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There is nothing more powerful than a visual image to make a lasting impression. With that in mind, the 20th annual Environmental Film Festival returns to the nation’s capital March 13 - 25. The festival kicks off with a launch party on Thursday, March 8. This year it’s even bigger and features over 180 films including 93 premiers. A diverse array of documentaries, animation, short films, features and children’s films will be shown throughout Washington D. C. The complete roster of films may be accessed on this page. Environmental communication is so very important. Support these environmental advocates.
SHATTERED SKY © Dorst Mediaworks
YOU'VE BEEN TRUMPED © Montrose Pictures
The United States military is the single largest consumer of energy in the world and recognizes its dependence on fossil fuels as a strategic disadvantage in its operations around the world. To lessen their dependence on fossil fuels, the Department of Defense is developing strong green initiatives and alternative energy programs. The U.S. military has established itself on the vanguard of implementing the most advanced green and alternative fuel technologies. The programs can be found throughout every branch of the armed forces.
Pew Charitable Trust released an extensive 88 page report in September 2011 titled: From Barracks to the Battlefield – Clean Energy Innovation and America’s Armed Forces. The report details the U.S. military plans to expand and develop energy efficiency, renewable energy and alternative fuels in a quest to maintain its military superiority worldwide. The army has incorporated green technology in many sectors of its operations from on-base electric vehicles to solor power assisted humvees. The navy has developed hybrid-electric and biofuel ships with a goal of sailing a Green Strike Group by 2016 with extensive testing beginning this year. The air force is expanding its biofuel-powered and Adaptive Versatile Engine Technology (ADVENT) aircraft technology. Clearly the military is leading the way to stronger and more energy independent America and will continue to be on the forefront of developments in renewable energy, energy efficiency and alternative fuels. The Department or Defense is discussing the possibility of installing seven gigawatts of solar power on military bases to supply its own needs and to increase energy security. If you are curious and interested in seeing what new green and alternate energy technology is coming to the private sector, look to the U.S. Armed Forces.
The ambitious documentary - A Fierce Green Fire - premiers Monday, January 23, at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City. Additional screenings during the week are scheduled in Park City, Salt Lake City and Robert Redford’s Sundance Resort. The film chronicles the modern environmental movement from its 1960′s genesis to modern day’s climate change. Filmmaker Mark Kitchell was recently profiled in onearth magazine and has worked on this documentary since 2001 to define what the environmental movement means to us today.
Construction has begun on Solar Decathlon’s solar village in Washington D.C. The 20 college and university teams have begun to assemble their solar homes for the competition to be held September 23 to October 2. The Solar Decathlon was first held in 2002 and has been held every other year since 2005. The challenge for the 20 selected teams is to design, build and operate solar-powered houses that are cost-effective, energy-efficient and attractive. The solar village will be open:
- Weekday hours: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
- Weekend hours: 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
This year’s U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon competition will be located at West Potomac Park in the National Mall,
which is situated between the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial and the Potomac River. This is the preliminary school solar house location map for the competition. The event includes consumer demonstrations and workshops.