Wednesday, April 9, 2014

This week's update from Renewable Now/The Climate of Doom

Here's our lead story.  Please go to renewablenow.biz for other stories and updates.

Keep in mind we are doing a live show today, 1-2p, EST, and introduce our newest co-host:  Paul Carroll, planner and economic director of Newport, RI.  Please listen in at:  http://1320warlradio.com/gs/


 

Hollywood A-listers Are Combining Their Skills to 
Combat Climate Change

No, it's not a new Indiana Jones movie, although some say the idea is intriguing. Rather, it is real life Harrison Ford and other A-list celebritiesteaming up with an A-list Production team including James Cameron for a phenomenal series and educational initiative that speaks of the impact of climate change.

The series is YEARS OF LIVING DANGEROUSLY, and now the expertise and talent behind Hollywood are forming a team to bring stories to the world in an effort to understand the urgency of what is at hand.

Hollywood's brightest stars and today's most respected journalists explore the issues of climate change and bring you intimate stories of triumph and tragedy. YEARS OF LIVING DANGEROUSLY takes you directly to the heart of the story in this awe-inspiring cinematic documentary series event from Executive Producers James Cameron, Jerry Weintraub and Arnold Schwarzenegger.YEARS OF LIVING DANGEROUSLY premieres Sunday, April 13 at 10PM ET/PT - only on SHOWTIME®.  But we have the first episode right here on ReNewable Now courtesy of SHOWTIME® for you to explore.

Each correspondent delves into a different impact of climate change – from the  damage wrought by Superstorm Sandy in the tri-state area to political upheaval caused by droughts in the Middle East to the dangerous level of carbon emissions resulting from deforestation. The project will portray the current and intensifying effects of climate change on everyday Americans and demonstrate how they can take action and be part of the solution.

YEARS OF LIVING DANGEROUSLY will combine the blockbuster storytelling styles of Hollywood’s top movie makers, including James Cameron and Jerry
Weintraub, with 60 Minutes’ Joel Bach and David Gelber’s reporting expertise to reveal critical stories of heartbreak, hope and heroism as the race to save the planet continues. 


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