Blog Feed: The GREEN MARKET

Guide - Green City Philosophy

Published on 2013-05-17 17:00:00

There has never been a greater need for the people planning and running our cities, as well as the residents themselves, to understand the critical significance of green space in our urban environment. Working with green is a way to respond to the tr

Guide - Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS)

Published on 2013-05-17 11:53:00

This guideline on Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) was prepared by International Finance Corporation (IFC) and World Bank Group. The health and well being of a workforce is a key part of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and it is crucial

Complimentary Webinar - Who Cares About Sustainability?

Published on 2013-05-17 07:00:00

Environmental sustainability has been a recurring topic in the corporate world for the past few decades. Whether from internal or external pressure, organizations are being held accountable for their impact on the environment and the community in whi

Genetic Engineering: The Dark Side of Climate Ready Crops

Published on 2013-05-16 15:06:00

Climate change is already affecting food supplies around the world as heat waves and drought reduce grain harvests and food prices soar. For every 1˚ C rise above optimum growing season temperatures, farmers will likely experience a 10 percent decli

Organic Produce and Sustainable Seafoods

Published on 2013-05-16 11:09:00

Organic and certified sustainability seafoods are increasingly popular, they are also healthier and environmentally less damaging than traditional foods. Organically grown foods are less destructive to the land, and because they do not require chemic

Insects are a Sustainable Food Choice

Published on 2013-05-16 08:51:00

As the impacts of climate change worsen, extreme weather including drought will make it harder to grow enough food to feed the world. In addition, rising population levels, particularly in urban centers, will put added pressure on already constrained

Why Oil Prices Matter for Renewable Energy

Published on 2013-05-15 15:38:00

The long-term prospects of solar, wind and other clean sources of energy are tied to the cost of fossil fuels. The artificially

The EIA's Emissions Analysis by US States

Published on 2013-05-15 11:06:00

In May, the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) released an analysis titled, State-Level Energy-Related Carbon Dioxide Emissions,

World Bank President Advocates Putting a Price on Carbon

Published on 2013-05-15 07:24:00

Many believe that putting a price on carbon is the best way to combat climate change. Now the chorus of those calling for just that has been joined by World Bank President Jim Yong Kim. He recently urged the world’s environmental ministers to imple

A Large and Growing Chorus is Calling for an End to Fossil Fuel Subsidies

Published on 2013-05-14 12:29:00

As we move past the threshold of 400 parts per million of atmospheric CO2, fossil fuel subsidies appear even more unconscionable. These subsidies could be used to finance energy efficiency and renewable energy in addition to a

Investing in the Green Economy: Leveraging Significant Private Investment through Modest Public Finance

Published on 2013-05-14 10:27:00

Large scale public investment is the key to growing the green economy so that we can stave off the worst impacts of climate change. This augers two important questions: How can we garner public investment to unleash the full power of the green econom

Survey of Executives Views on Sustainable Supply Chains

Published on 2013-05-13 15:26:00

Here is an overview of PwC‘s 2013 global supply chain survey, Next-generation supply chains: Efficient, fast and tailored. From May to July 2012, PwC surveyed 503 supply chain executives. Some 44 percent of them hold senior management positions, wh

Global Wind Energy at a Glance (China, EU, US)

Published on 2013-05-13 11:05:00

Wind energy is one of the most significant renewable energy sources for electricity generation worldwide. Led by the EU, North America and China wind is one of the fastest growing clean energy sectors. In these three markets wind energy is expected t

Prodigious Growth Predicted for the Global Green Economy

Published on 2013-05-13 07:43:00

Over the next seven years the global green market will grow by almost one and a half trillion dollars. According to a new UN report the green market will be worth 2.2 trillion by 2020. This represents a threefold increase from where we are today. Tra

Event - Solar Energy & Technology 2013

Published on 2013-05-12 12:24:00

Solar Energy & Technology 2013, will take place on Sunday August 25 to Thursday August 29 in California. Solar Energy + Technology 2013 is part of SPIE Optics + Photonics. At this event attendees can gain access to a focused program of 200+ technica

Event - International Conference on Environmental Pollution and Remediation

Published on 2013-05-12 07:14:00

The 3rd International Conference on Environmental Pollution and Remediation (ICEPR) will take place Monday July 15 to Wednesday Jul 17, 2013, in Toronto, Ontario. The International Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology (International ASET In

Calling on Minister Oliver to apologize for denying climate change and its impacts

Published on 2013-05-11 16:07:00

When is Minister Oliver Going to Listen to Experts on Climate Change

Published on 2013-05-11 12:41:00

In this video from Canada's Parliament, the minister of Natural Resources is asked when he is going to stop making embarrassing statements denying the dangers of global warming.

Video - Advanced Energy Legislation (AEL) Tracker

Published on 2013-05-11 06:41:00

Created by Colorado State University's energy policy center, Center for the New Energy Economy, the Advanced Energy Legislation TRACKER database contains information for clean energy legislation across all 50 states for free to any user. The TRACKER

Leading Canadian Economist to Tell Europeans about the Climate Impacts of the Tar Sands

Published on 2013-05-10 15:50:00

One of Canada’s top economists is traveling to Europe to warn them about the environmental impacts of the tar sands. Simon Fraser economist Dr. Mark Jaccard has worked with governments in Canada and the US to fashion climate policies. He suggested

Climate Scientists' Urge Canadian Minister to Back-off Expanded Fossil Fuel Production

Published on 2013-05-10 11:28:00

Twelve climate scientists and energy experts sent a letter to Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver questioning his commitment to combating climate change. The letter also urged him to reduce the country's production of fossil fuels and i

Canada to Fight EU Proposal Labeling Tar Sands as Dirty

Published on 2013-05-10 07:09:00

The EU has proposed labeling Canada's tar sands as "dirty" which would result in an import tax on Canadian bitumen. If the proposal is successful, EU refiners who use Canadian tar sands crude would face extra costs as they are required to cut carbon

Canada's Ruling Conservatives Take Another Swipe at Environmental Protections

Published on 2013-05-09 15:15:00

Canada's ruling federal conservatives are once again taking the ax to the nation's environmental protections. In a bid to virtually eliminate government agencies that could stand in the way of fossil fuel extraction, The federal government is reducin

Canada is Banking on Carbon Capture to Offset Tar Sands

Published on 2013-05-09 13:08:00

Canada is hoping the carbon capture and storage (CCS) can help to mollify its increasingly isolated position vis-a-vis the the nation’s failure to limit emissions. The tar sands are a significant contributor to Canada’s rising greenhouse gas emis

New Tool Tracks State Energy Legislation Across the US

Published on 2013-05-09 07:46:00

A new database provides free, up-to-date, searchable energy legislation across the US. States are spearheading changes in advanced energy policy, but tracking the plethora of information in all 50 states can be overwhelming. Thanks to a new tool call

Report on Global Emissions Reduction

Published on 2013-05-08 12:46:00

A report titled "The Critical Decade: Global Action Building on Climate Change," presents an overview of progress in international action on climate change since August 2012, The report concludes that global momentum to tackle climate change is grow

The Solar Industry at a Glance: Past Present and Future

Published on 2013-05-08 08:56:00

The last couple years have been difficult for the solar industry, but in 2013 we are likely to see consolidation that will bode well for the long term. In 2011 and 2012 we saw major

Carbon Pricing and Emissions Trading a Global Review

Published on 2013-05-07 11:26:00

Carbon trading is increasing around the world as levels of atmospheric carbon are about to move past the 400 parts per million threshold. The European Union has been operating the world’s biggest emissions market since 2005. According to Thomson Re

Alternative Energy Stocks and Risk Mitigation

Published on 2013-05-07 05:28:00

Good investing strategies are dependent on proper risk assessment. Climate change constitutes a significant economic risk. Alternative energy stocks are part of wider market trends. The Dow hitting an all time high of 15,000 in May bodes well for al

Dirty Digital Footprints: An Exposé of “Green” Websites

Published on 2013-05-06 08:38:00

Although interest in sustainability is expanding to include a wide range of areas, an analysis of 40 leading “green” websites indicates that digital footprints are often overlooked. At the end of April, the World Wide Web celebrated its 20th anni

Event - 2013 Annual National Environmental, Energy And Resources Law Summit

Published on 2013-05-05 13:55:00

The 2013 Annual National Environmental, Energy And Resources Law Summit will take place on Thursday Jun 20 to Fri Jun 21, in Yellowknife, NT. at The Explorer Hotel, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. This summit is set against the backdrop of Canada

Event - Ethics & Shareholder Value Summit

Published on 2013-05-05 11:31:00

The Ethics & Shareholder Value Summit will take 13 - 14 June, 2013 at the Westin New York Grand Central in New York, NY, (on 12 June, 2013, there will be a pre-conference seminar). The Conference Board has retooled the previous Business Ethics & Comp

Event - ISSP Conference 2013

Published on 2013-05-05 07:15:00

ISSP Conference 2013 will take place on May 8 -10, 2013 at the Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel in Chicago, Illinois. ISSP is hosting its next face-to-face summit of ISSP members and other sustainability professionals from May 8–10, 2013 at the Mille

Video - Sustainability: The Potential of Universities to be Living Labratories

Published on 2013-05-04 14:06:00

In this Ted Talk, John Robinson, the Associate Provost, Sustainability at the University of British Columbia, and a professor with UBC's Institute for Resources, Environment & Sustainability, addresses regenerative sustainability and the unique poten

Video - A Primer on Sustainability

Published on 2013-05-04 12:30:00

Video - Sandra Steingraber Shines a Spotlight on the Problems of Fracking

Published on 2013-05-04 06:37:00

After serving 10 days of her 15-day sentence for trespassing during a protest against fracking, activist Sandra Steingraber was released from the Schuyler County jail last week in Watkins Glen, N.Y. The day before she was imprisoned, she talked with

Report - Sustainability Consultants Face Complex Market Dynamics

Published on 2013-05-03 15:34:00

For the past decade, management consultants and firms such as engineering service firms, environmental services firms and boutiques have created sustainability practices in an attempt to address a growing need for sustainability services, which inclu

Complimentary eBook - Energy Efficient Lighting Explained

Published on 2013-05-03 12:31:00

Learn why lighting is one of the most cost-effective energy efficiency investments. Get the details about the industry's technological and political revolution. Learn why lighting is one of the most cost-effective energy efficiency investments. Get

Guide to Government Incentives for Green Commercial Trucks

Published on 2013-05-03 09:33:00

There are numerous benefits for utilizing fuel efficient commercial trucks. In addition to being better for the environment, fuel-efficient trucks boosts your company image and positively impacts your bottom line. While these vehicles are more expe

Report - Sustainability Career Paths: How To Become A Leader

Published on 2013-05-03 05:55:00

Corporate sustainability leadership positions are becoming more common, but as the profession is still in its youth, career paths within the field are unclear to most practitioners. This report, written by Verdantix in partnership with GACSO (Global

Pursuing a Moratorium on New Fossil Fuel Development

Published on 2013-05-02 16:54:00

If we are serious about efforts to manage climate change it is essential that we find a way to curtail new fossil fuel development. The United Nations is the best place to get countries to begin discussing a moratorium. The 195 parties to the U.N.

Fossil Fuel Action Day Divestment Strategy

Published on 2013-05-02 11:11:00

On Thursday May 2nd climate activists are demanding "fossil freedom" and calling for widespread divestment from fossil fuels. On this day and throughout the week 350.org is coordinating events and actions to

Report on Climate Change Efforts in the US and China

Published on 2013-05-02 06:13:00

A new report titled "The Critical Decade: Global Action Building on Climate Change," presents an overview of progress in international action on climate change since August 2012, with a particular focus on China and the US. Since the Climate Commissi

UCS Facts Sheet on Global Warming and Sea Level Rise

Published on 2013-05-01 15:49:00

In tandem with the roundtable and infographic, the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) released a fact sheet on global warming and sea level rise. The Union of Concerned Scientists puts rigorous, independent science to work to solve our planet's m

20 Studies Demonstrate the Business Case for Sustainability

Published on 2013-05-01 10:58:00

There is clear evidence that sustainability offers tangible business benefits including improving the bottom line. According to a review of 20 studies by Natural Capitalism, the business case for sustainability has been decisively demonstrated. "C

Global Warming and Sea Level Rises on the US East Coast

Published on 2013-05-01 07:30:00

Global warming is the primary factor contributing to rising sea levels and with new data showing that greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise, we can expect concomitant rises in sea levels in America and around the world. To try to address the thre

Infographic - Sea Level Rise and Global Warming

Published on 2013-04-30 19:03:00

Source: Union of Concerned Scientists

The Dangerous Trajectory of CO2 Growth Since the 1880's

Published on 2013-04-30 13:03:00

Levels carbon dioxide (CO2) have grown steadily since the dawn of the industrial revolution and the trend is accelerating. While CO2 levels have grown steadily since the dawn of the industrial revolution, 2012 saw the second largest increase since re

C02 Concentrations are the Highest in 3 Million Years

Published on 2013-04-30 10:22:00

For the first time in 3 million years, carbon dioxide (C02) concentrations in the Earth's atmosphere hit 400 parts per million (PPM). In April 2013, levels of atmospheric CO2 at the Mauna Loa Observatory in Hawaii hit more than 400 PPM. Levels of 400

The Green Market Oracle Surpasses a Million Page Views

Published on 2013-04-29 13:19:00

The Green Market Oracle is proud to announce that we have surpassed one million page views! When we published the first article in The Green Market Oracle (then called The Green Market) five years ago, one milestone we never considered reaching was t

New Discoveries of Lithium Deposits

Published on 2013-04-29 09:17:00

There is an increasing demand for Lithium that is putting upward pressure on the cost of this rare earth mineral, but the discovery of new deposits will help address this growing demand. Lithium is an element that powers the modern world. A vast and

Event - Accelerate: Collaborating for Sustainability Conference

Published on 2013-04-28 16:16:00

Accelerate: Collaborating for Sustainability Conference, will take place on June 10 - 11 2013, in Guelph, Ontario. This conference focuses on the prescient topic of collaboration as it applies to sustainability. Change-makers throughout society are i

Event - Climate Ride California

Published on 2013-04-28 11:19:00

Climate Ride California will take place on May 19 - 23, 2013. Rider will go from Fortuna, CA to San Francisco, CA. Climate Ride California begins near Eureka in the midst of Northern California's majestic redwoods. From there they travel along the co

Event - Business 4 Better Conference: Saving the Planet Through B Power

Published on 2013-04-28 07:05:00

Mightybytes’ Tim Frick presents “By Pixel and Pedal: Saving the Planet through B Power” at the Business 4 Better conference in Anaheim, CA, May 1st-2nd, 2013. Business 4 Better (B4B) is a two-day conference designed for people from mid-sized bu

Video - Bill McKibben on Faith & Fossil Fuel Divestment

Published on 2013-04-27 15:45:00

350.org founder and author Bill McKibben talks about the need for churches, synagogues, mosques and other religious institutions to divest from the fossil fuel industry. To learn more and join the campaign visit: http://gofossilfree.org

Video - A Debate about the 350.org Fossil Fuel Divestment Campaign

Published on 2013-04-27 15:45:00

DemocracyNow.org hosted a conversation about how to confront global warming it with 350.org founder Bill McKibben and journalist Christian Parenti. Some have called 2013 "year zero" in the battle over climate change. This comes as 2012 was a year of

Video - Bill McKibben Makes the Case for Fossil Fuel Divestment at Middlebury College

Published on 2013-04-27 10:18:00

350.org and Middlebury Schumann Distinguished Scholar Bill McKibben makes the case for fossil fuel divestment at a Middlebury panel about the endowment and socially responsible investing. The Go Fossil Free divestment campaign has spread to over 200

Video - Do the Math: The Movie

Published on 2013-04-27 07:43:00

In just 42 minutes, Do The Math: The Movie, tells the story of the growing climate movement, from the new fossil fuel divestment campaign to the fight against the Keystone XL pipeline. Thousands of people screened the movie for Earth Day 2013. As we

Report - Corporate Sustainability Reporting Budgets And Priorities

Published on 2013-04-26 15:36:00

Sustainability reporting is an important pillar of corporate sustainability programmes and firms seek to communicate progress and meet stakeholders’ demands for sustainability disclosure. This report helps executives in sustainability, marketing a

Noesis Pro Energy Reporting Portal Overview Webinar & Kindle Giveaway

Published on 2013-04-26 10:40:00

This webinar will take place on Tuesday, May 7th 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM EDT. It is designed for those who are tired of creating charts in Excel and attaching them to reports to share with colleagues and clients. The Noesis Pro Energy Reporting Portal (ERP

Whitepaper - Top 5 Energy Reporting Mistakes

Published on 2013-04-26 07:23:00

Energy reporting is a crucial process for energy managers. There is no standard procedure for energy reporting and yet there are common mistakes which can lead to bad decisions and missed opportunities. Solid energy reporting can shed light on real p

Canadian Minister Attacks Leading Climate Scientist

Published on 2013-04-25 18:57:00

Canada's natural resources minister Joe Oliver is stepping up personal attacks against climate scientists. Oliver may be feeling insecure about the fate of the pipeline in the wake of the release of a recent EPA report that clearly outlines many conc

Video - Homage to Environmental Pioneer Rachel Carson

Published on 2013-04-25 09:12:00

To celebrate Earth Day 2013 Open Road Media honored Rachel Carson. "Miss Carson, you are the lady who started all this." ­ said Senator Abraham Ribicoff, to Rachel Carson as she testified before congress in 1963 Indeed she did.

Video - It's all in our heads: The psychology of sustainability

Published on 2013-04-24 16:06:00

Simran Sethi shares how our psychology and geography shape the ways we engage and share with each other, and how the stories we tell can catalyze sustainability. To see the video at GreenBiz click here.

The World's Most Sustainable Companies: The Global 100 (2013)

Published on 2013-04-24 07:38:00

The Global 100 is an annual project initiated by Corporate Knights Inc. The Global 100 is the most extensive data-driven corporate sustainability assessment in existence, and inclusion is limited to a select group of the top 100 large-cap companies i

EPA Slams State Department on the Keystone XL

Published on 2013-04-23 12:04:00

In a letter to the State Department, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) raised serious objections to the proposed Keystone XL pipeline. A State Department's draft report in March said the project would not create significant environmental impa

Powerful New Tool Analyzes Website Sustainability

Published on 2013-04-23 08:59:00

Mightybytes is a Chicago-based company that is working to help green the digital space. They are pioneers in the often overlooked area of digital sustainability. They have launched a free innovative web-based app called EcoGrader that helps companies

Toshiba's Greenwash Fiasco

Published on 2013-04-22 16:15:00

Toshiba is a great example of a company that is vulnerable to accusations of Greenwash. While they produce highly efficient LED lights and have committed to reducing their carbon footprint, there are other aspects of the company's operations that are

The Business of Earth Day Greenwashing

Published on 2013-04-22 14:29:00

Just because you paint an oil rig green does not make it environmentally friendly. Businesses have cashed in on the popularity of Earth Day with an avalanche of what can only be described as greenwashing. However, businesses are increasingly understa

Infographic - Chronological History of Earth Day in the US

Published on 2013-04-22 10:30:00

Source: Care2.com This Earth Day infographic was created by

The Historical Roots of Earth Day and its Relevance Today

Published on 2013-04-22 07:12:00

Earth Day is celebrated around the world on April 22nd, and it is now one of the world's most popular global events, but it has a long history that dates back more than four decades. Quite understandably Earth Day has been criticized as being only on

Event - Innovations in Technical Education to Advance Sustainability: Student Leadership

Published on 2013-04-21 17:25:00

Innovations in Technical Education to Advance Sustainability: Student Leadership will take place on June 6-8, 2013 at Alfred State SUNY College of Technology, NY. The conference, with its unique focus on technical education, is an excellent opportuni

Event - Developing a Campus Sustainability Living Lab

Published on 2013-04-21 15:46:00

Developing a Campus Sustainability Living Lab will take place on June 7-9, 2013 at Portland State University, OR. This workshop will introduce systematic efforts to break through the current curricular and operational paradigms and form a new model f

Event - The Conference Board Summit on Sustainability

Published on 2013-04-21 13:05:00

The Conference Board Summit on Sustainability will take place on June 4 and 5, 2013 in New York, NY. The Summit brings together sustainability experts, practitioners, and institutional investors share the latest perspectives on how corporations are

Event - International Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainable Development

Published on 2013-04-21 07:24:00

International Conference on CSR and Sustainable Development will take place in Bangkok Thailand from June 3, 2013 to June 6, 2013. This conference aims to provide a common platform to the corporate, government agencies, NGOs, civil society, academics

Video - Earth Day 2013: The Face of Climate Change

Published on 2013-04-20 21:37:00

The theme of Earth Day 2013 is The Face of Climate Change. This campaign seeks to harness the power of Earth Day to personalize the massive challenge that climate change presents, while uniting people around the globe into a powerful call to action.

Video - Earth Day 2013

Published on 2013-04-20 19:37:00

Created for Earth Day 2013. Mobilize the World. Copyright (c) 2012/13 Michael Knight. Earth Day is on the 22nd of April 2013. Are you going to do your part? | Created in After Effects CS5.5 & Photoshop CS6. On April 22, more than one billion people

Video - Beautiful Arctic: A Look at the Awe Inspiring Beauty We Stand to Lose

Published on 2013-04-20 15:15:00

While the warming of the Arctic has very destructive global repercussions, there is also an unspeakably catastrophic loss of what can only be described as awe inspiring beauty. What kind of civilization would we be if we allowed our avarice to lay wa

Video - Arctic Warming: Risks for Methane Emissions

Published on 2013-04-20 11:18:00

Dr. Ronald Prinn, TEPCO Professor of Atmospheric Science at MIT shares the result of his project measuring the rates of change in atmospheric concentrations of trace greenhouse gases. After more than 30 years of research, he and his colleagues recent

Video - Warming Arctic, Changing Planet

Published on 2013-04-20 08:42:00

On November 12, 2012 The Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Earth Institute, Columbia University and Quebec Government Office presented an exciting discussion about the effects of climate change on the Arctic. Experts highlighted how Arctic sea ice, c

Video - I Love Arctic (Greenpeace)

Published on 2013-04-20 06:54:00

Climate change impacts the Arctic more than almost anywhere on earth and to make matters worse the life forms that live there may be more susceptible to the toxic environment created by global warming (for more information click here).

The Arctic's Dangerous Combination of Environmental Toxicity and Genetic Vulnerability

Published on 2013-04-19 15:18:00

The Arctic is often perceived to be a pristine environment free of environmental toxins, however recent research reveals that this is not the case. There are many unique features associated with the distinctive flora and fauna of the Arctic and one o

More Evidence of Historic Arctic Warming: Lake Sediment and Ice Cores

Published on 2013-04-19 12:45:00

The Arctic is getting warmer and the implications for the entire Earth are dramatic. In addition to impacts on local wildlife and local peoples, Arctic warming is altering the climate around the world. It has been widely documented that Arctic sea ic

Why the Fate of the Arctic Should be of Concern to Us All

Published on 2013-04-19 09:07:00

What at the first glance looks like a cold and barren north is really a treasure of life and beauty, home to people and amazing wildlife. The Arctic and subarctic regions are home to approximately 30 different peoples with unique cultures and traditi

The Greenpeace I ♥ ARCTIC Campaign

Published on 2013-04-19 06:47:00

Join Greenpeace on April 20 2013

Canada's Leader of the Official Opposition on the Keystone XL

Published on 2013-04-18 15:37:00

Thomas Mulcair is the leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP) and the official opposition in Canada's federal parliament appears to be of two minds on the Keystone XL. He is a lawyer, university professor, and politician. A NDP Member of Parliament

New Jersey Supreme Court Ruling Undermines Enforcement of Wetlands Protections

Published on 2013-04-18 10:25:00

Sometimes laws that protect the environment are emasculated by precedent setting rulings by the courts. In New Jersey, the state's highest court has made it harder to enforce environmental protections. The New Jersey Supreme Court recently ruled in f

Guides - Sustainable Events

Published on 2013-04-18 07:22:00

The Sustainable Event Guide (SEG) was developed to help you find the resources and services to make your events as sustainable as possible. It is a document filled with guidance, resources, and simple advice about organizing an event that benefits th

Canada's Hopes for an Environmentally Friendly Federal Leadership Now Rest with Justin Trudeau

Published on 2013-04-17 16:50:00

The federal Liberals officially named 41 year old Justin Trudeau as their new leader on Sunday April 14, 2013.

Canada at Odds with US and China on Climate Change

Published on 2013-04-17 10:09:00

The groundbreaking deal between the world's biggest polluters could have major implications for Canada's tar sands and by extension the Keystone XL. The planned expansion of the Alberta tar sands will triple greenhouse gases (GHGs) by 2020. James Han

US China Japan and Others Agree to Fight Climate Change

Published on 2013-04-17 06:33:00

The world's two biggest economies and worst polluters have signed a groundbreaking agreement to reduce climate change causing greenhouse gases (GHGs). On April 14, 2013, the United States and China announced that they would accelerate action by advan

2013 Insider Knowledge Report on Environment and Sustainability

Published on 2013-04-16 10:23:00

Environmental Leader’s 2013 edition of its complimentary Insider Knowledge Report provides lessons learned from corporate environmental, sustainability and energy decision-makers. Executives from Walmart, Tesco, US EPA, Humana, General Motors, DuP

Ecotech's Free Online Course: “Introduction to Sustainability”

Published on 2013-04-16 10:23:00

Ecotech Institute is offering its first free online course titled “Introduction to Sustainability.” This ten-week course offers education on a wide variety of sustainable topics. Anyone around the world who has an interest in sustainability can n

Keystone XL Pipeline: Your Last Chance to Say NO!

Published on 2013-04-15 16:52:00

This is the final official comment period for Keystone XL pipelin. Both 350.org and the Sierra Club are joining many others in sending a message to President Obama and Secretary of State Kerry. They want to make it clear that this project is not in t

James Hansen's 2012 Research Linking Global Warming and Extreme Weather

Published on 2013-04-15 11:47:00

The retiring NASA physicist and climatologist James Hansen has made some unequivocal statements about climate change. According to Hansen there is strong evidence to indicate that extreme weather is related to anthropogenic climate change. Hansen, wi

Relationship Between Warming Over Land and in the Sea

Published on 2013-04-15 07:45:00

As we continue to pour billions of tons of greenhouse gas (GHG) pollution into our atmosphere each year the evidence continues to show that this is warming our climate both on land and at sea. The abundance of evidence for global warming comes from t

Event - Energy, Jobs and the Economy

Published on 2013-04-14 15:35:00

The Energy, Jobs and the Economy event will take place at Ramapo High School (331 George Street, Franklin Lakes, NJ) on April 18, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. North Jersey Public Policy Network's Distinguished Expert Series Presents: "Energy, Jobs and the Econ

Event - 28th Annual Clean Ocean Action Beach Sweeps

Published on 2013-04-14 12:46:00

On April 27, 2013, is the day for the 28th Annual Clean Ocean Action Beach Sweeps Clean Ocean Action (COA). This event invites citizens and organizations to participate in an Annual Spring Beach Sweeps at over 60 sites along the Jersey Shore. This y

Event - 2013 Annual Spring Environment Conference

Published on 2013-04-14 07:56:00

On April 18, 2013 the Business Council is hosting the 2013 Annual Spring Environment Conference at the Hilton Albany in Albany, NY. Climate change, natural resources and industrial energy efficiency are among the topics which will be discussed durin

Event - Urban Forests & Political Ecologies Conference 2013: Celebrating Transdisciplinarity

Published on 2013-04-14 07:09:00

This event will take place April 18 - 20, 2013 at Hart House, University of Toronto, 7 Hart House Circle, Hoskin Avenue and Queen's Park Crescent West. It will be held in Toronto and is presented by the Faculty of Forestry, University of Toronto. R

Video - Evolution and Global Warming Denialism: How the Public is Misled

Published on 2013-04-13 16:42:00

How can so many be so woefully misinformed about the veracity of anthropogenic climate change? To help answer this question we need only look at the history of the teaching of evolution. Teachers have long been pressured to teach "alternate views" of

Video - The Business Case for Sustainability

Published on 2013-04-13 13:23:00

The Business Case for Sustainability & The Green Economy by L. Hunter Lovins, President and Founder, Natural Capitalism Solutions (NCS). In this video Lovins discusses the Natural Capitalism Solutions' mission and how to innovate and integrate sustai

Video - The Late Margaret Thatcher's Views on Global Warming

Published on 2013-04-13 09:30:00

Margaret Thatcher, died on Monday April 8th 2013 at the age of 87 and while she was widely maligned for her economic and social policies, she was a surprisingly ardent supporter of action on global warming. This view was on display in a speech she ga

Video - James Hansen on his Retirement from NASA and What Needs to be Done to Combat Global Warming

Published on 2013-04-13 06:35:00

In this video Dr. James Hansen explains why he left NASA and his next steps. He also explains how the energy industry is impeding urgent climate action, and his wish for his grandchildren and future generations. Related Posts Hansen is Retiring from

Hansen is Retiring from NASA not the Fight Against Global Warming

Published on 2013-04-12 18:04:00

James Hansen is retiring from NASA to get more directly involved in efforts to limit greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. During his 46 year scientific career at the space agency, Dr. Hansen has issued some of the clearest and starkest warnings about the

Is Sustainability Still Possible?

Published on 2013-04-12 12:19:00

In this April 9, 2013 Press Release, State of the World asks "can we get there-and what happens if we fall short?" Washington, D.C.---In today's society, the word "sustainable" has become practically meaningless, with most sustainable products jus

The Death of Mikhail Beketov and Environmental Journalism

Published on 2013-04-12 07:00:00

Mikhail Beketov, was killed for reporting on environmental destruction and corruption in the Moscow suburb of Khimki. Like so many other environmental journalists he was silenced for reporting the truth. His investigative journalism earned the ire of

Building Resilience to Supply Chain Disruptions due to Climate Change

Published on 2013-04-11 08:32:00

Anticipating problems associated with climate change and planning appropriate strategic responses are critical elements of contemporary business. Companies need look ahead to identify environmental

The Top 10 Best Selling Hybrid Cars in the US (2013)

Published on 2013-04-10 13:34:00

There are a number of hybrid vehicles that have flooded the marketplace in the last few years. The number of available hybrid brands in the US market has more than doubled since 2007. There were a total of 434,498 hybrid electric vehicles sold in the

Mandating Corporate Sustainability Data

Published on 2013-04-10 07:25:00

Corporate sustainability data is vital information for investors to make informed decisions and as such disclosure should be mandated by law. This is the view expressed in a white paper by Harvard University’s Initiative for Responsible Investment

Institutional Investors Pushing for Government Action on Climate Change

Published on 2013-04-09 11:27:00

Institutional investors are increasingly conducting climate risk assessments and demanding more action from governments. Socially responsible investing (SRI) is gaining wider market acceptance and it is becoming a ubiquitous part of institutional por

Margaret Thatcher was a Supporter of Climate Science and an Advocate of Global Emissions Reductions

Published on 2013-04-09 06:56:00

Margaret Thatcher, the UK's Iron Lady, supported climate science and called for global action on emissions reductions. Thatcher, who died on Monday April 8th at the age of 87 was widely maligned for her economic and social policies, but she was a sur

Webinar - Energy and Sustainability Management: Best Practices for CDP 2013

Published on 2013-04-08 17:12:00

This webinar will take place on Wednesday, April 10th 2013 at 9 am PDT/ 4 pm GMT. It is hosted by Hara and CDP, with participation from Diebold. Learn what’s new in this year’s CDP reporting requirements and how software helps Diebold better prep

Increasing Sustainable Innovation Demands Change

Published on 2013-04-08 12:28:00

There are tremendous opportunities to develop new innovations that help to manage the environmental and social challenges we face. We need to learn from those who are using sustainability to drive new business value.

The Sustainable Supply Chain Imperative

Published on 2013-04-08 07:15:00

As climate change worsens supply chain disruptions can be expected to increase. The global nature of modern day supply chains means that events in one part of the world can have far reaching impacts in far distant locations.The destructive effects of

Event - Geothermal Power Asia Congress 2013

Published on 2013-04-07 23:50:00

Geothermal Power Asia Congress 2013 will take place on Tue May 21 to Wed May 22, 2013, in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Event - Environmental Management Information Systems in the Cloud Conference

Published on 2013-04-07 13:18:00

Environmental Management Information Systems in the Cloud Conference (EMIScloud) will take place on May 30-31, 2013 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. PST at the Ritz-Carlton in San Francisco EMIScloud 2013 is the premier conference on organizing environmental, su

Event - Pathways 2 Sustainability

Published on 2013-04-07 12:45:00

Pathways 2 Sustainability (P2S 2013) will take place on May 29 - 31, 2013, in Calgary, AB. P2S 2013 is a conference experience with a broad interest base in local sustainability – focusing on integrated community systems that support sustainable fo

Event - Grey to Green: Conference on the Economics of Green Infrastructure

Published on 2013-04-07 11:08:00

Grey to Green: Conference on the Economics of Green Infrastructure (May 21 - 22) in Toronto, ON, at Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview Avenue.All around North America, cities are shifting from ‘grey to green’ approaches to developing and renewing

Event - 2013 Cause Marketing Forum

Published on 2013-04-07 07:55:00

The 2013 Cause Marketing Forum (CMF) will take place on May 29-30, 2013 in Chicago. If you're like most cause marketers, partnerships are critical. You can prioritize these essential relationships by registering to attend the industry's most importan

Video - What are the benefits of a carbon price?

Published on 2013-04-07 04:50:00

A carbon price can reduce carbon pollution and move towards a clean energy future. This animation explains the benefits of a carbon price. For more information, go to www.cleanenergyfuture.gov.au

Video - How does carbon pricing work?

Published on 2013-04-06 15:10:00

how a carbon price can reduce carbon pollution and move towards a clean energy future. This animation explains how a carbon price can reduce carbon pollution and move towards a clean energy future. For more information, go to www.cleanenergyfuture.go

Video - A Price on Carbon in 5 Easy Steps

Published on 2013-04-06 12:50:00

how a carbon price can reduce carbon pollution and move towards a clean energy future. This animation explains how it can be done.

Video - The Cost of Carbon

Published on 2013-04-06 10:21:00

Narrated by Reggie Watts. We are all paying the price of carbon pollution. It's time to put a price on carbon and make the polluters stop the carbon destruction. For more information go to http://ClimateRealityProject.org

Video - Is the Carbon Nanotube the Future of Cheap Emissions Free Energy?

