Share and Voice: green.tv

Hey everyone!

Green.tv is a video sharing website that allows companies, organizations, and people to post there video's concerning the environment. The main reason I did this post is because there is a video "Harvesting Rain," talking about a community in eastern Kenya that does not have a water system to support the community. Due to this the community has gathered together to build a system that helps them harvest rain.We talked briefly discussed harvesting rain water in class and this video shows how one community makes the most of the rain. I think its incredible how something as simple as water can bring a community together. Especially in a poor community like that of one in Kenya where many people might not think there is much they can do to change the way they live but as that community has shown, if people work together they can improve the wealth for everyone.

Reflection: Weeks 7 and 8

Wow! Another two weeks accomplished. I don't realize how fast these weeks in class really soar by until I sit down and type up these reflections. I guess that's good to say that I am enjoying this class and getting more in touch with my green side.

Week Seven

This week we watched the documentary "Green," which I found very interesting. It talked about a stretch of land on the Mississippi River from Baton Rouge, LA to New Orleans, LA. This stretch of land is where a number on chemical plants have set down on without respect to neighboring towns. The main point I believe it was getting across is that the CEO's of these company's are looking out more for the green profit than the dangers they are causing to these towns. I agree that these company's are only in for the profit and only act like they care about the nearby towns. I would have to say this is my second favorite documentary we have watched so far, An Inconvenient Truth being numero uno.

Week Eight

This week was another relaxing week in class. We watched the documentary "Thirst," that dealt with movement towards water being privatized. I am still a bit unsure about my view on the topic. If water is to be privatized I don't think it will work unless its set at a very low price. However I feel that the government will start to over price water just like any other resources that is used by basically everyone. I guess as of right now I would be against it. Being a college student I don't need another expense added to the list.

I am going to continue my relaxation right into spring break. I hope for whoever that may be going somewhere a safe trip and spring break and maybe keep an eye open if your going to another country on how and what they are doing to improve their environment. And of course while your on spring break don't forget to continue going green. I found this site on ecogeek that
talks about going green on spring break. I've linked this to the page on green spring break stats. And for all those doing a bit of drinking in the sun, maybe you can switch it up with a little bit of organic alcohol. Drink Responsibly.

Happy Spring Break Everyone!