Happy UN-Earth Day!

Who knew? It’s World Environment Day. This UN holiday doesn’t get as much press as Earth Day in the U.S., but this year it’s especially poignant since it comes exactly 6 months before the beginning of the Copenhagen Climate Change Conference, the successor to the ill-fated Kyoto Protocol. If you’re up for a bit of light reading this weekend, some of the documents covering the conference have been released; a refreshing glimmer of transparency. Otherwise, if you catch this in time, the Institute of Contemporary Art is having a free showing—along with venues around the world—of Yann Arthus-Bertrand’s documentary film, “Home.” The spectacular aerial imagery narrated by inveterate actress Glenn Close begins at 7PM, and the doors open at 6 this evening. However, if you can’t make it YouTube is hosting the entire film (in multiple languages) at http://www.youtube.com/homeproject along with commentary, making-of, etc. plus “Born to be wild: Giraffes on the move” and “Koyaanisqatsi.”

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