Published on 2013-04-06 07:21:00

What if the answers to some of biggest problems can be solved with some of the smallest units of measurement. One person seems to think so and he has assembled a team of 180 researchers who, among other things, are exploring ways of generating energ

Two Leading Japanese Electric Cars: Honda Fit EV and Mitsubishi i-MiEV

Published on 2013-04-05 15:53:00

Japan has been the world leader in well priced fuel efficient small cars for decades and this leadership continues as we enter the era of electric vehicles. The Honda Fit EV and the Mitsubishi i-MiEV are two of the best Japanese small cars and two of

Exploring the Demand for Hybrid Vehicles in the US

Published on 2013-04-05 11:56:00

Hybrid vehicles are gaining in popularity in the US. The three primary reasons appear to be that consumers want to save money on gas, minimize their environmental impacts and reduce America's dependence on foreign oil. An analysis from Frost & Sull

APSUS a Finalist in Second Nature Climate Leadership Awards

Published on 2013-04-05 07:25:00

In March 2013, American Public University System (APUS) was recognized as a finalist in Second Nature Climate Leadership Award. APUS is composed of two branches known by the abbreviations APU and AMU. American Public University or APU expands access

Meanest Vehicles for the Environment in 2013

Published on 2013-04-04 17:10:00

Make and ModelSpecificationsEmission Standard aMPG: CityMPG: HwyGreen Score FORD F-350 FFV b6.2L 8, auto stk 4wdBin 8111617 FORD F-250 FFV c6.2L 8, auto stk 4wdBin 8111617 FORD E-350 WAGON d6.8L 10, autoBi

The Greenest Vehicles of 2013

Published on 2013-04-04 14:35:00

Make and Model Specifications Emission Standard MPG: MPG: Green TOYOTA PRIUS C 1.5L 4, auto SULEV II / Bin 3 53 46 58 HONDA FIT b Electric (Li-ion battery) ZEV 3.9 3.1 57 TOYOTA PRIUS 1.8L 4, auto PZEV / Bin 3 51 48 55 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBR

Three Birds Renewable Energy Education Initiative

Published on 2013-04-04 12:13:00

Three Birds is an organization which promotes educating the young about the value of renewable energy. Their vision is that "every student in America will have meaningful learning experiences with renewable energy before graduating high school." In p

Climate Scientist Susan Solomon's heartening Look at Environmental Successes

Published on 2013-04-04 07:02:00

Susan Solomon, is the Ellen Swallow Richards Professor of Atmospheric Chemistry and Climate Science at MIT and she is also author of the book “The Coldest March.” She is a scientist who remains hopeful despite the array of environmental threats

The UK is Depriving Children of a Climate Change Education

Published on 2013-04-03 16:02:00

In the UK the government wants to remove climate change from geography lessons for students under 14 years of age. This move is highly controversial as climate change is a serious threat to societal well being in Britain. Environmental problems are o

Report Urges Canada's Federal Conservatives to Regulate Oil and Gas Sector to Meet GHG Targets

Published on 2013-04-03 11:00:00

The Pembina Institute is calling for Canada's ruling Conservatives to regulate the oil and gas industry so that the country can meet its greenhouse gases (GHGs) targets.

Ford Motor Co.: Green or Greenwashing?

Published on 2013-04-03 08:56:00

Ford Motor. Co. has a long, albeit mixed history of developing greener vehicles. Their strategy appears to focus on offering more choice to consumers than their competitors. Ford started working on cleaner vehicles in the 1990's when they explored ai

The Green Market Oracle Nominated for Best Green Energy Website

Published on 2013-04-02 16:07:00

The Green Market Oracle is please to announce that it has been nominated as one of the Best Green Energy Sites of 2012 for brandishing the latest and greatest in green energy and sustainability. The awards are being presented by SaveOnEnergy.com wh

The Benefits of Employee Engagement in Sustainability

Published on 2013-04-02 11:06:00

Employee engagement is a key business driver for organizational success and plays an important role in producing sustainable change. Helping employees to engage is a powerful tool to integrate sustainability thinking into company operations. In th

Scientists Link Loss of Arctic Sea Ice to Anomalous Weather

Published on 2013-04-02 06:50:00

Paradoxically, global warming is causing extreme cold in Europe and North America this spring. This is due to the loss of Arctic sea ice which appears to be changing the direction of the jet stream. Scientists have linked the diminished Arctic sea

President Obama's Green Executive Orders

Published on 2013-04-01 13:03:00

President Obama has vowed that in the absence of congressional action, he will use his executive privileges to combat climate change. Some who are seeking a pretext to discredit the President have suggested that he is ruling by executive orders (E

Event - Sustainability Professionals Summit: Visioning for Accelerated Impact

Published on 2013-04-01 09:29:00

NJ Sustainability Professionals' Summit: Visioning for Accelerated Impact will take place on April 23-24, 2013 at Princeton University. This first-of-its-kind meeting will engage leadership, chief sustainability officers and sustainability profession

Event - Fuel-Efficient Car Show at the Silver Diner

Published on 2013-03-31 20:27:00

The Fuel-Efficient Car Show at the Silver Diner will take place on May 19, 2013 at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Cherry Hill, NJ. Have high gas prices got you down? Come check out dozens of car models that get at least 35 MPG highway, including hybrids, elect

Event - New England Independent Schools Sustainability Conference: GSAx Northeast

Published on 2013-03-31 13:25:00

GSAx Northeast will take place on April 15, 2013, between 9am and 3pm, in Windsor, Connecticut. This event is Hosted by Loomis Chaffee and Co-Sponsored by Suffield Academy and the Green Schools Alliance. Educators and students will be present at this

Event - EcoLinks2013: Environmental Educators Conference

Published on 2013-03-31 11:37:00

EcoLinks2013 - Environmental Educators Conference

Event - IAIA13 Impact Assessment: The Next Generation

Published on 2013-03-31 07:41:00

IAIA13 Impact Assessment: The Next Generation is the 33rd Annual Conference of the International Association for Impact Assessment, it will take place on May 13-16, 2013 at the Calgary Stampede BMO Centre in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The IAIA13 the

Event - UNCCD Scientific Conference on Desertification, Land Degradation and Drought

Published on 2013-03-31 06:14:00

The Third Special Session of the Committee on Science and Technology (CST S-3) with the UNCCD 2nd Scientific Conference on Desertification, Land Degradation and Drought and the Eleventh Session of the Committee for the Review of Implementation of the

The Symbolism of Easter in an Ecological Context

Published on 2013-03-31 04:58:00

Easter is associated with new life, rebirth, and renewal. From an ecological perspective this is precisely what is required as we engage the serious work of being better environmental stewards. A number of symbols have become part of the Easter tradi

Video - World Water Day: What Individuals Can Do

Published on 2013-03-30 15:49:00

United Nations Regional Information Centre (UNRIC) - Video in English created by United Kingdom based students at the University of Creative Arts in Farnham, for World Water Day. The contribution is part of UNRIC's partnership with Fabrica. To help

Video: World Water Day: Problems and Solutions Animated Short

Published on 2013-03-30 13:16:00

Video - The Big Thirst the Business of Water

Published on 2013-03-30 09:34:00

The golden age of water—where water is unlimited, safe, and free—is over. Award-winning investigative journalist Charles Fishman reports on his three-year odyssey to uncover how the world of water is changing and the enormous implications for eac

Video - World Water Day 2013: Message from UN General Secretary Ban Ki-Moon

Published on 2013-03-30 05:49:00

World Water Day (22nd March 2013): Video Message from UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on the importance of Water Cooperation, the theme of World Water Day 2013.

The EPA's New Tier 3 Standards Offer Environmental, Economic and Employment Benefits

Published on 2013-03-29 13:01:00

The Obama administration has unveiled a proposal that will benefit the environment and the economy. The Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) historic new rules, known as the Tier 3 standards, will reduce sulfur in gasoline and tighten car and tru

Canada Withdraws from UN Efforts to Combat Desertification

Published on 2013-03-29 08:00:00

The Canadian government, led by Prime Minister Stephen Harper, has opted to withdraw from the UN's global desertification convention which is known by the acronym CCD. Of the 193 countries involved, Canada is the only country to pull out. Due to ove

Republicans Oppose the PTC but Support Oil Subsidies

Published on 2013-03-28 17:51:00

It is not surprising that many Republicans who oppose the Production Tax Credit (PTC) for renewable energy support fossil fuel subsidies. Although the PTC was extended through 2013, some Republicans have vowed to continue their push to kill it. Conse

US Wind Energy Doubles and Eclipses Natural Gas in 2012

Published on 2013-03-28 11:49:00

In 2012 the US added 13.1 gigawatts (GW) of wind power, which for the first time is

A Condensed History of the Production Tax Credit (PTC)

Published on 2013-03-28 08:15:00

After 20 years and many extensions, the federal Production Tax Credit (PTC) expired at the end of 2012, but then miraculously it was once again resurrected in an eleventh hour addendum to the fiscal cliff deal. On Jan. 1, 2013, the final vote of the

US Government Support for Renewable Energy Projects

Published on 2013-03-27 16:38:00

The US federal government has shown that it can collaborate effectively to support the growth of renewable energy across the country. The Department of the Interior has worked with industry, state, tribal, and local partners to approve 34 renewable e

RGGI is Increasing Renewables while Reducing GHGs and Spurring Economic Growth

Published on 2013-03-27 12:04:00

According to a report released on March 26th, the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) has spurred the growth of renewable energy, reduced greenhouse gases (GHGs) and helped to grow the economy in the US Northeast. Between 2000 and 2010, the eco

The US Transportation Sector can Reduce Petroleum Use and GHG emissions by 80% over the Next Few Decades

Published on 2013-03-27 09:42:00

According to a new government study an 80 percent reduction in petroleum use and GHG emissions is possible in the transportation sector by 2050. This is the finding of research by the Transportation Energy Futures (TEF) project, a nine-part study und

Top 25 Sustainable Brands on Twitter

Published on 2013-03-26 09:59:00

Here is Triple Pundit's list of 25 for-profit businesses who are using Twitter to support their advocacy of people, planet and profits. 1. @SCJgreenchoices: Daily tweets from SC Johnson’s Global Corporate Affairs, Communication & Sustainability te

Comprehensive Summary of US Green Legislation

Published on 2013-03-26 06:57:00

It is essential for businesses to keep abreast of the legal

Webinar - NWF Emerging Leaders Professional Development

Published on 2013-03-25 15:34:00

The NWF Emerging Leaders Professional Development Webinar Series: Finding Meaning, Money and Community in a Changing Word - A Discussion with Billy Parish, co-author of "MAKING GOOD" will take place on March 26, 2013 from 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST. The Na

Course - Environmental Law & Regulation

Published on 2013-03-25 10:32:00

The course Environmental Law and Regulation takes place on March 27, 2013, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m (Check-in time: 8 a.m.)in New Brunswick, NJ. Redesigned and updated for 2013, this interactive course is "TEAM" taught by NJ's top environmental a

Event - ISSP Conference 2013

Published on 2013-03-25 08:46:00

The ISSP Conference 2013 will take place on May 8 -10, 2013 at the Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel in Chicago, Illinois. The event will feature speakers from GRI, Alaska Airlines, The Nature Conservancy, Presidio Graduate School and other top flight o

Event - Smart and Sustainable Campuses Conference

Published on 2013-03-25 08:22:00

The Smart and Sustainable Campuses Conference will take place on April 15-16, 2013 in Bethesda, MD. Colleges and universities are incubators of innovation, tackling the biggest challenges of society through creative means. The 2013 Smart and Sustaina

Event - Marketplace Sustainability Summit

Published on 2013-03-24 17:45:00

The Marketplace Sustainability Summit will take place on April 16th (14:00 to 17:30) at Guildhall on Greshan Street in London. As part of Responsible Business Week, this Summit aims to raise the quality of the conversation around sustainability - fro

Event - Engineering Sustainability

Published on 2013-03-24 16:05:00

Engineering Sustainability will take place 04/07/2013 - 04/09/2013. This all day event will take place at the Westin Convention Center in Pittsburgh. Sponsored by The Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation at the University of Pittsburgh and The

Event - Cleantech Forum Europe 2013

Published on 2013-03-24 14:56:00

Cleantech Forum Europe 2013 will take place on 04/16/2013 - 04/18/2013 at the Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall in Bilbao Spain. As the sense of economic malaise and a confidence crisis deepens, we are all in urgent need of a lift. We ar

Event - Good Jobs Green Jobs National Conference (2013)

Published on 2013-03-24 14:11:00

The Good Jobs Green Jobs event will take place on April 16-18, 2013, in Washington, DC The 2013 Good Jobs, Green Jobs National Conference will bring labor union members, environmentalists, business owners, community leaders and elected officials fro

Event - Climate Change and the Common Good

Published on 2013-03-24 13:12:00

Climate Change and the Common Good will take place on April 8-10, 2013 at Notre Dame, IN. This event will provide a multidisciplinary exploration of the challenges and opportunities society faces in addressing climate change and resource scarcity. Fr

Event - Future of Wind Energy in BC

Published on 2013-03-24 08:08:00

BC Sustainable Energy Association (BCSEA) Vancouver Chapter and Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) are hosting a speaker event on Wednesday April 10th, 2013 at the Bill Reid Gallery, 639 Hornby Street in Vancouver, about the future of wind ene

Event - National Adaptation Forum: Action today for a Better Tomorrow.

Published on 2013-03-24 06:23:00

The National Adaptation Forum (NAF), subtitled Action today for a Better Tomorrow will take place on April 2-4, 2013 in Denver, CO NAF is the first of its kind national convening on climate change adaptation presenting state-of-the art and science a

Video - Indian environmentalist and CEO Shares his Support for Earth Hour

Published on 2013-03-23 18:32:00

Indian environmentalist and CEO of Paharpur Business Centre & Software Technology Incubator Park, Kamal Meattle, shares his support for Earth Hour. Related Articles WWF's Earth Hour Playbook for Business Earth Hour: Tangible Action Beyond the Symb

Video - Business supporting Earth Hour

Published on 2013-03-23 16:20:00

This video from Royal Business Center reviews what businesses can do to support Earth Hour. Businesses do more than just turn off the lights of the premises and ask staff and customers to do the same. Businesses support Earth Hour by implementing pra

WWF's Earth Hour Playbook for Business

Published on 2013-03-23 11:16:00

To help businesses with Earth Hour, WWF Canada has put together a Playbook for Business. The official playbook includes all sorts of activities and events to run not only during Earth Hour, but beyond the hour too. There are a number of things that b

Earth Hour: Tangible Action Beyond the Symbolism

Published on 2013-03-23 09:21:00

Earth Hour is about more than symbolic gestures designed to consolidate support for action on climate change. While the importance of bringing people together for environmental betterment cannot be overstated, Earth Hour also produces tangible benefi

WWF's Earth Hour 2013: Why You Should be Part of It!

Published on 2013-03-23 06:44:00

Earth Hour is the largest grassroots environmental event in history. Hundreds of millions of people, businesses and governments around the world unite each year to turn off their lights for one hour to show their support for action on climate change.

Documentary - Water on the Table

Published on 2013-03-22 19:15:00

This documentary about water was the Winner of the Best Canadian Feature Film at the 2010 Planet in Focus International Film and Video Festival.

The Carbon Trust's Water Standard

Published on 2013-03-22 17:04:00

The Carbon Trust's Water Standard is a new resource that helps companies to measure and manage their water usage. Carbon Trust worked with Sainsbury’s, Coca-Cola Enterprises, Sunlight and Branston — the four companies that have already adopted th

Infographic - How Much Water Does Fracking Consume

Published on 2013-03-22 15:07:00

Related Articles Fracking: A Tragic Waste of Water Natural Gas is Not Clean Energy Whats the Fracking Problem? World Water Day 2013: International Year of Water Cooperation Solutions to the World Water Crisis Requires International Cooperation Soluti

Fracking: A Tragic Waste of Water Resources

Published on 2013-03-22 13:55:00

The natural gas mining method known as hydraulic fracturing or "fracking" is another major source of water usage and a serious source of contamination. The EPA estimates one well in a coal bed can require anywhere from 200,000 litres to more than 1 m

Infographic - Plumbing Heroes: Water Stewards for the 21st Century

Published on 2013-03-22 13:07:00

Click Here for an interactive version - Able Skills Construction Courses Related Posts Water Efficiency: Stopping the Flow from Leaky Pipes Solutions to the World Water Crisis Requires International Cooperation Reducing Water Use in the United Stat

Water Efficiency: Stopping the Flow from Leaky Pipes

Published on 2013-03-22 11:28:00

One of the most obvious keys to responsible water management is increasing water use efficiency (WUE) and this entails arresting the prodigious flow of water from leaking pipes. All around the world countries are facing massive water losses form leak

Reducing Water Use in the United States

Published on 2013-03-22 10:16:00

This op-ed was written for World Water Day by Danielle Nierenberg, Co-founder of Food Tank. The article offers five steps that we can all take to reduce water waste in the United States. Danielle has spent the last two and a half years traveling to 3

How Much Water is there on Earth

Published on 2013-03-22 09:31:00

The graphic shows three blue spheres representing relative amounts of Earth's water in comparison to the size of the Earth. [The third is so small it is hard to see.] These images attempt to show three dimensions, so each sphere represents volume. Ov

Solutions to the World Water Crisis Requires International Cooperation

Published on 2013-03-22 08:04:00

Sharing water across international boundaries is a complex international challenge that requires coordinated water policy formulation and responsible governance. To meet global water requirements governments at all levels need to work together to cra

World Water Day 2013: International Year of Water Cooperation

Published on 2013-03-22 07:00:00

World Water Day is held annually on 22 March as a means of focusing attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. An international day to celebrate freshwater was recommended at the 1

Infographic - Forests and Land Use

Published on 2013-03-21 16:31:00

International Forest Day 2013

Published on 2013-03-21 12:00:00

The United Nations General Assembly has proclaimed March 21 to be the International Day of Forests. The Day celebrates and raises awareness of the importance of all types of forests. On each International Day of Forests, local, national and internati

NASA Imagery Shows Trees are Dying in US Forests

Published on 2013-03-21 11:03:00

Years of drought and high temperatures are thinning forests in the upper Great Lakes and the eastern United States. According to 2013 NASA satellite imagery which is part of the third National Climate Assessment, nearly 40 percent of Mid-Atlantic for

Worldwatch Institute: The Looming Threat of Water Scarcity

Published on 2013-03-21 07:13:00

Some 1.2 billion people-almost a fifth of the world-live in areas of physical water scarcity, while another 1.6 billion face what can be called economic water shortage. The situation is only expected to worsen as population growth, climate change, in

Webinar - Extreme Weather and the Insurance Industry

Published on 2013-03-20 17:39:00

The odds are pretty high that you know someone who has personally been impacted by Superstorm Sandy, record droughts in the American Midwest, or forest fires in the West. These extreme weather events, exacerbated by climate change, have literally cos

President Obama's Clean Energy Trust Fund

Published on 2013-03-20 12:24:00

President Barack Obama wants to create a $2 billion clean-energy research fund with fees paid by oil and gas producers to help lower US dependence on oil. The President has urged Congress to support the $2 billion fund which would fuel cutting edge c

Pope Francis the Environmentalist

Published on 2013-03-20 09:00:00

Hundreds of thousands of worshipers gathered in the Vatican Tuesday morning to celebrate Pope Francis's inaugural mass, applauding as he instructed the world's dignitaries, clergy and Catholic lay people to work for the world's most vulnerable people

White Paper & Case Study: Environmental Compliance Theory and Practice

Published on 2013-03-19 19:46:00

Keeping up with EH&S news and regulations is not an easy task. Yes, you can read a news article every now and then or watch a webinar but making the transition from a theoretical concept to real life application and putting it all together can be a c

Obama Resurrecting Nixon to Advance Environmental Policy

Published on 2013-03-19 07:59:00

President Barack Obama is resurrected the ghost of former Republican President Richard Nixon to move forward on the environment. The President is about to set guidelines that require all federal agencies to consider the environmental impacts of major

Webinar - Rethinking Sustainability Communications: Brand Strategies, Risks & Opportunities

Published on 2013-03-18 17:00:00

The complimentary one hour webinar, "Rethinking Sustainability Communications: Brand Strategies, Risks & Opportunities" will take place on Thursday, April 25, 2013 at 4:00 pm GMT Summer Time or 11:00 am Eastern Daylight Time.

CPAC 2013: Leading Conservatives Don't Want Change

Published on 2013-03-18 10:54:00

The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) came together for their annual gathering and they have once again snubbed climate change, green jobs and a sustainable US economy. CPAC is hosted by the American Conservative Union Foundation (ACUF)

Webinar - Why GRI G4 Will Trigger New Directions In Sustainability Reporting

Published on 2013-03-18 07:34:00

The complimentary one hour webinar "Why GRI G4 Will Trigger New Directions In Sustainability Reportingb" will take place on

Event - Scaling Mount Sustainability: The Journey of Interface

Published on 2013-03-17 21:10:00

Scaling Mount Sustainability is an event that will take place on Thursday Mar 21, 2013,

Event - Green Profit Conference in Kingston Ontario

Published on 2013-03-17 20:59:00

Last call for the Green Profit Conference which will take place on Monday Mar 18, 2013, Kingston, Ontario. SWITCH Presents the 3rd Annual Green Profit Conference and Exhibition on Sustainable Energy: New Opportunities And The Road Ahead at the Sherat

Event - Green IT: What Sustainability Professionals Need to Know

Published on 2013-03-17 19:52:00

Final call for the SPRiNG, Green IT event, "What Sustainability Professionals Need to Know." This event will take place on Tuesday March 19, 2013, in Toronto, Ontario, from 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM. The featured expert will be Frances Edmonds Director of E

Event - World Green Energy Symposium (WGES)

Published on 2013-03-17 11:45:00

Last call for the World Green Energy Symposium

Event - Cleantech Forum 2013: Sustainability Meets Innovation

Published on 2013-03-17 08:11:00

Last call for the Cleantech Forum, which will take place in San Francisco on March 18, to March 20,

Event - Connecting Water Resources 2013: Changing the Water Paradigm

Published on 2013-03-17 04:34:00

The event, "Connecting Water Resources 2013: Changing the Water Paradigm," will take place on Monday March 18 to Thursday March 21, in Ottawa, Ontario. It will highlight the possibilities that exist for progress and innovation in water management. Th

Video - Documentary on the Evidence and the Impacts of Climate Change

Published on 2013-03-16 16:31:00

Video - Methane is the Ticking Time Bomb Beneath the Ice

Published on 2013-03-16 13:04:00

Because of global warming, permafrost -- the frozen ground that covers the top of the world -- has been thawing rapidly over the last three decades. But there is cause for concern beyond the far north, because the carbon released from thawing permafr

Video - Fascinating Green Technology Investments

Published on 2013-03-16 09:43:00

What are the technologies that will help to build a future that is 100 percent sustainable, a future that creates long term wealth as well as preserving and protecting assets. Green technology investments offer the highest ROI with the fastest paybac

Video - Sustainability Includes the Fight Against Corruption

Published on 2013-03-16 06:44:00

Corruption is an intolerable obstacle to sustainability. Business efficiency and fair competition are undermined by corruption. Sustainability entails full respect for the law, regulations, and fairness. One of the tracts at Rio+ 20 last June was ti

Anti-Keystone XL Actions Target TransCanada

Published on 2013-03-15 22:05:00

The current round of protests against the Keystone XL show that popular actions are a real threat, even to a corporate giant. The latest pressure campaign is targeting the builders of the infamous Keystone XL. TransCanada Pipelines have been selected

Green Bond Gets a Billion Dollar Boost

Published on 2013-03-15 15:25:00

On February 14 2013, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank and the largest development institution focused on the private sector, issued a $1 billion 3 year green bond. The triple-A-rated green bond has an interest r

Enter the 2013 Annual Ethical Corporation Awards

Published on 2013-03-15 11:39:00

The entry deadline for the Fourth Annual Ethical Corporation Awards is on March 21st. These awards are global and open to all types of organisations. They recognize CSR best practice and celebrate responsible business excellence in the world of corpo

American Employment: Keystone XL vs Green Jobs

Published on 2013-03-15 08:25:00

While much has been made of all the jobs that would be associated with the Keystone XL pipeline, the truth is that far more long term jobs would be created though green projects. Despite all the wild claims from the oil industry and their supporters,

Canadian Resources for Responsible Investing

Published on 2013-03-14 17:27:00

Here are two Canadian resources that focus on responsible investing. These two sites educate and inform investors about ethical, social and environmental investing. 1. The SIO has produced a Guide to Socially Responsible Mutual Fund Companies in Can

Return on Environmentally and Socially Responsible Investments

Published on 2013-03-14 07:02:00

There is a growing body of evidence to support the contention that companies which bring sustainability into the heart of their business strategy, outperform their counterparts over the long-term, both in terms of stock market and accounting performa

Investor Resource: Investing for the Soul

Published on 2013-03-13 16:35:00

One of the best green-ethical investing information sites is

Factors Driving the Growth of Responsible Investing

Published on 2013-03-13 12:16:00

A number of factors are coalescing to drive responsible investing. They include new investment standards, government regulation, and scientific observations. Unprecedented environmental and social pressures driven by food, water and energy security,

Investors are Embracing Green

Published on 2013-03-13 08:15:00

Not too long ago green companies were little start-up projects that were part of an emerging growth sector. Now many of these companies have come of age as they are no longer fraught with high levels of risk and low returns that plagued their early d

Greentech & Renewable Energy Investors Guide

Published on 2013-03-12 15:33:00

There are many new firms that have expanded their investment mandate into the green economy, this includes both greentech and renewable energy sectors. Some examples are technology backed investment firms such as Intel, Google have all been active i

The Implications of Climate Science for Investors

Published on 2013-03-12 09:59:00

Climate change is an unavoidable issue for investors regardless of where they stand on the veracity of the science. Whether you call yourself a skeptic or a science based realist, intelligent investors really have no choice other than to make exposur

American Acceptance of Climate Change Approaching All Time High

Published on 2013-03-12 09:08:00

Following extensive misinformation campaigns from corporate misanthropes and the GOP, American support for the veracity of climate change is now approaching an all time high. Awareness about global warming is almost equal to the highest levels of su

The Sustainability Yearbook 2013 Leading Countries

Published on 2013-03-11 16:19:00

Nine US-based companies, more than any other country, have been awarded gold medals for sustainability practices in RobecoSAM and KPMG’s Sustainability Yearbook 2013. The US gold medal winners include Molson Coors, Alcoa, Sonoco Products, Herman M

Responsible Investing Incorporating ESG Factors

Published on 2013-03-11 11:36:00

Investments that pay heed to environmental and social factors can be very lucrative. Responsible investing offers an unparalleled opportunity as the world increasingly comes to grips with the harsh realities of the destructive nature of the old econo

Canada's Ruling Conservative Government is Trying to Silence American Scientists

Published on 2013-03-11 07:16:00

Canadian scientists have been muzzled by Ottawa, now Harper's ruling Conservatives are trying to silence American researchers as well. In February, Postmedia News reported that the Department of Fisheries and Oceans demanded that scientists on a join

Event - Sustainable Brands '13 (San Diego)

Published on 2013-03-10 19:33:00

Sustainable Brands '13 will take place on June 3-6, 2013 in San Diego. Get set for an explosion of creativity in 2013 as the sustainable brands community moves From Revolution to Renaissance to celebrate a new era of better brands that are succeeding

Event - Energy and Sustainability Conference

Published on 2013-03-10 17:07:00

The 4th International Conference on Energy and Sustainability will take place on 19 - 21 June, 2013, in Bucharest, Romania. Energy and Sustainability 2013 is the fourth International Conference in this series, following the success of the first meeti

Event - 2013 Sustainable Chemistry Summit

Published on 2013-03-10 12:31:00

The 2013 Sustainable Chemistry Summit, will take place on June 5-7, 2013 in Montreal, Quebec. This event is presented by GreenCentre Canada, it will map the journey of green chemistry technologies from lab to market. Following the path of innovatio

Event - SOLAR 2013

Published on 2013-03-10 08:03:00

SOLAR 2013 opens April 16-20, 2013, at the Baltimore Convention Center in Maryland. The American Solar Energy Society(ASES) presents America’s longest-running solar conference series, now in its 42nd year. SOLAR 2013 will examine how mainstream ren

Event - Sustainable Brands Istanbul Conference

Published on 2013-03-10 06:22:00

Sustainable Brands Istanbul will take place at Swissôtel The Bosphorus, Istanbul, Turkey, May 16-17. In 2013 the Sustainability Revolution is picking up steam as shifting consumer behavior drives the need for radical innovation. Join us for two days

Video - Clean Tech Angel Investor Best Practices

Published on 2013-03-09 16:27:00

Clean Tech Angel Investor Best Practices are reviewed by Kiki Tidwell an Angel Investor and Kauffman Fellow in this video interview conducted at the Clean Tech Investor Summit with Bill Roth Founder of Earth 2017, author of The Secret Green Sauce and

Video - Bill McKibben and NEI President Bob Massie: "Divestment And The New Economy"

Published on 2013-03-09 14:37:00

"Divestment And The New Economy" Bill McKibben and NEI President Bob Massie discuss the relationship between fossil fuel divestment, the climate crisis, and the transition to a New Economy Keynote at the "Beyond Divestment" conference at Middlebury

Video - The Impact of Investing

Published on 2013-03-09 12:53:00

"The Impact of Investing" John Fullerton, CEO and founder of Capital Institute and former JP Morgan managing director discusses impact investing and the future of sustainable finance at the "Beyond Divestment" conference at Middlebury College. In r

Video - Ford CEO Alan Mulally On Sustainability

Published on 2013-03-09 10:49:00

Ford CEO Alan Mulally on how sustainability is core to Ford's future and something that every business must do based upon a question from Bill Roth, Founder of Earth 2017 and author of The Secret Green Sauce that profiles case studies of green best p

Video - Making People Care About Climate Change: The Psychology of Risk Perception

Published on 2013-03-09 07:54:00

Remember climate change? For the first time since 1984, the issue didn't even come up in a presidential debate. But bringing climate change back into our national conversation is as much a communications challenge as it is a scientific one. Scientist

Video - Tom Van Dyck on Socially-Responsible Investing for Long Term Safety and Returns

Published on 2013-03-09 05:19:00

Tom Van Dyck has been a leader in the field of socially-responsible investing since starting at Dean Witter in 1983. In this Ted Talk Van Dyck discusses socially responsible investing. With today's stock and bond markets in constant flux, and the con

10 Clean Energy Stocks for 2013 from AltEnergy Stocks

Published on 2013-03-08 15:36:00

Here are excerpts from an

Celebrating Female Environmentalists on Women's Day

Published on 2013-03-08 09:56:00

March 8, is International Women's Day, the most appropriate day in the calendar year to recognize the work done by women in the service of the planet and its inhabitants. Throughout history there have been a number of female environmentalists who hav

10 Green Sectors Attracting Investments

Published on 2013-03-08 06:52:00

There are new innovations and ideas generated each day in the cleantech / green sectors. This article helps to separate the hype from the truly revolutionary breakthroughs.

Webinar - Energy Optimization from the Boiler Room to the Board Room

Published on 2013-03-07 16:02:00

This complimentary webinar will take place on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 - 11am PDT/2pm EDT. Space at this webinar is limited so register now to join ConEdison Solutions, DN Tanks, Haynes and Boone, LLP, and Energy Manager Today for a one-hour energy

Lux: Ten Emerging Technology Firms to Watch in 2013

Published on 2013-03-07 10:48:00

Lux Research has put together a group of cutting-edge emerging technology companies to watch in 2013 and nine are in the energy field. To compile this list Lux examined 1,380 companies across 15 different emerging technology domains over the course o

Solar Increasingly Sustainable Even Without Subsidies

Published on 2013-03-07 06:39:00

According to a new analysis by Deutsche Bank, the global solar market will be self sustaining by the end of 2014. As many who supported renewable energy subsidies have argued, they are a short term measure to help fledgling industries grow to a size

Obama's Choice for Budget Director

Published on 2013-03-06 16:31:00

Obama announced his choice to lead the White House budget office. As expected, Obama selected Sylvia Mathews Burwell, the president of the Walmart Foundation, (the charitable group). She worked for a long time at the Gates Foundation at a high level.

Obama's Nominates Former Oil Employee and Conservationist as Head of the Interior Department

Published on 2013-03-06 11:30:00

Obama's nominee for Head of the Interior Department is a study in contrasts. Sally Jewell's resume includes work in the oil industry, banking and more recently CEO of an outdoor equipment company where she was described as a conservationist. Jewell w

Obama's Nominates Nuclear Physicist for Energy Secretary

Published on 2013-03-06 07:33:00

On Monday March 4, President Barack Obama announced that he had nominated a nuclear physicist from MIT as his choice for energy secretary. The President tapped Dr Ernest J Moniz to take over for Steven Chu as head the Department of Energy (DOE). The

Climate Week is Britain’s Biggest Climate Change Campaign

Published on 2013-03-05 10:44:00

Britain's Climate Week is inspiring a new wave of action to create a sustainable future. Culminating in a week of activities, it showcases practical solutions from every sector of society. Each year, half a million people attend 3,000 events in Bri

Obama's Nominates Air Quality Expert to Head the EPA

Published on 2013-03-05 06:20:00

On Monday March 4, President Barack Obama announced that an air quality expert would be his nominee for the head of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). As a veteran of the EPA, Gina McCarthy is a good choice to replace Lisa Jackson as administ

Ford Motor Co's Waste Reduction Efforts

Published on 2013-03-04 16:05:00

On February 27, 2013, Ford Motor Co. revealed a five-year global strategy to reduce waste sent to landfill by 40 percent per vehicle. The initiative which began in 2011 will run until 2016. According to Ford, its vehicles will produce a mere 13.4 pou

Makower on Sustainability as a Risk Management Tool

Published on 2013-03-04 11:48:00

This article was written by Joel Makower, the Chairman and Executive Editor of GreenBiz Group. Joel is one of the Web's most prolific and widely respected authors on the subject of sustainability. This article was excerpted from the 2013 State of Gre

Volkswagen's Sustainability Efforts Include the World's Most Fuel Efficient Car

Published on 2013-03-04 07:11:00

Volkswagen may have been slower to engage sustainability than some of its automotive competitors but the company appears to be making up for lost time. Prior to the last few years sustainability was not a strategic priority for Volkswagen's business

Event - ACSEE 2013

Published on 2013-03-03 20:41:00

The International Academic Forum in conjunction with its global partners is proud to announce the Third Annual Asian Conference on Sustainability, Energy and the Environment, to be held from June 6-9 2013, at the Ramada Osaka, Osaka, Japan. CONFERE

Event - CMF13: Captivate. Connect. Activate

Published on 2013-03-03 14:13:00

Cause Marketing Forum 2013 (CMF13) will take place May 29-30, 2013 at the JW Marriott in Chicago. As a savvy cause marketer, you know that it's not enough to simply create a company/cause partnership. You must captivate your audience with a compelli

Event - Global Conference on Sustainability and Reporting

Published on 2013-03-03 11:17:00

On May 22-24, 2013, in Amsterdam, Join over 1500 leaders and practitioners from business, finance, accountancy, consultancy, civil society, government, labor and academia in discussing the key challenges and opportunities on the path to a more sustai

Event - Impact Investing Summit

Published on 2013-03-03 08:36:00

IMN is delighted to announce the inaugural Impact Investing Summit will take place on March 14-15, 2013, in Huntington Beach, CA. The conference will bring together experts in the exciting Impact Investing arena to discuss the key topics of interest

Event - Sustainable Brands Conference (Rio)

Published on 2013-03-03 06:45:00

The Sustainable Brands Conference is ground zero for sustainability, brand and innovation professionals who come together from around the world to be inspired, engaged and equipped to succeed by building the better brands of tomorrow. Now it is comin

Video - 2013 Olin Sustainability Case Competition

Published on 2013-03-02 15:56:00

Olin Business School's 4th annual Olin Sustainability Case Competition challenged students to propose plans for developing more than 10,000 vacant lots in St. Louis. Twenty five teams with students from different disciplines across the university ent

Video - Climate Change and Extreme Weather: Prof. Jennifer Francis (2013)

Published on 2013-03-02 12:00:00

This educational video summarizes the evidence for climate change. Click on blue time codes below to advance to these topics: Note: The original 112-minute conference video of Jennifer Francis's presentation is the official product of StormCenter

Video - Clinton Moloney: Three Paths to Sustainability

Published on 2013-03-02 06:02:00

How to achieve growth and innovation by embedding sustainability into your company's DNA.

