marine preservation. For more information: Oceana: Protecting the Oceans: http://www.oceana.org/north-america/home Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800 Earth, Focus, interview, Andrew, Sharpless, CEO, Oceana, ocean, ecosystem, advocacy, group, Miles, Benson, economic, policy, policies, marine, preservation Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/2120 44cd7a8f7f9f85129b9953950665064d Earth Focus correspondent Miles Benson interviews Dr. Wilson, esteemed entomologist and leading expert on evolution, ecology, and conservation about the current problems facing our planet, and his ideas for possible solutions. An extensive author, Dr. Wilson has won two Pulitzer Prizes and written 20 books, the most recent of which is "The Creation: An Appeal to Save Life on Earth" and is often referred to as "the father of biodiversity." Fri, 16 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0800 earth focus, earth, focus, Edward, O., Wilson, E.O. Wilson, Pulitzer, Prize, The Creation, biodiversity, scientist, entomologist, conservation, ecology, evolution, environmentalism, link tv Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/2123 5a1e3a5aede16d438c38862cac1a78db Author, geneticist, activist, philanthropist, and host of the long-running Canadian TV series, "The Nature of Things," David Suzuki speaks with Miles Benson about mankind's troubled relationship with the natural environment and how humanity stands at the crossroads of deciding how best to ensure the survival of the planet. Sat, 10 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0800 earth, focus, david, suzuki, miles, benson, nature of things, environment, author, philanthropist, natural, environmentalism, link, tv Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/2104 e7e23670481ac78b3c4122a99ba60573 This episode of Earth Focus presents Link TV's coverage of the 2007 Environmental Film Festival held in Washington D.C., with excerpts from featured films and interviews with festival participants and renowned scientist Dr. Edward O. Wilson and Dr. David Suzuki about how to preserve life on Planet Earth. THE ENVIRONMENTAL FILM FESTIVAL SCREENS IN WASHINGTON D.C. The 2007 Environmental Film Festival in the nation's capitol, screened 115 films that covered a vast range of issues affecting the environment. Over 20,000 attended the eleven day festival to see cinematic works from 27 countries. Earth Focus presents clips from some of these films, including: "Rare Bird," which looks at the discovery of the Cahow, a bird thought to be extinct for over 300 years; "The Secret Life of a Naturalist," about Dr. Edward O. Wilson, the pioneering scientist who turned his observations of ant behavior into a new discipline: sociobiology; "The Pachamama Alliance," produced by Channel G, documents a partnership with the indigenous people of the Amazon region of Ecuador, empowering them to protect the rainforest that they call home; "The Return of the American Elm," which depicts the comeback of America's most popular, urban tree following the devastating Dutch elm epidemic. EDWARD O. WILSON INTERVIEW Earth Focus correspondent Miles Benson interviews Dr. Wilson, esteemed entomologist and leading expert on evolution, ecology, and conservation about the current problems facing our planet, and his ideas for possible solutions. An extensive author, Dr. Wilson has won two Pulitzer Prizes and written 20 books, the most recent of which is "The Creation: An Appeal to Save Life on Earth." DAVID SUZUKI INTERVIEW Author, geneticist, activist, and philanthropist David Suzuki speaks with Miles Benson about mankind's troubled relationship with the natural environment and how humanity stands at the crossroads of deciding how best to ensure the survival of the planet. Sat, 03 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0700 earth, focus, david, suzuki, miles, benson, nature of things, environment, author, philanthropist, natural, environmentalism, link, tv, Edward, O., Wilson, E.O. Wilson, Pulitzer, Prize, The Creation, biodiversity, scientist, entomologist, conservation, ecology, evolution, environmental film festival, short, films, ants Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/2126 3b92d18aa7a6176dd37d372bc2f1eb71 Each year, the state of Alaska permits private citizens to chase down and kill dozens of wolves using low-flying aircraft and high-powered rifles. Nearly 700 wolves have been killed over the past several winters. In this Earth Focus presentation of "Stop the Aerial Hunting of Wolves in Alaska," produced by Defenders of Wildlife (www.defenders.org), several activists and concerned citizens describe the cruelty of aerial hunting and the steps taken by Alaskans to make the practice illegal. Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0700 wolves, aerial, hunting, alaska, Alaska, activists, activism, environment, environmentalism, Alaskans, Alaskans for Wildlife, wildlife, wilderness, protect, animal, cruelty, defenders of wildlife, defenders.org Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/1406 b7087c1f4f89e63af8d46f3b20271153 This episode of Earth Focus presents Link TV's coverage of the 2006 Green Festival held in Washington, D.C., with interviews of activists and vendors, and excerpts from featured speakers; plus Miles Benson interviews author Dr. Lester Brown about the rush to turn food into fuel and China's role in the eco-economy. THE GREEN FESTIVAL GOES TO WASHINGTON, D.C. Recently, the Green Festival came to Washington, D.C., bringing together 100 speakers, 400 green businesses, and nearly 25,000 people for the world's largest green-living consumer show. A joint project of Global Exchange and CO-OP America, the Green Festival presents options in contemporary green-living and socially responsible shopping as well as presentations by prominent authors, activists, industry leaders, and journalists. Earth Focus attended the Green Festival to cover the mix, and brings you this selection of interviews and speeches from the exhibition floor, event rooms, and the Link TV interview booth. DR. LESTER BROWN TALKS ABOUT A PLAN B FOR PLANET EARTH Next, Miles Benson interviews Dr. Lester Brown, the well-known environmental thinker who serves as president of the Earth Policy Institute, and author of the new book "Plan B: Version 2.0, Rescuing A Planet Under a Stress