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Gasland

admin — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:05:54 +0000

This is an eye opening documentary about the natural gas industry. I had never heard of “fracking” before watching this. What these companies are getting away with is astonishing. The documentary is very timely as I’ve seen on the news that some US states have asked for a full list of the chemicals used in the fracking process and these companies are dragging their feet. The same process is also being used extensively in Canada. (I know people in New Brunswick that have lost their drinking water). Look for it in your city! … or on dvd when its released: http://gaslandthemovie.com/

Terrifying, yet essential, viewing.

admin — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 00:48:21 +0000

Dirt, The Movie

The End of the Line

I recently watched these documentaries and I think they should be required viewing for everyone on the planet. We’ve lost a massive amount of our topsoil to intensive oil economy based farming and we’ve fished our seas to the point of collapse. Watch these so you know how to make the right choices as a consumer. You might also develop the conviction to pressure your government into action before its too late.

Slow Food, Real Food

admin — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:18:18 +0000

I just finished reading “The Omnivore’s Dilemma” by Michael Pollan (thanks to Jennifer Vuillemot for lending it to me!). Before finishing this book, I also read his other book “In Defense of Food” and watched a documentary that he’s featured in called “Food Inc.”.

If you’re concerned about the food you’re eating, how its produced, how the animals are treated and how the land is used, these three are must read/views. If you’re a farmer, an animal rights activist, vegetarian, an environmentalist, a worker for a factory farm or slaughterhouse, or just a regular person, these books and documentary will speak to you.

None of these are extremist propaganda in case you’re worried. You’ll come away with the tools you need to make informed choices about the food you eat…and to support the producers you trust and respect.

Eye Opener on the Pet Food Industry

Robin — Fri, 29 May 2009 01:51:57 +0000

I was watching a documentary on the pet food industry and I was horrified to learn of the practices employed by the various companies. CRUEL animal testing including killing of the test animals, and much, much more. Almost all of them employ extremely deceptive marketing practices and your cat is eating a majority of grains even if meat is listed first on their ingredient labels.

If you want to know what companies use animal testing check out this website: http://www.fortunecity.com/greenfield/hummingbird/198/id2.htm

If you’d like to find out more about the CBC documentary check it out here: http://www.cbc.ca/doczone/dogsbreakfast.html

…and here’s an organization working to improve the situation for all pet owners: http://www.defendourpets.org/

SharkWater

Robin — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 02:30:05 +0000

Here’s another excellent documentary to look for. It’s called SharkWater and it exposes the brutal trade in shark fins. What is being done to sharks around the globe is sick and inhumane. Check out the website: http://www.sharkwater.com/ There’s a link on the site to”Pledge to Save Sharks”. Check it out!

King Corn

Robin — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:52:30 +0000

I just watched a documentary called “King Corn”. Its about corn based agriculture in the US. Its very educational and might make you change the way you eat. Everyone that’s ever drank a Coke or ate a Big Mac should consider this documentary required viewing! For more information see their website: http://www.kingcorn.net/