A New State Department Environmental Impact Assessment Clears the Keystone XL Pipeline

Published on 2013-03-01 18:12:00

On Friday March 1, the State Department released a draft environmental impact statement which has cleared the 875-mile Keystone XL pipeline saying it will not harm air, water or landscape. The draft further indicated that although the pipeline will c

Noesis Energy 101 Webinar Series

Published on 2013-03-01 08:15:00

Noesis Energy designed the Energy 101 series for both energy novices and energy professionals. This is a complimentary webinar where industry experts discuss popular energy management topics and walk through real-life scenarios with a live demonstrat

Shell Pauses its Arctic Drilling for 2013

Published on 2013-02-28 11:47:00

On Wednesday, February 27th, Royal Dutch Shell PLC announced it will suspend offshore petroleum drilling in the Arctic Ocean for 2013. The Arctic is already suffering from the effects of climate change and Arctic drilling further endangers the rich e

Executive Order 13626: Accelerating Investment in Industrial Energy Efficiency

Published on 2013-02-28 07:07:00

This EO was signed by President Obama in August, 2012, it is designed to promote American manufacturing by helping to facilitate investments in energy efficiency at industrial facilities. Section 1. Policy. Accelerate and expand investments that re

Executive Order 13423: Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management

Published on 2013-02-27 10:59:00

President Obama signed Executive Order (EO) 13423 on February 17, 2009. EO 13423 consolidates and strengthens the sustainable practices of the following preceeding EOs dating back to 1998. 13101 of September 14, 1998 13123 of June 3, 1999 13134 o

Jinko Solar: Silicone Procurement at the Heart of its Success

Published on 2013-02-27 08:25:00

Jinko Solar is well positioned to capitalize on the solar market in 2013 as it has the best balance sheet among their competitors. They are insulated from the high costs of silicone that is adversely impacting their peers. The higher costs of silicon

Executive Order 13514: “Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance,”

Published on 2013-02-26 16:05:00

Executive Order (EO) 13514, “Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance,” was signed on October 5, 2009. EO 13514 introduces new greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions management requirements, requiring each Federal Agency to s

The DoD's Climate Change Adaptation Roadmap (CCAR)

Published on 2013-02-26 11:13:00

The US Department of Defense (DoD) has led efforts to address climate change and this leadership will increase with the release of the Climate Change Adaptation Roadmap (CCAR). As the world’s single largest energy consumer, this initiative has glo

Ambitious Growth Predicted for Solar in 2013 and 2014

Published on 2013-02-26 07:01:00

Over the next two years solar power can be expected to move closer to grid parity. In 2012, despite obstacles, solar power continued to grow. In 2013 and 2014 we should see surprisingly strong growth in the photovoltaic (PV) industry. One of the maj

H&M's Sustainability Efforts Now Include Recycling

Published on 2013-02-25 10:58:00

On February 21, 2013, H&M launched an ambitious program designed to reduce the amount of clothing that goes into landfills. The clothing retail giant is now accepting used clothing of any brand in its 48 markets around the world. H&M is working on th

White Paper - Energy & Markets Data Book Q1 2013

Published on 2013-02-25 07:02:00

Environmental Leader has released the latest edition of its quarterly data book, which supplies busy executives and research teams with a collection of charts presenting environmental, sustainability and energy-related data on a quarterly basis. Da

Event - Natural Products Expo West

Published on 2013-02-24 20:13:00

This event will take place on March 7-10, at the Anaheim Convention Center. Natural Products Expo West is where new products turn into record profits, relationship building and ROI is always high and brand awareness builds momentum with each better b

Event - Ecobuild Sustainable Design and Construction

Published on 2013-02-24 17:52:00

This event will take place on March 5th - 7th 2013 in London, UK. Ecobuild is the biggest event in the world for sustainable design, construction and the built environment. More than just an exhibition, Ecobuild brings together communities from acros

Event - Deeper Water Offshore Wind

Published on 2013-02-24 15:43:00

Profitably Delivering Larger Wind Power Stations In Deeper Water, Further Offshore.This is Europe’s senior offshore wind conference and networking event, it will take place on March 6th 2013 at the Grand Connaught Rooms, in Central London, UK. This

Event - Offshore Wind Financial Risk Management Forum

Published on 2013-02-24 14:35:00

This event will take place on March 14th 2013 in London, UK. Offshore Wind Financial Risk Management Forum is part of Wind Power events. What is the best way to manage financial risk in my offshore wind farm? This and other questions will be answered

Event - Cleantech Forum 2013, Sustainability Meets Innovation: Reigniting Cleantech

Published on 2013-02-24 08:39:00

The Cleantech Forum will take place at the Hyatt Regency, San Francisco, California on March 18-20, 2013. How can environmental sustainability and innovation be top of mind for customers and corporations, but not deliver the right returns for invest

Event - This Way to Sustainability Conference VIII

Published on 2013-02-24 07:20:00

This event will take place on March 7th and 8th 2013, at California State University, in Chico. It will explore approaches that will make a difference for a sustainable future. Our annual conference provides a forum to discuss current issues that are

Event - World Water-Tech Investment Summit

Published on 2013-02-24 05:02:00

This event will take place on March 6th - 7th, 2013 in London, UK. The World Water-Tech Investment Summit is staged by Rethink Events Ltd. At this event 40 C-level speakers will discuss the challenges in bringing new water technologies to market with

Video - Bill McKibben of 350.org Speaks at Forward on Climate Rally

Published on 2013-02-23 14:23:00

Here is the entire speech by Bill McKibben at the Forward on Climate rally on February 17, 2013. 50,000 concerned citizens watch at the largest rally on climate to date in Washington DC.

Video - What the Forward on Climate Rally Looked Like

Published on 2013-02-23 12:02:00

An estimated 50,000 people gathered in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, February 17th for the Forward on Climate Rally at the National Mall. The rally preceded a march to the White House to urge President Barack Obama to take action against climate change

Video - Thanks to All Who Supported the Historic Forward on Climate Rally

Published on 2013-02-23 09:29:00

Thank you to the nearly 50,000 who demonstrated on Presidents Day Weekend at the Washington Monument, the thousands at 20+ solidarity rallies across the country, and the more than one million online activists who stood up and spoke out to tell Presid

Video - Webinar on US Energy Efficiency Policies

Published on 2013-02-23 05:21:00

Energy and climate policy in the United States are being proposed at a fast pace, and it is difficult, even from people working in energy, to keep track of all the new proposals. This webinar reviews the impacts of some of the current proposals and b

Fossil Fuel Powered Carbon Bombs

Published on 2013-02-22 16:09:00

A February 11th, 2013 Greenpeace report indicated that the fossil fuel industry is planning 14 massive carbon bombs. As stated in the report, "The world is quickly reaching a Point of No Return for preventing the worst impacts of climate change." Tak

The Northface Launches a Bold Clothing Recycling Initiative

Published on 2013-02-22 13:30:00

The North Face has launched an industry leading pilot recycling program for clothes. According to EPA estimates, more than 21 billion pounds of clothes linen and other textiles were thrown away in 2010, almost all of which (85 percent) ended up in la

Webinar - Sustainable Asset Management

Published on 2013-02-21 04:19:00

Driving Operational Excellence through Sustainable Asset Management will take place on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 – 8am Pacific/11am EST, the webinar includes time for a Q&A session. Environmental Leader is offering this one-hour sustainable asse

Comprehensive Climate Legislation in the US this Spring?

Published on 2013-02-20 10:08:00

Buoyed by President Obama's commitment to address climate change in his second term, leading Democrats are pushing for comprehensive climate legislation. In his State of the Union address President Obama called on Congress to pass a "market-based" cl

CCAC Celebrates its One Year Anniversary

Published on 2013-02-20 07:15:00

The Climate and Clean Air Coalition to Reduce Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (CCAC) celebrates its first anniversary today.

A New Environmental Movement Breeds Hope for the Future

Published on 2013-02-19 15:05:00

Something is happening to the environmental movement that is giving us reason to hope that we may succeed in changing our current trajectory. On Sunday February 17th, 35,000 people came together to demand action in the face of a growing climate crisi

The Way Forward on US Emissions Reductions

Published on 2013-02-19 05:27:00

On February 6, 2013, the World Resources Institute (WRI) released a report that examines ways of moving forward on climate action. The WRI report is titled, “Can the U.S. Get There From Here?” it explores strategies for reducing carbon pollution

Forward on Climate Rally and Growing Support for Action

Published on 2013-02-18 10:11:00

On Sunday February 17th, 160 organizations and tens of thousands of people came together for the biggest climate rally in American history. After assembling at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., participants marched to the White House and formed

Course - The Green Power Mini-MBA

Published on 2013-02-18 07:59:00

Green Power Conferences presents the "Mini-MBA" which will take place in London, UK on starting on February 25th and ending on March 1st. The course runs in a friendly, informal manner, encouraging discussions and questions to ensure that participant

Event - Energy Storage Conference

Published on 2013-02-17 09:08:00

The Energy Storage Conference will take place in Nice, France on the 27th and 28th of February, 2013. The conference will bring together key industry stakeholders to conduct a thorough cost analysis and comparison on various EES systems and their rol

Event - Renewable Energy Finance and Infrastrastructure Summit

Published on 2013-02-17 09:07:00

The 4th Annual Renewable Energy Finance and Infrastructure Summit will take place on the 28th and 29th of May, 2013, in Vienna Austria. This event gathers renewable energy decision makers, in finance and investment, government, and technology, to dis

Event - Water NI

Published on 2013-02-17 07:03:00

Water NI will take place on February 26th, 2013 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Now in its fourth year, Water NI is the only conference that's brings all the major stakeholders together to discuss the current and future pressures facing the sector. Wi

Video - Interview with David Lavallee of White Water, Black Gold

Published on 2013-02-16 16:25:00

Video - White Water, Black Gold: Tar Sands Pipeline

Published on 2013-02-16 11:31:00

Video - Forward on Climate: Rally in Washington (Feb. 17)

Published on 2013-02-16 04:58:00

Puma's Cradle to Cradle Sustainability Leadership

Published on 2013-02-15 10:17:00

Greenbiz Report: State of the Profession 2013

Published on 2013-02-15 08:09:00

The GreenBiz Group’s third annual “State of the Profession” report takes a look at the emergence of the sustainability executive and its unique role in industry. As in years past, we surveyed members of our GreenBiz Intelligence Panel to find o

Green Excerpts of President Obama's 2013 State of the Union Address

Published on 2013-02-14 08:51:00

President Obama has reasserted his commitment to addressing climate change in his 2013 State of the Union address. Here are climate and energy related excerpts of the President's address. The American people don't expect government to solve every p

Greenbiz Article: The State of the Sustainability Profession, 2013

Published on 2013-02-14 06:42:00

GreenBiz asks what departments sustainability professionals can learn from as they continue their march into the mainstream. One of the most common statements I've heard for years from people whose job within a company is to pursue a sustainability

Some of the Greenest Mobile Phones in the World

Published on 2013-02-13 12:17:00

There are a number of phones on the market that claim to be green. Here is a review of four leading manufacturers and some of the greenest mobile phones in the world. Four Blackberrys, two Apples, six Samsungs, and five Nokias According to a Unit

Smartphones Reduce Energy Usage

Published on 2013-02-13 05:59:00

Smartphones are an increasingly ubiquitous aspect of modern life and research shows that they are decreasing the amount of energy used globally. This is the finding from Outlier, a research group that explores trends in how people use energy. As re

SourceWatch on Greenwashing: Definitions, Allure and Detection

Published on 2013-02-12 13:07:00

This January 10th 2013 article offers a great summary of greenwashing as well as an explanation of why greenwashing occurs and rough rules of thumb to detect it. Greenwashing is the unjustified appropriation of environmental virtue by a company, an

The US Environmental Protection Agency and Fracking

Published on 2013-02-12 08:35:00

Despite the

Event - Green Roof Professional (GRP) Accreditation Training Program

Published on 2013-02-11 18:17:00

Green Roof Professional (GRP) Accreditation Training Program with take place on Feb 21 to Feb 24, 2013, in Toronto, Ontario. Green Roof Design 101: Introductory Course will take place on February 21st, 2013. This introductory training course on gree

Smog Pollution Mutes Chinese New Year Celebrations

Published on 2013-02-11 06:36:00

The Chinese Lunar New Year is usually celebrated with a barrage of fireworks, but this year due to serious smog pollution problems, Beijing has been forced to scale back celebrations. In the Chinese capital there were 23 days of record breaking smog

Event - The Natural Step Canada's MBA Sustainability Leadership Bootcamp

Published on 2013-02-11 05:44:00

This learning event will take place on Wed Feb 20 to Sat Feb 23, 2013, in Edmonton, Alberta. Are you ready to join an incredible group of students and recent graduates in creating and implementing sustainability solutions? If so, join us in Edmonton,

Event - Carbon Professional Path: Fast Track

Published on 2013-02-10 17:51:00

Carbon Professional Path – Fast Track will take place on Feb 26 to Wed Feb 27, 2013, in Toronto, Ontario. The 2-Day program offers CSA Groups globally recognized, professional GHG Inventory Quantifier Certification. Completion of

Event - Waste to Energy & Recycling

Published on 2013-02-10 13:57:00

International Exhibition and Conference from Energy and Materials from Waste and Biomass will take place on February 19-20, 2013 at the Bremen Exhibition Centre, Germany - Hall 4. This event is an international forum for the exchange of successful ex

Event - Water Industry Asset Management 2013

Published on 2013-02-10 12:38:00

This event will take place on February 12, 2013 in Birmingham, UK. It will explore the growing challenge of maintaining complex water and wastewater networks, processes and infrastructure networks. The asset management landscape for the water indust

Event - The Role and Future of EIA

Published on 2013-02-10 11:48:00

This event will take place on 20 Feb 13 - 20 Feb 13 at SOAS in London. The event is subtitled EIA - Putting it in Context and Making it fit for Purpose. The event will deal with European Environmental Impact Assessment Proposals. This conference will

Event - GreenTech Insight for Innovation Workshop - Telling Your Story: Communication for Innovative Businesses

Published on 2013-02-10 11:22:00

GreenTech Insight for Innovation Workshop - Telling Your Story: Communication for Innovative Businesses will take place on February 19, 2013, at the Innovation Park, 945 Princess Street, Kingston, Ontario. Is what you do complicated and difficult to

Event - Sustainable Communities Conference and Trade Show

Published on 2013-02-10 06:33:00

The Sustainable Communities Conference and Trade Show will take place on Feb 13 - 15, 2013 at the Caesars Windsor, Windsor Essex, Ontario. Hundreds of cities and communities across Canada are leading the charge towards local sustainability and the s

Event - Power Up Energy Expo 2013

Published on 2013-02-10 05:03:00

Power Up Energy Expo is moving to a larger location AND adding a third day of speakers, exhibitors and more. Join us at Power Up Energy Expo at the Emerald Coast Convention Center in beautiful Fort Walton Beach, Florida, March 18-20, 2013. This year

Video - "Thread" the Documentary Trailer

Published on 2013-02-09 17:27:00

This educational video explains to consumers how fashion and textile production effect our health and the health of our environment. Related Articles Victoria's Secret and Other Clothing Brands Sign on to Greenpeace's Detox Fashion Campaign Greenpe

Video - Interview with Ray Anderson the Late Sustainability Pioneer

Published on 2013-02-09 14:58:00

Back in the 90's, Ray Anderson was pretty much set for life - running a carpet company that made nearly a billion dollars a year. The company is called 'Interface', Ray started it more than 30 years ago and now, it's the largest carpet manufacturer i

Video - Greenwash Coverage from TerraChoice: The Seven Sins (CBC Newsworld)

Published on 2013-02-09 10:40:00

TerraChoice Environmental Marketing Inc president Scott McDougall talks about the dangers of Greenwashing on CBC NewsWorld on April 17th, 2009. Related Posts New FTC Green Guidelines for Marketers Profiting From the New Rules of Marketing The 8 C's

Video - Energy 2030

Published on 2013-02-09 06:56:00

This video outlines the impact of doubling energy productivity by 2030, which is the goal of the Alliance Commission on National Energy Efficiency Policy. Learn more: ENERGY2030.org Related Articles Record Year for Wind Power in 2012 Video - Steve

Will Obama's Actions Match his Words?

Published on 2013-02-08 11:49:00

There are those who do not believe that President Barack Obama is serious about tackling climate change. Although President Obama made strong statements indicating his willingness to engage climate issues at the beginning of his first term, he ended

Accomplishments of the Outgoing EPA Head Lisa Jackson

Published on 2013-02-08 07:29:00

As a native of New Orleans and longtime resident of New Jersey the outgoing head of the EPA Lisa P Jackson, witnessed the effects of extreme weather first hand. First when Hurricane Katrina smashed into New Orleans in 2005 and then more recently when

Record Year for Wind Power in 2012

Published on 2013-02-07 10:59:00

In 2012 wind energy was the leading source of new energy generation providing 42 percent of all new generating capacity. According to the AWEA, during the course of 2012 America installed 13,124 megawatts (MW) giving the nation 60,000 MW (60 gigawatt

British PM Says Investment in the Green Economy is a Competitive Necessity

Published on 2013-02-07 07:50:00

On February 4, 2013, British Prime Minister David Cameron made a speech in which he spoke to the competitive necessity of his government's investments in the green economy. Speaking at the official launch of the Department of Energy and Climate Chang

White Paper - Energy and Resource Data Management Best Practices

Published on 2013-02-06 16:41:00

The energy and resource data management best practices white paper provides information related to analysis, reporting, and efficiency initiatives. Download "13 Best Practices" and learn:

Cleantech Troubles in 2013: Predictions from Kachan

Published on 2013-02-06 11:31:00

As reported in an Environmental Leader article, Kachan & Co, a boutique cleantech research and advisory firm, is predicting that Global cleantech will “backtrack” in 2013. According to their bleak predictions, venture capital investments will dec

New FTC Green Guidelines for Marketers

Published on 2013-02-06 07:02:00

In October 2012 the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) updated its Green Guides for marketers. The original draft of the updated guidelines were released in 2010. The changes that should be noted pertains to the FTC's interpretation of general enviro

Five Sustainability Questions for 2013

Published on 2013-02-05 16:36:00

Here are five sustainability questions for 2013 asked by Andrew Winston at the end of an article on the Top Ten Sustainable Business Stories of 2012, in the Harvard Business Review. In many respects 2013 looks like it will be a year filled with achi

Environmental Success Stories: Mercury, SLCPs and Many More

Published on 2013-02-05 07:12:00

The overwhelming number of environmental calamities we face overshadows environmental success stories and this undermines efforts to build support for ecological action. People concerned about the state of the environment understandably spend a lot o

Webinar - Myths & Realities of Energy Purchasing

Published on 2013-02-04 16:18:00

Energy Manager Today is offering a one-hour energy management webinar on Wednesday, February 13, 2013,11am PST/2:00 PM EST.

2012 in Retrospect: From Ben & Jerry's to Shell, Past Actions Will Dictate Growth of CSR in 2013

Published on 2013-02-04 11:30:00

This editorial was published in CSRwire at the end of 2012. It is written by Sarah Coles, senior vice president with Ruder Finn and a regular columnist for CSRwire Talkback. As I look back at the year, I am amazed at the progress and evolution t

A Parting Letter from Energy Secretary Steven Chu

Published on 2013-02-04 07:37:00

In a February 1, 2013 letter to Energy Department employees, (see below) Energy Secretary Steven Chu highlighted the tremendous progress of the last four years, and announced his decision to not serve a second term as Secretary.

Event - Environmental Law Course of Study

Published on 2013-02-03 22:14:00

This course will take place on February 6-8, 2013 in Washington DC, USA. Even if your practice is specialized, this comprehensive, advanced course of study provides you with a broad overview of all the latest developments arising in each of the major

Event - Policy Workshop: Public Attitudes and Environmental Policy in Canada and Europe

Published on 2013-02-03 21:40:00

This event will take place on on Friday February 8th 2013 at Carleton University,

Event - Smarter Sustainability Reporting

Published on 2013-02-03 18:40:00

This event will take place on February 5th 2013 at Faversham House in London, UK. This is a must attend event for anyone looking to improve upon the quality and communication of their sustainability report. Following the success of the inaugural Smar

Event - OFA Annual Conference: Our Working Forest

Published on 2013-02-03 18:40:00

The OFA Annual Conference - Our Working Forest will take place on Friday Feb 8th 2013, in Alliston, Ontario. The 64th Annual Ontario Forestry Association Conference will be exploring the theme of "Our Working Forest". The Conference will explore the

Event - Solar Japan Conference

Published on 2013-02-03 15:29:00

This event will take place on February 5-6 in Tokyo, Japan. A must attend event for those looking for access into a large market share of Japan’s sky rocketing solar industry. Japan is in the process of unleashing its solar potential. The introduct

Event - IAIA Symposium on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services

Published on 2013-02-03 13:26:00

IAIA Symposium on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services will take place on Thursday Feb 7th 2013, in Washington DC. Twenty years after the Convention on Biological Diversity was first drafted, the world continues to see unprecedented loss of species. T

Event - Feed-in Tariffs Policy: Market Certainty, Diversity and Growth

Published on 2013-02-03 12:11:00

This event will take place on February, 5th 2013, in the UK. This seminar will review Feed-in Tariffs: findings from the Comprehensive Review and the way forward. This event will be a timely opportunity to assess the next steps for small-scale low-ca

Event - Water is Life: Issues Facing Canada and China in the 21st Century

Published on 2013-02-03 11:27:00

Water is Life: Issues Facing Canada and China in the 21st Century will take place on Tuesday Feb 5, 2013, at McMaster Innovation Park, 175 Longwood Road South, Hamilton, ON. (7:00 PM). This is Another Drop Seminar Series. The United Nations Univers

Event - Schulich Net Impact Conference: Capitalism 2.0

Published on 2013-02-03 07:54:00

This event will take place on Februrary 8th 2013 (9:30 a.m - 6:00 p.m.) at Schulich School of Business, York University, Toronto, ON. Business leaders of tomorrow need to know how business is fundamentally changing to address the environmental, socia

Event - The Corporate Water-Risk Management Program

Published on 2013-02-03 06:52:00

The Water Professional Path event will take place on Feb. 5-6, 2013 in Toronto, ON. This program from HRCarbon is designed to provide an expert-level foundation to corporate and institutional practitioners to measure, mitigate and adapt to water risk

Video - Ray Anderson: The business logic of sustainability

Published on 2013-02-02 19:17:00

This is a video of the late sustainability leader Ray Anderson. At Interface, Ray demonstrated how businesses can increased sales and doubled profits while turning the traditional "take / make / waste" industrial system on its head. In a gentle, unde

Video - Climate 2013: Perspectives of 8 Climate Scientists (Video)

Published on 2013-02-02 15:44:00

Videographer Peter Sinclair captures the views of eight scientists representing some of the nation's leading research institutions in a concise video newly produced for The Yale Forum. Related Articles Comprehensive Review of the Science on Anthrop

Video - Steven Chu and Bill Gates Discuss America's Energy Future

Published on 2013-02-02 13:13:00

In this February 2012 video Bill Gates and Energy Secretary Steven Chu discuss how America can meet and prosper from 21st century global energy challenges. Moderated by John Podesta. Recorded at the ARPA-E. Related Articles Steven Chu is Leaving hi

Video - Celebration of World Wetlands Day with NCC: Canada's Freshwater

Published on 2013-02-02 11:03:00

In this beautiful video the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) celebrates World Wetlands Day with a scenic view of the shorelines, riverbanks and wetlands that protect Canada's freshwater resources. Each year World Wetlands Day is celebrated on Febr

Video - Sustainable Supply Chain Tutorials from IMD

Published on 2013-02-02 06:56:00

The attention dedicated to environmental issues has drastically increased over the last 25 years. In this stream, we will look into the challenges and opportunities at the intersection between environmental management and global supply chain operatio

Environmental Leader’s Insider Knowledge Report: Lessons Learned from Corporate Environmental, Sustainability and Energy Decision-Makers

Published on 2013-02-01 18:13:00

Environmental Leader’s complimentary Insider Knowledge Report provides lessons learned from corporate environmental, sustainability and energy decision-makers. Executives from Ford, Diageo, US Postal Service, Marriott, Nike, Akamai, 3M, Wal-Mart,

Webinar: Findings and Recommendations From The National Climate Assessment

Published on 2013-02-01 11:42:00

The US Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) released the draft of the third National Climate Assessment (NCA) on January 11th for public review. The NCA is a climate status report authorized under the Global Change Research Act of 1990. Prepared e

House Republicans' Historic Anti-Environment Efforts in 2011 and 2012

Published on 2013-02-01 06:52:00

In 2011 and 2012, House Republicans have amassed the most anti-environment record in the history of Congress. Contrary to the will of the American people, Republicans continue to resist clean air and clean water. Just before the November 2012 electio

Senate Endorses Kerry for Secretary of State

Published on 2013-01-31 11:59:00

Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), a champion of action on climate change, was approved by the Senate to be Secretary of State. If his nomination is accepted by the House of Representatives, Kerry will replace outgoing Hilary Clinton. At his Senate confirma

Sustainability Past and Future: Executives Review 2012 and Make Predictions for 2013

Published on 2013-01-31 05:42:00

Here is a Greenbiz article by Liz Enochs titled "What will sustainability look like in 2013?" This January 03, 2013 article asked executives for their views on what they anticipate for the year ahead.

Will 2013 Bring a new, Sustainable World?

Published on 2013-01-30 17:38:00

This article was written by Pavan Sukhdev and published in Guardian Sustainable Business Blog on January 4, 2013. Pavan is an environmental economist and board member for Conservation International. He is also the UN Environment Programme's goodwi

Organizations Leading the EPA’s Annual Green Power Partnership Lists

Published on 2013-01-30 11:38:00

The EPA’s annual Green Power Partnership lists includes dozens of organizations that are now using 100 percent green energy to power their US operations. Organizations achieve this amazing feat with the help of renewable energy certificates, on-sit

13 Sustainability Predictions for 2013

Published on 2013-01-30 05:49:00

Here are some sustainability predictions published in the UK based site BusinessGreen. Accordingly, most of the predictions focus on the UK. They were written by By James Murray, the founding editor of BusinessGreen. James is one of the UK's leading

Verdantix: Eight Predictions for Energy Management in 2013

Published on 2013-01-29 17:06:00

Here are some forecasts found in a Verdantix report titled "Eight Predictions for Energy Management in 2013."

Consumer Awareness Driving Corporate Sustainability in 2013

Published on 2013-01-29 12:05:00

Companies can anticipate that growing consumer awareness about the environment will continue to drive sustainability in 2013 and beyond. The American economy appears to be inching slowly in a positive direction and a spate of extreme weather events o

Top 5 Sustainability Trends for 2013

Published on 2013-01-29 06:57:00

This article was written by Brandon Tidwell and published in Environmental Leader at the beginning of the year. Bandon is the manager of sustainability for Darden Restaurants. Here are his top five sustainability trends for 2013. In years past, com

New Support for the Interconnectedness of the Environment and the Economy

Published on 2013-01-28 14:45:00

Two new reports reiterate the scientific veracity of anthropogenic climate change while reinforcing the interconnectedness of the economy and the environment. The World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Risks Report 201

Climate Change Highlighted at the WEF in Davos (2013)

Published on 2013-01-28 11:40:00

As we emerge from a global recession, climate change is once again on the global agenda. During the week of January 21 -25, many of those present for the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos Switzerland, acknowledged that climate change has very signi

National Day of Action in Canada Protesting Conservative's Assault on the Environment

Published on 2013-01-28 08:14:00

On January 28th Canadians from across the country will be protesting the environmental policies of the ruling Conservative government. Last year the Harper Conservatives made countless efforts to undermine democratic protections, including two massiv

The Pervasiveness of Sustainability: Three Trends That Matter in 2013

Published on 2013-01-28 06:57:00

This article was written by Carol Sanford and published at the end of 2012. Carol is CEO of InterOctave, Inc., a global consultancy and author of The Responsible Business: Reimagining Sustainability and Success (Jossey Bass). Carol has been leading m

Event - Rutgers University Course: Environmental Funding

Published on 2013-01-27 15:50:00

On January 30th 2013, Rutgers University is offering a one day seminar course on Environmental Funding. The seminar will take place from

Event - Green Tourism & Hospitality Conference

Published on 2013-01-27 13:46:00

On February 12th 2013,

Event - Solar Business Expo Southeast Asia (SESEA)

Published on 2013-01-27 07:59:00

Solar Business Expo Southeast Asia (SESEA) will take place on March 19th and 20th, in Bangkod, Thailand. This solar event is designed to help your business to grow. The Solar Business Expo Southeast Asia (SESEA) 2013 will bring together senior gove

Event - First Annual Edison Energy Forum

Published on 2013-01-27 06:59:00

On February 12th, 2013, the first annual Edison Energy Forum will take place between 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Edison Municipal Complex, 100 Municipal Boulevard Edison. This event is being presented by the Township of Edison and the Edison Chamber of C

Video - The World's First Carbon for Water Program

Published on 2013-01-26 16:03:00

A new film by Evan Abramson and Carmen Elsa Lopez looks at the world's first carbon financed water scheme. Vestergaard Frandsen, a company that makes products to prevent disease in the developing world, shows how providing safe drinking water while c

Video - Exxon Hates Your Children

Published on 2013-01-26 11:17:00

Here at Exxon we hate your children, we all know that the climate crisis will rip their world apart, but we don't care because it is making us rich. Every year Congress gives the fossil fuel industry over 10 billion dollars in subsidies, that's your

Video - Cradle to Cradle: Certifying Products to Create the Future We Want for Our Children

Published on 2013-01-26 07:24:00

The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute was created to bring about a large scale transformation in the way things are made. Cradle to Cradle (C2C) provides third party certification of products, they are working to create a future of abund

World Agrees on a Treaty Restricting Mercury

Published on 2013-01-25 16:01:00

After protracted negotiations that spanned almost half a decade more than 140 countries have signed on to the world's first legally binding international agreement to control mercury emissions. The agreement puts in place rules that limit mercury emi

UNEP Mercury Study: Levels of the Toxic Metal are Increasing

Published on 2013-01-25 10:42:00

A UNEP study released in January 2013 found mercury pollution in the top layer of the world’s oceans has doubled in the past century. In the past 100 years, man-made emissions have caused the amount of mercury in the top 100 metres of the world's o

Corporate Sustainability Report: 4 Ways to Transition from 2012 to 2013

Published on 2013-01-25 06:39:00

In 2012 a solid majority of North American companies indicated that they had or were creating a sustainability plan. According to SCA's Tork Report, the 2012 sustainability data was much improved compared to the year before. Their study shows that 6

Environmental Leader’s Top 15 Supply Chain Stories for 2012

Published on 2013-01-24 13:37:00

Here is a countdown of Environmental Leader’s top 15 supply chain stories for 2012, based on reader interest: 15. Survey: Sustainability an ‘Important Factor’ in Supply Chain Choices Seventy-two percent of US companies say sustainability influ

2012 Review: Sustainable Supply Chains

Published on 2013-01-24 06:11:00

This review of sustainable supply chains in 2012 was written

The State of Our Oceans: We are Headed Towards a Marine Mass Extinction

Published on 2013-01-23 17:30:00

Oceans are the defining feature of our planet and they are indispensable to life. People are also intimately connected to oceans whether we live inland or on the coast. The world/s oceans are an essential part of life on Earth, they generate most of

Andrew Winston: Top 10 Sustainable Business Stories of 2012

Published on 2013-01-23 11:00:00

Here is Andrew Winston's top 10 sustainable business stories of 2012. Andrew is the founder of Winston Eco-Strategies, he is the author of Green Recovery and co-author of Green to Gold, the international best-selling guide to what works - and what do

Victoria's Secret, the Benetton Group and Uniqlo Sign-On to Detox Fashion

Published on 2013-01-23 07:14:00

Due to pressure from Greenpeace, Victoria's Secret parent company Limited Brands as well as the Benetton Group and Uniqlo have all agreed to eliminate hazardous chemicals from their supply chains and products by 2020. Greenpeace is behind the consume

2012 Review of Forests and Trees

Published on 2013-01-22 10:56:00

In 2012 we saw some very significant findings related to the importance of forests for the health and well being of the planet. We also saw destructive trends that are compromising forests as well as efforts to undermine forests protections. While fo

2012 in Retrospect: An Economic Hit Man's Tips for Creating a Glorious Future

Published on 2013-01-22 06:33:00

Reflecting back over the past 12 months, a few things stood out as significant events in the CSR world. Here is an

President Obama's 2013 Inaugural Address: "We Will Respond to the Threat of Climate Change"

Published on 2013-01-21 13:38:00

President Obama marked the start of his second term with a bold inaugural speech at the Capitol. With renewed determination the President reached beyond the partisan divide and showed true leadership. Speaking directly to the American people the Pres

Green Inauguration of President Obama: "Faith in America's Future"

Published on 2013-01-21 11:10:00

The public Presidential inauguration ceremony took place on Monday, January 21, and event organizers paid unprecedented attention to environmental sustainability. The official Inauguration Day was January 20th. However, as that date falls on a Sunday

2012 in Retrospect: New Economy, Banking and Guns

Published on 2013-01-21 07:06:00

Reflecting back over the past 12 months, a few things stood out as significant events in the CSR world. Here is

Event - Inspiring Engagement: Enabling Habits That Drive Sustainable Change

Published on 2013-01-20 20:22:00

Inspiring Engagement - Enabling Habits That Drive Sustainable Change will take place at Network Orange, ING DIRECT Downtown Café 221 Yonge Street (Yonge & Shuter), Toronto, ON, Canada. This event is being held by SPRING and will feature Christine Wi

Event - OFA Annual Conference: Our Working Forest

Published on 2013-01-20 17:05:00

The 64th annual Ontario Forest Association (OFA) annual conference will take place on Friday Feb 8, 2013, in Alliston, Ontario. This OFA conference will be exploring the theme of "Our Working Forest". It will explore the importance of forest products

Event - IMN Inaugural Impact Investing Summit

Published on 2013-01-20 08:16:00

On March 14-15 in Huntington Beach, CA, IMN will be hosting the inaugural Impact Investing Summit. The conference will bring together experts in the exciting impact investing arena to discuss the key topics of interest with their industry peers. As

Event - The World Green Energy Symposium (WGES)

Published on 2013-01-20 07:46:00

The World Green Energy Symposium (WGES) will take place on March 26 in New York city at Hunter College. WGES has a track record in showcasing new, alternative, sustainable and innovative product development and opportunities for businesses and the pu

Video - Narratives on Carbon Pollution: Are Individuals to Blame for Carbon Pollution?

Published on 2013-01-19 14:55:00

Video - Bipartisan Scientists Call for Bipartisan Solutions to Climate Change

Published on 2013-01-19 11:48:00

Video - Bill McKibben: Climate Change is an Environmental and Economic Problem

Published on 2013-01-19 06:53:00

2012 in Retrospect: Are We ‘Chasing Our Own Tail’ On The Circular Economy?

Published on 2013-01-18 17:58:00

Reflecting back over the past 12 months, a few things stood out as significant events in the CSR world.

Steven Chu is Leaving his Post as Energy Secretary

Published on 2013-01-18 10:42:00

According to a Bloomberg report, Energy Secretary Steven Chu is going to announce that he is leaving his post in President Barack Obama's cabinet. Chu has worked to advance a low carbon economy in the US. He was the 12th US Secretary of Energy, he is

Top 10 Sustainability Reports of 2012

Published on 2013-01-18 07:40:00

As 2012 winds down, 2013 looks to be an even more promising year for sustainability reporting. More companies are integrating corporate social responsibility within their overall corporate strategy, rather than treating it as some pesky public rel

2012 in Retrospect: Pitchfork Politics, New-Age Style

Published on 2013-01-17 17:04:00

Reflecting back over the past 12 months, a few things stood out as significant events in the CSR world. Here is a CSRwire

Ernst & Young: 2012 Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards

Published on 2013-01-17 14:25:00

Corporate reporting practices globally are undergoing radical revisions as increasing stakeholder demands and resource limits are forcing companies to critically re-evaluate how they communicate their operations in a transparent manner. Integrated

National Solar Jobs Census 2012

Published on 2013-01-17 11:33:00

On November 14th, 2012, The Solar Foundation released its third annual National Solar Jobs Census report, which found that the U.S. solar industry currently employs 119,016 Americans. This figure represents the addition of 13,872 new solar workers an

2012 in Retrospect: Better Together, Corporate Responsibility Grows Up

Published on 2013-01-17 09:16:00

Reflecting back over the past 12 months, a few things stood out as significant events in the CSR world.

