The big news coming out of the Bali Climate Convention (see our previous coverage) has been the steadfast commitment of the U.S. delegation (along with Canada and Japan) to avoid binding greenhouse gas emissions reductions. In fact, the U.S. seems to be in favor of eschewing numbers all ... keep reading
Written by Shayle Kann in December 2007, about Carbon Trading, Politics & Government, Weather
The Bali Climate Convention continues (see our coverage of the players, the state of play on eve of the convention, and day one of the summit). For those of us, like myself, who are not lucky enough to be in Bali, there is plenty of news, opinion, and speculation coming ... keep reading
Written by Shayle Kann in December 2007, about Carbon Sequestration, Carbon Trading, Politics & Government, Weather
Today was the day one of the Bali Climate Change Convention, the crucial two-week meeting of almost 200 nations to discuss the next steps in fighting climate change. Day one featured a major announcement from Australia, speculation on U.S. action, and opening statements that may foreshadow the results of ... keep reading
Written by Shayle Kann in December 2007, about Carbon Trading, Industry & Business, Politics & Government, Weather
Congratulations, you've just been accepted to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)! You now have the ability to learn from some of the most respected educators and scientists in the world. Did I mention that your education will be free? These are the benefits of something that has been ... keep reading
Written by Shayle Kann in November 2007, about Education
Does this produce carbon credits, or just more oil...? I am a big fan of carbon offsetting. I've written about it here and here, and I think David Roberts of Gristmill has a point when he says in Fast Company that buying carbon offsets should not be considered a ... keep reading
Written by Shayle Kann in November 2007, about Carbon Sequestration, Carbon Trading
This is the final article in a four-part series about the Student Movement for Real Change (SMRC) and its Kenya Water Project, a plan to build a 17.4 mile water pipeline in Kayafungo, Kenya (previous parts here, here and here). When complete, it will bring clean water to 35 ... keep reading
Written by Shayle Kann in November 2007
The first two articles in this series (here and here) have covered the Student Movement for Real Change (SMRC) and its keystone project, the Kenya Water Project. In a nutshell, the Water Project, which is entirely designed and implemented by young people, will end with the construction of a 28 ... keep reading
Written by Shayle Kann in November 2007
The first post in this series described the Student Movement for Real Change (SMRC), a national non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C. that is helping to empower young people to make global change where it is most needed. This post focuses in on the largest and most daunting project ... keep reading
Written by Shayle Kann in November 2007, about Water
The Main Event: Let me introduce to you the biggest event of the year, the international juggernaut of climate change conferences, the 2007 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Bali, Indonesia! The Summit, taking place from December 3-14, will boast a who's who of international negotiation ... keep reading
Written by Shayle Kann in November 2007, about Carbon Trading, Politics & Government, Weather
We've written recently about the importance of youth involvement in international change. This post begins a series on one organization that demonstrates the power of youth to make real change in the world. The Student Movement for Real Change (SMRC) started in a shoe box. In 2001, Saul Garlick ... keep reading
Written by Shayle Kann in November 2007, about Philosophy & Religion, Water
