Comments on: Will Social Media Help in Saving the Planet? http://blog.thoughtpick.com/2009/08/will-social-media-help-in-saving-the-planet.html A unique perspective of the Web and social media... Sat, 20 Mar 2010 08:39:34 +0200 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Social Media & NGOs: Crossing Boundaries & Building Bridges! | Thoughtpick Blog http://blog.thoughtpick.com/2009/08/will-social-media-help-in-saving-the-planet.html/comment-page-1#comment-12871 Social Media & NGOs: Crossing Boundaries & Building Bridges! | Thoughtpick Blog Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:20:21 +0000 http://blog.thoughtpick.com/?p=2389#comment-12871 [...] the power social media has to cross boundaries and build bridges especially in relation to the humanitarian causes that hundreds of NGOs peruse. Jump on! Image By: Matt [...] [...] the power social media has to cross boundaries and build bridges especially in relation to the humanitarian causes that hundreds of NGOs peruse. Jump on! Image By: Matt [...]

]]> By: Why Do People REALLY Tweet? The Psychology Behind Tweeting! | Thoughtpick Blog http://blog.thoughtpick.com/2009/08/will-social-media-help-in-saving-the-planet.html/comment-page-1#comment-12859 Why Do People REALLY Tweet? The Psychology Behind Tweeting! | Thoughtpick Blog Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:23:03 +0000 http://blog.thoughtpick.com/?p=2389#comment-12859 [...] with others on a deeper level through spreading the news about humanitarian causes, environmental problems, economical issues or political debates, and eventually making a [...] [...] with others on a deeper level through spreading the news about humanitarian causes, environmental problems, economical issues or political debates, and eventually making a [...]

]]> By: HOW TO: 10 Ways You Can Contribute to the Climate Change Movement #BAD09 | Thoughtpick Blog http://blog.thoughtpick.com/2009/08/will-social-media-help-in-saving-the-planet.html/comment-page-1#comment-12648 HOW TO: 10 Ways You Can Contribute to the Climate Change Movement #BAD09 | Thoughtpick Blog Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:11:16 +0000 http://blog.thoughtpick.com/?p=2389#comment-12648 [...] that has ever faced humanity. We believe that social media can really make a difference and help saving our planet – use [...] [...] that has ever faced humanity. We believe that social media can really make a difference and help saving our planet – use [...]

]]> By: Social Media & Mental Health: Are Our Minds Safe? | Thoughtpick Blog http://blog.thoughtpick.com/2009/08/will-social-media-help-in-saving-the-planet.html/comment-page-1#comment-11930 Social Media & Mental Health: Are Our Minds Safe? | Thoughtpick Blog Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:28:26 +0000 http://blog.thoughtpick.com/?p=2389#comment-11930 [...] one can underestimate or try to deny the power of social media and its ability to raise awareness for important issues and spread the word about various causes, but is that it? I mean apart form the privacy related [...] [...] one can underestimate or try to deny the power of social media and its ability to raise awareness for important issues and spread the word about various causes, but is that it? I mean apart form the privacy related [...]

]]> By: Jim http://blog.thoughtpick.com/2009/08/will-social-media-help-in-saving-the-planet.html/comment-page-1#comment-12387 Jim Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:08:26 +0000 http://blog.thoughtpick.com/?p=2389#comment-12387 Good hashtags for climate include<br>#cop15 = related to Copenhagen Climate Talks- Conf of Parties #15 (15th time they are meeting)<br>#climate = a little generic<br>#350 = support for or relating to 350 parts per million of co2 in the atmosphere<br><br>One drawback of #ClimateChange is that it uses up ~14 characters. for Oct 24th, #350 is shorter Good hashtags for climate include
#cop15 = related to Copenhagen Climate Talks- Conf of Parties #15 (15th time they are meeting)
#climate = a little generic
#350 = support for or relating to 350 parts per million of co2 in the atmosphere

One drawback of #ClimateChange is that it uses up ~14 characters. for Oct 24th, #350 is shorter

]]> By: FadiPick http://blog.thoughtpick.com/2009/08/will-social-media-help-in-saving-the-planet.html/comment-page-1#comment-12385 FadiPick Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:03:30 +0000 http://blog.thoughtpick.com/?p=2389#comment-12385 Actually there has been some steps taken to help China reducing its polluting. One is the agreement between China and the US (The US wouldn't have came around without the pressure of the American citizens). China is developing fast, and it is understandable that they want to put breaks infront of themselves, but that is part of the negotiations where other industrial countries would help China reduce its emissions without affecting their development. I am sure it is going to be tough, but with people's pressure, governments would know that they have to do the right thing. Let us make the web talk, it will generate a buzz and maybe make change. Actually there has been some steps taken to help China reducing its polluting. One is the agreement between China and the US (The US wouldn't have came around without the pressure of the American citizens). China is developing fast, and it is understandable that they want to put breaks infront of themselves, but that is part of the negotiations where other industrial countries would help China reduce its emissions without affecting their development. I am sure it is going to be tough, but with people's pressure, governments would know that they have to do the right thing. Let us make the web talk, it will generate a buzz and maybe make change.

