Re-Tooling Industry: In case we need more evidence that an urgent economic transformation is required to avoid catastrophic climate change, it can be found in a new study commissioned by World Wildlife Fund International. Conducted by Climate Risk Pty. Ltd. of Great Britain and Australia, the study concludes: Runaway climate ... keep reading
Written by Bill Becker yesterday, about Action, Protest, & Activism, Children and Families, Climate Change, Coal & Oil, Consumerism, Design, Earth, Soil, & Landscape, Economics, Education, Emissions, Environmental Disasters, Events, Finance & Money, Industry & Business, Lifestyle & Behavior, Media, Philosophy & Religion, Politics & Government, Pollution, Population, Poverty & Development
The last official UN negotiating session prior to climate talks in Copenhagen this December, has been taking place in Barcelona this week. Some of the 350 crew are over there ensuring delegates from around the world are aware of their cause and the aims of the organization. Their actions are ... keep reading
Written by Kate R. this week, about Action, Protest, & Activism, Celebrities, Children and Families, Climate Change, Design, Education, Emissions, Environment & Wildlife, Environmental Disasters, Events, Finance & Money, Industry & Business, Lifestyle & Behavior, Media, Politics & Government
“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
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
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
Unless the sea floods your dining room, or the coal-fired power plant next door belches out dirty smoke for you to inhale, it is difficult to appreciate what all the fuss is about regarding Green House Gases (GHG) and global warming. And, what is a carbon credit anyway? Let’s ... keep reading
Written by Bruce Scott this week, about Air Quality, Carbon Trading, Children and Families, Climate Change, Coal & Oil, Consumerism, Design, Economics, Education, Emissions, Environmental Disasters, Finance & Money, Industry & Business, Lifestyle & Behavior, Media, Politics & Government, Pollution, Population, Poverty & Development
As most people know last Saturday was a global day of climate action, organized by the 350 movement. If you haven't yet seen some of the amazing photos of events that took place around the world, have a look at the video below which showcases some of the highlights ... keep reading
Written by Kate R. this month, about Action, Protest, & Activism, Children and Families, Climate Change, Education, Emissions, Events, Lifestyle & Behavior, Media, Politics & Government
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
Fewer U.S. citizens consider climate change to be a "serious threat" compared to two years ago, even as scientific evidence demonstrates that the problem has become increasingly severe, according to a recent nationwide public opinion poll. The Pew Research Center for the People and the Press survey suggests that ... keep reading
Written by Ben Block - Worldwatch Institute last month, about Children and Families, Climate Change, Education, Emissions, Environmental Disasters, Events, Finance & Money, Industry & Business, Lifestyle & Behavior, Media, Politics & Government
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
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