On Tuesday, President Obama delivered remarks at Georgetown University, laying out his bold vision for a comprehensive plan to reduce carbon pollution, prepare our country for the impacts of climate change, and lead the international effort to address global climate change. The impacts of climate change, including severe weather, threats to public health, and ourContinue reading “The Courage to Act Before it’s Too Late”
Monthly Archives: June 2013
The Gulf Coast Dead Zone
You’ve heard how hurricanes, oil spills, and industrial development are affecting the Gulf of Mexico, but have you heard about the “hypoxic” or low oxygen dead zones? The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting that a massive dead zone the size of New Jersey (8,561 square miles) will plague the northern Gulf of Mexico thisContinue reading “The Gulf Coast Dead Zone”
The Stafford Act
The US pours millions into beach relief & maintenance. But are we just putting our coastlines even more at risk? http://bit.ly/17ZzxIN
Video Editor Wanted
Storm Surge Film is looking for a talented Video Editor to join our team to produce a multi-episodic documentary film series and a transmedia marketing campaign on climate adaptation, disaster resiliency, and citizen action. We are a lean, agile, and fast growing company based in Seattle, with the majority of our production work being developedContinue reading “Video Editor Wanted”
Democratic Senators Ask For Tougher CO2 Emission Standards
Democrats from states ravaged by Superstorm Sandy ask the Obama Administration to impose tougher carbon emissions standards on power plants, suggesting the disaster makes the case for stronger actions to address climate change. Read more: http://thehill.com/blogs/e2-wire/e2-wire/305425-senators-from-sandy-hit-states-press-obama-on-climate-rules#ixzz2WDoqSADy
Research & Production Internship
Storm Surge Films is seeking an enthusiastic individual for a documentary Research & Production Internship for the summer 2013. The internship program at Storm Surge Films is a unique opportunity for young and emerging filmmakers to learn about producing innovative documentary films alongside other passionate storytellers. Interns will find numerous opportunities to build relationships andContinue reading “Research & Production Internship”
Arctic Methane found at “Amazing Levels”
NASA scientists report disturbing bursts of methane being emitted from the tundra as the spring thaw progressed northward over Alaska’s North Slope. To view full report visit: http://www.nasa.gov/topics/earth/features/earth20130610.html
Occupy Sandy: 7.5 Months Later
Just days after Superstorm Sandy slammed into the East Cost, killing 72 and causing over $50 billion in damage, the Storm Surge production team met up with members of Occupy Sandy to see firsthand how volunteers mobilized to help with the recovery and rebuilding efforts. Tomorrow, June 14th, the group will host a debriefing meetingContinue reading “Occupy Sandy: 7.5 Months Later”
Largest Tornado Ever Recorded
The tornado that struck El Reno Oklahoma on May 31st has now been classified as an EF-5. A DOW (Doppler On Wheels) truck recorded a wind speed of 296 MPH and the tornado was 2.6 miles wide making this the largest tornado ever recorded in modern history. The path of the tornado was 16 milesContinue reading “Largest Tornado Ever Recorded”
Disasters of Yesterday and Yesteryear
We’re quick in this country to obsessively focus on the “disaster of the moment” while forgetting about the disasters of yesterday and of yesteryear.
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