Webinar: Finding the Right Energy Management Software Match

Published on 2013-01-17 07:38:00

On Thursday, January 17, join Janet Lin, Senior Manager, Verdantix for a 60 minute webinar based on unique, ground-breaking research. Live Verdantix webinars are free of charge. Simply register before the number of limited places runs out. The ene

Global Risks Report 2013: Interconnectedness of the Economy and the Environment

Published on 2013-01-16 15:47:00

The World Economic Forum (WEF) released the eighth edition of its Global Risks Report 2013 which ranks climate change from rising greenhouse gas emissions as a major global threats. Also high on the list is the failure of governments and businesses t

2012 in Retrospect: Top CSR Executive Stories

Published on 2013-01-16 11:01:00

Reflecting back over the past 12 months, a few things stood out as significant events in the CSR world. Here are Liz Gorman's top five issues for executives from 2012 as published by CSRwire: 1. A Bite out of Apple The year began with a major s

More Evidence for Anthropogenic Climate Change from the 2013 US National Climate Assessment Draft Report

Published on 2013-01-16 06:28:00

A draft report released on January 11 suggests that the evidence for anthropogenic climate change is stronger than ever. The

2012 in Retrospect: CSR & Sustainability in the Press

Published on 2013-01-15 09:31:00

Today's editorial is by Elaine Cohen, a contributory writer for CSRwire, author of CSR for HR: A necessary business partnership to advance responsible business practices and a prolific advisor on CSR and sustainability reports. The first press r

Cleantechnica: Top 10 Wind Power Stories of 2012

Published on 2013-01-14 16:04:00

Cleantechnica recently posted its list of the top wind power stories of 2012. These stories include turbine technology, the Obama administration, leading wind power countries, costs and the US PTC, . Here is the unedited list of Cleantechnica's top 1

Legally Binding Treaty to Reduce Mercury Emissions

Published on 2013-01-14 11:58:00

On Sunday January 13 delegates from more than 130 nations began a final round of negotiations with the intent of creating the world's first legally binding treaty to reduce mercury emissions. Mercury contamination is a major problem which has serious

Cleantechnica: Top 10 Solar Stories of 2012

Published on 2013-01-14 06:43:00

Cleantechnica recently posted its list of the top solar stories of 2012. These stories include leading solar countries, new solar technologies, trade wars, and the reelection of Obama. Here is the unedited list of Cleantechnica's top 10 solar stories

Event - Green Schools National Conference

Published on 2013-01-13 19:12:00

Green Schools National Conference will take place on February 22- 24, 2013, in West Palm Beach Florida.

Event - Renewable Energy Finance and Infrastructure Summit

Published on 2013-01-13 14:05:00

The fourth annual Renewable Energy Finance and Infrastructure Summit will take place on February 27th – 28th, 2013 in Vienna Austria. Concrete efforts in the energy sector are moving Renewable Energy towards a truly sustainable role within the glob

Event - The 2013 GreenBiz Forums (New York and San Francisco)

Published on 2013-01-13 11:41:00

The 2013 GreenBiz Forums New York will take place on February 19, 2013 - February 21, 2013.

Event - 2013 Sustainable Communities Conference and Trade Show

Published on 2013-01-13 06:58:00

2013 Sustainable Communities Conference and Trade Show will take place on February 13-15, 2013 at Caesars Windsor, Windsor Essex, Ontario. Hundreds of cities and communities across Canada are leading the charge towards local sustainability and the sh

10. Solar CPV With a Side of Hot Water - Renewable Energy World's Top 10 Most Watched Videos of 2012

Published on 2013-01-12 21:06:00

Jennifer Runyon talks with Cogenra Solar's Mani Thothadri about the company's hybrid solution that has been placed on high-profile companies like Facebook.

9. Installers Comment on the Effects of Chinese Tariffs on the Solar Industry - Renewable Energy World's Top 10 Most Watched Videos of 2012

Published on 2013-01-12 19:02:00

Many in the solar industry believe that low module pricing is what is driving the industry forward. But American solar manufacturers have stated -- and proved -- that China isn't playing by the rules.

8. AES Wins Wind Project of the Year - Renewable Energy World's Top 10 Most Watched Videos of 2012

Published on 2013-01-12 17:31:00

Renewable Energy World's Jim Montgomery sits down with project representatives to discuss important aspects of the AES Laurel Mountain Wind Farm, which is the recipient of the 2012 Excellence in Renewable Energy Award for Wind Project of the Year.

7. Twin Creeks Unveils Tool to Slash Solar Costs - Renewable Energy World's Top 10 Most Watched Videos of 2012

Published on 2013-01-12 15:23:00

Siva Sivaram of Twin Creeks Technology discusses the company's new manufacturing tool, which creates ultra-thin cells that the company says could reduce the cost of solar by as much as 50 percent.

6. The Road to Solar Power: One Company's Journey - Renewable Energy World's Top 10 Most Watched Videos of 2012

Published on 2013-01-12 13:01:00

Jordan Winery made the switch to solar on June 29, 2012. The array was projected to handle 75% of the winery’s electricity needs, but initial reports indicate it could produce more than 90%, even during the busy bottling season.

5. Solar Project of the Year Winner: Agua Caliente - Renewable Energy World's Top 10 Most Watched Videos of 2012

Published on 2013-01-12 11:19:00

Here is the winner of Excellence in Renewable Energy Awards Program for the Solar Project of the Year Award in 2012.

4. African Villages Go Solar with SOLARtec - Renewable Energy World's Top 10 Most Watched Videos of 2012

Published on 2013-01-12 09:41:00

Marianne Schnell, Project Manager with SOLARtec talks about how the company's unique solar system in a box approach can help rural villages go solar, bringing electricity to villages that have never before been had access to the grid.

3. A Day in the Life of a Wind Technician - Renewable Energy World's Top 10 Most Watched Videos of 2012

Published on 2013-01-12 07:24:00

The Center for American Progress speaks with Nathan Crawford, the lead wind technician at Allian Energy in Iowa about the highlights and advantages of green jobs.

2. The State of the Solar Industry with Julia Hamm and Rhone Resch - Renewable Energy World's Top 10 Most Watched Videos of 2012

Published on 2013-01-12 06:12:00

Hear what the experts are saying about the solar industry in 2012 and beyond. What will happen in this uncertain market? CEO’s weigh in. This is the official opening session of Solar Power International 2012.

1. Can the Solar Industry Make an Impact on American Unemployment? - Renewable Energy World's Top 10 Most Watched Videos of 2012

Published on 2013-01-12 04:48:00

Part of Renewable Energy World's "Solar on the Street" series at Solar Power International 2012, they asked conference-goers if they thought the solar industry could affect US unemployment.

GigaOM: Top Cleantech Stories of 2012

Published on 2013-01-11 16:06:00

Here are GigaOM's top stories based on page views. GigaOM’s cleantech fans loved exclusive photos and videos of new technologies in 2012. Yeah, that’s probably not such a surprise, but the most-trafficked cleantech stories in 2012 included: the

Greenbiz: Top Sustainability Trends of 2012

Published on 2013-01-11 11:12:00

As 2012 came to a close, GreenBiz asked executives from a range of companies and organizations to reflect on the past year and look at what lies ahead.

NRDC: Top Community Sustainability Stories of 2012

Published on 2013-01-11 07:01:00

The NRDC looked back on the year that was and honored some of the outstanding issues and accomplishments for community sustainability that came to light during the year. As explained in their preface to the article "In many cases, naming a particul

Renewable Energy World: 10 Most Commented on Articles of 2012

Published on 2013-01-10 15:14:00

2012 has been a year filled with controversial topics and interesting advancements from the trade case to the presidential election, and each development spurred heated conversation in those involved in the renewable industry. Check out the top 10 mo

Harvard Business Review Blog: Top 10 Sustainable Business Stories of 2012

Published on 2013-01-10 09:00:00

It was an odd year for green business, and it began with some mixed signals about how far companies were coming on sustainability. A GreenBiz report indicated that progress had slowed or even regressed, but MIT and BCG also declared that sustainab

SkyTruth’s Top 10 Posts on Environmental Impacts of Large-Footprint Industrial Activities in 2012

Published on 2013-01-10 07:00:00

SkyTruth provides up-to-date information on pollution incidents and reveals the truth about the environmental impacts of large-footprint industrial activities such as mining, drilling, commercial fishing, etc. They work to support scientifically cred

2012 Summary of Best Practices in Responsible Management Education (Part 2)

Published on 2013-01-09 16:03:00

This is the second part of a two part series reviewing the best practices in responsible management for 2012. It was written by Giselle Weybrecht the author of

2012 Summary of Best Practices in Responsible Management Education (Part 1)

Published on 2013-01-09 11:43:00

This is the first part of a two part series reviewing the best practices in responsible management. It was written by Giselle Weybrecht the author of

President Obama Set to Nominate Gregoire as Head of EPA

Published on 2013-01-09 07:49:00

As reported in Seattle PI, President Obama may nominate outgoing Democratic Washington governor Chris Gregoire as the chief of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Gregoire was first elected to the position of Governor of Washington in 2004

2013 International CES: Eco-Design and Sustainable Technologies

Published on 2013-01-08 13:16:00

The 2013 International CES show is the biggest trade show in the Americas and includes some of the newest eco-design and sustainable technologies. The show is organized by the Consumer Electronics Association and takes place in Las Vegas from Januar

2013 International CES: Smartphones and Eversense 2.0

Published on 2013-01-08 07:24:00

CES Las Vegas is the world's largest consumer electronics show and there are many technologies on display that can help to minimize our footprints. Smartphones are a ubiquitous part of our lives, however more than half (65%) of the time these phones

Review of the Most Extreme U.S. Weather Events of 2012

Published on 2013-01-07 17:21:00

Extreme weather is helping Americans to accept the veracity of climate science. Thousands were killed due to extreme weather in the U.S. in 2012 and the costs amount to hundreds of billions of dollars in property damage, diminished agricultural yield

The Green Market Oracle's Top 20 Stories of 2012: Education

Published on 2013-01-07 06:16:00

Arguably education is the single most crucial issue in the advancement of sustainability. In 2012, the importance of a green education was in evidence in the

Event: MiaGreen Expo and Conference

Published on 2013-01-06 15:12:00

MiaGreen Expo and Conference will take place on Jan 31 – Feb 1, 2013 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. This is the only event in the United States providing access to the ever-growing, unstoppable green, renewable and sustainable markets for AL

Event on Energy Security: Military Procurement of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Projects and Technologies

Published on 2013-01-06 11:44:00

This event sponsored by AGRION will take place on Thursday, January 17th 2012 9:30am- 12:30pm ET. A streamed Panel Discussion is scheduled for 7:00am - 9:00am PT / 10:00am - 12:00pm ET / 16:00 - 18:00 (Paris-Frankfurt). At AGRION’s US Offshore Wi

Event: 3rd Annual Electric Energy Storage

Published on 2013-01-06 07:28:00

This event is subtitled Assessing the Technological and Economic Potential of Electric Storage Operations for Real-Time Applications. It will take place on January 8-10, 2013 at Embassy Suites Biltmore, Phoenix, Arizona. Event Focus Energy storage

Satellite Animation: Review of Extreme Weather in 2012 (Video)

Published on 2013-01-05 15:59:00

Watch the nearly year-long satellite animation as Weather Underground calls out the most significant weather events of the past year, including Superstorm Sandy and Hurricane Isaac. Related Articles Globally 2012 is One of the Hottest Years on Reco

Sustainability is an Economic Imperative: The 2012 CK Prahalad Award Winners (Video)

Published on 2013-01-05 10:49:00

See how the 2012 winners of CK Prahalad award are weaving sustainability into their business models and flourishing in the process. Companies like Unilever, Sustainable Apparel Coalition are leading the way and showing that the business case for sust

Video of the Oil Rig Belonging to Shell that Ran aground in Alaska

Published on 2013-01-05 07:36:00

An offshore oil drilling rig belonging to Shell has run aground and is damaged. The event occurred on December 31st after the rig broke free from tow ships in rough seas. The rig called the Kulluk is carrying more than 140,000 gallons of diesel fuel

Shell Oil Rig Runs Aground in Alaska

Published on 2013-01-04 15:44:00

As 2012 drew to a close we were given yet another reason to be weary of fossil fuels. On December 31st an

The Green Market Oracle's Top 20 Stories of 2012: Environmental Communications

Published on 2013-01-04 12:51:00

The urgency of the need for action on climate change requires that we become more sophisticated in our communications. On their own science based approaches are not moving us fast enough in the direction we need to go. In 2012 there were a number of

Transocean to Pay $1.4 billion for its Role in the Gulf Oil Spill of 2010

Published on 2013-01-04 07:43:00

On January 3, 2013, the Department of Justice announced that it has reached an historic settlement with Transocean for its role in the 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. The $1.4 billion settlement will be paid under the Clean Water Act for civil

The Green Market Oracle's Top 20 Stories of 2012: Environmental Politics

Published on 2013-01-03 16:01:00

In 2012 we saw a number of political stories that have significant repercussions for the environment. These stories cover the less than stellar outcome of COP 18, Republican anti-environmentalism, the US federal election, and the environmental effort

Fiscal Cliff Deal Extends PTC and ITC for Wind Energy

Published on 2013-01-03 11:05:00

On the cusp of the fiscal cliff the House voted to approve a sweeping tax deal that also extends the Production Tax Credit (PTC) and Investment Tax Credit (ITC) for wind energy for one year. The wind industry has grown tremendously under the PTC and

The Green Market Oracle's Top 20 Stories of 2012: Sustainability and Science

Published on 2013-01-02 04:30:00

Fueled by a plethora of new research and extreme weather, sustainability, cleantech and renewable energy continued to grow in 2012 and investors are increasingly demanding that environmental issues are part of the disclosure profiles of corporations.

Happy New Year: Lets Make 2013 a More Sustainable Year

Published on 2013-01-01 09:39:00

As 2013 commences we are called to to reflect on the year that has been. Most importantly we need to consider what we will do in the year to come. Last year we saw a number of studies and dire warnings about the state of our environment. There is re

Top Environmental Documentaries and Movies

Published on 2012-12-31 13:46:00

Here is a list of some of the best documentaries and movies with an environmental theme. Many of these films deal with fossil fuels and they all deal with the environmental implications of human activity. Some of the older movies like "Baraka" and "K

Promised Land: A Review by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Published on 2012-12-31 07:29:00

Written by costars Matt Damon and John Krasinski, this Gus Van Sant film shows how farmers hit hard hit by recession must decide whether they are going to take the money offered by gas companies that want to employ hydraulic fracturing (fracking) on

Infrastructure Planning: The Planning Inspectorate, Hybrid Bills and Community Engagement (Event)

Published on 2012-12-30 15:42:00

This event will take place on Tuesday, 22nd January 2013 at the Johnnie Walker Room, The Caledonian Club, 9 Halkin Street, London. This seminar will provide a timely opportunity to discuss how planning for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projec

Water Industry Customer Conference (Event)

Published on 2012-12-30 14:16:00

This event will take place on January 24th 2013 in Birmingham, UK. The conference will address the role of the customer in the changing water industry. No longer a silent service provider, the sector has to realign as customer-facing, not only in the

Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2013 (Events)

Published on 2012-12-30 10:54:00

Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2013 includes five major events that will take place January 13-17th in the United Arab Emirates. These five events offer a significant platform for international dialogue and cooperation. Together they are expected to w

Ninth International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic & Social Sustainability (Event)

Published on 2012-12-30 09:43:00

This event will take place on January 23-25 2013 in Hiroshima, Japan. Opportunities will be provided for conference participants to interact, converse, and learn from each other. Built in to the conference program are a number of sessions and events

DEBATE: McKibben vs. Epstein—Are Fossil Fuels a Risk to the Planet? (Video)

Published on 2012-12-29 15:44:00

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A Brief History of Anthropogenic Climate Change (Video)

Published on 2012-12-29 11:57:00

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Anti-Fracking Movie Trailer 1 Promised Land (Video)

Published on 2012-12-29 07:08:00

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Anti-Fracking Movie Trailer 2 Promised Land (Video)

Published on 2012-12-29 07:07:00

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Children and the Future of Sustainability

Published on 2012-12-28 11:02:00

As the most vulnerable members of our societies, environmental destruction impacts children first and foremost. Children are also those who are most likely to endure the impacts of a polluted environment over the longest period. Climate change is alr

EPA Chief Forced Out By Dirty Industries and Anti-Environment Republicans

Published on 2012-12-28 07:34:00

Late in December, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa Jackson announced that she will be stepping down after a little less than four years in the job. From the outset Jackson, a chemical engineer, was plagued by conservative c

Help Support the Training of Climate Leaders

Published on 2012-12-27 16:11:00

There are few things we can do on this Earth that are more important than supporting environmental education. The Climate Reality Project is an organization of more than 4,000 volunteers who travel the country to deliver Al Gore's climate change pres

Sustainable Learning Online: UNESCO's Young Masters Programme

Published on 2012-12-27 10:56:00

In 2011 UNESCO inaugurated a global online education programme for 16–18 year-old students to learn about sustainability issues and solutions. The Young Masters Programme (YMP) is a free global web-based education and learning network about sustain

Documentary: On Coal River

Published on 2012-12-27 07:20:00

In the words from Mother and Director Francine Cavanaugh: We are documentary filmmakers but parents first. I was four months pregnant when we began filming over 6 years ago in Coal River Valley WV. Our first visit was to the local elementary school

Climate Skeptics Try to Use Leaked IPCC Draft to Vindicate their Irrational Stance

Published on 2012-12-26 15:16:00

A leaked draft of a major report is erroneously being used by climate skeptics to suggest that cosmic rays are responsible for global warming rather than human activity. To make their case they cherry-pick one sentence of a 14-chapter draft report to

The Days of Overconsumption

Published on 2012-12-26 08:08:00

Everyone is well acquainted with the

If We Want to Protect our Children from Gun Violence Shouldn’t We Also Want to Protect them from Deadly Pollution?

Published on 2012-12-25 10:18:00

While there is growing agreement surrounding the need to protect children from gun violence, we continue to ignore another heinous issue that kills 1000 children every day. Protecting children from harm is a cultural universal, but we must concede

Happy Holidays from The Green Market Oracle

Published on 2012-12-24 07:02:00

WaterEX World Expo 2013: Water Management in India (Event)

Published on 2012-12-23 14:58:00

This event will take place on January 15 - 18 in Mumbai, India. It is one of the largest international events concerning the issue of water management. The economic outlook for India is positive. India is today one of the six fastest growing economie

Open Innovation for a Low Carbon Economy (Event)

Published on 2012-12-23 11:14:00

Open Innovation for a Low Carbon Economy is an event by Entrepreneurship Ventures, Inc. It will take place on Friday, January 11, 2013 from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM at ECCI, 15 South College St. Delivering a low carbon economy is a complex challenge that r

Sustainable Foods Summit: New Horizons for Eco-Labels and Sustainability (Event)

Published on 2012-12-23 06:42:00

For the third consecutive year, the North American edition of the Sustainable Foods Summit will be hosted in San Francisco. The 7th edition of this international series of summits will take place on 22-23rd January 2013. Focal themes of this new edit

2013 Global Power Shift in Istanbul Turkey

Published on 2012-12-22 18:29:00

Documentary: Ecosystem in Crisis (Full Length Video)

Published on 2012-12-22 15:12:00

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Documentary: Greedy Lying Bastards Trailer (Video)

Published on 2012-12-22 10:33:00

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Documentary: Chasing Ice Trailer (Video)

Published on 2012-12-22 07:24:00

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Greedy Lying Bastards: A Documentary about the Fossil Fuel Industry

Published on 2012-12-21 17:03:00

Greedy Lying Bastards is a feature length documentary that exposes the insidious domination of the fossil fuel industry. In this documentary filmmaker Craig Rosebraugh pursues a trail of environmental destruction, illness and death. What happens wh

Chasing Ice: A Documentary about Vanishing Ice and Evidence of Climate Change

Published on 2012-12-21 12:19:00

In the spring of 2005, acclaimed environmental photographer James Balog headed to the Arctic on a tricky assignment for National Geographic: to capture images to help tell the story of the Earth’s changing climate. Even with a scientific upbringing

Is there More to the Mayan Prophecy than Meets the Eye?

Published on 2012-12-21 08:10:00

It looks as though we have survived what has been called the Mayan prophecy, however, the absence of brimstone does not mean that the myth is entirely without merit. Doomsday scenarios date back to the dawn of civilization and December 21, 2012 gaine

Supply Chain Report 2012: Sustainability Offers a Competitive Advantage

Published on 2012-12-20 16:06:00

According to an article in Forbes careful measurement and management of sustainability provides short-term, hard-nosed business advantages, especially when it comes to logistics.

Canada's Mystery Biodiesel Train

Published on 2012-12-20 10:09:00

As reported by CBC News, between June 15 and 28, 2010, biodiesel tanker cars have been sent back and forth numerous times between Canada and the US by CN Rail but were never unloaded. Ostensibly the purpose of these mystery rides may be attributable

Extreme Weather is Causing More Americans to Accept Climate Change and Call for Government Action

Published on 2012-12-20 07:44:00

A new Associated Press-GfK poll finds that amost 4 out of 5 Americans now think the globe is warming and they further believe that this constitutes a serious problem for the US if we continue with business as usual. What is most noteworthy about this

North America is Last in Sustainability Integration

Published on 2012-12-19 13:21:00

North American companies continue to be laggards when it comes to the integration of sustainability. Whem compared to their counterparts in other regions of the world, North American companies have the lowest level of sustainability-focused business

EPA's New Soot Rule Approved by the White House

Published on 2012-12-19 07:12:00

On Friday December 14th the White House stood up to industry and announced its plans to significantly tighten air pollution limits on soot from exhaust pipes and smokestacks. The rule is similar to the one that the EPA submitted for White House revie

Globally 2012 is One of the Hottest Years on Record

Published on 2012-12-18 15:53:00

According to the UN weather agency, the early cooling from La Nina, will not prevent 2012 from being one of the hottest years on record. As global emissions continue to rise this situation is destined to get worse. The WMO said there were major hea

In the US 2012 is the Hottest Most Extreme Year Ever

Published on 2012-12-18 10:41:00

A warm November and record-breaking early December means 2012 will be the warmest year ever for the U.S. As Jeff Masters reports: …the U.S. heated up considerably in November, notching its 20th warmest November since 1895, said NOAA’s National

Climate Change is Already Killing 400,000 People Annually

Published on 2012-12-18 07:02:00

Climate change is killing 400,000 people per year including 1,000 children a day and costing the global economy $1.2 trillion a year (which amounts to 1.6 percent of economic output). These are the findings of a September 2012 study called "Climate V

Greenpeace Toxics Campaigner John Deans Talks Campaign Strategy

Published on 2012-12-17 16:37:00

In an interview with Brandchannel, Greenpeace Toxics Campaigner John Deans made it abundantly clear that there is a new highly effective approach that is taking businesses to task for their irresponsible practices. These Greenpeace campaigns are putt

Greenpeace's Consumer Powered Pressure Campaigns

Published on 2012-12-17 11:38:00

Greenpeace is waging very effective pressure campaigns that reach out directly to customers.

Waitrose Bows to Greenpeace Pressure

Published on 2012-12-17 07:02:00

In less than 2 weeks Greenpeace succeeded in getting UK supermarket Waitrose to rethink its partnership with Shell. The Greenpeace campaign targeted Waitros' stores in Shell gas stations because of the oil company’s plans to drill in the Arctic. Th

EPA Approved Lead Safe Course (Event)

Published on 2012-12-16 14:51:00

On Friday, December 28, 2012 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (EST), the Environmental Solutions Association in Williamsport, PA will present an eight hour EPA approved Lead Safe Course. If you work in homes, child-care facilities, or schools built before 197

Keys for Optimizing Large Scale Solar Thermal Systems (Event)

Published on 2012-12-16 12:00:00

This event will take place on December 19, 2012 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Metuchen Country Club (244 Plainfield Road, Edison, NJ). Keys for Optimizing Large Scale Solar Thermal Systems is the subject of the December meeting of thee New Jersey Associatio

Environmental and Clean Energy Inaugural Ball (Event)

Published on 2012-12-16 07:52:00

The 7th Environmental and Clean Energy Inaugural Ball will take place on Monday, January 21, 2013 at Sequoia Restaurant located on the Washington Harbour waterfront in Georgetown from 8-12:00 midnight. This bi-partisan celebration has become a Washin

Greenpeace's Consumer Powered Pressure Campaign Targets Levi's (Video)

Published on 2012-12-15 15:58:00

Greenpeace activists in over 20 countries took to the streets, joined by over 175,000 people online, to demand Levi's make fashion without pollution.

ZARA Mannequins Revolt! (Video)

Published on 2012-12-15 12:07:00

As part of Greenpeace's global "Detox" campaign, more than 700 people, in over 80 cities, in 20 countries around the world protested, staged street theatre and conducted "mannequin" walk-outs to demand ZARA commit to eliminating the use of all hazard

Greenpeace International Representative Kumi Naidoo on the Failure of COP 18 (Video)

Published on 2012-12-15 09:04:00

Kumi Naidoo from Greenpeace gives a brief at the end of the COP 18 negotiations in Doha. As he reviews in this video, the science is clear, we must act now! It will cost 60 billion to clean up after Hurricane Sandy but delegates are reluctant to pony

Why We Did Not Make More Progress at COP 18: A Short History of Climate Change Negotiations (Video)

Published on 2012-12-15 07:07:00

This amusing, albeit grotesquely simplified summary of the history of climate change negotiations illustrates why a binding agreement on climate change has proven so illusive. Related Articles Achievements of COP 18: The Doha Climate Gateway Plea

Why a Dozen Clothing Giants Have Bowed to Greenpeace

Published on 2012-12-14 16:42:00

There are powerful financial incentives that drive corporations to agree to the demands of organizations like Greenpeace. The customers moral concerns can undermine sales and thus it is very directly impacts the bottom line.

Levi's Bows to Greenpeace Pressure

Published on 2012-12-14 11:10:00

After a mere 8 days of pressure from Greenpeace, Levi's has agreed to become more environmentally responsible.

Boxer's Climate Change Caucus Breeds Hope for Legislation on Emissions Reduction

Published on 2012-12-14 06:55:00

Although very few believe that the US will pass legislation that addresses global warming there is a glimmer of hope appearing on the horizon. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Chairwoman Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) said on December 11th, th

Global CO2 Emissions Data for 2011 from the CDIAC

Published on 2012-12-13 16:10:00

The Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center (CDIAC) have published the provisional CO2 emissions data for 2011, which provides more detail than the figures released by the Global Carbon Project. While the data in the US, UK and some parts of Europ

The Future of Integrated Sustainability Reporting

Published on 2012-12-13 10:59:00

Corporate transparency is moving towards an integrated report in which financial and non-financial performance are tied together and articulated in a single document. Although as yet there is no formal standard as to what constitutes an integrated re

Corporate Sustainability Reporting: To Disclose or Not to Disclose

Published on 2012-12-13 07:54:00

Although there is more public pressure to disclose information, that does not mean every client wants to comply. While many clients have committed to greater transparency, others believe greater transparency is tantamount to providing too much inform

Stock Exchanges Increasingly Mandating Sustainability Reporting

Published on 2012-12-12 16:15:00

A growing number of stock exchanges around the world are mandating sustainability reporting. A number of diverse groups support sustainability reporting including the Rio+20 (negotiating text) and the U.N. (secretary general’s High Level Panel on G

Alternative Energy Stocks After Obama's Election Victory

Published on 2012-12-12 13:19:00

After the election of Obama, many believed that we would see a surge in alternative energy stock prices, but this did not happen. As reviewed in a Renewable Energy World article “of the approximately 250 alternative energy companies that the Roen F

The Implications of the US being a Global Leader in Fossil Fuel Production

Published on 2012-12-12 06:03:00

The US is expected to be the global leader in fossil fuel production by 2020. On November 12

Green Chemistry Bridging the Divide by Seetha Kammula

Published on 2012-12-11 15:09:00

Green chemistry is an increasingly important player in global efforts to find more sustainable ways to minimize our impacts on the Earth. Green chemistry is the branch of chemistry concerned with developing processes and products to reduce or elimina

Achievements of COP 18: The Doha Climate Gateway

Published on 2012-12-11 11:00:00

Sustainability in the Built Environment: Beyond Sustainability Assessment Systems (Whitepaper)

Published on 2012-12-11 07:28:00

A conceptual paper on sustainability in the the built environment, Beyond Sustainability Assessment Systems. The increasing attention to sustainability worldwide asks for sustainable practices in every sector. In this scenario, the construction secto

The CERINA Investment Model from IWR

Published on 2012-12-10 15:51:00

The CERINA plan (CO2 Emissions and Renewable Investment Action Plan) is an investment model by means of which CO2 emissions are compensated for through investments in renewable energy technologies.

Chemical Regulation that is Good for Business and the Environment

Published on 2012-12-10 11:17:00

The ubiquity

Workshop on Chemistry for a Sustainable Future (Event)

Published on 2012-12-10 07:21:00

The RSC sponsored International Workshop on Chemistry for a Sustainable Future will take place on December 10, 2012, starting at 14:00 and concluding on 12 December 12, 2012 at 17:00. It will take place at the Malaviya National Institute of Technolog

ICUSR 2012 : International Conference on Urban Regeneration and Sustainability (Event)

Published on 2012-12-09 14:47:00

This event will take place in Bangkok, Thailand on December 22-23, 2012. The XXXIII. International Conference on Urban Regeneration and Sustainability aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and scholars to exchange and share

Managing Ethical Conduct: Challenges for the Global Company (Special Webcast)

Published on 2012-12-09 11:46:00

On December 18, 2012 01:00 PM EST [13:00], there will be a special webcast on ethical conduct within public companies. Ethical conduct of officers and directors is an ongoing discussion within the public company. In response to emerging global risks,

The 2012 Conference on Anthropology & Sustainability in Asia (Event)

Published on 2012-12-09 07:50:00

This event will be held on December 15-17, 2012 at The Landmark Bangkok Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand. The 2012 Conference on Anthropology & Sustainability in Asia (CASA) 2012 will provide a three-day interdisciplinary platform for scholars, researchers

COP 18 Debate -Targets, Problems, Solutions (Video)

Published on 2012-12-08 16:01:00

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COP 18 Update: Developing Countries Blame Wealthy Nations for their Unwillingness to Compromise (Video)

Published on 2012-12-08 11:09:00

This video addresses the slow pace of negotiations and the need for action at Doha. The United States negotiators and other developed nations have been described as "stumbling blocks" to a global agreement. Developing countries decry the lack of will

Plea for Action at COP 18 by the Delegate from the Philippines (Video)

Published on 2012-12-08 07:12:00

At the COP 18 climate talks in Doha, Naderev M Sano head of climate change in Philippines, delivered a powerful address that is being heard around the world. As he spoke the death toll from Typhoon Bopha in the Philippines was at more than 500 peopl

The Logistics, Carbon, and Business Data Book: Fall 2012 Sustainability Trends (Whitepaper)

Published on 2012-12-07 16:34:00

This Whitepaper was prepared by UPS, it contains more than 60 charts collected from research, government and corporate outlets such as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, the American Wind Energy Association, Ernst & Young, ExxonMobil and the E

COP 18: Bridging the Gulf Between Science and Reality

Published on 2012-12-07 11:07:00

In theory the slew of recent climate studies should inspire

A Short History of the UNFCCC Conference of the Parties (COP)

Published on 2012-12-07 07:36:00

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC or FCCC) is an international environmental treaty negotiated at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED). The UNFCCC was opened for signature on May 9, 1992

Yvo de Boer's Comments and Predictions Post COP 17

Published on 2012-12-06 18:31:00

Ex U.N. climate chief Yvo de Boer had some very positive things to say about last year's climate talks. As we are getting into the final stretch of COP 18 it is interesting to look back on COP 17 in Durban. On January 6, 2012, Environmental Leader pu

COP 18: WBCSD on Establishing a Global Carbon Market

Published on 2012-12-06 16:36:00

Recently the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) resurfaced work that it undertook back at the start of the Long-term Cooperative Action (LCA). The discussion on LCA includes a broad range of issues including the Green Climate

COP 18: The History of Carbon and Respective Responsibilities

Published on 2012-12-06 11:17:00

There are massive disparities between the developed and developing world that compound the issue of emissions reduction at COP 18 and beyond. Since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution CO2 has increased about 41 percent. Research from climate s

Figueres on COP 18: We Need Domestic Legislation

Published on 2012-12-06 07:19:00

Before we get an international consensus on a binding treaty under

Global Carbon Project: Immediate Action Required to Stay Within Acceptable Upper Temperature Limits

Published on 2012-12-05 14:55:00

Global emissions of carbon dioxide were at a record high in 2011 and are likely to keep on growing in 2012 and beyond unless we act now. According to a December 2, 2012 article published in Nature Climate Change, researchers affiliated with the Globa

Obama Administration's Wind Energy Leases

Published on 2012-12-05 10:24:00

Although the Obama administration has offered offshore oil leases, it has also announced that it is offering competitive lease sales for wind energy development in areas off the coasts of Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Virginia. What makes this anno

Dramatic Sea Level Rise Expected From Faster Melting of Arctic Snow and Ice

Published on 2012-12-05 06:35:00

Driven by warming in the Arctic and the resulting melt of snow and ice, sea levels could rise up to 5 feet by the end of this century. This is more than two and a half times higher than the 2007 projection of a half to two feet by the Intergovernment

Greenpeace Succeeds in Forcing Zara to Detox

Published on 2012-12-04 12:53:00

Since 2011 Greenpeace has been asking Zara (a brand within the Inditex group) to eliminate hazardous chemicals from its clothing lines and supply chains. Late in 2012 Zara succumbed to pressure from Greenpeace and decided to address the issue of toxi

The Cost of Oil: BP Barred from Doing Business with the US

Published on 2012-12-04 07:46:00

BP has been barred from doing business with the US government for its role in the 2010 Gulf of Mexico Deepwater Horizon rig disaster and oil spill. Although BP is currently one of the largest holders of federal oil leases, the company will not be abl

Scientists Warn we Must Act to Diminish Rising Sea Levels

Published on 2012-12-03 16:07:00

Scientists warn that rising sea levels will be disastrous, however they also state that it is within our power to not only defend against rising tides, but also to reduce the rate at which they rise. As reviewed in an

The Cost of Sea Level Rises: Two Trillion Per Year

Published on 2012-12-03 12:24:00

Rising sea levels are not only imperiling people, the cost to property and infrastructure amounts to trillions of dollars a year. However, if governments act now they can significantly reduce the costs associated with sea level rises. Failure to act

America at Risk from Rising Sea Levels

Published on 2012-12-03 11:07:00

Millions of Americans including people in Florida, Louisiana, California, New York and New Jersey are at risk from flooding. In total more than half of the US population in more than 285 cities may be at risk including NYC. Million of people and tril

Sea Levels are Rising 60 Percent Faster than Anticipated

Published on 2012-12-03 08:46:00

Sea levels are rising much faster than previously anticipated. Just how much sea levels will rise depends on what we do to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions. The rate of sea level rise appears to be much faster than anticipated by the U.N. Inter

Scientist Warn Time is Running Out to Avert a Climate Catastrophe

Published on 2012-12-03 06:01:00

It is still possible to stave off the worst effects of climate change but the window of opportunity is rapidly getting smaller. There have been a spate of reports just ahead of COP 18 in Doha that conclusively make the point that we must act now to r

The World Future Energy Summit 2013 (Event)

Published on 2012-12-02 16:58:00

This theme of this event is "Powering the Future of Energy Innovation" it will be held on January, 15-17, 2013, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The event will be attended by over 26,000 people from 137 different countries. As the centerpiece of Abu

Sustainable Irrigation 2012 (Event)

Published on 2012-12-02 15:20:00

The 4th International Conference on Sustainable Irrigation and Drainage: Management, Technologies and Policies will take place on December 11-13, 2012 in Adelaide, Australia. This event will provide a unique forum for multidisciplinary discussion. Th

International Conference on Integration of Renewable and Distributed Energy Resources (Event)

Published on 2012-12-02 11:59:00

The 5th International Conference on Integration of Renewable and Distributed Energy Resources will take place on the 4th – 6th December, 2012 at the Maritim ProArte Hotel in Berlin, Germany. The growing share of renewable and distributed energy res

Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability in Mining (Event)

Published on 2012-12-02 08:25:00

This event will address the economic, environmental and social issues associated with mining. It will take place on December 3-4, 2012 at St. Andrew's Club and Conference Center in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This two-day conference will bring together

Governance and Sustainable Development: Building Commerce and Communities (Event)

Published on 2012-12-02 07:31:00

This Conference will take place from the 10th to the 13th of December 2012 in Coimbatore, India. Sustainable development involves a complex and intricate relationship between commerce and communities. Find out more about sustainable development at th

COP 18 Drivers of Deforestation (Video)

Published on 2012-12-02 05:21:00

This presentation by Gabrielle Kissinger and Martin Herold was given on 26 November 2012 at a UNFCCC COP18 side-event in Doha, Qatar. They shared findings from a recently published global assessment on the drivers of deforestation and forest degradat

Doha progress update by Christiana Figueres on 30 November 2012 (Video)

Published on 2012-12-01 18:21:00

UNFCCC Executive Secretary Christiana Figueres briefs the press on progress in the negotiations at the Doha Climate Change Conference.

