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Chasing Ice: Telling the story of our changing climate through photography

October 15, 2012

Last night I had the privilege of attending the screening of the film Chasing Ice at the Planet in Focus film festival in Toronto and chatting with the film’s lead, acclaimed environmental photographer James... Read More

Last night I had the privilege of attending the screening of the film Chasing Ice at the Planet in...
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Planet in Focus: Second Nature – The Biomimicry Evolution

October 26, 2011

"Biomimic, biomimicist...we haven't really worked out the adjective yet," says Carl Hastrich, Biomimicry Institute Fellow and Biomimicry Guild Associate during the discussion after the screening. Read More

"Biomimic, biomimicist...we haven't really worked out the adjective yet," says Carl Hastrich, Biomimicry Institute Fellow and Biomimicry Guild Associate...
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Planet in Focus: Up in Smoke

October 20, 2011

I had the pleasure of meeting Adam Wakeling after the screening of Darwin at PIF. "Is it true it only costs one U.S. dollar per tree?" I asked as we stood half shivering in... Read More

I had the pleasure of meeting Adam Wakeling after the screening of Darwin at PIF. "Is it true it...
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Planet in Focus: Brick by Brick – The Story of the Evergreen Brick Works

October 19, 2011

Catherine Annau seems slightly nervous as she first introduces her film - but after the screening and the audiences rapturous applause, she is able to relax. Read More

Catherine Annau seems slightly nervous as she first introduces her film - but after the screening and the audiences...
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Planet in Focus: The Ailing Queen

October 18, 2011

Albert Einstein allegedly said "if the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe, then man would have only four years of life left." While many acknowledge that we are experiencing dramatic losses... Read More

Albert Einstein allegedly said "if the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe, then man would have only...
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Planet in Focus: Urban Roots

October 14, 2011

Watching environmenal documentaries can be pretty heavy. Read More

Watching environmenal documentaries can be pretty heavy.
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Planet in Focus: The Polar Explorer

October 13, 2011

Have you ever tried explaining the impacts of climate change in the Arctic and Antarctic to a group of school children? Read More

Have you ever tried explaining the impacts of climate change in the Arctic and Antarctic to a group of...
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Electric Cars open Planet in Focus film fest

October 13, 2011

Last night, I was lucky enough to attend the opening night of the 12th Annual Planet in Focus Environmental Film Festival. Read More

Last night, I was lucky enough to attend the opening night of the 12th Annual Planet in Focus Environmental...
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Planet in Focus: Win a pass to the festival

October 7, 2011

I've spent the past week being inspired by environmental films at the Vancouver International Film Festival - and being even more inspired by audience reactions to the films. Next week, I'm on my way... Read More

I've spent the past week being inspired by environmental films at the Vancouver International Film Festival - and being...
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