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Now or Never

“It is all too possible that we will fail to achieve sustainability, and that the blind watchmaker will once again...reset the balance of a severely diminished living Earth.” That’s the possibility that Tim Flannery hopes we can yet avoid. He makes the statement early in his essay Now ... keep reading

Written by Bryan Walker this week, about Carbon Trading, Children and Families, Clean Technologies, Climate Change, Coal & Oil, Consumerism, Earth, Soil, & Landscape, Economics, Education, Emissions, Environment & Wildlife, Environmental Disasters, Events, Finance & Money, Industry & Business, Lifestyle & Behavior, Media, Philosophy & Religion, Politics & Government, Pollution, Population, Poverty & Development, Rivers, Lakes, and Oceans, Smart Growth, Water, Weather

Road to Copenhagen - Part 2

Risky Business: The evidence is irrefutable: Climate change poses enormous risks to economic stability, public health, ecosystem services, and national security, as well as to the environment.   How should we manage those risks? The first step is to acknowledge them. The second is to start listening to the experts who ... keep reading

Written by Bill Becker this week, about Carbon Trading, Celebrities, Children and Families, Clean Technologies, Climate Change, Coal & Oil, Consumerism, Earth, Soil, & Landscape, Economics, Education, Emissions, Environment & Wildlife, Environmental Disasters, Events, Finance & Money, Industry & Business, Lifestyle & Behavior, Media, Politics & Government, Pollution, Population, Poverty & Development

Asia’s Progress with Corporate Social Responsibility: Is Business Really Taking the Issues Seriously?

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a critical issue across Asia.  From local companies to multi-national conglomerates, how successfully business interacts with its environs and community is of supreme importance.  The recent CSR-Asia Conference held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia gave some worthwhile perspectives in a region home to roughly 60% of ... keep reading

Written by Chris Tobias this week, about Carbon Sequestration, Carbon Trading, Children and Families, Clean Technologies, Climate Change, Coal & Oil, Consumerism, Earth, Soil, & Landscape, Economics, Education, Emissions, Environment & Wildlife, Environmental Disasters, Events, Finance & Money, Industry & Business, Lifestyle & Behavior, Media, Philosophy & Religion, Politics & Government, Pollution, Population, Poverty & Development, Recycling

The Electric Vehicle, a Missed Opportunity for Good Design?

While the emergence of the electric vehicle as a new automotive category is radically changing many aspects of the automobile industry and consumer thinking around driving, why aren’t we seeing this shift translate into a revolution in automobile design? The NY Times looks at the major considerations shaping the ... keep reading

Written by Scott Lachut last month, about Biofuels & Alternative Energy, Children and Families, Clean Technologies, Climate Change, Design, Education, Electric vehicles, Emissions, Events, Finance & Money, Industry & Business, Lifestyle & Behavior, Politics & Government, Smart Growth

Wind,Water and Sun Are All We Need

Wind, solar and water sources are sufficient to provide the world’s energy by 2030. The Scientific American has a front cover article coming up in November to claim that. Written by Mark Jacobson and Mark Delucchi, it’s heartening information according to a Stanford University report.  Turning away from ... keep reading

Written by Bryan Walker last month, about Children and Families, Clean Technologies, Climate Change, Coal & Oil, Design, Earth, Soil, & Landscape, Economics, Education, Emissions, Events, Finance & Money, Industry & Business, Lifestyle & Behavior, Media, Politics & Government, Population, Smart Growth

Climate Cover-Up

“This is a story of betrayal, a story of selfishness, greed, and irresponsibility on an epic scale.” That’s how James Hoggan opens his newly published book Climate Cover-Up: The Crusade to Deny Global Warming. Hoggan initially thought there was a fierce  scientific controversy about climate change. Sensibly he did ... keep reading

Written by Bryan Walker last month, about Action, Protest, & Activism, Children and Families, Clean Technologies, Climate Change, Coal & Oil, Consumerism, Economics, Education, Environmental Disasters, Events, Finance & Money, Industry & Business, Lifestyle & Behavior, Media, Politics & Government, Pollution, Population, Poverty & Development

The Humble Toilet: Key to Solving Economic, Environmental, and Social Problems?

Jack Sim’s mind is in the toilet.  Or rather on the toilet.  In face, he thinks that toilets are not only one of the keys to a global economic recovery, but also to empowering the developing world.  Perhaps he’s spent too long on the “seat of wisdom”, or ... keep reading

Written by Chris Tobias last month, about Action, Protest, & Activism, Children and Families, Clean Technologies, Consumerism, Earth, Soil, & Landscape, Environment & Wildlife, Health, Industry & Business, Lifestyle & Behavior, Rivers, Lakes, and Oceans, Water (1 comment)

U.S Headed for Massive Decline in Carbon Emissions

For years now, many members of Congress have insisted that cutting carbon emissions was difficult, if not impossible. It is not. During the two years since 2007, carbon emissions have dropped 9 percent. While part of this drop is from the recession, part of it is also from efficiency gains ... keep reading

Written by Lester Brown last month, about Air Quality, Carbon Trading, Children and Families, Clean Technologies, Climate Change, Coal & Oil, Consumerism, Design, Economics, Education, Emissions, Energy Saving, Events, Finance & Money, Green energy, Industry & Business, Lifestyle & Behavior, Media, Philosophy & Religion, Politics & Government, Pollution, Poverty & Development, Rivers, Lakes, and Oceans, Smart Growth

NYC: A Car-Free 42nd Street?

  This year, New York City has experimented with closing sections of Broadway, transforming the usually busy thoroughfare into a relaxed pedestrian mall. The move dramatically changed the quality of living for area residents and walkers for the better (even if it was just temporary). A similar plan is being proposed ... keep reading

Written by Dan Gould last month, about Children and Families, Clean Technologies, Climate Change, Economics, Education, Electric vehicles, Events, Finance & Money, Industry & Business, Lifestyle & Behavior, Politics & Government, Transport

Review: Lester Brown's New Plan B

How does Lester Brown manage to stay optimistic?  Newly published is Plan B 4.0 the fourth in a series of Plan B volumes which started six years ago.  In those six years atmospheric CO2 levels have continued to rise alarmingly, the global population has carried on expanding,  aquifer depletion ... keep reading

Written by Bryan Walker last month, about Action, Protest, & Activism, Children and Families, Clean Technologies, Climate Change, Consumerism, Design, Earth, Soil, & Landscape, Economics, Education, Environmental Disasters, Events, Health, Industry & Business, Lifestyle & Behavior, Media, Philosophy & Religion, Politics & Government, Population, Poverty & Development, Smart Growth

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