Christiana Figueres on the Objectives of COP 18 (Video)

Published on 2012-12-01 16:34:00

Addressing the media on the opening day of the Doha Climate Change Conference, UNFCCC Executive Secretary, Christiana Figueres, outlined the objectives of the conference, including a renewed commitment under the Kyoto Protocol.

COP 18: Major Issues, Flooding in the UK, What We Have Achieved on Climate Change and the US Position (Video)

Published on 2012-12-01 13:52:00

The IPCC COP 18 Climate Change Conference has started in Qatar. There are three major issues that must be addressed, the first is renewal of the Kyoto Protocol, the second is the issues between the developed and the developing world, and the third is

US Climate Change Policy: Hurricane Sandy, Drought and Rising Sea Levels (Video)

Published on 2012-12-01 08:03:00

Hurricanes and drought in the US this year make it difficult for Americans to ignore the costs of climate change. It is hoped that President Barack Obama will elevate the national climate change conversation, but he is constrained by a Congress that

World Banks Warning: We Need to Act Now on Climate Change (Video)

Published on 2012-12-01 06:34:00

The World Bank has released a report which is a sobering look at what an increase of 4 degree Celsius will look like. This study addresses the implications for disaster management and food supply and points out that the worst impacts will be on the w

Radiative Forcing: Carbon Dioxide and Methane

Published on 2012-11-30 17:08:00

Radiative forcing is the warming effect on our climate due to carbon dioxide (CO2) and other heat-trapping greenhouse gases (GHGs). In climate science radiative forcing is the change in net irradiance between different layers of the atmosphere. Typic

NOAA's Annual Greenhouse Gas Index

Published on 2012-11-30 07:17:00

The US National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) contributed to an

World Resources Institute Warning About New Coal Plants

Published on 2012-11-30 06:43:00

Proposed coal projects around the world will quadruple the current capacity of all coal-fired plants in the US. The World Resources Institute

PricewaterhouseCoopers Climate Change Warning

Published on 2012-11-29 15:17:00

It may already be too late to keep global temperatures within the scientifically agreed upon upper threshold of 2 degrees. This is the conclusion of a report from the global business consultancy PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). Their report entitled "To

International Renewable Energy Institute Climate Warning

Published on 2012-11-29 11:02:00

In a November 13 Press Release, the Renewable Energy Industry

Warning from the International Energy Agency: The World's Ongoing Reliance on Fossil Fuels Crushes Hopes of Averting Climate Change

Published on 2012-11-29 09:14:00

At its annual World Energy Outlook, the Paris-based International Energy Agency (IEA) suggested that even if we factor the policy commitments already made or contemplated by world governments, energy-related emissions are will keep rising over the ne

World Meteorological Organization Climate Warning

Published on 2012-11-29 06:27:00

In November, the World Meteorological Association's (WMO) annual Greenhouse Gas Bulletin stated that global CO2 levels are the highest they have ever been in human history, reaching 391 parts per million. Scientists warn that 350 parts per million is

State of Green Business 2012

Published on 2012-11-28 16:15:00

The fifth annual edition of our State of Green Business report continues efforts to measure the environmental impacts of the emerging green economy. In addition to documenting what progress companies are making -- if any -- in improving their environ

World Bank Climate Change Warning

Published on 2012-11-28 11:01:00

The World Bank has issued a report suggesting that the climate could warm a full 4 degrees by the end of the century. What is most troubling about this study is the fact that we may not be able to avert this temperature increase even if countries fu

UNEP Warning: We are on the Brink of a Climate Catastrophe

Published on 2012-11-28 07:36:00

The UN Environment Program’s Emissions Gap Report 2012, released Nov. 21, indicates that there is a massive gulf between what governments have pledged in terms of GHG emissions and what they are actually doing. To stave off a temperature increase o

Building Sustainable Infrastructure: The New Tools (Webcast)

Published on 2012-11-27 15:14:00

Infrastructure is back in the news, in the wake of Superstorm Sandy and other severe weather events. Combine that with aging roads, bridges, pipes and other things, and governments around the world are facing a major challenge.

Moving Markets: GISR and the Future of Sustainability Ratings Webinar

Published on 2012-11-27 11:19:00

The GISR Standard Development Program GISR Webinar will take place on December 13th from 10:00 - 11:00 AM EST. This webinar will deal with the issues shaping the future of and impact for sustainability (ESG) ratings, rankings and indices. The inte

Top Companies in the 2012 Climate Leadership Awards

Published on 2012-11-27 07:01:00

A total of twenty companies were named the winners of the inaugural Climate Leadership Awards by the EPA, the Association of Climate Change Officers (ACCO), the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) (formerly the Pew Center on Global Climate

Ideal Bite's Green Tuesday Event

Published on 2012-11-26 14:10:00

The Huffington Post recently reported on "Ideal Bite" which

Green Tuesday's Sustainable Consumerism

Published on 2012-11-26 08:00:00

Green Tuesday is one of several ways people are trying to brand the Tuesday after Thanksgiving.

2013 ENERGY STAR Awards Applications Are Now Being Accepted

Published on 2012-11-26 06:58:00

Each year, the ENERGY STAR program honors organizations that have made outstanding contributions to protecting the environment through energy efficiency.

International Conference on Forest, Mountain and People 2012 (Event)

Published on 2012-11-25 15:26:00

This event will take place on December 12 and 13 in Columbo Sri Lanka. The ICRD/ Kumaon University joint Conference on FMP 2012 offers a valuable opportunity to network with colleagues from many countries who share the same goals. This Conference w

WaterWorld Middle East 2013 (Event)

Published on 2012-11-25 12:58:00

WaterWorld Middle East 2013 returns to Doha, Qatar for its 2nd season following its successful launch in 2012 as a co-located event with POWER-GEN Middle East. This event is the region’s premier event for the water and wastewater industry, it will

Connecting US Solar & Power Industry Leaders

Published on 2012-11-25 08:02:00

This event will take place on January 15—16 January 2013, in Newport Beach, CA at the Marriott Resort and Spa. The US Solar Industry’s Best and Brightest to attend the 5th annual Solar Power Generation USA Conference, Exhibition and Awards! Cemen

Message to the Federation of Small Businesses: Every Business Can Go Green (Video)

Published on 2012-11-24 16:51:00

In this video Tod Arbogast addresses the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) annual conference. Founded in 1974, FSB has more than 210,000 members across 33 regions and 230 branches, the largest organization representing the interests of small and m

Paul Hawken about Environmental and Social Justice: The Largest Movement in the World

Published on 2012-11-24 10:58:00

There is an ever growing alternative to rampant consumerism and pervasive environmental neglect. In this video ecological guru Paul Hawken discusses his book "Blessed Unrest: How the Largest Movement in the World Came into Being and Why No One Saw It

The Ugly Consumer Spectacle of Black Friday (Video)

Published on 2012-11-24 08:04:00

How to Help Make Black Friday More Green from C2ES

Published on 2012-11-23 11:54:00

While less shopping is always the more ecologically aware choice, here are

Tips to Make Black Friday More Green from FatWallet

Published on 2012-11-23 11:43:00

Black Friday is a consumer spectacle that is rife with excess and waste. However,

Consumer Spending for a Greener World

Published on 2012-11-23 11:05:00

It should be obvious that we cannot sustain our current trajectory of consumption. We simply cannot afford traditional consumerism. By putting their spending power to work on less environmentally harmful products and services, consumers can dramatica

Greenpeace’s Guide to Greener Electronics 2012

Published on 2012-11-23 05:48:00

Each year Greenpeace publishes its guide to greener electronics just before the Thanksgiving holidays and the shopping event of the year known as Black Friday. This year is the 18th edition of Greenpeace’s Guide to Greener Electronics, it profiles

Seven Ways to Make Your Thanksgiving Greener

Published on 2012-11-22 13:18:00

To help make this holiday greener a growing number of people are looking at better more ecologically sensitive alternatives. Thanksgiving takes a tremdous toll on the environment. Here are seven ways that people are enjoying the Thanksgiving Holiday

The Environmental Toll of Thanksgiving

Published on 2012-11-22 11:39:00

The amount of waste and emissions generated during the holidays is staggering and shameful. Being conscious of the ways that we are wasteful can help us to seek more environmentally responsible solutions. Here is a brief summary of the waste and carb

A Thanksgiving Infused with Environmental Gratitude

Published on 2012-11-22 07:45:00

Today is Thanksgiving in the United States and people across the nation are celebrating by coming together to give thanks. Traditionally Thanksgiving is the holiday long weekend when people get together to celebrate the bounty of the fall harvest. Th

The Most Sustainable Companies in the World

Published on 2012-11-21 17:34:00

We are seeing an ever growing number of companies address the issue of sustainability with sincerity and depth that go far beyond the public relations ploys of yesteryear. This preoccupation with efficiency is an important bottom line issue. As

The Growth of Corporate Sustainability in 2013

Published on 2012-11-21 10:32:00

Despite ongoing economic difficulties around the globe corporate spending on sustainability is expected to increase in 2013. However, we still have a long way to go before sustainability is where it needs to be to reverse our dangerous trajectory tow

Winners of the EPA's 2012 Energy Star Awards

Published on 2012-11-21 06:43:00

Energy Star is a United States government program created in 1992 by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Originally it was conceived as an attempt to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emission by power plants. What began as a v

Top Green Energy Management Software Companies

Published on 2012-11-20 16:35:00

A Verdantix report singled out some of the most responsible information technology companies in the energy management applications space. The market is evolving quickly and the report identifies 15 companies that are emerging as leaders. Verdantix fo

Winners of the 2011 International Green Awards

Published on 2012-11-20 12:35:00

The International Green Awards is the leading platform for sustainability intelligence, leadership and innovation. The awards launched in 2006 to critical acclaim with the objective of recognising the best-in-class examples of sustainability communic

Top 50 Companies in the 2012 Sustainability Leadership Report

Published on 2012-11-20 07:57:00

Each year Brandlogic examine 100 prominent global brands for their report. The select group of 16 companies listed below are Leaders that excel in both real sustainability performance and stakeholder perceptions. Six Challengers from 2011 are new to

The Importance of Urgently Addressing SLCPs and GHGs

Published on 2012-11-20 05:31:00

While we need to reduce all greenhouse gases (GHGs), cutting short lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) alone can reduce the rate of global warming in half. Cutting SLCPs could save millions of lives per year and prevent billions of dollars in agricultur

World Bank Report Predicts 4°C Temperature Increase

Published on 2012-11-19 16:16:00

Business as usual will cause temperatures to rise by 4°C by 2060. If we fail to act on to reduce global warming causing GHG emissions we can expect food shortages, extreme weather and sea-level rise. These are the finding of a World Bank report publ

The Costs of Oil: BP Liable for up to 90 Billion

Published on 2012-11-19 12:52:00

BP has been ordered to pay an unprecedented

Acterra 2013 Business Environmental Awards: Call for Applications

Published on 2012-11-19 06:18:00

Founded in 1990, Acterra’s Business Environmental Awards is one of the Bay Area’s oldest and most prestigious environmental recognition programs. The program’s goals include celebrating the accomplishments of businesses with innovative sustaina

Renewable Energy World Awards Gala and Networking Event

Published on 2012-11-18 16:46:00

On December 10th the annual awards gala will take place at the Hilton Orlando Hotel between 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Presented by Power Engineering magazine, the Annual Awards Gala begins with a cocktail reception, followed by a three-course dinner and

Generating Growth: Renewable Energy World Event

Published on 2012-11-18 14:14:00

On December 11 - 13, 2012, the Renewable Energy World event titled "Generating Growth" will take place in in Orlando, Florida. This event is the world’s premier power generation exhibition, it affords the opportunity to see the future of the indust

3rd Annual Electric Energy Storage 2013 (Event)

Published on 2012-11-18 11:14:00

The 3rd Annual Electric Energy Storage will take place on January 8-10, 2013 at the Embassy Suites Biltmore, in Phoenix, AZ. The event is subtitled, "Assessing the Technological and Economic Potential of Electric Storage Operations for Real-Time App

World Future Energy Summit 2013 (Event)

Published on 2012-11-18 07:15:00

Starting on January 15, 2013 and ending on January 17, 2013 the World Future Energy Summit will take place in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. The World Future Energy Summit (WFES) is the world’s foremost annual event, dedicated to advancing

The Problems and Solutions of e-Waste (Video)

Published on 2012-11-17 17:14:00

This video reviews the issues related to e-waste, it also addresses some of the solutions. This video specifically reviews how Sprint, through its buy-back program, is helping to solve the monumental problem of e-waste. Since 2001, Sprint's takeback

US e-waste is Polluting Toxic Dumps in Ghana (Video)

Published on 2012-11-17 14:32:00

How are the west's 'recycled' TVs and computers ending up in a toxic dump in Ghana? Dateline investigates the trade in e-waste which is poisoning a once picturesque part of Africa. Related Articles The Growing Problem of Cell Phone Waste Greenpeace

The US Desire to be "Green" is Causing an e-waste Hell China (Video)

Published on 2012-11-17 10:44:00

The best intentions to be green can flow from the United States into a e-waste hell. In with the new, means out with the old. The US throws out over 100 million cell phones per year and while people may think they are disposing of the phones in an ec

Greenpeace e-Waste Investigation (Video)

Published on 2012-11-17 08:03:00

Greenpeace has been investigating the immoral and illegal e-waste dumping in developing countries since 2002. After China, India, Pakistan and Ghana, this is the story of how one very broken TV managed to avoid being tested and recycled according to

The Growing Problem of Cell Phone Waste

Published on 2012-11-16 16:35:00

Electronic devices continue to be the fastest growing waste stream in the US and cell phones are a major part of this. In 2011, manufacturers produced more than 1.68 billion wireless phones worldwide. In the United States alone, it’s estimated that

AT&T's Record Breaking Recycling for Wireless Devices

Published on 2012-11-16 15:27:00

As reported in an Environmental Leader article, Guinness World Records have certified that AT&T customers broke a world record by recycling 50,942 wireless devices during a one-week period. In 2011 AT&T collected about three million cell phones for r

Sprint's Industry Leading Cell Phone Recycling

Published on 2012-11-16 09:47:00

Since 2001, Sprint's takeback program has collected more than 4,000 metric tons of electronic waste which comprises more than 40 million wireless devices. These programs not only keep phones out of landfills they have helped the company avoid more th

Recycling is a Business Imperative

Published on 2012-11-16 06:53:00

Recycling is a core feature of responsible business practices. An ever growing number of companies are treating recycling as a serious corporate priority. Almost 75 percent of corporate waste can be recycled and recycling waste can also benefit the b

What Businesses Can Do on America Recycles Day

Published on 2012-11-15 12:20:00

The business community has a crucial role to play in recycling. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as much as 45 percent of the 250 million tons of municipal waste generated in 2010 was from commercial and institutional loca

America Recycles Day 2012

Published on 2012-11-15 10:25:00

Every year on or around November 15 the America Recycles Day event encourages people to enhance awareness and encourage action through thousands of events. America Recycles Day is a program of Keep America Beautiful, in 2012 it is celebarated on Thur

California's Cap-and-Trade Leadership

Published on 2012-11-15 08:12:00

On Wednesday November 14, California held its first auction to sell carbon credits. For six years that state has been working on its cap-and-trade system, more than six years in the making. Finally California has imposed a limit on the amount of carb

National Security Officials on the Threat of Climate Change

Published on 2012-11-14 15:58:00

As reviewed in an EcoWatch article, here are 15 current and former national security officials in their own words on the threats posed by climate change: Thomas Fingar, former chairman of President Bush’s National Intelligence Council: “We ju

The Electric Tesla S is Motor Trend's Car of the Year

Published on 2012-11-14 12:01:00

Motor Trend has announced that the made in California, Tesla Model S luxury cruiser is their pick for the 2013 car of the year. This is the first time an electric vehicle has won the distinction. This selection is momentous not just for Tesla but for

24 Hours of Reality

Published on 2012-11-14 06:51:00

The event known as 24 Hours of Reality begins on November 14 at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Over the course of 24 hours there will be different live video broadcasts on the ways in which dirty energy has created a world of Dirty Weather. Climate disrupti

Election 2012: Implications for Coal and Natural Gas

Published on 2012-11-13 16:26:00

The reelection of President Obama has already sent a message that is impacting the coal industry and it is likely that investors will be more wary of natural gas pending a review. Well ahead of more stringent regulations on the coal industry investo

Election 2012: A Mandate for Action on Climate Change

Published on 2012-11-13 12:03:00

Although not everyone agrees, some environmentalists see the election of 2012 as an endorsement of action on climate change. As reported in a Guardian article, "activists say that it would be wrong to read the election as a stamp of approval for four

The 2012 Election Saw the Rise of Environmentalists as a Political Force

Published on 2012-11-13 07:20:00

Environmentalism has been around for decades, but in 2012, despite a highly polarized electorate and a lack of formal discussion on climate change, environmentalists have emerged as a political force to be reckoned with. As reviewed in the Washing

California's Proposition 39 will Generate Half a Billion a Year for Clean Energy and Efficiency

Published on 2012-11-12 14:10:00

In California 60 percent of voters approved the passage of Proposition 39 which will generate $500 million per year for energy efficiency and clean energy projects in public buildings over the next five years. This includes projects at schools and go

Sustainable Cities: Oxymoron or the Shape of the Future? (White Paper)

Published on 2012-11-12 08:31:00

The Harvard Business School has come up with a powerful analysis in the working Paper "Sustainable Cities: Oxymoron or the Shape of the Future?" When we think holistically we can create sustainable value. The failed business approach of the past has

Creating Value from Sustainability Webinar and Why Business Leaders are Prioritising Sustainability

Published on 2012-11-12 06:12:00

At 11 am on the 22nd of November 2012, Edie and Temple Group are hosting a webinar based on the results of a recently published survey of why businesses are prioritising sustainability. With contributions from CBI Head of Energy and Climate Change

NextGen Auto International Summit China – Innovating technologies: Sustaining the Future (Event)

Published on 2012-11-11 17:12:00

This event will take place on December 11 to December 13, 2012 in Shanghai, China. Inspira Event Limited is the conference advisor of the “NextGen Auto International Summit China – Innovating technologies; sustaining the future” organized by Me

Solar Latin America Summit (Event)

Published on 2012-11-11 11:30:00

The Solar Latin America Summit will take place on November 29 and 30, 2012 in Santiago Chile. Due to increasing energy demands, Latin America has seen a surge in interest for alternative and renewable energies. Chile alone has an objective to achieve

Clean and Green Energy Forum: Investing for a Renewable Future (Event)

Published on 2012-11-11 11:30:00

On December 3 and 4, 2012 in Orange County, CA, Opal Event’s Clean and Green Energy Forum: Investing for a Renewable Future will bring together experts to discuss the most important topics in cleantech and greentech. With rising costs of oil and

Republicans Believe in Demonic Possession but Not Climate Change (Video)

Published on 2012-11-10 14:28:00

It is little wonder that a political party so out of touch with reality did not succeed in the election of 2012. "...A staggering 68 percent of registered Republican voters stated that they believe demonic possession is real. Meanwhile, only 48 perce

A Word of Thanks from President Obama (Video)

Published on 2012-11-10 08:35:00

After the announcement of his elelction victory President Obama made a surprise visit to the campaign office in Chicago to give a heartfelt thank-you to staff and volunteers.

President Obama's 2012 Victory Speech (Video)

Published on 2012-11-10 06:39:00

After being re-elected President of the United States, President Obama gave his victory address in Chicago, IL. See the full speech in the video above or some brief highlights quoted below: "Despite all our differences most of us share certain hop

Global Sustainability Leaders Survey: Budgets & Priorities (Webinar)

Published on 2012-11-09 15:35:00

On November 15th 2012 Verdantix will air a complimentary webinar, titled "Global Sustainability Leaders Survey: Budgets & Priorities." With sustainability budgets expected to rise in 2013, the Verdantix annual survey of 250 global heads of sustainabi

The State of Government Sustainability Efforts

Published on 2012-11-09 11:41:00

We have seen some progress on government sustainability and government's environmental collaboration. One survey of senior policymakers and managers, indicated that more than half said their jurisdictions have appointed someone to lead sustainability

We are on Track for a 6 Degree Rise in Temperature

Published on 2012-11-09 07:35:00

According to a new analysis released on November 5 and reported in the Guardian, the world is on track for "at least six degrees of warming" by the end of the century. The new research was conducted by consultancy giant PwC. Their investigation concl

What is ESG and Why is it Important

Published on 2012-11-08 16:00:00

According to the Financial Times lexicon, "ESG" (environmental, social and governance) is a generic term used in capital markets and used by investors to evaluate corporate behavior and to determine the future financial performance of companies. ES

How Governments can Show Support for Cleantech

Published on 2012-11-08 13:44:00

Many want to see more government investment in clean technology. There are a lot of things governments can do to

Republicans Need a Serious Policy Review

Published on 2012-11-08 10:04:00

The GOP's election defeat of 2012 lends credence to the belief that Republicans desperately need to change their strategy. The party can no longer win by appealing only to older white males. Republicans did not win the Presidency and they lost ground

Hopes for Environmental Action in President Obama's Second Term

Published on 2012-11-07 10:57:00

President Obama's second term will likely be more audacious than his first. In the President's own words, "the best is yet to come." In his first term, President Obama laid down stricter fuel economy standards and through the EPA more stringent requi

President Obama's Victory Speech: "The Best is Yet to Come"

Published on 2012-11-07 06:59:00

At the end of a hard-fought campaign, President Obama won the popular vote and he earned 303 electoral college votes

Tornadoes and Floods Underscore the Costs of Global Warming

Published on 2012-11-06 15:10:00

This article was originally

Obama's and Romney's Energy Advisers: A Study in Contrasts

Published on 2012-11-06 11:16:00

As reviewed in an article by Elisa Wood , there is a profound difference between President Obama's energy advisor and Republican nominee Mitt Romney's energy advisor. Harold Hamm is part of team Romney while Heather Zichal is in Obama's camp. Hamm

A Vote for Obama is a Vote for Survival

Published on 2012-11-06 07:34:00

This may be the most important election in US history. There are two clear and distinct paths going forward, the choice Amercans make today will reverberate around the world and define the future. For anyone who sees the value of the environment or w

Republican Gov. Christie Embraces President Obama

Published on 2012-11-05 16:45:00

Republican Governor of New Jersey Chris Christie’s public embrace of Mr. Obama reverberated across the country. Gov. Christie said that President Obama deserves "great credit" for his response to Hurricane Sandy, during an appearance on "CBS This M

Climate Change is One of the Reasons Colin Powell Endorses President Obama

Published on 2012-11-05 13:19:00

Prominent Republican Colin Powell and former secretary of state under President George W. Bush, has endorsed President Obama for re-election in 2012. Powell is a retired four-star general, he was formally chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff under P

Hurricane Sandy Prompts Gov. Cuomo and Other Democrats to Speak Out on Climate Change

Published on 2012-11-05 10:14:00

The horrendous impact of Hurricane Sandy is putting climate change back on the political radar just ahead of election day. A growing number of politicians are speaking out on the need for public policy that addresses the impacts of extreme weather ev

Citing Climate Change Mayor Bloomberg Endorses President Obama

Published on 2012-11-05 06:55:00

In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, Michael Bloomberg has endorsed President Obama. Bloomberg's endorsement is significant because in addition to being a business leader, he was the first Republican governor of New Jersey, and he is now the conservative

European Forum on Eco-innovation 2012 (Event)

Published on 2012-11-04 20:24:00

The 13th European Forum on Eco-innovation brokerage event will take place on November 26 and 27, in Lisbon, Portugal. The DG-Environment of the European Commission, and the Portuguese Environment Agency will organize the 13th European Forum on Eco-

Eco-innovation: Empowering Entrepreneurship (Event)

Published on 2012-11-04 15:45:00

Eco-innovation: Empowering Entrepreneurship will take place on December 11th and 12, in Brussels Belgium. This conference will discuss the role of eco-innovation policies and businesses in supporting European competitiveness, jobs creation, environm

Social Sustainability Event

Published on 2012-11-04 11:38:00

The Social Sustainability event will take place on November 27th, 2012 in Sandwell,UK. Social sustainability can win you business and ultimately prove added value in the long term. Social sustainability is a fundamental component of sustainable devel

The Triple Bottom Line Investment Conference 2012 (Event)

Published on 2012-11-04 07:04:00

On November 8 and 9, the Triple Bottom Line Investment (TBLI) CONFERENCE 2012, will take place in Zurich, Switzerland. The TBLI Conference is the largest and longest running conference in the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investment ind

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie Accepts the Science of Climate Change (Video)

Published on 2012-11-03 17:01:00

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie showed his support for President Obama after Hurricane Sandy. This should come as no surprise as Christie disagrees with the GOP's stance on climate change. In 2011 Christie held a press conference at the State Hous

Bloomberg Endorses Obama Citing Climate Change (Video)

Published on 2012-11-03 15:45:00

In a stunning move, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg endorsed the re-election of Barack Obama almost solely because of the issue of climate change. In a piece on the Bloomberg news web site, he said that the destruction caused by hurricane Sandy had

Hurricane Sandy Underscores Republican's Anti-Science Climate Change Denial (Video)

Published on 2012-11-03 13:36:00

As Hurricane Sandy pounds the east coast Cenk Uygur, host of The Young Turks discusses the Republican party's stance on climate change. Republican Presidential Nominee Mitt Romney's comments on climate change during is RNC speech are discussed. Cenk

Romney's Climate Change Ignorance on Display (Video)

Published on 2012-11-03 12:10:00

At the Republican National Convention, Mitt Romney made some derisive comments about President Obama's efforts to tackle climate change. In light of Hurricane Sandy, these comments can only be described as woefully ignorant. America has a choice to m

Romney Ignores the Causes of Hurricane Sandy as Republicans Shout Down Climate Change Advocate (Video)

Published on 2012-11-03 10:40:00

At a Romney rally in Richmond, Virginia, a Climate Change advocate was shouted down by an angry crowd of Republicans. In response to the statement "What about climate? That's what caused this monster storm. Climate change," the Republicans in attenda

Meteorologist Discusses Relationship Between Hurricane Sandy and Climate Change (Video)

Published on 2012-11-03 10:06:00

Forecasters say Hurricane Sandy is a rare, hybrid super storm created by an Arctic jet stream from the north wrapping itself around a tropical storm from the south. Jeff Masters, director of meteorology at the Weather Underground, warns that such a "

Hurricane Sandy is a Wake-up Call for those who Doubt the Science of Climate Change (Video)

Published on 2012-11-03 08:49:00

This video address Hurricane Sandy and the relationship of this super-storm to climate change. 350.org founder Bill McKibben says the storm is a wake-up call. Climate scientist Greg Jones from Southern Oregon University says: "This is a unique event

Youth Advocacy for Action on Climate Change (Video)

Published on 2012-11-03 07:02:00

Young people need to act, they also need to vote for candidates that will support them. In April, 2012, 10,000 young people came together to stand up for the Earth and push for clean energy and green jobs. This generation is engaged in a fight for su

The Staggering Costs of Ignoring Climate Change

Published on 2012-11-02 15:11:00

As the US election draws near voters need to acknowledge that there are staggering costs associated with ignoring climate change. Although Republicans claim to be advocates of fiscal responsibility, challenger Mitt Romney has made it clear that he ha

Hurricane Sandy, Climate Change and the Upcoming Election

Published on 2012-11-02 11:07:00

Hurricane Sandy wreaked massive destruction on the U.S. east coast. What is particularly noteworthy is the fact that this super-storm traversed a section of ocean that is typically too cold to form hurricanes. In addition to 90 mph (144 kph) winds

Romney's Environmentally Destructive Vision for America

Published on 2012-11-02 06:52:00

Republican nominee Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama have presented two radically different visions. While environmentalists have criticized both candidates, it should be obvious that one is clearly better than the other. Obama's campaign slogan

Insurance Company Acknowledges Extreme Weather Caused by Climate Change

Published on 2012-11-01 12:35:00

Extreme weather is costing insurance companies billions of dollars and this is forcing them to accept the veracity of climate change. Even before the mega-storm known as Hurricane Sandy hit in late October 2012, a Huffington Post article indicated th

The Daily Beast's List of America's Greenest Politicians (2012)

Published on 2012-11-01 06:12:00

The Daily Beast ranked the greenest legislators to identify the most "eco-friendly" politicians in the US. To compile this list they started with the most recent annual scoring of legislators’ environmental records from the League of Conservation V

Newsweek's Greenest Retailers in the US (2012)

Published on 2012-10-31 16:30:00

Each year Newsweek compiles lists of all things green. This list of retail stores operate sustainable businesses and disclose the details of their operations and environmental impact. To compile the list of the greenest retailers they compared the la

Newsweek's Greenest Tech Companies in the US (2012)

Published on 2012-10-31 11:38:00

Each year Newsweek compiles lists of all things green. This is their fourth annual look at the most environmentally-friendly companies. For this list they compared America’s largest tech companies according to their environmental footprint, managem

Newsweek's Green Rankings Winners Reputation and Reality (2012)

Published on 2012-10-31 07:52:00

In addition to Newsweek's rankings of all things green, they have included a new measure which factors consumer perception. Corporate brands are increasingly competing to be perceived as eco-friendly to vie for consumer attention and brand allegiance

Newsweek's Greenest Companies in the US

Published on 2012-10-30 15:56:00

Each year Newsweek compiles lists of all things green. This is their fourth annual look at the most environmentally-friendly companies. They compared America’s largest companies according to their environmental footprint, management (policies, initiatives, controversies), and transparency. To generate ratings and compile these lists they partnered with Trucost and Sustainalytics, two leading research companies. The methodology was developed in consultation with an advisory panel of experts in [..]

Newsweek's Greenest Companies in the World

Published on 2012-10-30 10:52:00

Each year Newsweek compiles lists of all things green. This is their fourth annual look at the world's most environmentally-friendly companies. They compared the world’s largest companies according to their environmental footprint, management (policies, initiatives, controversies), and transparency. To generate ratings and compile these lists they partnered with Trucost and Sustainalytics, two leading research companies. The methodology was developed in consultation with an advisory panel of e [..]

International Green Awards Short Lists Announced

Published on 2012-10-30 06:46:00

The short list for the International Green Awards was announced on October 15th. “This year, the awards introduced a revolutionary new entry format in the bid to find organizations that have embedded sustainability across their processes. Organizations were evaluated on sustainability vision, level of innovation and advocacy against 8 sustainability indicators ranging from energy and carbon, through to supply chain and resources. Additionally, the awards have also partnered with WWF-UK to find [..]

WWF Canada's Goal of 600,000 EVs by 2020

Published on 2012-10-29 15:05:00

WWF-Canada has launched an initiative designed to encourage the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). Their campaign is called Transportation rEVolution, this program aimed at reducing Canada’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from transportation by encouraging the use of electric vehicles (EVs). To achieve this objective, WWF aims to have 600,000 electric vehicles in Canada by 2020. According to a recent Environics study commissioned by WWF-Canada, almost three quarters (73 percent) of Canadian [..]

Hurricane Sandy is a Powerful Reminder for those who Ignore Climate Change

Published on 2012-10-29 09:51:00

While climate change may not have been a high profile issue in the 2012 Presidential elections, the super-storm known as Hurricane Sandy will not let American voters forget the dire implications of a world ravaged by climate change. Even before hurricane Sandy strikes the US, it had already killed 65 people in the Caribbean. Sandy is almost one thousand miles across (1600 kilometers) and it will affect people from the East Coast to the Great Lakes. The mega-storm threatens 50 million people, ma [..]

Taking Stock of President Obama's Environmental Efforts

Published on 2012-10-29 07:21:00

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Infrastructure Summit 2012: New Policy Technology and Finance (Event)

Published on 2012-10-29 06:08:00

The Infrastructure Summit will take place on November 6th 2012 in London, UK and will once again bring together 150 leading policy-makers, business, academics and experts from transport, energy and digital communications. The event will explore new approaches to infrastructure and takes a strategic view of infrastructure opportunities in Europe and the UK. As Europe's economy stagnates, infrastructure development offers one of the critical devices to generate growth. Yet we need new ideas. Tra [..]

Wind LATAM- Brazil (Event)

Published on 2012-10-28 14:01:00

Windpower Monthly is pleased to announce the launch of Wind LATAM- Brazil, to be held on 26 -27– 28 November 2012 in São Paulo, Brazil. The programme for the event has been researched with over 40 wind energy experts to ensure we tackle the biggest challenges and will provide insights into hot-button issues that the wind energy industry faces in Brazil and other hot markets in the region. This event will provide an excellent platform to enhance your business opportunities, where you can mee [..]

Wind Farm Construction & Operations Procurement Seminar (Event)

Published on 2012-10-28 11:41:00

The Wind Farm Construction and Operations Procurement Seminar will take place on November 29, 2012, at Wolverton House, in London, UK. Attendees will gain an in-depth understanding of the procurement and contracting process for wind farm projects. Getting the procurement and contracting process right first time is all important; making a mistake can be very costly in terms of time and money. This seminar is designed to develop your knowledge of construction procurement and operational procure [..]

Green Energy Business Seminar & Trade Show: Sustainable Growth for Northern Virginia (Event)

Published on 2012-10-28 08:27:00

A Green Energy Business Seminar with be taking place on November 1, 2012, from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the Mason Inn Conference Center in Virginia. The strategic seminar is subtitled "Sustainable Growth for Northern Virginia." The event is being conducted by Relerience, a green energy consulting company. The Seminar will address the development of green business plans and offer strategic guidance in eight key areas. Business plans are intended to help companies: • Implement green energy so [..]

The International Sustainable Energy Summit (Event)

Published on 2012-10-28 06:15:00

The International Sustainable Energy Summit (ISES) will take place on November 7 & 8 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. SEDA Malaysia is organising its inaugural ISES event at the Putrajaya Marriott Hotel. Recognizing the increasingly prominent role that RE and EE play in the world, ISES 2012 aims to share good practices and help identify means of providing necessary know-how, technology and financing for transformation towards energy independence and sustainable development. ISES 2012 also provides a [..]

