This National Geographic short-film documentary looks at horse wrangling. Nestled in a valley between Yellowstone and Big Sky, the 9 Quarter Circle Ranch has remained relatively unchanged for 70 years. Kameron Kelsey is a third-generation steward of the ranch and prides himself on their adherence to tradition. [Video published to YouTube on 18 Jun 2018]
Category: Environment
“FireStorm” — Weather Channel Documentary About Forest Fires, Fire Fighters, and Smoke Jumpers
An in-depth look at the men and women who fight the most dangerous and deadly wildfires in the United States. Dave Malkoff hosts this documentary. [Video Date: 17 Jun 2018. Posted: 15 Sep 2020.]
The Global Seed Vault in the Arctic Circle
Located in the arctic circle, The Global Seed Vault isn’t simply just a large storage facility for seeds from around the world. The vault is protecting the world’s agricultural genetic diversity and protecting our future food supply in case of catastrophe. Video posted to YouTube on 11 Nov 2016.
How Sweden Makes $60 Million Generating Heat and Electricity from Garbage
In Stockholm, Sweden, a waste incineration system generates heat for 100,000 residents and electricity for 200,000 people. In three years, the country will incinerate all waste and have no landfills. Great Britain and other countries pay Sweden about $60 million to take their waste. Video originally posted to YouTube on 12 Jan 2018.
Vertical Urban Farms: Fit 2 Acres of Farmland in 320 Square Feet – Kimbal Musk
About “When Elon Musk’s brother, Kimbal, raffled off his own Model 3 Tesla this week, he raised more than $2 million for his non-profit group Big Green. The younger Musk has been working to increase food literacy among the nation’s school kids and to increase access to fresh, wholesome food for people everywhere. Barry Petersen… Continue reading Vertical Urban Farms: Fit 2 Acres of Farmland in 320 Square Feet – Kimbal Musk
Marilyn Farms of Kalona Iowa – Local Organic Farming Market and Cafe
Local organic farming is good for the environment, helps create jobs, builds community, fosters local economy, and promotes a culture of eating delicious nutritious fresh foods. This is why we promote, support, and buy from local organic farms in our area — like Marilyn Farms. Marilyn Farms of Kalona Iowa is a family run farm,… Continue reading Marilyn Farms of Kalona Iowa – Local Organic Farming Market and Cafe
Yosemite National Park Flood – 7 April 2018
Info “Heavy rain and melting snow flooded Yosemite Valley last weekend, covering some roads with four feet of water. Visitors were evacuated in advance.” Video