Here's more background on the contest from Stony Brook, including video statements by Alda directed at scientists as well as 11 - year - old students (and their teachers) who might want to participate in the judging: (dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com)
During the gathering Dercy was moved to make a brief video statement for California policy makers and climate activists who may not be aware of the problems with tropical forest carbon offset schemes, and for California activists on the frontlines of day - to - day pollution from California's fossil fuel industry. (foe.org)