Obama Addresses Solutions to Climate Change Long Before Becoming President (Video)

Published on 2012-10-27 16:36:00

Although President Obama addressed the topic of climate change in a recent MTV interview, he has taken a lot of heat from environmentalists for his failure to address the issue in the 2012 presidential debates. However, Obama has been a stalwart supporter of the environment for years, long before becoming President. As revealed in this video, when Obama was a Senator he boldly advocated for action on climate change. These statements were well ahead of the vast majority of his peers and the Ameri [..]

US Presidential Elections 2012: President Obama Addresses Climate Change (Video)

Published on 2012-10-27 13:34:00

Environmentalists who were bitterly disappointed that climate change was not on the radar in the 2012 presidential elections will be pleased to note that President Obama has finally broached the topic. On October 26, President Obama addressed the topic in an interview by MTV. In fairness, Obama had previously mentioned green energy and green jobs in the first debate. In the same debate Republican nominee Mitt Romney lied about the success of green jobs to undermine the President's record. Howeve [..]

Why President Obama was Unable to do More on the Environment (Video)

Published on 2012-10-27 11:22:00

Although President Obama has done more to reduce America's climate change impacts than any president in US history, many wish he would have done far more. Anyone who wants to know why the US has not made more progress advancing efforts to address climate change need only take a look at this video. As seen in this clip President Obama is laughed at during his state of the union address after referring to the "overwhelming scientific evidence on climate change". Further progress on the environment [..]

President Obama Addresses Climate Change at the UN (Video)

Published on 2012-10-27 08:03:00

"The threat from climate change is serious it is urgent and it is growing. our generations response to this challenge will be judged by history. For if we fail to meet it boldly and swiftly and together we risk consigning future generations to an irreversible catastrophe....The time we have to reverse this is running out, and yet we can reverse it." Related Articles US 2012 Presidential Elections: President Obama Addresses Climate Change (Video) President Obama Spells out his Climate Change [..]

President Obama Spells out his Climate Change Agenda Before Taking Office (Video)

Published on 2012-10-27 07:56:00

At the 2009 conference of US governors, then President-elect Obama made the case for addressing climate change. Although he promised to open a new chapter on climate change, the President was soon confronted by obstructionism from Republicans and resistance from some Democrats. Related Articles US 2012 Presidential Elections: President Obama Addresses Climate Change (Video) President Obama Addresses Climate Change at the UN (Video) Why President Obama was Unable to do More on the Environment [..]

Environmental Comportment Impacts Stock Valuations

Published on 2012-10-26 17:12:00

According to a Deloitte report, information about a company's environmental conduct directly impacts its market value. The report from is titled, “Drivers of Long-Term Business Value: Stakeholders, Stats and Strategy.” The research drew on an MIT study of US publicly traded companies from 1980 to 2009. The 30 years of data reviewed in the study showed that stock prices dropped an average of 0.65 percent within a two-day window following the release of negative environmental news. The risk [..]

Communications Disconnect Revealed by the Sustainability Leadership Report

Published on 2012-10-26 11:18:00

Although companies are adopting sustainability in record numbers, there can sometimes be a disconnect between these efforts and the perception of the general public. When corporate sustainability was first introduced it was a low priority issue that focused mostly on reporting, however it is now influencing core strategies and transforming businesses around the world. Companies recognize that a proactive stance on sustainability is becoming a competitive necessity in attracting investors, employ [..]

Project Management of Corporate Sustainability; Implementation Perspectives (White paper)

Published on 2012-10-26 06:39:00

Whilst there is general agreement that CSR is founded on the three broad aspects of Social (People), Economic (Profit) and Environmental (Planet), the often referenced “Triple Bottom Line”, each of those aspects must be contextualized within the frame of reference of the particular organization or domain it is applied to. Consequently, the actual implementation of corporate sustainability with appropriate tools and processes is as varied (and underutilized) as the domains to which it is appl [..]

Small Businesses Need to Embrace Sustainability Too

Published on 2012-10-25 16:13:00

It is often assumed that sustainability is only for big corporations, however, smaller companies also need to be looking at ways of going green. Big corporations are adopting sustainability in unprecedented numbers, and CFOs are increasingly seeing the benefits. While sustainability is an increasingly necessary component of business success, it is a double edged sword that implies both opportunities and threats. These potential threats make some small business owners reluctant, however, the real [..]

The Business Community is Moving Forward with Sustainability

Published on 2012-10-25 10:58:00

The business community is moving forward with sustainability despite the weak economy. According to the findings of the fourth annual “BSR/GlobeScan State of Sustainable Business Poll 2012,”the global business community has made progress on 14 key sustainability challenges over the past 20 years. For the second year in a row, 62 percent of respondents identified the integration of sustainability into core business operations as the most important leadership challenge for business today. T [..]

CFOs are Embracing Sustainability and Seeing Benefits

Published on 2012-10-25 07:07:00

CFOs are embracing sustainability and getting results from doing so. As reported by Greenbiz, a global survey from Deloitte demonstrates that a growing number of chief financial officers (CFOs) are driving sustainability strategies. The survey, conducted by Verdantix, indicates that CFOs are realizing the key role sustainability plays in financial and business success. Drawn from the responses of 250 CFOs in 14 countries including the United States, Brazil and South Africa, Deloitte found tha [..]

The 8 C's of Sustainability Branding by Marc Stoiber

Published on 2012-10-24 17:14:00

In 2010, Marc Stoiber, creative director, writer, innovator and green brand specialist wrote a piece called the 5C’s of Sustainability Branding. In 2012 he has added some new C's. Here is his original 5C’s, followed by his new C's for 2012. The 5C’s of Sustainability 1. Consumer-Facing - Not sure what to do first? Look at what the consumer is looking at. There are plenty of ways to improve corporate sustainability, but consumer-facing changes will have the most immediate impact on your [..]

Governments and Sustainability

Published on 2012-10-24 08:49:00

Difficult economic times have not arrested the growth of sustainability. Despite recent economic difficulties, states and localities have increased the number of sustainability directors as well as the number of new technologies deployed to monitor energy consumption. According to a Government Technology survey of senior policymakers and managers, more than half of the respondents said their jurisdictions have appointed someone to lead sustainability efforts. Twenty percent of respondents said [..]

Free Energy 101 Webinar: Calculating Savings (M&V) for Energy Efficiency Projects

Published on 2012-10-23 15:40:00

On Thursday, October 25, 2012 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT, a webinar titled Free Energy 1: Calculating Savings for Energy Efficiency Projects. Need to calculate the actual energy savings from efficiency projects? Want to determine if the realized savings met or exceeded your project savings estimates? If so, this one-hour free webinar is for you. During the webinar, Noesis energy experts will discuss industry standards for assessing energy savings and demonstrate how to perform project measurement an [..]

Regeneration Project: 20 Sustainable Development Pioneers Discuss the Life of Ray Anderson

Published on 2012-10-23 11:43:00

We live in an era where annual corporate revenues often surpass the GDP of entire countries. With business influence mushrooming, sustainability Pioneers who once saw business as an adversary now want more involvement from corporate actors. Many believe that the best businesses should participate in societal dialogue, push regulatory frameworks and bring the laggards along. See videos interviewing 20 sustainable development Pioneers from business, government and civil society on the late Ray An [..]

National Governments Seen to be Lacking Political Will on Sustainable Development

Published on 2012-10-23 07:18:00

There is a profound lack of confidence in national governments to act on climate change, these same governments are perceived to be lacking the political will to act. When experts were asked to rate a wide range of different groups on sustainable development, National governments received the worst rating. More than three quarters of sustainability experts surveyed said they think it will take an apocalyptic event to move governments forward. According to 2012 survey released by GlobeScan and S [..]

Visionary Women: The Profiles of Two Important Environmentalists

Published on 2012-10-22 16:34:00

Angella Nazarian's new book, Pioneers of the Possible: Celebrating Visionary Women, includes profiles of two important environmentalists. Marina Silva, who ran for president of Brazil last year and is referred to as the Al Gore of Brazil. She's been working tirelessly to save the Amazon and was at the forefront of passing legislation for the environment. Illiterate and living in the Amazon jungle as a rubber tapper until age 16, she is also the winner of the prestigious Goldman prize. Wangari [..]

Environmental Collaboration Transforming Government

Published on 2012-10-22 11:15:00

Environmental issues are forcing governments to collaborate both internally and externally. Management of the vast number of interconnected environmental concerns demands that government collaborates both between various departments and with other governments. Focusing on collaboration between and within various agencies is a matter of efficient governance. Clearly environmental issues do not respect national boundaries. To get serious about containing climate change we must manage intra-governm [..]

Sustainability Supported by Government Leadership

Published on 2012-10-22 06:41:00

Tough economic times over the past few years didn’t stop states and localities from appointing sustainability directors and deploying new technology to monitor energy consumption, according to a new survey of senior policymakers and managers. More than half of the respondents to a recent [2012] Government Technology survey said their jurisdictions have appointed someone to lead sustainability efforts. Twenty percent of respondents said they have created dashboards and metrics to monitor ene [..]

Regional Conference on Sustainable Data Centre (Event)

Published on 2012-10-21 16:29:00

The Regional Conference on Sustainable Data Centre will take place on November 28, 2012 and November 29, 2012 5:00 pm, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Data centres are evolving rapidly in response to the rapid growth in the digital world. In order to reduce costs and increase flexibility, organisations are merging data centres and adopting innovative green technology strategies, ranging from virtualisation to new application in IT architectures and cloud computing. Recent estimate says that the wor [..]

SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION 2012 (Event)

Published on 2012-10-21 14:35:00

Sustainable Innovation 12 is subtitled, Resource Efficiency, Innovation and Lifestyles. It is part of the ‘Towards Sustainable Product Design’ series of conferences The 17th International Conference will take place on 29th-30th October 2012 at Alanus University

International Green Awards – Gala Ceremony and Dinner (Event)

Published on 2012-10-21 12:18:00

International Green Awards – Gala Ceremony and

Green Market Exposition (Event)

Published on 2012-10-21 09:08:00

Over 50 businesses, organizations, sustainability experts and leaders will gather in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Thursday, October 25th, from 9:00am – 4:00pm, at City Hall Annex for the 4th Annual Green Market Exposition. Innovative solutions to urban challenges that will revitalize our economy, and strengthen our communities will be the topics presented and discussed by key leaders. Sustainability experts, national organizations and community members are invited to the Green Market Exposition fo [..]

Brooklyn Weatherization Day (Event)

Published on 2012-10-21 05:56:00

On October 30th, 2012, HCR Commissioner Darryl Towns to speak in Brooklyn on Weatherization Day. The event is sponsored by Community Environmental Center (CEC) and will be held in Brooklyn’s McCarren Park. The CEC EcoHouse will also be featured, it is a mobile environmental exhibit that resembles a house-on-wheels. The event will begin at 1:00 PM with a tour of the EcoHouse and a weatherization demonstration. The Commissioner is scheduled to speak at 1:30 PM. Weatherization Day was conceived [..]

GE Ecomagination VP Mark Vachon on Climate Change and Energy Solutions (Video)

Published on 2012-10-20 11:00:00

Here are some comments by GE's Ecomagination VP, Mark Vachon made at the Investor Summit on Climate Risk and Energy Solutions. He emphasizes the importance of sustainability, not only as a competitive advantage but as a matter of corporate relevance. "Companies that don't get this really risk becoming irrelevant," says GE Ecoimagination VP Mark Vachon in this highlight video reel from the Ceres investor summit held at the UN's headquarters in New York City. The consensus among the speakers fe [..]

GE's Ecomagination Program (Video)

Published on 2012-10-20 08:31:00

This video addresses GE's innovative ecomagination program. Through this initiative GE is developing innovation and technology for alternative energy and eco-friendly solutions such as electric car technology, clean coal, biofuels, and wind power. GE believes ecomagination is more relevant today than ever. Find out why in this video presented by Steve Fludder, the former vice president of GE's ecomagination, and Mark Little, director of GE Global Research. GE's Mark Vachon Says Greentech Oppo [..]

Students Advocating Divestment from Fossil Fuels

Published on 2012-10-19 10:35:00

American higher education endowments represent $400 billion worth of investments and there is a movement afoot to divest these funds from fossil fuels. The EPA, the IPCC, and many others have stated that fossil fuels are the primary driver of climate change. However, rather than moving away from fossil fuels, the US is intensifying its exploration efforts. Right now ExxonMobil spends $100 million a day trying to find more hydrocarbons. For companies like ExxonMobile who are stalwart supporters o [..]

Fossil Fuels and Staying Within the 2 Degree Limit

Published on 2012-10-19 06:41:00

The UK−based Carbon Tracker Initiative estimates that oil, coal and gas companies have five times as much carbon in their reserves as is safe to burn. If burned, our planet would heat up at by at least 5 to 6 degrees Celsius, well beyond the 2 degrees Celsius limit agreed to by the international community in 2009. As Bill McKibben explained, we can only burn 565 gigatons more carbon before going over the UN-sanctioned 2 degree upper limit for warming. The 2 degree concept was central to the " [..]

GE is Helping Nestle to Save Millions of Gallons of Water

Published on 2012-10-18 15:20:00

On the 40th anniversary of the Clean Water Act (CWA), it is fitting that we take a look at a stellar example of a business that with the help of GE, is saving more than seven million gallons of water per year. The CWA was passed 40 years ago on October 18th, 1972, it establishes the basic structure for regulating discharges of pollutants into U.S. waters. US corporations are increasingly looking to sustainable water management standards that go far beyond the statutes of the CWA. GE, a leader [..]

GE's Mark Vachon Says Greentech Opportunities are in the Developing World Not in the US

Published on 2012-10-18 12:01:00

According to Mark Vachon, a 29 year GE veteran and the leader of ecomagination, the best opportunities for greentech are in the developing world and not in the US. GE has adopted a business strategy that has invested $5 billion in clean tech research and development and generated $106 billion in revenues through 2011. Ecomagination is an innovative program that is crowdsourcing green ideas. The program is developing innovation and technology for alternative energy and eco-friendly solutions. Ec [..]

10 Charts on Climate Change

Published on 2012-10-18 08:12:00

Comprehensive Review of Climate Change Science

Published on 2012-10-17 12:09:00

The evidence for anthropogenic global warming is unassailable. In 2009, 18 scientific groups — including the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the American Meteorological Society — issued a joint statement indicating that human activities are the “primary driver” of climate change. The National Academy of Sciences (the gold standard for objective scientific assessment) have also clearly supported the body of evidence on anthropogenic global warming. “Some scien [..]

The Stark Partisan Divide on Global Warming

Published on 2012-10-17 07:29:00

A huge gulf exists between Americans who accept the reality of climate science and those who do not. According to an October 15, 2012, Pew Research Center poll, Democratic voters are more than twice as likely to embrace the facts on global warming than their Republican counterparts. A growing number Americans, including voters who identify as independents and those from both major parties, believe global warming is occurring. Predictably many Republicans continue to ignore the powerful body o [..]

Climate Change and Biofuels on World Food Day 2012

Published on 2012-10-16 16:09:00

October 16 is a special day for the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Each year at this time food becomes the center of attention and this year agricultural cooperatives are the focus of World Food Day 2012. The day is intended to raise awareness and understanding of approaches to ending hunger. The 2012 theme was chosen to highlight the role of cooperatives in improving food security and contributing to the eradication of hunger. Interest in cooperatives and rural organiz [..]

September 2012 was the Warmest in Recorded History

Published on 2012-10-16 11:13:00

A wide range of temperature data indicate that the earth continues to get warmer. September 2012 was tied for the warmest September since the dawn of temperature records. These were the findings of the State of the Climate Global Analysis, September 2012 from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Climatic Data Center. Global Averages The average combined global land and ocean surface temperature for September 2012 tied with 2005 as the warmest September on reco [..]

Using Trees to Generate Electricity is Not Green Energy

Published on 2012-10-16 07:42:00

Despite the value of trees to human and planetary health, an increasing number of American companies are cutting down forests to convert trees into pellets for electricity. It is tragically ironic that trees are being destroyed in the name of renewable energy. It is often said that trees are the Earth's lungs, they sequester carbon, produce oxygen, prevent erosion and are one of nature's most aesthetic creations. While coal is widely understood to be environmentally destructive, many do not unde [..]

How We Can Engage Businesses and People in Efforts to Combat Climate Change

Published on 2012-10-15 11:31:00

Effective communications are crucial to efforts to change behavior and integrate sustainability into a corporate culture. Climate Change is an irrefutable scientific fact, but not everyone is on-board, and many of those who accept the science, are not personally engaged. Effective ecological communications involves more than scientific discourse or economic diatribes. The business community is at the forefront of efforts to engage climate change. In the absence of government leadership busine [..]

Blog Action Day 2012: The Power of We

Published on 2012-10-15 06:35:00

In 2012, Blog Action Day takes place on October 15. This year the theme is the Power of We. According the Blog Action Day organizers, Community, Equality, Transparency/Anti-Corruption and Freedom, and People Power are sub-themes of the event. Blog Action Day is the one day of the year where thousands of people come together to focus on one important global topic, and help raise awareness. Founded in 2007, Blog Action Day brings together bloggers, vloggers, podcasters, data producers and social [..]

AWEA's Wind Energy Fall Symposium (Event)

Published on 2012-10-14 15:12:00

AWEA's Wind Energy Fall Symposium will be held in Carlsbad, California on November 14 and 15, 2012. This exclusive, high-level event sets the stage for sharing successes, strategies, and lessons-learned with your wind industry peers. Giving you the information and tools you need to operate in a complex and global marketplace, the AWEA Wind Energy Fall Symposium's educational program will outfit you with a competitive edge to advance your organization and enhance your career. This year's program [..]

VERGE @ Greenbuild (Event)

Published on 2012-10-14 13:01:00

The VERGE event will be held on November 13 and 13 at The InterContinental San Francisco, 888 Howard Street, San Francisco, California. VERGE brings together business innovators, entrepreneurs, and leading public officials to illuminate the opportunities for radical efficiencies created through technology advancements in energy, buildings and transportation. As explained by Steve Avadek of CitiGroup, "VERGE was the most valuable conference I have attended." Why you should attend Verge: Disco [..]

Toronto Greenhouse Green Business Strategy Summit 2012 (Event)

Published on 2012-10-14 08:33:00

Expert panels, a facilitated workshop and case studies along with insightful keynotes from accomplished executives combine at GREEN BUSINESS STRATEGY SUMMIT 2012 on November 8th, 2012 at One King West Hotel in Toronto, Canada to provide the foundation for a tangible business strategy that you can implement immediately. Global investment in "clean" technology is exploding, the world’s largest corporations have embraced environmental sustainability and your customers are making purchasing deci [..]

The National Clean Energy Workforce Education Conference (Event))

Published on 2012-10-14 07:42:00

The 5th national Clean Energy Workforce Education Conference (CEWEC) is scheduled for November 13-15, 2012 at the Albany Marriott, Albany, New York. This event offers the most current information on instructional strategies, curriculum development, credentialing and best practices for training in the renewable energy and energy efficiency fields. There will be more than 60 presentations over three days including a look forward at some new and thought-provoking next generation technologies and wo [..]

Global Solutions to Climate Change (Video)

Published on 2012-10-13 16:13:00

Related Articles The Green Economy is the Right Solution for our Troubled Times Is Capitalism Sustainable? Sustainable Capitalism White Paper Video: Innovation is the Solution to Climate Change G8 Agrees to Cut Short-Lived Pollutants Corporate Sustainability Experts Want a Tax on GHGs UN Secretary-General's Message for Business World Water Forum 2012: Time for Solutions Solutions to the World Water Crisis Solutions to Diminishing Ground Water Electric Vehicle Battery Techn [..]

The Business Opportunity Afforded by a Low Carbon Economy (Video)

Published on 2012-10-13 12:12:00

Related Articles The Low Carbon Business Opportunity Support for Reducing Power Plant Carbon Pollution Top Ten Companies in the 2012 Carbon Disclosure Project Report CDP Report Shows a Growing Number of Companies See the Risks Posed by Climate Change Carbon Disclosure Project Report Underscores German Leadership Sustainability Offers a Competitive Advantage & Better ROI Businesses Need to Do More to Reduce Emissions US Firms are Improving but they are being Outperformed on Sustainability C [..]

An Environmentalist and a Buddhist Monk Discuss Human Behavior (Video)

Published on 2012-10-13 07:58:00

Related Articles How Morality Can Win the War on Climate Change Sacred Economics: Exploring the Myth of Separation (Video) The Religious Psychology of Green Green Ethics Green Ethics and Trade Earth Conscious People in History

Sacred Economics: Exploring the Myth of Separation (Video)

Published on 2012-10-13 06:21:00

Related Articles The Green Economy is the Right Solution for our Troubled Times Greentech and Renewables Help the Economy and Create Jobs Historic Opportunities in the Green Economy Corporate Sustainability is Driving Green the Green Economy Launching of the New Global Green Economy The False Choice Between the Economy and the Environment British Government to Lead the Green Economy The Growth of London's Green Economy Republican Governors See Value in Green California's Government Partnershi [..]

Help Reader's Digest Find Canada's Greenest Towns

Published on 2012-10-12 08:08:00

Reader’s Digest is holding a competition for "Canada’s Most Interesting Towns" and one of the categories is "Canada's Greenest Cities." Canadians from coast to coast are welcome to share their stories and images. To participate simply send a story and photos reviewing a town that leads the way in environmental issues and action. Some of the accomplishments that qualify a city as "Canada's Greenest," include: - innovative recycling schemes - reduced carbon footprints - great community ga [..]

Recent Events Prompting US Voters to Act on Climate Change

Published on 2012-10-11 17:42:00

A whole host of events have transpired in the US this summer that should make it easier for voters to understand the tangible implications of climate change. From dwindling Arctic ice, heatwaves, droughts, wildfires and record setting ocean temperatures, voters have a many good reasons to factor climate change into their voting decision this November. The month of July was the hottest month ever recorded in the lower 48 states in 125 years of record keeping. A report prepared by Democrats in th [..]

Making Climate Change an Issue in the 2012 Presidential Election

Published on 2012-10-11 11:56:00

Despite a petition asking Jim Lehrer, the moderator of the first debate, to put climate change on the agenda, the question was never raised. The petition contained 160,000 signatures and was drawn up by a coalition of nine different nonprofit groups. "If the debate is intended to cover our nation's most important challenges, climate change must be part of the discussion," said Steve Cochran, vice president of climate and air at EDF. "The threat to our environment is simply too great to ignore. [..]

Citizens United is Helping Romney to Win the White House and Destroy the Environment

Published on 2012-10-11 07:40:00

The Citizens United court decision is helping Mitt Romney, the vehemently anti-environment Republican presidential contender. If the Republican nominee were to win the US presidential election it would be a devastating blow for the environment. With the help of unlimited spending he very well might succeed. As reported by the Center for Public Integrity analysis, the Citizens United court decision is heavily favoring Romney. Since Labor Day, 70 percent of outside spending on the presidential [..]

Green Jobs Infographic

Published on 2012-10-10 17:15:00

Infographic by Jobvine Jobs Related Articles 10 Jobs that Serve the Environment Conservative Confusion about the Role of Government in Support of Green Jobs Green Skills that you Need to be an Energy Contractor Hopeful Statistics for Green Job Growth Top 10 "Shovel Ready" Green Jobs Green Job Bank Green Jobs Growth First Quarter 2012 Best Places for Green Jobs in the US Green Jobs for America Hot Green Jobs for 2011 and Beyond Government Investment Green Jobs and Economic Recovery G [..]

Conservative Confusion about the Role of Government in Support of Green Jobs

Published on 2012-10-10 11:36:00

According to traditional conservative doctrine, governments do not create jobs only free markets can do that. However, economists around the world contradict that facile and dated logic. Investment in green job creation is a short term strategy that helps green industries to grow. Helping green industries to achieve economies of scale reduces costs, enhances competitiveness and provides jobs. Government investments also drive innovation. The jobs creation potential of the green economy is unp [..]

A Private Sector Approach to Clean Technology from the CTTA

Published on 2012-10-10 07:51:00

The Clean Technology Trade Alliance (CTTA) is a non-profit trade organization whose founding premise is based on the concept that supporting and improving the environment for future generations can only be accomplished through private sector action. Although they strive to support the environment and strengthen the economy, the CTTA sees efficiency as the driving force of business rather than environmental concerns. The CTTA

Romney Lied about President Obama's Green Stimulus Spending

Published on 2012-10-09 11:16:00

During the presidential debate, Mitt Romney lied to the American public about the success of President Obama's green stimulus spending. A big part of the success of the Democrat's stimulus spending concerned the creation of green jobs. The US unemployment rate is now at 7.8 percent, this is the first time since the President took office that they have dropped below 8 percent. The President's support for green jobs are part of this favorable employment trend. According to a study from the Bureau [..]

10 Jobs that Serve the Environment

Published on 2012-10-09 07:22:00

Here are ten careers that give you a chance to help reduce human impacts on the environment. No matter how you look at it, green jobs are are the increase all around the world. In addition to the important field of green energy contractors here are ten areas that are vital for the health and well being of our environment. 1. Renewable Energy Engineer Whatever the future holds for the energy sector, we will have to transition away from fossil fuels sooner or later. Either because we seek to [..]

Sustainable Brands London Conference (Event)

Published on 2012-10-08 08:14:00

Sustainable Brands Conference will take place on November 27 and 28 in London, UK. A community of sustainable brand innovators from around the world has been steadily growing. This past year, 1,300 business leaders within the Sustainable Brands community gathered in the United States from over 20 countries across the globe to hear success stories and form productive partnerships aimed at turning sustainable innovation into competitive opportunity. The stage is now set for the community to conven [..]

The Regeneration of CSR 10th Annual Summit (Event)

Published on 2012-10-07 13:05:00

The Regeneration of CSR 10th Annual Summit, will take place on November 7, 2012 at 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM Eastern Time. The event will be held at One King West, 1 King, Street West, Toronto, Ontario. Hear inspiring speakers and network with peers. The 10th Annual Summit is subtitled "The Essential Role of Business in Building a Sustainable Future." For the last decade CBSR has gathered industry and thought leaders to explore and share CSR issues of importance to corporate Canada. Each year they bri [..]

GRI Canada Conference 2012 (Event)

Published on 2012-10-07 11:42:00

GRI’s first Canada Conference will take place on October 16 and 17, in Toronto, Ontario. The Conference is a result of the partnership between GRI Focal Point USA, Sustainalytics, the Toronto Stock Exchange and York University’s Schulich School of Business. October 16 GRI Master Classes at the TSX on 10/16 Open reception for attendees and guests VIP Reception & Dinner at CN Tower October 17 GRI Canada Conference - a full-day of expert sustainability content from all parts of the Ca [..]

Go Green Innovation Convention Chicago (Event)

Published on 2012-10-07 06:56:00

On Friday, October 12, 2012, 8 am to 7 pm, "Go Green Innovation Convention Chicago" will take place at the Marmon Grand Conference Center, 2230 South Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL. The convention will provide an opportunity for all attendees to have access to Green Employment Resources, Green Business Specialized Marketing Training Sessions and Green Funding Solutions Workshops. The corporates sponsors for the event include: B&B Communications, Inc., Best Windows, [..]

The Carrotmob Concept from Local Small Business to Global Campaign (Video)

Published on 2012-10-06 18:15:00

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Carrotmob Buys Coffee to Fight Climate Change (Video)

Published on 2012-10-06 16:52:00

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Carrotmob in Madison (Video)

Published on 2012-10-06 15:11:00

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Carrotmob Campaign in Kansas City (Video)

Published on 2012-10-06 14:05:00

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Eyewitness News Covers a Carrotmob in San Francisco (Video)

Published on 2012-10-06 11:56:00

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The First Ever Carrotmob Campaign (Video)

Published on 2012-10-06 10:40:00

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An Explanation of the Carrotmob Concept (Video)

Published on 2012-10-06 09:10:00

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Organized Consumer Purchasing can Change Business (Video)

Published on 2012-10-06 07:37:00

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NASA Graphically Illustrates a Warming Earth (Video)

Published on 2012-10-06 06:25:00

Related Articles Popular Media is Distorting the Facts about Climate Strong Body of Evidence for a Changing Climate American Meteorological Society Corroborates Anthropogenic Climate Change More Scientific Support for Anthropogenic Climate Change A New Study Indicates We Are Reaching a Tipping Points Environmental Tipping Points 2012 is but the Latest Year Marked by Heat and Drought Heat in the US Northeast and Drought Around the World Strong Body of Evidence for a Warming Climate Interactive [..]

Coalition Resists EPA's Waiving of the RFS

Published on 2012-10-05 17:32:00

A group has come together to resist the possibility that the severe drought conditions in the US mid-west this summer, will prompt the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to waive the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS). To engage the American public and rally support, the coalition of renewable energy stakeholders has launched a new website called Fuels America, and a new twitter feed, @fuelsamerica. “Fuels America is built around one core idea: renewable fuel is essential to the U.S. econo [..]

Obama Versus Romney on Energy

Published on 2012-10-05 12:12:00

Here is an excerpt from a September 28, 2012 Climate Progress article titled "Obama Versus Romney: Everything You Need to Know About Where the Candidates Stand on Energy Policy." The article was written by Daniel J. Weiss and and Jackie Weidman The United States is in the midst of significant changes in our energy outlook. We are producing and burning more natural gas for electricity, while reducing coal use. Domestic oil production is at a 15-year high while oil imports are at a 15-year low. [..]

Enterprise Sustainability Management Webcast

Published on 2012-10-05 07:57:00

A webcast titled Enterprise Sustainability Management – Proactive, Global Information Strategy is a New Business Imperative, will take place on Wednesday, October 17, 2012, 8am Pacific/11am Eastern. Companies around the world are gravitating toward a unified strategy for Enterprise Sustainability Management (ESM) that standardizes and consolidates a broad spectrum of data and workflows across the organization. They are using this holistic approach to address proliferating challenges in envir [..]

The Obama Administration Has Grown Renewable Energy

Published on 2012-10-04 16:13:00

Electrical generation from renewable energy sources such as wind, solar and geothermal has grown dramatically under the Obama administration says Ken Bossong, Executive Director of the SUN DAY Campaign. Bossong cites two new government studies that show a near doubling of non-hydro renewable energy sources contributing to US electrical generation since president Obama took office. The latest issue of the Electric Power Monthly from the Energy Information Administration (EIA) analyzes data thro [..]

American Voters Want More Renewable Energy

Published on 2012-10-04 10:54:00

As reviewed in a Huffington Post article, Americans want more renewable energy whether they support Obama, Romney or are undecided. On the issue of global warming, the 7 percent of voters who are undecided tend to be more like Obama supporters than Romney supporters. Undecided voters tend to believe in anthropogenic climate change and support renewable energy. Sixty-one percent of the undecided voters said they see global warming as an "important issue" they'll consider when making their choi [..]

The Green Elements of the First 2012 Presidential Debate

Published on 2012-10-04 08:49:00

President Obama reiterated his desire to end tax breaks for big oil and reaffirmed his support for new sources of energy like solar, wind and biofuels. The President also stated that his administration has helped to create 5 million new private sector jobs. To increase these numbers the President wants to invest in education and create 2 million new places in community colleges. For his part, Mitt Romney said "I like coal!" He wants to see the tar sands pipeline ferry dirty oil through the US. [..]

Carrotmob's Partnership with Unilever

Published on 2012-10-03 17:28:00

Carrotmob is a social venture organization that harnesses the influence of consumers on sustainable consumption. Carrotmob organizes crowdsourced “buycotts,” in which consumers use their purchasing power to push businesses to be more sustainable. Now Carrotmob is joining forces with Unilever, one of the world’s largest consumer packaged goods companies. Brent Schulkin, the founder of Carrotmob staged his first campaign in 2008, with a small liquor store in San Francisco that installed e [..]

Incentivizing Consumer Engagement in Cause Campaigns (Webinar)

Published on 2012-10-03 12:23:00

In today's economy, convincing people to part with an extra dollar or two on behalf of a worthy cause isn't as simple as it used to be. With budgets tightening and a renewed focus on value, many consumers want to know "what's in it for me?" before doling out their money or time. Join MSLGROUP's Anne Erhard as she discloses the keys to crafting successful cause marketing campaigns in this hour-long session focused on incentivizing consumer engagement. The webinar will take place on October 24, 2 [..]

The Climate Voters Project

Published on 2012-10-03 05:38:00

A new project, called Climate Voters, could be operated within the League of Conservation Voters, or could be part of a collaborative effort in which many environmental organizations participate. This is the project’s slogan: We care about climate change and we vote. Climate change is happening now. We need public policy to address this problem. We will vote and campaign against those who refuse to acknowledge the problem, and for those who will address the problem. Climate Voters’ miss [..]

Newsweek's Dirtiest Companies in America

Published on 2012-10-02 15:59:00

As reviewed in the Daily Beast in 2011, Newsweek ranked the most environmentally unfriendly companies based on ecological impact and corporate management. The companies with the lowest scores in Newsweek’s Green Rankings are in the energy, food and beverage, materials, and utilities sectors. There are even a few financial services companies at the very bottom of the list. This reflects the fact that some of these companies have investment portfolios which include firms with environmentally d [..]

How the Hell did Enbridge get on the 2012 -2013 DJSI Leaders List?

Published on 2012-10-02 11:07:00

The Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) is ostensibly for companies who have a smaller impact on the environment, but some of the companies in the index are not even remotely green. One prominent example on the DJSI includes a Canadian oil gas company called Enbridge Inc. Enbridge is a company that is helping Canada to expand its role as a dirty energy superpower, they have proposed new tar sands pipelines. Enbridge's proposed Northern Gateway heavy crude pipeline would run between the Edmon [..]

Company Rankings from the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes 2012 - 2013

Published on 2012-10-02 08:01:00

Here are the 2012 ranking of companies in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) as announced by Sustainability Asset Management (SAM). SAM is an investment boutique focused exclusively on Sustainability Investing, and S&P Dow Jones Indices. The Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) manages about $6 billion in assets through a variety of financial products. As reviewed in a September 13 press release, almost 10 percent more companies participated this year as compared to last year, which G [..]

Big Oil's Influence on US Politicians

Published on 2012-10-01 16:05:00

A new analysis from the NRDC Action Fund and the advocacy group Environment America reveals that money from oil interests appears to be influencing the voting records of US lawmakers. The analysis of the relationship between oil money and American politicians was published on September 12 in a report titled "Who Votes Dirty?" Along with examining the votes on House and Senate bills for or against air pollution regulations, the NRDC analysis also looked at campaign contributions from "dirty indus [..]

Political "Heroes" and "Villains" on US Air Pollution

Published on 2012-10-01 12:21:00

A new analysis from the NRDC Action Fund, released in conjunction with advocacy group Environment America reveals "Who Votes Dirty?" The report, released on September 12, lists members of the US House and Senate as either "clean air heroes" or "dirty air villains" based on their votes on legislation related to air pollution. According to the NRDC's analysis, 99 members of the House and 43 senators were dubbed heroes, while 139 House members and 39 Senators were labeled villains. A large number [..]

The Green Market Oracle's Third Annual School Sustainability Series for 2012

Published on 2012-10-01 07:30:00

Each year The Green Market puts together a summary of the latest information and resources on sustainability in education. This series reflects the importance of the green schools movement to contribute to the growth of the global economy and the health of the planet. Last year over 70 posts came together to create the Green Schools Series 2011. In 2010 there were more than 60 posts that comprised the series for that year. This year there are a total of more than 65 posts for the third annua [..]

Sustainable Jersey Certification Program for Municipalities (Event)

Published on 2012-09-30 20:40:00

The "Sustainable Jersey Fall Networking Event" will take place on October 23, 2012 at 6:30 pm at Careme's Restaurant in Atlantic Cape Community College Campus 5100 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing. The Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA) invites towns and interested members of the public to this event. The honorable Dr. Ed Mahaney Jr., Mayor of Cape May City, will be the guest speaker and will share his experience leading his community to a more sustainable future. Sustainable Jersey is [..]

