DJ Cavem Takes Organic Gardening Mainstream In "Wheat Grass"

Straight outta the historic Five Points district of Denver, Colorado, Ietef Vita (aka DJ CAVEM) is the self-described O.G. (Organic Gardener) who spends his time "teachin' Hip Hop history and how to grow greens". Vita's definition of Hip Hop: Higher Inner Peace, Helping Other People, strays from the inner-city norm in a refreshing way and aims to enlighten his (and other) communities about the many merits of organic gardening. Dropping more than just organic beats these days, Vita is also an award-winning activist, vegan chef, and the founder of the Brown Sugar Youth Festival.

ARTICLE: Ietef Vita: Rapping the righteousness of wheatgrass juice (Grist)

Found Footage: Eco Film All.I.Can - JP Auclair Street Sequence

"An unparalleled cinematic experience: All.I.Can is a stunning exploratory essay that compares the challenges of big mountain skiing to the challenges of global climate change." ~ The Sherpas 

Editor's Note: Wow, it's as if everything these guys touch turns to pure cinematic gold. For more about the environmental feature film All.I.Can, check out the trailers via Vimeo or purchase an HD copy from iTunes.

"Like listening to a Zeppelin song." ~ John Stifter, Powder Magazine

International Space Station Captures Stunning Time-Lapse Video

Crew members aboard the International Space Station used a special low-light camera to capture some truly awe-inspiring imagery of our planet earth as seen from orbit. The video consists of a series of 18 time-lapse sequences recorded between August and October of this year, and we think you'll agree the results are flat-out spectacular. Be sure to head over to Vimeo to see the HD version along with an ordered list of shooting locations. And don't forget to go fullscreen.

Pro Surfer In Turbulent Waters After Turtle Photo Goes Viral

I'm still shaking my head over this one. It seems pro surfer Jamie O'Brien has landed himself on the wrong side of the law after a photo of him riding an endangered sea turtle surfaced and quickly went viral. Just another childish prank you say? Think again Spicoli.

Turns out this type of behavior is considered a breach of both federal and state laws, and according to the Endangered Species Act, can result in fines of up to $13,200. And beyond the legal implications, most who have seen the photo are downright furious; some even taking to YouTube to express their outrage at O'Brien and his lack of compassion for endangered sea life along the North Shore of Oahu.

Hundreds Protest Keystone XL Pipeline

Last weekend, hundreds of activists gathered outside of the White House to protest the proposed Keystone XL pipeline, which would snake 1,700 miles of pipeline through the Midwest from Canada to oil refineries along the Gulf Coast.

Opponents say that the pipeline increases our dependence on oil, and that Canadian tar sands are among the dirtiest forms of crude oil on the planet. Tar sands extraction is energy-intensive and uses up to three times as much water and energy as traditional oil extraction methods. In addition, many worry that the proposed pipeline (only 3/4" thick in most places) is not sturdy enough to carry such a massive quantity of oil. 

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Remington Steele Wants Iceland To Quit Killing Whales

The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) has recently turned to Pierce Brosnan (and his smooth multi-national accent) in an effort to combat the illegal slaughter of whales in Iceland. Supporters of the cause are urged to send a message to President Obama encouraging him to impose tough trade sanctions on Icelandic companies with ties to illegal whaling.