(Proudly cross-posted at Clintonistas for Obama)

Wow! So John McCain has really proven his "feminist" street cred by picking Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin to be his VP. Oh yes, and aren't they both such mavericks! McCain-Palin just smells like real change now, doesn't it?

A BIG recommend. :) I've been watching some fantastic specials on LinkTV.

Below, Mother Jones Radio (in partnership with LinkTV) interviewed Julia Whitty, who wrote its featured article, "The Last Days of Our Ocean." In the article and video interview (below). Whitty details how global warming adversely impacts our oceans, and how this will dramatically change our environment, ecosystems and way of life, regardless of where we live (assuming that it hasn't done so already). For example, she describes how the interoceanic conveyor belt influences climate all over the world and how 210 Million years ago it did resulting in extinctions of 90& of marine life and 70% of terrestrial life. She also mentioned how warmer oceans can alter its acidity, which can then inhibit shell formation and plankton development (a primary food source in marine ecosystems).  In addition, she shares other interesting insights on "drift net fishing" which only aggravates this problem; on pollution, which includes mercury contamination to both fish and artic animals, increases in oceanic dead zones, and rapid destruction of coral reefs; and on international/corporate interests, who look forward towards a more "welcoming" territory in the Artic region, as they seek oil/drilling, mineral and shipping rights along the "Northwest Passage."   She does, however, include proposals towards real solutions; but notes that's up to our scientists, general public and our leaders to take the political will to move foward towards resolving these concerns. The interview is 30 minutes and well worth the time! :)

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Earth Focus :: The Fate of the Ocean (Quicktime video streaming)

Our oceans are under attack, and approaching a point of no return. Can we survive if the seas go silent? In this special edition of Earth Focus in partnership with Mother Jones Magazine, author and filmmaker, Julia Whitty, reports on the catastrophic effect global warming is having on our oceans.
Produced by J. Silvio with Link TV