Renewable Energy - Going Forward with Working Solutions (Event)

Published on 2012-09-30 17:52:00

On Tuesday October 16, 2012, in Toronto, Ontario, there will be an event titled "Going Forward with Working Renewable Energy Solutions." The event will take place at the North York Civic Centre Council Chambers. Three experts present on real renewable energy solutions, their impact, plus new and future developments. This is another Climate Change Toronto Feature Event. This event is sponsored by the Innovative Initiatives Co-op. For more information click here or contact Betty at climatechange [..]

Climate Change 2012: Security, Resilience and Diplomacy (Event)

Published on 2012-09-30 16:40:00

On the 15th and 16th of October, 2012, the event "Climate Change: Security, Resilience and Diplomacy" will take place at Chatham House in London, UK. The conference will examine the key economic, social and geo-political security threats caused by climate change and debate what national and international responses are required to manage these security challenges. The 16th Annual Chatham House conference on climate change will assess what national and international actions must be taken now to m [..]

Low Carbon Earth Summit 2012 and the World Sustainable Energy Conference (Event)

Published on 2012-09-30 15:34:00

The Low Carbon Earth Summit 2012 (LCES-2012) will take place on October 19 to 22, 2012 in Guangzhou, China. LCES-2012 Conference participants include energy experts, decision makers, academics, concerned environmentalists, legislators and government executives. This is the second Low Carbon Energy Summit - a very necessary and timely event after the Sustainable Development Summit in Rio de Janeiro, where good intentions were formulated but without much concrete solutions. This event is timely [..]

Green Careers Summit 2012 (Event)

Published on 2012-09-30 14:17:00

This event will take place on Friday, October 12, 2012, in Calgary, AB at the Red & White Club. Are your students Canada's future environmental leaders? ECO Canada is inviting students in grades 11 & 12 and their teachers to the Red & White Club on October 12, 2012 for a day of environmental career exploration and learning at the 2012 Green Careers Summit. Why should you bring your students to the Green Careers Summit? • Meet environmental professionals and learn how they found their green c [..]

Sustainability Applied 2012 (Event)

Published on 2012-09-30 13:29:00

On October 17 and 18 more than 300 leaders, decision-makers and doers from across Canada and around the world will attend Sustainability Applied 2012. This event will explore the business value of sustainability, and to share ways of integrating it within their organizations to improve resource efficiency and create long-term economic, environmental and social benefit. This unique two-day event will feature hands-on workshops, keynote presentations, plenary sessions and interactive discussions [..]

The Business Case for Sustainability (Event)

Published on 2012-09-30 12:04:00

On October 18, 2012, the event titled "The Business Case for Sustainability," will take place from 8:30 AM to Noon at the Enterprise Center in Burlington County College 3331 Route 38 – 300 College Circle Mount Laurel. At this even you can see how “The Triple Bottom Line” can help your small business save money, gain customers, and improve the environment. Learn the “real” definition and economic benefits of sustainability for small businesses from experts in the NJDEP’s Sustainabili [..]

Wall Street: The New Driver for a Sustainable World? (Event)

Published on 2012-09-30 08:17:00

On October 9, 2012, between 4:30-7:30 EST at Bennett Jones, 1st Canadian Place, 100 King St. W., 34th Floor, Toronto, there will be a unique opportunity to learn, discuss and debate with one of the world’s foremost thinkers on sustainable investing. Is Wall Street beginning to drive transformational change? If not, what’s holding it back? What does this mean for your organization? How will this affect the strategies that are being developed? “This event will be of special interest to [..]

CBSR Sustainability Investment Forum (Event)

Published on 2012-09-30 05:40:00

This event will take place on Monday, October 15, 2012, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM (MDT) in Calgary, Alberta. Explore how investors assess market value and ways to gauge how CSR practices add to that value. Canadian Business for Social Responsibility (CBSR) is pleased to host world-class experts who will stretch our knowledge on sustainability investments and then lead us through some open dialogue to explore what this means for Alberta's businesses. Jane Ambachtsheer, Partner and Global Head of Respon [..]

Green Buildings of the Future at UC Irvine (Video)

Published on 2012-09-29 18:51:00

Join Green Schools Designer Wendy Rogers as she interviews guests at the LPA Sustainable Office and Energy Showcase, in UC Irvine's University Research Park - LPA Irvine. The 15,000-square-foot expansion is tracking LEED Platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council - it's the next generation of collaborative, open office design. Related Articles Green School Buildings Serve our Collective Best Interest (Video) The Academic Superiority of Green Schools National Wildlife Federa [..]

Sprout Educational Program (Video)

Published on 2012-09-29 16:10:00

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Kid Wind Challenge (Video)

Published on 2012-09-29 12:42:00

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Kid Wind Education Company (Video)

Published on 2012-09-29 07:23:00

Educators strive to bring experiential learning for future life skills into the classroom. Less time sitting at a desk and more time with stimulating hands-on experimentation. New curricula and learning standards are incorporation new disciplines in math, physics, and social sciences of wind power. Kid Wind, a St. Paul based education company, manufactures wind turbine models for classroom learning and teacher lesson plans for in depth study.The University of Minnesota is launching a new curricu [..]

Popular Media is Distorting the Facts about Climate Change

Published on 2012-09-28 15:36:00

Major news organizations are not accurately reflecting the truth about climate change. Fox News, the Wallstreet Journal and even PBS have been charged with misrepresenting the facts about climate change. According to a report from the Union of Concerned Scientists, 93 percent of Fox News' and 80 percent of the Wall Street Journal opinion pages' climate coverage is inaccurate and misleading. This is the finding of an analysis titled "Is News Corp. Failing Science". Even the PBS aired an interv [..]

Businesses Need to Do More to Reduce Emissions

Published on 2012-09-28 11:23:00

According to The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), the average long-term emissions reduction target for the companies covered in their report is just 1 percent per year -- below the 4 percent annual cuts needed to limit global warming, according to PwC. One percent is “well below the level of ambition needed” to ultimately limit the rise in global temperatures to no more than 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit) above what it was in pre-industrial times. While 82 percent of those res [..]

US Firms are Improving but they are Being Outperformed on Sustainability

Published on 2012-09-28 06:23:00

According to The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), European firms are outperforming US firms in terms of sustainability. Although the United States has the most companies on the CDLI, Germany has four firms ranked in the top ten while the US has none. European firms like Bayer, Nestlé and BMW are among the companies that are doing more than US firms to address climate change. The absence of government leadership in GHG emissions reductions means that the business community must work on their own [..]

The Low Carbon Business Opportunity

Published on 2012-09-27 15:55:00

According to The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), a total of 48 percent of companies polled believe that climate change yielded opportunities for new products and service. However, only 21 percent had set aside a dedicated budget for low-carbon research and development. IBM, the services provider, is one organization that is driving new revenues through offering solutions in this field. It received 86 points, and a "B" grade, for its own eco-friendly efforts. "We do it because it makes good [..]

New Study Quantifies the Costs of Climate Change

Published on 2012-09-27 10:40:00

According to a new study the current economic impacts of climate change are more than $1.2 trillion a year, or 1.6 percent of the annual global GDP. The 331-page study was launched on September 26th, 2012, it is the second edition of the Climate Vulnerability Monitor: A Guide to the Cold Calculus of A Hot Planet. The study was produced by the DARA research center and released at the Asia Society in New York. More than 50 scientists, economists and policy experts contributed to the report which w [..]

Top 5 Green Business Schools in the US

Published on 2012-09-27 07:06:00

Here are the top five business schools for those seeking to maximize the likelihood of securing an environmentally oriented job. This list was compiled by by US Green Technology and they are presented in ascending order by the cost of tuition cost. Portland State University School of Business Administration The MBA program at this school allows students to specialize in areas such as social responsibility, metrics for sustainable enterprise, and product design and stewardship. The school has [..]

Educating Consumers about Sustainable Consumption

Published on 2012-09-26 18:36:00

Businesses need to address consumer confusion about sustainability. A 2011 WBCSD report reviews how business can help to take sustainability from a niche market to the mainstream. As reviewed in the report, businesses need to be part of the effort to explain sustainability to consumers. Ultimately consumers need to understand that sustainability is about a pragmatic approach to solving the climate change crisis we are facing. One of the chief obstacles that businesses face has to do with the fa [..]

The Frugal Green Consumer

Published on 2012-09-26 11:19:00

During the recession we have seen evidence that consumers are shifting their focus from premium green products to frugality. While there is demand for green products and services, people are price conscious and cost is an impediment to wider adoption. Frugality is an important element shaping today's green consumer. The increasing number of people growing their own food, and reusing things they would have otherwise discarded are illustrations of the point. People are increasingly buying only wh [..]

Sustainability is the Future of Consumption

Published on 2012-09-26 06:55:00

According to research entitled ‘Consumer Futures 2020’ the future of consumption is going to be radically different from what we see today. This research presents four scenarios exploring possible patterns of consumption in 2020, all of which indicate that consumerism will become more sustainable. Based on these two parameters, Prosperous vs. Less prosperous – by 2020 will our economy be flourishing or subdued? And Do-it-yourself vs. Do-it-for-me – will consumers take the initiative to [..]

The Revolutionary New Model of Consumption

Published on 2012-09-25 16:06:00

There is a revolution underway that is transforming consumption. If the twentieth century was marked by hyper-consumption the twenty-first century will be marked by collaborative consumption. This new form of consumption is being facilitated by a wide range of technological innovations. Social media is a great example of technologies that contribute to the new model of consumption. Examples include things like localized bartering and exchange, gifting and freecycling, local networking clubs, an [..]

The Growth of Sustainability as Revealed by 3 MIT Reports

Published on 2012-09-25 11:57:00

According to three reports published in the MIT Sloan Management Review, businesses continue prioritize sustainability to be more competitive, improve their brands and be more profitable. The first study cited indicates that businesses are still investing in sustainability despite a sluggish economy. The second shows they are doing so to gain a competitive advantage and enhance their brands. And the third demonstrates that an increasing number of businesses are deriving a profit from integrating [..]

Data Shows that Sustainability Pays

Published on 2012-09-25 08:12:00

A large amount of data is now available as investors are increasingly demanding more transparency and greater corporate responsibility. A large and growing pool of data indicates that sustainability is a profitable endeavor. According to an article in the Harvard Business Review by Gerrit Heyns, a partner at Osmosis Investment Management in London, England, companies that invest in sustainability do better financially. According to the data cited by Heyns, sustainability focused companies outper [..]

The Green Leadership of Lawthorn Primary School in Scotland

Published on 2012-09-25 06:18:00

Scottish school, Lawthorn Primary has reduced its footprint and they are teaching other schools to do the same. Schools across Scotland have access to the school's global footprint resource. Every aspect of the school’s consumption has been examined from the kitchen to the bathroom. They monitor their activities and set goals. The school has already managed to reduce energy usage by almost half (43 percent). They are saving water, and reusing plastic bottles, (eg to make a greenhouse), even [..]

Renewable Energy Teaching Tools: Sprout and KidWind

Published on 2012-09-24 15:13:00

We need to acquaint the workforce of tomorrow with Renewable sources of energy. Renewables are a crucial part of our future but we will need to educate a vast supply of human resources to research, build and install the necessary facilities and infrastructure. As reviewed in a Renewable Energy World (REW) article, there are a couple of new tools that will help to develop the skilled workforce of tomorrow. A new teaching tool called Sprout is just the kind of tool needed to get people intereste [..]

The World's First Global Carrotmob Campaign

Published on 2012-09-24 12:19:00

The carrotmob is a powerful new way that people can influence business to be more responsible. In a Carrotmob campaign, a group of people spend money to support a business that engages in socially redeeming initiatives. An Overview of the Carrotmob Model: 1) organizers of a campaign make an agreement with a business 2) a mob of people spend money at the business 3) the business makes a change to its practices to become more responsible (eg sustainable) On Monday, September 10, 2012, Carrotm [..]

Distance Education at the Centre for Environment, University of Toronto - Fall 2012 Semester

Published on 2012-09-24 07:32:00

The fall semester of the UofT's Distance Education at the Centre for Environment begins on Monday September 24 and ends on Sunday Dec 16, 2012. These online courses address the challenge of sustainability as a global opportunity for collaboration across disciplines, between academics, governments and business leaders. In today’s competitive marketplace, a strong economy requires a well-educated and highly skilled workforce. A company’s performance is directly tied to the skills of its empl [..]

Climate Protection and Environmental Sustainability (Course)

Published on 2012-09-24 04:24:00

From Monday September 24 to Sunday December 9, 2012, an online course will take place that involves a systems engineering approach to develop and implement a Strategic Plan for climate protection and sustainable practices. This is an elective course in the Certificate Program in Environmental Management and an elective course in the Certificate Program in Sustainable Business Management. In the "Climate Protection and Environmental Sustainability" (ENGRCEE X468) course participants will explor [..]

New Jersey's Solar Markets: Understanding Changes, Preparing for Future (Event)

Published on 2012-09-23 21:20:00

This event will take place on October 4, starting at 8 a.m. (Registration and Breakfast) with the presentation starting at 8:30 a.m. (Presentation). The event takes place at the Venetian, 546 River Drive, Garfield, NJ. This event will provide an overview and analysis of the solar energy market in New Jersey. The program will cover the legislative, regulatory, tax and accounting changes that are expected to significantly impact existing and future projects in the state. Property owners, develo [..]

Low Impact Development Workshop (Event)

Published on 2012-09-23 20:34:00

This event will take place on Wednesday October 3 to Thursday October 4, 2012, Grande Prairie, Alberta. This Fall, the City of Grande Prairie is partnering with Alberta Low Impact Development Partnership (ALIDP) to hold this event on Low Impact Development. Goals of the Workshop • ABCs of Low Impact Development • Calgary’s Water Balance Spreadsheet • Bio-retention Design and Plant Selection • Erosion and Sediment Control for LID • Policy Considerations Speakers • Bert van Duin, [..]

Symposium on Sea Level Rise in NJ (Event)

Published on 2012-09-23 15:50:00

This event will take place on September 29, 2012, from 8:30 am – 3:00 pm at Brookdale Community College - Warner Student Life Center Rooms: Navesink I, II, and III. This event deals with the causes and effects of a sea level rise. It concludes with a call to action. The event was spurred on by the March 14th New York Times article entitled “Sea Level Rise Is Seen as Threat to 3.7 Million” the Monmouth County Cool Cities Partnership (MCCCP) has planned this Symposium on Sea Level Rise in [..]

RENEXPO® 2012 International Energy Trade Fair (Event)

Published on 2012-09-23 15:29:00

The 13th annual RENEXPO® 2012 will take place on Thursday September 27 to Sun September 30, 2012, in Augsburg, Germany. RENEXPO has grown over the last 12 years into one of the most influential energy trade fairs in Europe. The RENEXPO® covers the entire spectrum of regenerative and decentralized energy production, intelligent energy distribution as well as the efficient use of energy. RENEXPO®, a unique diversified energy trade fair with the 4 Main Focus Wood energy exhibition (IHE® Wood [..]

Environmental Remediation Conference International 2012 (Event)

Published on 2012-09-23 13:23:00

On September 27-28, 2012 in Tobermory, Ontario Terratechnik Environmental Ltd will offer its 1st Remediation Conference to be held in Tobermory, one of the most beautiful and rugged waterscapes that you will find in the world. Tobermory is a haven for divers, hikers (top end of the Bruce Trail), boaters, photographers, birders and naturalists. The Tobermory is a unique location for a conference as it gives up the concrete, asphalt and 5 star hotels and offers 5 (possible 10) star scenery and 3 [..]

The New Metrics of Sustainable Business (Event)

Published on 2012-09-23 11:51:00

This event will take place on September 27 at the Wharton School in Philadelphia. This is a premiere event for models, strategies and metrics as they related to sustainability. As the definition of value continues to evolve, the demand for business to demonstrate its ability to create value of various forms for all stakeholders - rather than simply profit for shareholders - is increasing, and the question of how this value is identified, measured and communicated becomes paramount. Beginning wi [..]

Smart Cities Industry Summit (Event)

Published on 2012-09-23 08:33:00

On September 25 and 26 in London, UK, the Smart Cities Industry Summit will bring together the key players from across the smart city eco system. This summit will help participants to: 1. Understand how mobility in all areas of life will improve the citizen experience across the planet. 2. Focus your wholesale departments – health, energy, automotive, construction. 3. Learn how cloud, 4G networks, wifi, satellite, cable, ultra-devices and super-processors will provide smart cities mobility [..]

Optimizing Wind Power O&M Conference & Expo (Event)

Published on 2012-09-23 07:40:00

On September 25 and 26 in Chicago, a conference and exposition will take place titled "Optimizing Wind Power O&M." This event will address critical issues related to making rational decisions that reduce the cost of operations, increase the power performance and make the business connections to achieve these aims. At the conference and exhibition participants will meet representatives from dozens of leading companies in the wind energy field. The large number of companies that will be present m [..]

Review of Different Types Ice and Ramifications of its Loss (Video)

Published on 2012-09-22 16:18:00

Here is a relevant primer on ice. This information is timely in the wake of the summer 2012 loss of a quarter million square miles of Arctic ice. This video reviews in very simple terms the different types of ice and the ramifications of the scientific observation that they are melting. Related Posts Unprecedented Arctic Ice Melt in the Summer of 2012 (Video) Its Official Arctic Sea Ice is at its Lowest Level in Recorded History Lawsuit to Protect Arctic Sea Ice as Critical Seal Habitat List o [..]

First Hand Account of Melting Arctic Sea Ice (Video)

Published on 2012-09-22 11:04:00

Join Al Jazeera's Nick Clark as he joined an expedition traveling deep into the Arctic Circle earlier this summer. This is a first hand account of the rapidly melting Arctic ice cap. Related Posts Unprecedented Arctic Ice Melt in the Summer of 2012 (Video) Its Official Arctic Sea Ice is at its Lowest Level in Recorded History Lawsuit to Protect Arctic Sea Ice as Critical Seal Habitat List of Canadian Animals and Plants that are Endangered The Dramatic Implications of Melting Arctic Sea Ice Me [..]

Unprecedented Arctic Ice Melt in 2012 (Video)

Published on 2012-09-22 07:06:00

In 2012 the Arctic ice cap shrunk more than ever before in recorded history. As of September, 2012, only slightly more than 20 percent of the Arctic Ocean was covered by ice. In this video Ray Suarez talks to Walt Meier, a scientist at the U.S. National Ice and Snow Data Center about the new evidence and how a lack of arctic sea ice affects ocean currents and changes weather patterns. Related Posts Its Official Arctic Sea Ice is at its Lowest Level in Recorded History Lawsuit to Protect Arctic [..]

GSA Programs Provide Tools to Students to Save Their Future

Published on 2012-09-21 16:00:00

Driven by the concepts that individuals can make a difference and that schools can change the world, GSA has provided frameworks and ongoing support through its interactive website and social media sites. These help schools and school districts drive their sustainability initiatives forward. As one person put it, “Your movement is helping not only to change the culture of our schools for the better but the culture of the Department of Education.” GSA is actively collaborating with State D [..]

Its Official Arctic Sea Ice is at its Lowest Level in Recorded History

Published on 2012-09-21 11:34:00

Researchers at the U.S. National Snow and Ice Data Center, said that Arctic sea ice is at its lowest level ever recorded. What happens to the Arctic sea ice is of great relevance to everyone everywhere on the planet. Sea ice is a key indicator of climate change, as part of complex feedback loops, ice loss is expected to exacerbate our warming climate. Sea ice appears to have hit its lowest point on Sept. 16, when it covered 1.32 million square miles (3.42 million square km) of the Arctic Oc [..]

The Financial Costs of Biodiversity Loss

Published on 2012-09-21 08:24:00

The loss of biodiversity is a tragedy for everyone. We often forget that nature provides a plethora of services all for free. A 2012 report indicates that the world's biodiversity is down 30 percent since the 1970s. Humanity is outstripping the Earth's resources by 50 percent — essentially using the resources of one and a half Earths every year, according to the 2012 Living Planet Report, produced by conservation agency the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). As we undermine natural systems we are in [..]

Student Climate & Conservation Corps

Published on 2012-09-20 16:16:00

In partnership with the US Fish and Wildlife Service’s (FWS) premier training facility, the National Conservation Training Center (NCTC), GSA launched the Student Climate & Conservation Congress (Sc3) in 2009. Sc3 is GSA’s student arm and is open to 9th- through 12th-grade students who have demonstrated a commitment to environmental action. Selected Sc3 members, who are nominated by their schools, attend a five-day summer Congress held at NCTC in Shepherdstown, West Va. They enjoy a full pro [..]

US Fuel Efficiency Standards Surpass Europe

Published on 2012-09-20 12:18:00

President Obama's new US fuel efficiency standards may catapult America ahead of Europe by lowering vehicular emissions. The burgeoning US electric and hybrid car market will most certainly benefit from Obama's actions. The President first introduced a fuel standard of 35 miles per gallon (mpg) for 2016 and starting in 2025, American cars and light trucks will have to achieve a standard of at least 54.5 mpg. The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) suggest that the US target su [..]

President Clinton on What the American Public Needs to Know about Renewable Energy

Published on 2012-09-20 06:06:00

As reviewed in a Renewable Energy World article, former President Bill Clinton made some very interesting points at Solar Power International 2012. Clinton was the keynote speaker for the September event where he addressed what the American public needs to know about renewable energy. His speech focused on the topics of government investment, the environment, economics, jobs, Solyndra, subsidies and the future of energy in America.

Green Skills You Need to Become an Energy Contractor

Published on 2012-09-19 16:12:00

Since 2005, the nonresidential green construction market has grown from two percent to 41 percent -- or $48 billion -- of market revenues. And electricians are amongst the highest in demand trades. Here is a look at skills (such as familiarity with LEED certification and energy auditing) that will help electricians 'green' their skill set and land a job. Two years ago, Software Advice reported that growth in the green construction market would require electrical contractors to become energy co [..]

How Morality Can Win the War on Climate Change

Published on 2012-09-19 11:44:00

The climate movement must go beyond preaching economics and explaining science, we must create a moral imperative that compels us to act. To get people involved in the war on climate change we must weave environmental awareness into our codes of conduct. The reasons why more people are not demanding action on the environment is a glaring moral failing. If we are to see a critical mass of support for efforts to combat climate change, we must understand that in addition to an economic and [..]

The Green Cup Challenge®

Published on 2012-09-19 07:00:00

The Green Cup Challenge® (GCC) was launched in 2007, it is an annual month long inter-school energy challenge that takes place each January/February to call attention to peak winter energy use. Originally designed to help schools measure and reduce electricity use and greenhouse gas emissions, GCC provides hands-on learning opportunities for students and school staff, including facilities managers, to work together to reduce their school’s carbon footprint. GCC integrates education and action [..]

Tell Congress to Expedite Renewable Energy

Published on 2012-09-18 16:19:00

Sign this petition to tell Congress that we need to expedite the growth of renewable energy in the US. We need to see Congress act to pass legislation that will help us transition to a cleaner, renewable energy future. Signing this petition sends an email to US Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D-NM), chair of the Senate Committee on Energy & Natural Resources, US Rep. Henry Waxman (D-CA) and the House Energy & Commerce Committee. This petition unites the voices of Americans who demand our leaders take ser [..]

Sustainability Offers a Competitive Advantage & Better ROI

Published on 2012-09-18 11:38:00

According to the 2012 Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) report, sustainability makes companies more competitive and offers investors better returns. This is driving an increasing number of publicly traded companies to embrace sustainability as part of their long-term strategy to combat climate change. The CDP gathers information for investors about the environmental policies of large companies and the environmental risks they face. The CDP has created an index to recognize the world's best compani [..]

Free Online Education

Published on 2012-09-18 06:48:00

Distance learning is part of a growing trend that makes it easier for people to learn online, often in very flexible formats that accommodate busy schedules. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M.I.T.) is amongst a number of educational institutions that are offering free education online. Others include Academic Earth, Khan Academy and the Open University (OU). These schools provide a number of courses in a great many different disciplines including those that relate to the environment. M. [..]

CDP Identifies Germany as the Global Sustainability Leader

Published on 2012-09-17 16:25:00

According to The Carbon Disclosure Project's (CDP) list of top ten sustainable corporations, Germany is the dominate global force. Finland is ranked, Spain is third and the Netherlands are fourth. Germany won almost half of the top ten positions as ranked by the CDP. While four of the world's top ten companies come from Germany, which is also a renewable energy leader, none of the top ten are from the US. The company with the highest disclosure score in this year's analysis (receiving the max [..]

The Green Schools Alliance

Published on 2012-09-17 12:57:00

In response to Mayor Bloomberg’s challenge to New York City (NYC) institutions to reduce their carbon footprint 30 percent by 2030, on October 11, 2007, 46 schools gathered at the Allen-Stevenson School in NYC to explore solutions to climate change. After this meeting, with support from the Mayor’s Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability, school associations, and numerous other partners, GSA was officially launched. Today it is a global network of schools guiding schools, which addre [..]

Profiting From the New Rules of Green Marketing

Published on 2012-09-17 05:22:00

On September 13th, 2012, Jacquie Ottman conducted a webinar on the new rules of green marketing. Jacquie Ottman is a New York city-based expert on green marketing and advisor to Fortune 500 and entrepreneurial companies and several U.S. government eco-labels. She is also a sought-after speaker who has written four books on green marketing. She has worked with large and small companies and government agencies including Energy Star and USDA certified biobased label. In this webinar Jacquie focu [..]

Natural Building Webinar

Published on 2012-09-16 16:54:00

On Tuesday, Oct. 23, the Mason Sustainability Institute (MSI) will offer a free webinar on “natural building.” The webinar will provide a basic understanding of what constructing a natural building means, what materials to use and how to construct a home from those materials. The webinar will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at www.anymeeting.com. Naturally built homes carry a significantly lighter environmental impact compared to most modern construction. Natural building principles w [..]

The Annual Toronto Green Building Festival (Event)

Published on 2012-09-16 11:25:00

The Green Building Festival will take place on October 11 & 12, 2012, at the Evergreen Brick Works in Toronto. This event is the longest running conference in the city dedicated to green building activities around the world. They have great speakers including Frank Deluca for DCL Group of Companies as the Festival Chair. At this event you can hear from leaders in the field about addressing today's evolving codes and standards and the move from prescriptive to performance-based codes. This year's [..]

Sustainable Value Chain Management (Event)

Published on 2012-09-16 07:27:00

On September 19th 2012, a workshop on supply chain management, in London, UK. This workshop is designed to enable you to detect and control carbon hotspots in your supply chain. Many organizations already recognize the importance of engaging their supply chain in order to increase efficiency and improve profitability, but most do not know where to start or how to make their suppliers start taking real action. Key challenges faced by organizations can include; not knowing how to footprint or what [..]

Green Consumer Trends Drive Profits (Video)

Published on 2012-09-15 17:15:00

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A Radical Call to Environmental Action (Video)

Published on 2012-09-15 16:46:00

Green Consumers Can Save the World (Video)

Published on 2012-09-15 12:08:00

The sound quality in this video is very poor, however, it nonetheless makes the point that going all the way back to the late 80s, pundits saw green consumerism as part of the picture to reduce our impacts on the Earth. Related Posts The War Between the Earth's Carrying Capacity and Rising Demand US Environmental Attitudes 2007 - 2020 Consumers Skeptical of Environmental Claims Surveys of America's Greenest Brands Don't Count on the Young to Save the Planet The Power of Social Media and the Imp [..]

Green Consumers Really Can Save the World (Video)

Published on 2012-09-15 07:11:00

In this video Annie Leonard is trying to help change the world by encouraging people to take action as citizens, not just as consumers. She posits that green consuming is necessary, but must be a starting, not an ending, point. Shopping can help to protect the planet but part of that effort involves putting down their credit cards and exercising their citizen muscles to build a more sustainable, just and fulfilling world. Related Posts The War Between the Earth's Carrying Capacity and Risin [..]

Action to Defend Canada's West Coast from Big Oil

Published on 2012-09-14 20:52:00

A historic direct action will take place in Victoria, B.C. on October 22. When sending letters and signing petitions isn't enough we must say "enough is enough—not on our watch." People from the province of British Columbia will join others from across Canada to converge on the B.C. legislature to take peaceful, direct action to defend the West Coast. Enbridge and Kinder Morgan are proposing new tar sands pipelines that would bring hundreds of supertankers to B.C.’s fragile coast. B.C. Pr [..]

The Ocean Conservancy's International Coastal Cleanup Day

Published on 2012-09-14 11:08:00

Every third Saturday of September the Ocean Conservancy stages the International Coastal Cleanup Day. This day is the world’s largest volunteer effort for ocean health. Over the last 25 years nearly nine million volunteers from 152 countries and locations have cleaned 145 million pounds of trash from the shores of lakes, streams, rivers, and the ocean on just one day each year. Oceans are crucial to the health and well being of the planet. We are all intimately connected to the ocean, it dri [..]

Lawsuit to Protect Arctic Sea Ice as Critical Seal Habitat

Published on 2012-09-14 07:28:00

Environmentalists are using the courts to try to protect vanishing Arctic sea ice. In September, the Center for Biological Diversity filed a lawsuit intended to protect the critical habitat of two species of seals in the US District Court in Anchorage. Even though the agency proposed listing the ringed seal and the bearded seal as threatened in 2010, nothing has been done. The suit accuses the National Marine Fisheries Service of illegally delaying listings for the two species of seals under the [..]

CDP Report Shows a Growing Number of Companies See the Risks Posed by Climate Change

Published on 2012-09-13 16:40:00

The 2012 Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) report indicates that the threats associated with climate change are increasingly being factored as corporate risks. According to the CDP report, a growing number of global businesses understand that environmental concerns represent a "real and present" danger to their operations. Companies are increasingly coming to terms with the risks associated with climate change. The New York Times blog reports that the total cost of the floods in Thailand last [..]

Top Ten Companies in the 2012 Carbon Disclosure Project Report

Published on 2012-09-13 10:57:00

The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) knows that assessing greenhouse gas emissions is the first step to making reductions. The CDP is a British nonprofit at the forefront of disclosure advocacy, they are champions of transparency in environmental reporting as well as strategies to address environmental impacts. The CDP represents 655 institutional investors with $78 trillion in assets. The CDP is an international, not-for-profit organization providing the only global system for companies and citi [..]

The New Era of Green Schools

Published on 2012-09-13 07:12:00

In February 2012 at the Green Schools National Conference in Denver, Colo., U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan expressed the view that green schools are no longer part of a fringe movement. EE is, in fact, necessary to meet the challenges of the 21st Century. Duncan, whose administration launched the Green Ribbon Schools Program, called for inclusion of EE in the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. The U.S. Senate voted in favor of the change in 2011, thus mark [..]

The Need for Global Environmental Education

Published on 2012-09-12 17:11:00

In a paper prepared for the 2012 Rio +20 Earth Summit, leading scientists issued a warning that humans are facing “an unprecedented [planetary] emergency” driven by overpopulation, over-consumption and use of environmentally damaging technologies. Climate change, biodiversity loss, resource depletion, environmental degradation, economic instability and a host of environmentally related illnesses will threaten civilization’s very survival if people do not act. Unfortunately, say the authors [..]

China and the Growth of Global Wind Power

Published on 2012-09-12 12:17:00

China is now the global leader in the rapidly growing wind energy sector. The International Wind Energy Development (IWED) report predicts that the wind power market, is expected to grow from $96.4 billion in 2011 to $161.2 billion in 2015. By 2020, wind power expected to supply almost 10 percent (9.1 percent) of the world’s power needs. The report predicts an average global growth rate of 15.5 percent a year for new annual installations through 2015, which would result in a total global capa [..]

The Promise of Renewable Energy in the US

Published on 2012-09-12 07:59:00

While many Republicans are deriding a future powered by renewable energy, others are working to bring that reality to fruition. Renewable energy is not a pipe dream like the GOP supported Keystone XL pipeline. Clean power can supply the majority of America's energy needs. The right combination of leadership and popular support could radically change US dependence on fossil fuels while significantly reducing climate change causing emissions. At an American Associate for the Advancement of Scien [..]

The School of Earth and Environment (SEE)

Published on 2012-09-11 17:32:00

The UK's School of Earth and Environment (SEE) was ranked second nationally in terms of research power in earth and environmental sciences in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise. The school is at the forefront of tackling global issues such as climate change, energy, water and sustainable development. Its research is organized across four institutes and two national research centers. The School of Earth and Environment is one of the largest and most vibrant Schools in the UK. Experts within t [..]

The Environmental Impacts of 9/11 Continue to Compromise People's Health and Finances

Published on 2012-09-11 12:12:00

In addition to the horrific cost to human life, 9/11 has had a devastating environmental impact that continues to harm human health. The felling of the twin towers in Manhattan on September 11th 2001, killed 2973 people, and the toll on human life continues to be felt eleven years after the tragic event. First responders charged with cleaning up the carnage, along with others who spent time on or near the 9/11 site continue to suffer from serious health effects. Many continue to suffer from p [..]

Study Shows Deforestation of Tropical Rainforest Decreases Precipitation

Published on 2012-09-11 07:37:00

Deforestation can have many impacts including increases in un-sequestered carbon, and decreases in atmospheric oxygen, but according to new research loss of tropical rainforests can also significantly decrease rainfall. According to a new study titled, "Observations of increased tropical rainfall preceded by air passage over forests," the destruction of tropical forests could reduce rain across the Amazon basin by more than a fifth (21%) in the dry season by 2050. This is the finding of resear [..]

Study Shows that Climate Change is Killing Forests

Published on 2012-09-10 15:32:00

Climate change is causing a massive forest die-off on almost every continent on Earth. Forests are already under threat from illegal logging and land clearing for agriculture. According to a new paper published in the journal Nature Climate Change, trees in forests all around the world are dying due to dry climatic conditions and elevated heat. This study corroborates the notion that global warming is increasing the risk of fires, disease and pest infestations like pine beetles. This die-off is [..]

Call to Service: Teaching Sustainability at Business Schools

Published on 2012-09-10 12:21:00

Business schools have a critical role to play in helping students to see why and how they must reign in GHGs and scrutinize business activities with sustainability in mind. Ideally business people should come out of business school with a sense of their emerging societal and environmental responsibilities. In a February 9, 2012, message, Business School Lausanne (BSL) Dean-Katrin Muff makes the point that we need a radically new vision of business schools that can best be described as a "call t [..]

BP Accused of Corporate Recklessness Including Willful Misconduct, Gross Neglect and Making False Statements

Published on 2012-09-10 07:41:00

A recent US Justice Department court filing, accuses British Petroleum (BP) of gross neglect, as well as making false and misleading comments. The accusations stem from BP's handling of the 2010 explosion of the Deepwater Horizon that spilled 5 million barrels of oil into the Gulf of Mexico and killed 11 workers. The Justice Department alleges false statements and misrepresentation over BP's assertion that the Gulf Coast's natural resources are making a "robust recovery" from its massive 2010 [..]

Sustainable Talks - Sustainable Design Forum 2012 (Event)

Published on 2012-09-09 16:46:00

Sustainable Design Forum 2012 will be taking place from September 24th to the 27th in Dubai. The program this year will consist of a combination of seminars and workshops; which will be appeal to architects, interior designers, design consultants, project mangers and government bodies. Attendants of the workshops will be able to work together in teams to find solutions to real life challenges and will be also benefit from walking away with a certificate of attendance at the end of the workshop. [..]

Sustainable Innovation 2012 (Event)

Published on 2012-09-09 14:39:00

The 17th International Conference of Sustainable Innovation: Resource Efficiency, Innovation and Lifestyles is part of the ‘Towards Sustainable Product Design’ series of conferences. It will take place on the 29th-30th October 2012 at Alanus University in Bonn, Germany. Sustainable Innovation 2012 [SI12] focuses on Resources, Innovation & Lifestyles. SI12 has attracted over 2000 delegates from 50 countries. It includes 50+ presentations and 'top 30' reviewed papers Other features include: [..]