]]> By: S K Jain http://blog.thoughtpick.com/2009/08/will-social-media-help-in-saving-the-planet.html/comment-page-1#comment-12386 S K Jain Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:50:03 +0000 http://blog.thoughtpick.com/?p=2389#comment-12386 Social Media can create awareness which may lead us to the desired objective(s). Social Media can create awareness which may lead us to the desired objective(s).

]]> By: M.Bamieh http://blog.thoughtpick.com/2009/08/will-social-media-help-in-saving-the-planet.html/comment-page-1#comment-12384 M.Bamieh Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:14:27 +0000 http://blog.thoughtpick.com/?p=2389#comment-12384 Are they really listening to social media at all ? does that really influence them ? what is the bargaining chip that they have to be the impetus for change? <br>From where I stand now i don't really see anyone have the power to force china to stop polluting, never mind reducing its carbon emissions because they have nothing to bargain with them about so until then nothing will probably change Are they really listening to social media at all ? does that really influence them ? what is the bargaining chip that they have to be the impetus for change?
From where I stand now i don't really see anyone have the power to force china to stop polluting, never mind reducing its carbon emissions because they have nothing to bargain with them about so until then nothing will probably change

]]> By: Technogati.com http://blog.thoughtpick.com/2009/08/will-social-media-help-in-saving-the-planet.html/comment-page-1#comment-12383 Technogati.com Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:54:44 +0000 http://blog.thoughtpick.com/?p=2389#comment-12383 Of course ! The impact of social media is fast growing so it can help. Of course ! The impact of social media is fast growing so it can help.

]]> By: Jim http://blog.thoughtpick.com/2009/08/will-social-media-help-in-saving-the-planet.html/comment-page-1#comment-11859 Jim Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:08:26 +0000 http://blog.thoughtpick.com/?p=2389#comment-11859 Good hashtags for climate include<br>#cop15 = related to Copenhagen Climate Talks- Conf of Parties #15 (15th time they are meeting)<br>#climate = a little generic<br>#350 = support for or relating to 350 parts per million of co2 in the atmosphere<br><br>One drawback of #ClimateChange is that it uses up ~14 characters. for Oct 24th, #350 is shorter Good hashtags for climate include
#cop15 = related to Copenhagen Climate Talks- Conf of Parties #15 (15th time they are meeting)
#climate = a little generic
#350 = support for or relating to 350 parts per million of co2 in the atmosphere

One drawback of #ClimateChange is that it uses up ~14 characters. for Oct 24th, #350 is shorter

]]> By: FadiPick http://blog.thoughtpick.com/2009/08/will-social-media-help-in-saving-the-planet.html/comment-page-1#comment-11853 FadiPick Thu, 13 Aug 2009 06:03:30 +0000 http://blog.thoughtpick.com/?p=2389#comment-11853 Actually there has been some steps taken to help China reducing its polluting. One is the agreement between China and the US (The US wouldn't have came around without the pressure of the American citizens). China is developing fast, and it is understandable that they want to put breaks infront of themselves, but that is part of the negotiations where other industrial countries would help China reduce its emissions without affecting their development. I am sure it is going to be tough, but with people's pressure, governments would know that they have to do the right thing. Let us make the web talk, it will generate a buzz and maybe make change. Actually there has been some steps taken to help China reducing its polluting. One is the agreement between China and the US (The US wouldn't have came around without the pressure of the American citizens). China is developing fast, and it is understandable that they want to put breaks infront of themselves, but that is part of the negotiations where other industrial countries would help China reduce its emissions without affecting their development. I am sure it is going to be tough, but with people's pressure, governments would know that they have to do the right thing. Let us make the web talk, it will generate a buzz and maybe make change.

]]> By: skashliwal http://blog.thoughtpick.com/2009/08/will-social-media-help-in-saving-the-planet.html/comment-page-1#comment-11852 skashliwal Thu, 13 Aug 2009 05:50:03 +0000 http://blog.thoughtpick.com/?p=2389#comment-11852 Social Media can create awareness which may lead us to the desired objective(s). Social Media can create awareness which may lead us to the desired objective(s).