and a Civilization in Trouble." They talk about Dr. Brown's new book, the rush to turn food into fuel and China's increasingly important role in the eco-economy. Tue, 08 May 2007 00:00:00 -0700 2006 green festival, miles benson, lester brown, china, eco-economy, socially responsible, planet earth, earth policy institute Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/1390 359f38463d487e9e29bd20e24f0c050a Our oceans are under attack, and approaching a point of no return. Earth Focus, in partnership with Mother Jones Magazine, presents author and filmmaker, Julia Whitty, reporting on the catastrophic effect global warming is having on our oceans. For more information: "The Fate of the Ocean" article in Mother Jones magazine: http://www.motherjones.com/news/feature/2006/03/the_fate_of_the_ocean.html Oceana: Protecting the Oceans: http://www.oceana.org/north-america/home/ Planetary Coral Reef Foundation: http://www.pcrf.org/ Mon, 07 May 2007 00:00:00 -0700 environment, Friends of the Earth, planet vox, earth, green, the fate of the ocean, earth focus, mother jones, julia whitty, global warming Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/1392 c0826819636026dd1f3674774f06c51d This installment of Earth Focus provides a special look into Studio of the Sea, a group of biologists equipped with camera equipment that are studying the underwater effects of global warming on coral reefs in Phoenix Island, a sparsely populated chain of atolls in the Pacific Ocean. Their footage provides insight into the delicate balance of underwater ecosystems, as well as the devastating effects of even the slightest temperature changes on the health, size and vibrancy of the "rainforests of the sea." The Planetary Coral Reef Foundation's crew has been working off the research vessel, the RV Heraclitus, for more than 12 years, which is the only ship continually at sea studying coral reefs on a planetary basis. According to PCRF's findings, two-thirds of the world's coral reefs and their ecosystems are at risk for devastation due to climate change, pollution and other harmful underwater trends. Other segments in this Earth Focus broadcast include: a look at the dangers facing wild horses in Palomino Valley, California; a report on a growing number of commercial bottle water companies, such as Ethos and Belu, that donate a portion or all of their proceeds from sales to global causes; and a startling exposé on annual seal hunting in Canada and a resulting boycott against Darden Restaurants, the multi-billion-dollar company that owns Red Lobster, and the entire Canadian seafood industry. For more information: Planetary Coral Reef Foundation: http://www.pcrf.org Oceana: Protecting the Oceans: http://www.oceana.org/north-america/home Sun, 06 May 2007 00:00:00 -0700 earth focus, global warming, coral reefs, phoenix island, pacific ocean, planetary coral reef foundation, wild horses, palomino valley, ethos, belu, boycott, seafood industry Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/1404 186a157b2992e7daed3677ce8e9fe40f Journalist Mark Hertsgaard interviews 2004 Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dr. Wangari Maathai. The Honorable Professor Maathai is the first woman, the first Kenyan and the first environmentalist to win the prize. She was selected for her role in founding the Green Belt Movement, which for nearly 30 years has sought to empower women, improve the environment and fight corruption in Africa. She also won acclaim for her campaign to fight deforestation by planting 30 million trees in Africa, making her Nobel Peace Prize the first to acknowledge environmentalism as a means of building peace through pre-empting conflict over increasingly scarce resources. She is Kenyan by nationality, a biologist by training, an activist by occupation and now a member of the government in Kenya as Minister for the Environment and Natural Resources. Sat, 05 May 2007 00:00:00 -0700 wangari maathai, environmentalist, nobel peace prize, green belt movement, african, kenya, earth focus, mark hertsgaard Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/1445 b265ce60fe4c5384e622b09eb829b8df Journalist Mark Hertsgaard interviews Robert F. Kennedy Jr., senior attorney for the Natural Resources Defense Council. Fri, 04 May 2007 00:00:00 -0700 U.S., environment, Hertsgaard, earth focus, robert f. kennedy Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/1481 4e8412ad48562e3c9934f45c3e144d48 This episode of Earth Focus features three special segments. We start by interviewing Russell Peterson, the former director of the Council on Environmental Quality during the Nixon and Ford Administrations, and a former Republican Governor of Delaware, who has written a book that blasts the environmental record of President George W. Bush. The book, "Patriots, Stand Up! This Land Is Our Land; Fight to Take It Back," accuses the Bush Administration of broadly deceiving the American people, not just about the environment, but about the war in Iraq, terrorism, and the economy. This interview is followed by two in-depth reports. The first is on Perchloroethylene, or perc, the chemical solvent used by most drycleaning stores, that may cause cancer and and has been a public health concern since the late 1970s. The Environmental Protection Agency calls perc "moderately toxic" to humans and classifies perc as a water and air pollutant. Until recently, there were few alternatives to perc for people looking to clean clothes with tough stains or made with fine fabrics. But now, new green garment cleaning technologies are taking the perc, and the dirt, out of clothes. We end by visiting the site of the Embrey Dam, built in 1910 by the city of Fredericksburg, Virginia to harness the power of the Rappahannock River. The dam was breached recently when explosives planted by the Army Corps of Engineers blew apart its concrete walls. The historic event drew a crowd of thousands from the Fredericksburg area who came to witness the spectacle and to celebrate the environmental restoration of their community's river. Thu, 03 May 2007 00:00:00 -0700 environment, Friends of the Earth, embrey dam, fredericksburg, Rappahannock, environment, preservation, Perchloroethylene, russell peterson, frank loy Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/rss/linktv_rss.gif http://www.linktv.org/programs/earth