If you’re in the Philadephia area today, come check out Fraction Theory featuring Nex Millen and Gary Dann at the Philly Folk Festival! See some of the press coverage here. See you at the show!
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Fraction Theory at the Philly Folk Festival Tonight!
15/08/2009 · Leave a Comment
Categories: 1 · Music
Tagged: green collar rap, new music, nex millen, philadelphia, respect the culture
The Marcellus Who? A Source of Natural Gas in the Eastern U.S.
22/06/2009 · 2 Comments
The Marcellus Shale is a layer of sedimentary (former marine) rock that is estimated to be 300+ million years old and located in the deep underground of the eastern United States – along and near the Appalachian Basin from upstate New York to western Virginia. Who cares about this little known layer of black rock? Well, energy companies for one. The shale is said to have the capacity to produce natural gas – with estimates range from 1.9 trillion to 500 trillion cubic feet of the same. As estimates of production capabilities have risen, so has the interest of energy companies looking for domestically produced sources of energy.
While we at GCR usually feel the hairs on the backs of our necks stand up when we hear Palin-esque chants of “drill baby drill,” the option of natual gas production does deserve some consideration. At first glance, it appears to be a better choice than “clean” coal, but there is, of course, a potential negative impact to the environment – drilling uses large amounts of surface water and may cause the release of radioactive material inherent in the shale into the water supply.
Nonetheless, both energy companies and landowners stand to make money from this drilling. So, we will likely here more about it in the days and months to come.
For more information, read more here.
Categories: 1 · Global Environmental News
Tagged: environment, green collar rap, news, planet
In 2009, Illegal Trade of Endangered Animals Continues
19/06/2009 · Leave a Comment
We often hear of the millions made each year on the illegal trade of drugs, weapons, etc., but exotic (and often endangered) animals and animal parts? A recent story in the Los Angeles Times discusses this thriving market. “In single cases, agents have confiscated 26,000 sea horses, 428 queen conch shells, 985 Saiga antelope horns, 272 bull shark jaws, 88 tree snail shells, 40 leopard skins, 100 monocled cobra snake vertebra bracelets, 175 mounted cobras, 15 urns made from chambered nautiluses.” This subculture of crime and big dollars is also discussed in acclaimed journalist Peter Laufer’s new book, “The Dangerous World of Butterflies.” (Yes, even butterflies.) Read more.
Categories: 1
Tagged: animals, environment, green collar rap, news, planet
Expanded Powers for the Federal Reserve Under Obama Plan
17/06/2009 · Leave a Comment
The Obama administration will be releasing its proposed plan to improve the financial regulatory system and prevent future crises like the one in which we currently find ourselves. The plan includes a proposed consumer protection agency to prevent fraudulent practices by mortgage lenders and credit card companies. (Have you checked your credit card interest rates lately? Many credit card companies have greatly increased interest rates for cardholders, even if they are regular payers with good credit.) It would, however, also expand the powers of the Federal Reserve. Read more here.
Categories: 1 · Politics
Tagged: barack obama, green collar rap, news, Politics
How Does Your Garden Grow?
14/06/2009 · 2 Comments
According to the National Gardening Association, the number of American households with edible gardens increased 19% in 2009. This trend is reflected both in urban and rural environments, with urban community, compact and/or container gardens becoming more popular than ever (more later on this). Even the Obamas made this a focus early in the administration, with their own garden on the 17 acre White House property (though I haven’t seen any photo ops of the family weeding, watering, tending, etc.), reminiscent of the victory gardens of WWII and other times in history when troubles in the economy reminded citizens of the importance of being able to feed themselves.
It’s never too late to start. For those of us in the northern hemisphere, there are still late summer and fall crops that can be planted now. For more information, see the National Gardening Association’s site or the myriad of other helpful sites on the internet or in books in your local library or bookstore.
Categories: 1 · Food · Global Environmental News · social
Tagged: do it yourself, Food, green, green collar rap, social
EPA One Step Closer to Regulating Greenhouse Gases
17/04/2009 · Leave a Comment
The EPA found that greenhouse gases are dangerous to the public health and welfare. Next is a comment period. Hopefully the first step to some responsibility and consciousness for our world. Get the full story here.
Categories: 1 · Global Environmental News · Politics
Tagged: climate change, environment, green collar rap, winddancer
Why do you care about our environment? Or do you?
25/03/2009 · 2 Comments
In her recent article in Spirituality and Health Magazine, Betsy Robinson discusses the results of a study that assessed people’s level of concern for the environment. The results are astounding. We “sophisticated” folks in “developed” nations apparently care far less than our peers in developing countries. And our intentions are interesting. Which shade of green are you?
Eco-Centrics / 13%
High-income, high-education urbanites who actively do their part to protect and improve the environment.
Respectful Stewards / 10%
Urban Hispanics whose culture sees earth as the giver of life; they buy green and pay more for it.
Proud Traditionalists / 14%
Rural Midwesterners with a local focus; they’re skeptical about big company claims but run environmentally responsible homes with eco-friendly products.
Frugal Earth Mothers / 17%
Prudent, lower-income, rural mothers who practice ecology for money saving.
Skeptical Individualists / 13% Highly educated, high-income urban males on urban coasts; they’re skeptical about green initiatives, not community or spiritually focused, believe in global warming.
Eco-Chic / 14%
Young adults who see green as something hip; they’re impulse buyers, unwilling to repeatedly buy green.
Green Naives / 11%
Young, low-income singles, unconcerned about the environment.
Eco-Villains / 7%
Midwestern, middle-income men in small/midsized metro areas who don’t believe in global warming or environmentalism.
Other?
Your comments and feedback are greatly appreciated.
Categories: 1 · Culture · Global Environmental News · social
Tagged: environment, global warming, green, respect the culture, winddancer
Van Jones Testifies Before Congress on the Greening of our Economy
10/03/2009 · Leave a Comment
Contributed by Wind Dancer
On February 25, Van Jones author of “Green Collar Economy” testified before Congress. He discussed how the “greening” of America can be a means of lifting people out of poverty – green service leads to green job training leads to green jobs. For more information, watch the video here and learn more about Mr. Jones’ organization, Green for All, here.
Categories: 1 · Global Environmental News · Politics · Work & Career · social
Tagged: environment, green, green collar rap, green entrepreneur, green hip hop, green jobs, Politics, respect the culture, social, winddancer
Wind Dancer’s Affirmation
18/02/2009 · Leave a Comment
Affirmation for the week of February 16, 2009.
“It’s on its way. It’ll arrive on time. And it will arrive in greater amounts than I imagined.”
Attributable to Wayne Dyer, I hope this affirmation can be a source of inspiration for you. Patience can be challenging when you are working on a dream that you have for yourself and your life. At times, we say prayers and expect an answer how we want it and when we want it. But time is of this world. (Momo.) And the universe is all knowing. When you choose to live in the now, you will likely see things you might have otherwise missed. And if your intention is instead for the highest good of all concerned, the abundant universe always provides that and more.
Namaste. Wind Dancer
Categories: 1 · Affirmations & W.O.W · Spirituality · inspiration
Tagged: affirmation, green collar rap, inspiration, respect the culture, spiritual, winddancer