]]> By: bambamieh http://blog.thoughtpick.com/2009/08/will-social-media-help-in-saving-the-planet.html/comment-page-1#comment-11851 bambamieh Thu, 13 Aug 2009 05:14:27 +0000 http://blog.thoughtpick.com/?p=2389#comment-11851 Are they really listening to social media at all ? does that really influence them ? what is the bargaining chip that they have to be the impetus for change? <br>From where I stand now i don't really see anyone have the power to force china to stop polluting, never mind reducing its carbon emissions because they have nothing to bargain with them about so until then nothing will probably change Are they really listening to social media at all ? does that really influence them ? what is the bargaining chip that they have to be the impetus for change?
From where I stand now i don't really see anyone have the power to force china to stop polluting, never mind reducing its carbon emissions because they have nothing to bargain with them about so until then nothing will probably change

]]> By: Technogati.com http://blog.thoughtpick.com/2009/08/will-social-media-help-in-saving-the-planet.html/comment-page-1#comment-11849 Technogati.com Thu, 13 Aug 2009 04:54:44 +0000 http://blog.thoughtpick.com/?p=2389#comment-11849 Of course ! The impact of social media is fast growing so it can help. Of course ! The impact of social media is fast growing so it can help.

]]> By: cssbit http://blog.thoughtpick.com/2009/08/will-social-media-help-in-saving-the-planet.html/comment-page-1#comment-11846 cssbit Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:45:30 +0000 http://blog.thoughtpick.com/?p=2389#comment-11846 that's really great, we hope that that's really great, we hope that

]]> By: FadiPick http://blog.thoughtpick.com/2009/08/will-social-media-help-in-saving-the-planet.html/comment-page-1#comment-11845 FadiPick Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:24:20 +0000 http://blog.thoughtpick.com/?p=2389#comment-11845 #climatechange becoming a trending topic on twitter along with the 350 actions on different parts of the world would trigger news coverage all over the planet and thus giving a clear message to the world leaders. I certainly hope this will happen. #climatechange becoming a trending topic on twitter along with the 350 actions on different parts of the world would trigger news coverage all over the planet and thus giving a clear message to the world leaders. I certainly hope this will happen.

]]> By: Beiruta http://blog.thoughtpick.com/2009/08/will-social-media-help-in-saving-the-planet.html/comment-page-1#comment-11844 Beiruta Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:30:27 +0000 http://blog.thoughtpick.com/?p=2389#comment-11844 Yes I do actually because I believe in Twitter users... Take my followers for example, they are intelligent, educated and well-rounded individuals who are exposed to hundreds of topics throughout the day and who tweet valuable topics, tips and links on a daily basis. So what if the topic was saving the planet? I believe they have the power to make a huge difference! Yes I do actually because I believe in Twitter users… Take my followers for example, they are intelligent, educated and well-rounded individuals who are exposed to hundreds of topics throughout the day and who tweet valuable topics, tips and links on a daily basis. So what if the topic was saving the planet? I believe they have the power to make a huge difference!

]]> By: Amer Kawar http://blog.thoughtpick.com/2009/08/will-social-media-help-in-saving-the-planet.html/comment-page-1#comment-11843 Amer Kawar Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:24:37 +0000 http://blog.thoughtpick.com/?p=2389#comment-11843 Do you really think that a trending Twitter topic for a few hours or even days would bring real change and convince world gov'ts to invest billions of $$? Do you really think that a trending Twitter topic for a few hours or even days would bring real change and convince world gov'ts to invest billions of $$?

]]> By: Amer Kawar http://blog.thoughtpick.com/2009/08/will-social-media-help-in-saving-the-planet.html/comment-page-1#comment-11842 Amer Kawar Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:22:57 +0000 http://blog.thoughtpick.com/?p=2389#comment-11842 I wish to live in a cleaner, less polluted Earth, but do you really think that people who support groups on Facebook, Twitter and so on would actually take action in real life? Are they anything more than a running counter?<br><br>I think it's a great way to spread the word, but I'm not holding my breath. I wish to live in a cleaner, less polluted Earth, but do you really think that people who support groups on Facebook, Twitter and so on would actually take action in real life? Are they anything more than a running counter?

I think it's a great way to spread the word, but I'm not holding my breath.

]]> By: Beiruta http://blog.thoughtpick.com/2009/08/will-social-media-help-in-saving-the-planet.html/comment-page-1#comment-11840 Beiruta Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:17:56 +0000 http://blog.thoughtpick.com/?p=2389#comment-11840 I think social media and Twitter in specific can bring about great changes and move the masses in ways we have never witnessed before. If #climatechange turns out to be a trending topic, I think extreme measures might be taken in order to bring about change.<br><br>Great post! I think social media and Twitter in specific can bring about great changes and move the masses in ways we have never witnessed before. If #climatechange turns out to be a trending topic, I think extreme measures might be taken in order to bring about change.

Great post!

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