Green Business Seminar: Energy, Revenue, Cash Flow (Event)

Published on 2012-09-09 11:11:00

Green Business Seminar: Energy, Revenue, Cash Flow will take place at the Northern Virginia Community College at the Schlesinger Center, Alexandria Campus, on October 23, 2012 from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM. The Northern Virginia Community College (Alexandria Campus) and Relerience, a green energy consulting company, have formed a strategic alliance to provide a Green Business Seminar for the business community in Northern Virginia. The Green Business Seminar will inform companies about labels. Spe [..]

BIT's World Congress of Greentech (Event)

Published on 2012-09-09 07:56:00

On October 19-21, 2012, BIT's annual World Congress of Greentech will take place in Guangzhou Baiyn International Convention Center, China. This conference will focus on practical perspectives on green economy, promotion of sustainable or renewable energy, and technical solutions. The mission of the World Congress is to reign in excessive emissions from fossil fuels, halt the rise of the oceans and avoid extreme weather. The event promulgates practical solutions and policies for greenhouse g [..]

Update on the Green Schools and the Community College Summits (Events)

Published on 2012-09-09 06:49:00

As reviewed in an August 13th post, the Green Market Oracle is proud to be an outreach partner for Green Schools and Community College Summits and Expo. Both the Community College Summit and the Green California Schools Summit emphasize innovations in technology, policy and practice.

What Romney's Energy Policy looks Like on the Ground (Video)

Published on 2012-09-08 16:34:00

Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney has emphatically articulated his support for coal. This video by Alastair Good http://www.telegraph.co.uk/journalists/alastair-good/ takes a close up look at what Romney's energy policy actually looks like on the ground. In addition to the GHGs produced by coal there are also numerous local environmental impacts. This video examines how both the landscape and the people have been adversely impacted by the mining of coal. environmental regulations and [..]

The Role of Business Schools Embedding Sustainability (Video)

Published on 2012-09-08 11:35:00

This presentation on sustainability and the role of business schools was given at CQ University on 21 Oct 2010 by Liz Sidiropoulos. She suggests how we can navigate society's journey to sustainability and the role of universities and business education. She reviews some of the issues and she explains why the context and the culture is very important. She goes on to review the ways that we can build momentum for the transformational journey ahead. To view the video click here. Related Posts B [..]

Business Education in Sustainability (Video)

Published on 2012-09-08 07:32:00

Bainbridge Graduate Institute co-Founder, Jill Bamburg, describes today's business responsibilities. As she envisioned ways of positively impacting the world she came to the conclusion that business and particularly sustainability business education. She describes the issues associated with business education in sustainability. Related Posts The Green Market Oracle Green School Series 2011 The Green Market Oracle Green School Series 2010 Green Memes and Schools Green Schools are Bridging the [..]

New Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement

Published on 2012-09-07 14:33:00

As revealed in a September 7, 2012 news release, the United States Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson and Canada’s Minister of the Environment Peter Kent have signed a newly amended Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement in Washington, D.C. First signed in 1972 and last amended in 1987, the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement is a model of bi-national cooperation to protect the world’s largest surface freshwater system and the health of the surrounding communities. [..]

Environmental Education Resources

Published on 2012-09-07 05:34:00

Here is a comprehensive compendium of links to help students explore their green academic options. Most of these sites are completely searchable by location and/or subject of study. Each link offers a wealth of information to help college and university students find the right green school and the right green program. The information contained in these searchable directories and databases include listings of environmental degree programs as well as environmental opportunities and organiza [..]

DNC Platform is Less Environmentally Focused than in 2008

Published on 2012-09-06 11:51:00

The platform being discussed at the Democratic National Convention is infinitely more environmentally aware than the platform agreed upon at the Republican National convention. However both political parties are less than perfect when it comes to their proposed green initiatives for the next four years. As reviewed in a Desmog blog post published in Eco-Watch the Republican party platform is essentially a recipe for dependence on fossil fuels. For their part the Democrats have caved to Repub [..]

Courses from Virginia Renewable Energy School

Published on 2012-09-06 08:12:00

Virginia Renewable Energy School offers a number of courses focused on the provision of renewable energy like solar and wind. These short duration courses are between two and five days. Here is a short list of the courses they offer: A Variety of Green-Collar Workshops 2 Day Intro to Solar Photovoltaics Workshop 3 Day Intro to PV Design & Installation 3 Day Solar Sales & Estimation 4 Day Energy Auditor Training w/opportunity for BPI certification exam

Democrats Against Efforts to Manage Climate Change

Published on 2012-09-05 16:01:00

While we often think of Republicans as being the minions of the fossil fuel industry, there are also a number of Democrats who support dirty energy like coal. Although Republicans comprise the largest share of people who do not support a science based approach to climate change, some Democrats are also guilty of ignoring the facts about global warming and resisting climate and energy legislation. With the exception of Democrats from the East and West coasts, there are large pockets of Democrat [..]

Climate Change and the Democratic Party Platform at the DNC

Published on 2012-09-05 09:30:00

The Democratic platform promotes the development of clean energy jobs, the conservation of public lands, clean air and water. However to appeal to the American public the Democrats are advocating an an “all-of-the-above" energy strategy, which includes oil, "clean" coal and natural gas. While we may rue support for fossil fuels and the conspicuous absence of important ideas like a market-based cap-and-trade system in the Democrat's 2012 platform, we would do well to remember that there will be [..]

Clean Edison's Commercial Energy Auditor Training

Published on 2012-09-05 07:43:00

It is truly an exciting time to get involved in the building energy management field. Whether your interests lie in commercial energy auditing or building energy management, Clean Edison's commercial energy auditor training can lay the foundation for you to jump right in. Governments around the world are constantly incentivising the move toward the construction of more energy smart buildings and with this comes an increased need for building energy management and in house commercial energy au [..]

Obama's Energy Efficiency Executive Order for Industry

Published on 2012-09-04 12:01:00

On August 30th, 2012, President Obama signed an executive order focused on efficiency in industrial facilities. That order sets a national goal of 40 GW of new combined heat and power (CHP) by the end of 2020. As stated in the order, the industrial sector accounts for over 30 percent of all energy consumed in the US, and energy costs affect overall competitiveness. The goal is to increase investments to reduce energy use through more efficient manufacturing processes and facilities and the expan [..]

American Metrological Society Corroborates Anthropogenic Climate Change

Published on 2012-09-04 07:10:00

The American Meteorological Society (AMS) has finally accepted the science of climate change. Polls show that the vast majority of US weather-casters

How to Achieve Energy Efficiency Goals with Limited Resources (Webinar)

Published on 2012-09-03 15:19:00

On September 12, 2012 at 11am PDT/2pm EDT see the complimentary webinar "How to Achieve Energy Efficiency Goals with Limited Resources." This one-hour energy management webinar will be presented by Constellation, Edison Electric Institute (EEI), and Environmental Leader. Today’s challenging economic climate and increased focus on sustainability are driving more American businesses to focus on reducing energy consumption and lowering energy costs. According to the 2012 Deloitte reSources [..]

Green Schools Design Essentials

Published on 2012-09-03 09:41:00

This PDF document was published by Green Charter Schools Network. Their goals involve the promotion the identification, connection and development of innovative Green Schools through partnerships across the United States. Here are four components of their "Green School Design Essentials." Component 1: Standards-based integrated environmental learning and Green career education -Solid emphasis on outdoor/hands-on learning Constructivist pedagogy driven by a school wide ‘Green’ culture. -E [..]

European Job Days Brussels 2012: Special Focus on the Green Sector (Event)

Published on 2012-09-02 19:25:00

On October 6, 2012, European Job Day (EJD), will be taking place in Brussels Belgium. EJD has taken place since 2007, it is the largest of the Job Days events, and sees thousands of visitors every year. This year it is complemented by a European Online Job Day that will give the event a unique and improved, pan-European character. There will be a special focus on green sector, as well as healthcare, and ICT jobs. It is an opportunity for jobseekers and employers from across Europe to meet and ma [..]

Sustainability, The Impossible Dream? (Event)

Published on 2012-09-02 11:39:00

On Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at the Sir Colin Campbell Building, University of Nottingham Innovation Park, Triumph Road, Nottingham. Learn how to prioritize the implementation of technologies, understand their impact from both environmental and financial points of view, improve efficiency, become greener & more sustainable, let your customers and supply chain look at both low and high tech quick wins, find the best solutions for you and your business. The event starts at 7:30am start with bre [..]

COMMIT!Forum 2012 (Event)

Published on 2012-09-02 08:20:00

On October 2 - 3, 2012, COMMIT!Forum 2012 will take place in New York City. Make commitments that change the world and benefit your brand. There will also be a bebate on the question of whether Sarbanes-Oxley and other corporate disclosure mandates do more harm than good. Participants can also understand how companies make CR Magazine’s 100 Best Corporate Citizens List. Join the NYSE Executive Summit on the role of investors and boards in corporate responsibility. Lead a delegation at the UnC [..]

Women's Congress for Future Generations (Event)

Published on 2012-09-02 06:54:00

A Women’s Congress for Future Generations will gather in Moab, Utah September 27th-30th, 2012, to celebrate and express gratitude for the Earth’s wondrous bounty, and to fulfill the special responsibility that women hold as the first environment for future generations. They will map possibilities and pathways toward achieving whole health and justice in this generation and for all generations to come. Inspired by our environmental foremothers, their hope is to craft a dynamic articulation of [..]

The New School's Sustainability Initiatives (Video)

Published on 2012-09-02 06:42:00

The New School is committed to becoming a more sustainable university - The New School is a university in New York City offering distinguished degree, certificate, and continuing education programs in art and design, liberal arts, management and policy, and the performing arts. (for more information click here) In order to reduce the institution's environmental footprint and carbon emissions, the university has established the following goals: • Reduce the use of energy in buildings. • Prom [..]

Women’s Congress for Future Generations (Event)

Published on 2012-09-01 23:09:00

A Women’s Congress for Future Generations will gather in Moab, Utah September 27th-30th, 2012, to celebrate and express our gratitude for the Earth’s wondrous bounty, and to fulfill the special responsibility that women hold as the first environment for future generations. At the Moab Congress, we will map possibilities and pathways toward achieving whole health and justice in this generation and for all generations to come. Inspired by our environmental foremothers, our hope is to craft a d [..]

Green Schools Design Essentials

Published on 2012-09-01 22:57:00

This PDF document was published by Green Charter Schools Network. Their goals involve the promotion the identification, connection and development of innovative Green Schools through partnerships across the United States. Here are four components of their "Green School Design Essentials." Component 1 Standards-based integrated environmental learning and Green career education -Solid emphasis on outdoor/hands-on learning Constructivist pedagogy driven by a school wide ‘Green’ culture. - [..]

The Free-Market Case for Sustainability from a Skeptic (Video)

Published on 2012-09-01 15:34:00

Free market capitalist, libertarian, and green advocate T. J. Rodgers is neither a Democrat nor a Republican, yet he enthusiastically makes the business case for companies cashing in on renewable energy like solar power. He has demonstrated through his own experience and the experience of his company (Sunpower) that going green is fiscally responsible. Rodgers is even receptive to President Obama's take on cap-and-trade. What makes his approach particularly interesting is the fact that his advoc [..]

Al Gore Fears a Romney Presidency and Credits Obama

Published on 2012-09-01 12:30:00

In a sit-down interview with TakePart, former Vice President Al Gore says he “would fear for the future of our environmental policy” if Mitt Romney were elected President in November. Gore’s comments were taped in San Francisco on Tuesday, August 21, two days before the presumptive GOP presidential nominee unveiled his energy plan, which many environmentalists were quick to criticize, arguing that it would double down on America’s dependence on dirty fossil fuels like oil and gas. The f [..]

Paul Ryan Protecting Big Oil and Lining His Pockets (Video)

Published on 2012-09-01 10:08:00

Related Posts Mitt Romney Funded by Big Oil (Video) Mitt Romney's Love Affair with Big Oil GOP VP Candidate Paul Ryan's Unsustainable Voting Record on Energy and the Environment Romney's Coal Fired Campaign Versus Obama's Wind Power Mitt Romeny: The Legacy He Will Leave for our Children Romney Increasingly Uncertain about the Climate Change Environmental Politics: Obama Versus the Republicans The Ignorant Anti-Environmental Views of the Republicans The Koch Brother's Ties to GOP Presidential Can [..]

Mitt Romney Funded by Big Oil (Video)

Published on 2012-09-01 07:53:00

Related Posts Mitt Romney's Love Affair with Big Oil GOP VP Candidate Paul Ryan's Unsustainable Voting Record on Energy and the Environment Romney's Coal Fired Campaign Versus Obama's Wind Power Mitt Romeny: The Legacy He Will Leave for our Children Romney Increasingly Uncertain about the Climate Change Environmental Politics: Obama Versus the Republicans The Ignorant Anti-Environmental Views of the Republicans The Koch Brother's Ties to GOP Presidential Candidates Republicans Vow to Continue Pu [..]

Obama Administration's New Vehicle Standards

Published on 2012-08-31 13:26:00

New vehicle standards have been issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Obama Administration has finalized new standards of 54.5 mpg that will be implemented by 2025.These new vehicle standards in concert with previous Obama administration standards will almost double the fuel efficiency of future vehicles as compared to new vehicles currently on our roads today. The previous Obama administration standards for cars and light tru [..]

Mitt Romney’s Love Affair with the Fossil Fuel Industry

Published on 2012-08-31 07:48:00

Republican Presidential nominee Mitt Romney’s “new” energy plan, relies on 19th century fossil fuel technology. It is but the latest incarnation of a longstanding Republican obsession with oil and gas. Romney’s energy strategy is reliant on Canada’s environmentally disastrous

Car Sharing Programs a New More Efficient Way to Drive

Published on 2012-08-30 17:07:00

Car sharing reduces the number of privately owned cars; and a proportional reduction in the number of parking spaces needed. Car sharing that relies on electric vehicles are of great environmental benefit. They have no emissions and fuel costs are typically 60-70 percent lower than comparable fossil fuel powered vehicles. Car sharing programs are an efficient way of using a car without having to buy one. These programs are particularly environmentally sustainable when they employ electric vehic [..]

15 Institutions Offering 50 Green Certificate Programs

Published on 2012-08-30 11:52:00

There is a large and growing number of certificate programs that are designed to meet the demand for a wide range of green skills. Unlike many other sustainability oriented degrees these certificate programs are often less time intensive. While many of these certificate programs are part of traditional academic environments like universities and colleges, others are part of online educational settings and are tailored to the schedules of working professionals. Here are 15 institutions and a broa [..]

GOP VP Candidate Ryan’s Unsustainable Voting Record on Energy and the Environment

Published on 2012-08-30 07:52:00

Paul Ryan is the Republican Party’s pick for VP and he is also an outspoken climate change skeptic. Representative Ryan is an unflinching supporter of the fossil fuel industry who has a very poor voting record on environmental and energy issues. Although he is touted as the intellectual leader of the GOP, Ryan has cast aspersions on climate science and he has inferred that unusual snowfalls suggest that global warming is not real. On the Issues reports that as a member of the House of R [..]

Energy Managment Tips for IT (White Paper)

Published on 2012-08-29 16:55:00

Energy Aware Planning and Decision Making White Paper Freeform Dynamics Ltd: Energy Aware Planning and Decision Making, Five Imperatives for IT Proactive management of energy consumption is becoming increasingly critical. Businesses rely on IT, and IT relies on energy – often quite a bit of it in the case of corporate data centers. According to leading market research firm Freeform Dynamics Ltd* three consequences of this are:

Historic Opportunities in the Green Economy

Published on 2012-08-29 12:15:00

We have the means to reinvigorate the economy, create millions of jobs, increase energy security and open up vast new exports markets. If we are to keep carbon concentrations below 450ppm, we can anticipate clean energy investments exceeding $13 trillion over the next two decades. These investments lower energy costs and directly benefit manufacturers of cleaner cars, cleaner fuels, cleaner power and companies involved in improving industrial, power plant, and building efficiency. While the cl [..]

Top Ten Green Masters Degree Programs

Published on 2012-08-29 07:27:00

There are a growing number of green masters programs in the US. With a global economy continuing to show signs of weakness people are flocking to educational programs that are associated with the growing green market. Forbes reports that there is already a $6 trillion clean energy business opportunity. While others suggest that there will be a $13 trillion dollar market for clean energy over the next two decades. There is a growing demand for people schooled in sustainability.

GRI & Sustainability Reporting Framework in Business School Curriculum

Published on 2012-08-28 17:06:00

This paper by Allison C. Lai of the Dominican University in California addresses the rising trend of environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting and makes an argument for the GRI as the leading framework in the US. It further examines why students studying sustainable business should learn the GRI framework. Finally it explores how to integrate GRI concepts into Green curriculums and who benefits from having GRI in the curriculum. Although the paper specifically addresses GRI projects [..]

EPA's 2012 Green Power Partnership: Top 20 K-12 Schools

Published on 2012-08-28 11:51:00

The Top 20 K-12 Schools list represents the largest green power users among K-12 school partners within the Green Power Partnership. The combined green power use of these organizations amounts to more than 221 million kilowatt-hours of green power annually, which is the equivalent amount of electricity needed to power more than 19,000 average American homes each year. The Green Power Partnership works with a wide variety of leading organizations — from Fortune 500® companies to local, state [..]

Fossil Fuels are the Most Hated Industry in the US

Published on 2012-08-28 07:04:00

Americans may not like government, but according to a new poll, they hate the oil and gas industry most of all. A new Gallup poll asked thousands of Americans how they feel about 25 of the nation's largest industries -- positive, neutral or negative. A total of 61 percent of those polled gave the fossil fuel industry a negative rating To rank the most hated industries, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed the 10 private sector industries with the most overall negative views among the 25 industries Gallup i [..]

Teacher Resource: GoGreen the Database

Published on 2012-08-27 17:24:00

Explore the ever-expanding trove of environmentally conscious teaching tools. Search for lesson plans, Web sites, and educational resources by topic, grade level, cost, or location, or add your resource. This fully searchable database enables users to explore information that is organized in a variety of ways and is an invaluable resource for teachers. They also have some great coverage of working green schools and classroom guides. To go to the database click here. Related Posts Green Ed [..]

Climate Denying Republicans Delay their Convention Due to Extreme Weather

Published on 2012-08-27 10:54:00

The GOP may be dismissive of global warming but they cannot avoid the reality of extreme weather. Republicans were forced to delay their National Convention due to a hurricane that is expected to make landfall in Florida on August 27th, 2012. What makes this ironic is the fact that there is a clear link between climate change and extreme weather borne out in the research. This idea was evinced in the 2011 report, known as the "Current Extreme Weather and Climate Change" as well as many others st [..]

Fledge: Green Conscious Company Incubator

Published on 2012-08-27 07:15:00

This event will highlight seven new, green, "conscious companies." Fledge is the first conscious company incubator it ends on Sunday, September 23rd with the public presentation of its first seven "fledgling" companies. These companies have a combined potential impact reaching across billions of people around the world across a variety of means. On September 23rd, see these companies present their visions live, on stage, at the Playhouse/Intiman Theater at the Seattle Center. Tickets are free. [..]

Life is a Highway…So be Efficient! (Event)

Published on 2012-08-26 17:08:00

September 6, 2012, from 11 AM to 3 PM, the New Jersey Green Association and Ford Motor Company will introduce the public to its new electric and hybrid vehicles, the CMAX Hybrid and CMAX Plug-In Hybrid. In addition to learning about Ford’s commitment to green technology, NJGA members and attendees will be able to experience these vehicles first hand as two of these vehicles will be available for test drive (a 100% electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle). In addition to the test drive, the even [..]

Renewable Energy Finance Forum (Event)

Published on 2012-08-26 14:58:00

Renewable Energy Finance Forum REFF-West returns to San Francisco on September 27-28 for its fifth edition. Join over 400 high-level attendees as we debate the latest trends in renewable energy financing and give you practical takeaway advice on how to move your projects forward. The 2012 agenda has been revamped to reflect the changing state of the renewable energy industry, guaranteeing you a cutting-edge experience. For the first time, REFF-West will feature a major new session on the ro [..]

Corporate Sustainability Executive Forum 2012 (Event)

Published on 2012-08-26 11:09:00

"Corporate Sustainability Executive Forum 2012, Your Company's Secret Weapon in Winning Market Share," will take place on September 23 - 26, 2012. This forum will review how sustainability officers can help to grow your company's market share. Consumers have high expectations with regard to corporate sustainability, according to the Natural Marketing Institute's 2007 LOHAS Consumer Trends Database. Nearly 80 percent of America agrees that "it is important for companies not just to be profitable, [..]

Best Green Colleges: Princeton Review 2013 (Video)

Published on 2012-08-25 21:54:00

Written for students or parents mystified by the confusing college admissions process, The Best 377 Colleges provides the facts and information needed to make a smart decision about which of the country's best schools to consider. Our new enhanced iBooks Author edition is designed for effortless digital reading with easy, linked navigation, colorful profiles, videos and school photos. Related Posts Princeton Review 2013 Green Honor Roll Ranking of US Colleges The Princeton Review's 2012 Top G [..]

Butte College 2012: Grid Positive School (Video)

Published on 2012-08-25 08:57:00

For the last five years, Butte College has worked toward the goal of producing more energy than it uses. Bank of America helped the college secure the financing needed to go green by installing solar. Related Posts The Academic Superiority of Green Schools The UK's University of Bradford Wins Recognition for Sustainable Building Ball State's Largest Geothermal Project in the US Queens College Residence has a LEED Gold Rating Green Roofs on College Campuses Around the World Green School Buil [..]

Best Green Colleges: Sierra's Cool Schools 2012 (Video)

Published on 2012-08-25 08:01:00

SIERRA magazine released its sixth annual ranking of the nation's "Coolest Schools," a salute to U.S. colleges that are helping solve climate problems and making significant efforts to operate sustainably. Watch and see what it takes to become a Cool Schools at top pick UC Davis. Related Posts America's Greenest Schools from Sierra (2012) The Greenest College Campuses (Infographic) Sierra's 2011 List of Cool Green Schools Points West Sierra's Top 100 Cool Green Schools (2010) Sierra Magazine [..]

Green School Buildings Serve our Collective Best Interest (Video)

Published on 2012-08-25 06:21:00

Greener schools mean a brighter future for us all. Our schools house our most precious resource, yet many expose children are exposed to off-gasing toxins, artificial light and poor air quality. Green schools contribute to the health of our children. Something as simple as more natural light can provide vitamin D which is crucial to human health. This video covers some of the many reasons why sustainable schools are good for all of us. This video includes a conversation with: Dr. Howard Frumki [..]

On-Line Sustainability Training Opportunities from the SLC

Published on 2012-08-24 19:00:00

The Sustainability Learning Centre's (SLC) new e-learning Sustainability Education Series has over 50, 15 minute modules that focus on Green Core Competencies. The 50 modules range from Sustainability Planning to Green Fleet and Supply Chain Management.

GRI Sustainability Reporting on Anti-Corruption and GHGs: Call for Public Comment

Published on 2012-08-24 11:52:00

GRI invites you to help shape sustainability reporting on anti-corruption and greenhouse gas emissions, by providing feedback on proposed new reporting guidance before 12 November 2012. The full G4 Exposure Draft is still available for public comment until 25 September 2012. You can comment on the whole draft, and on the proposed new guidance on anti-corruption and greenhouse gas emissions separately, by following a simple process: 1. Download and read the G4 Exposure Draft (click here), or an [..]

14 Environmental Compliance Case Studies (E-book)

Published on 2012-08-24 07:02:00

This e-book is composed of 14 environmental compliance case studies. It helps readers to understand what environmental compliance success means and why it is important. This complementary e-book was published in 2012 by enviance. It draws on their experience working with leading companies in the US and around the world. These companies have made environmental compliance their corporate priority not only achieving regulatory goals, but most importantly saving time, money and resources. Take a [..]

GRI Training from BrownFlynn

Published on 2012-08-23 16:02:00

BrownFlynn is a women-owned sustainability and corporate social responsibility consulting firm. They advise organizations on how to integrate responsible practices into their strategies, communicate these practices internally and externally for bottom-line impact, and provide training to build skills and engage associates. BrownFlynn believes that training is an integral part of their service offering, building skills within your organization and in the process, educating and engaging associate [..]

Top 12 Green Private Equity Firms

Published on 2012-08-23 12:14:00

Green private equity is a vital funding mechanism that helps entrepreneurs secure sustainable venture capital. Green private equity firms supply venture capital to companies that are focused on sustainability. Private equity is capital that is not quoted on a public exchange. It consists of investors and funds that make investments directly into private companies or conduct buyouts of public companies that result in a delisting of public equity. Capital for private equity is raised from retail a [..]

Princeton Review 2013 Green Honor Roll Ranking of US Colleges

Published on 2012-08-23 07:35:00

In this years Princeton Honor Roll, 21 colleges earned the highest score (99). The Princeton Review's fifth annual "Green Ratings" of colleges is a measure of how environmentally friendly the institutions are on a scale of 60 to 99. The Company tallied the rating for 806 institutions based on its institutional surveys of colleges in 2011-12 concerning their environmentally related practices, policies and academic offerings. The "Green Rating" scores appear in the Princeton Review profiles of [..]

EPA's Green Power Partnerships Top 20 Colleges & Universities

Published on 2012-08-22 18:35:00

The Green Power Partnership works with a wide variety of leading organizations — from Fortune 500® companies to local, state and federal governments, and a growing number of colleges and universities. The following Top Partner Rankings highlight the annual green power use of leading organizations within the United States and across individual industry sectors. Using green power helps reduce the environmental impacts of electricity use and supports the development of new renewable generation [..]

Going Beyond Compliance: Best-in-Class Environmental Performance (Webcast)

Published on 2012-08-22 07:34:00

Reaching beyond EH&S regulations to enhance efficiency, improve competitiveness and reduce risks. This event was recorded on Wednesday, May 23, 2012. Register below to view the recording. An increasing number of companies are re-evaluating their environment, health and safety (EH&S) programs. This re-assessment is leading to an expanded role for EH&S as companies look to not only ensure compliance, but also to better understand their risks and opportunities and deliver on business and s [..]

The Greenest College Campuses (Infographic)

Published on 2012-08-21 17:02:00

Compiled By: Online Colleges Guide Related Posts America's Greenest Schools from Sierra (2012) Sierra's 2011 List of Cool Green Schools Points West Sierra's Top 100 Cool Green Schools (2010) Sierra Magazine's Top 10 Green Schools (2009) Green Schools are Cool (2009) The Princeton Review's 2012 Top Green Schools Honor Role Fiske's Top 10 Colleges for Environmental Education The Princeton Review's 2012 Top Green Schools Honor Role Princeton's Green Schools Honor Roll (2009) The Princeton [..]

Vermont Law School Online Environmen​tal Master’s Program

Published on 2012-08-21 10:14:00

Vermont Law School's (VLS) offers the nation's first fully online master's degrees in environmental law and policy. VLS is the top-ranked environmental law school in the country. Vermont Law School has been ranked #1 in environmental law by U.S. News & World Report 15 times since the ranking began. They launched their online environmental law degree on May 16, 2011. The degree is called "Master of Environmental Law and Policy" (MELP), VLS also offers online LLM in Environmental Law for post-JD [..]

Led by Quebec Canadians Believe that Climate Change is Real

Published on 2012-08-21 07:49:00

People in Quebec are most likely to accept the reality of climate change, while people in the Prairies are the most resistant. According to IPAC-CO2 Research Inc., only two per cent of Canadians believe that climate change is not occurring. However, when it comes to the cause of climate change or what to do about it, Canadians are woefully ignorant. While most Canadians (54%) believe that Climate Change is real, the majority still do not attribute it to human activity. When asked about anthro [..]

Green Education Services

Published on 2012-08-20 16:51:00

Green Education Services is an approved EPA Trainer and USGBC Education Provider providing industry professionals world-class LEED Training, BPI Certification, & EPA Lead Certification seminars and workshops. They offer training to help people become experts in green building and design, through the LEED exam prep and continuing education. They also offer certification in lead renovator safety and energy audits. LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) This course is for anyone [..]

America's Greenest Schools from Sierra

Published on 2012-08-20 12:47:00

Each year Sierra provides complete comprehensive green rankings on America's institutions of higher learning. Here are their top 10 which they call "America's Coolest Schools." 10. Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina ASU has America's longest-running program (it's existed since 1984) for the study of "appropriate technology"—eco-positive advances on a small, local scale. Students get hands-on lessons in alternative power, low-impact transportation, and organic agriculture. A [..]

The Largest Recycling Operation in the World

Published on 2012-08-20 07:14:00

Republic Services, Inc. has announced that it is constructing the largest and most extensive multi-stream material processing system in the world. The plant was previewed by media and community VIP’s on Thursday, August 9th 2012. The facility is located at Newby Island Resource Recovery Park 1601 Dixon Landing Road, Milpitas, California. Republic's world leading recycling operation can process up to 110 tons per hour of multiple waste streams. This facility sets a new standard for the r [..]

PennFuture 2012 Clean Energy Conference (Event)

Published on 2012-08-19 13:24:00

On September 13-14, 2012 the PennFuture 2012 Clean Energy Conference will take place at the DoubleTree Hotel (Broad and Locust Streets) in Philadelphia, Pa. The event will focus on making the Northeast and mid-Atlantic regions America's Clean Energy Hub. What does that mean? We are talking about leveraging the significant market opportunities on the horizon for renewables and efficiency in the region. These opportunities will be driven in part by existing state laws including portfolio standar [..]

IUCN World Conservation Congress (Event)

Published on 2012-08-19 10:54:00

The IUCN World Conservation Congress will take place on September 6th to 15th 2012, in Jeju, Korea. This event is the world’s largest and most important conservation event. Held every four years, it aims to improve how we manage our natural environment for human, social and economic development. The 2012 World Conservation Congress will be held from 6 to 15 September 2012 in Jeju, Republic of Korea. Leaders from government, the public sector, non-governmental organizations, business, UN agenc [..]

Solar Power International 2012 (Event)

Published on 2012-08-19 08:32:00

Solar Power International (SPI' 12) will be held on September 10th to 13th 2012 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando Florida. SPI '12 will host 21,000 professionals from solar energy and related fields for the industry's largest, most comprehensive solar energy event in North America. If your success is connected to the solar energy industry, you need to be in Orlando this September.

World Student Environmental Summit 2012 (Event)

Published on 2012-08-19 06:49:00

The fifth edition of the World Student Environmental Summit (WSES) will be held in Lausanne Switzerland and runs from September 5 to 8, 2012. The 2012 summit is organized around the theme "Let's change!" It is obvious nowadays that without a radical change in the behavior of mankind, the environment - and by way of consequence, mankind itself - will undergo irreversible damage. “The change” will be addressed at three levels, corresponding to the three Summits' days : societal, internationa [..]

Bill McKibben on The Fight of Our Time (Video)

Published on 2012-08-18 20:11:00

Bill McKibben, founder of 350.org, global thinker and leader, and author of several books; including The End of Nature, and Eaarth: Making a Life on a Tough New Planet, shares this call to action for what could not only be the biggest fight of our time, but of all time. The fossil fuel industry is quickly destroying the planet, and making the fight to protect our future increasingly challenging as industry lobbying, and unabated growth continues. We all need to come together and rally behind lea [..]

Using Sustainability to Enrich Your Curriculum (Video)

Published on 2012-08-18 17:00:00

In this video, Angela Halfacre of Furman University discusses the importance of using sustainability to enrich a school's curriculum. Related Posts Second Nature | Education for Sustainability (Video) Green Education Options The Green Market's Green School Series 2011 The Green Market's Green Schools Series 2010 Green School Census Green Memes and Schools National Wildlife Federation's Campus Case Studies UNESCO's Education for Sustainable Development International Society of Sustainability P [..]

Sustainability in the Curriculum as a Commitment Focal Point (Video)

Published on 2012-08-18 14:19:00

The Curriculum as a Commitment Focal Point (ACUPCC) as described by Furman University President Emeritus David Shi was started by the faculty and administration and then tricked down to the students. Related Posts Second Nature | Education for Sustainability (Video) Green Education Options The Green Market's Green School Series 2011 The Green Market's Green Schools Series 2010 Green School Census Green Memes and Schools National Wildlife Federation's Campus Case Studies UNESCO's Education for [..]

Higher Education Leading the Way Towards Sustainability (Video)

Published on 2012-08-18 10:59:00

As stated by Unity College President Mitch Thomashow, "We're in a very exciting time in thinking about conservation and sustainability.[...] Higher education has to lead the way, and college presidents need to step up and demonstrate that they're willing to make this commitment." Related Posts Second Nature | Education for Sustainability (Video) Green Education Options The Green Market's Green School Series 2011 The Green Market's Green Schools Series 2010 Green School Census Green Memes and S [..]

Second Nature | Education for Sustainability (Video)

Published on 2012-08-18 09:13:00

Second Nature, a national non-profit based in Boston, works to create a healthy, just, and sustainable society by transforming higher education. Second Nature envisions a world in which all current and future humans are healthy, live in socially vibrant communities, and are personally and economically secure within a flourishing and sustainable life support system. Related Posts Second Nature's Education for Sustainability Innovation Program Second Nature's Financing Sustainability on Campus [..]

The Billion Dollar Green Challenge Financing Initiative

Published on 2012-08-17 16:06:00

The Billion Dollar Green Challenge is designed to support new energy efficiency financing. The goal is to encourage colleges, universities and other nonprofits to invest a total of $1 billion in self-managed “green revolving funds.” This funding will be used to finance energy efficiency upgrades they are also intended to be a great investment. According to Greening The Bottom Line the median annual return on investment is 32 percent (a portion of the returns from these projects are reinveste [..]

AASHE Campus Sustainability Data Collector and the STARS Reporting Tool

Published on 2012-08-17 10:51:00

Earlier in 2012, the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) launched a portal for colleges and universities to report their data. AASHE launched its Campus Sustainability Data Collector to collect information for The Princeton Review Green Rating, Sierra magazine’s Cool Schools issue, and the Sustainable Endowment Institute’s College Sustainability Report Card. The information uploaded to the data collector will not be available to the public The tool i [..]

National Wildlife Federation's Campus Case Studies

Published on 2012-08-17 07:53:00

Each year National Wildlife Federation's (NWF) Campus Ecology program publishes case studies contributed by its members and partners showcasing their campus sustainability practices and global warming solutions for the past school year (2011-2012).

The Academic Superiority of Green Schools

Published on 2012-08-16 15:58:00

Green schools may be more conductive to academic success than traditional schools. As reviewed in a 2012 press release, the University of Colorado Denver (UCD) there is a positive correlation between green schools and academic success. The research was funded by the GSNN and UCD. The research consisted of a survey sent to more than 350 primary and secondary schools that identified themselves as green. Schools that took part in the survey observe GreenPrint core practices as defined by the Gre [..]

The UK's University of Bradford Wins Recognition for Sustainable Building

Published on 2012-08-16 12:11:00

Despite stiff competition, the UK's University of Bradford has won recognition for its sustainable building programme. Although there were many excellent projects entered into the competition, the University won the 'Carbon Champion of the Year,' award for 2012. The award is given out by the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE). Because green buildings educate while at the same time reducing their environmental impact, schools are the perfect place to lead the green bui [..]

Merkel and Harper: Two Opposing Visions of the Future

Published on 2012-08-16 08:25:00

German Chancellor Angela Merkel's official state visit with Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper highlights the stark contrast between the two heads of state. The have vastly different views on the environment and are leading their respective countries in diametrically opposed energy directions. Germany is a country that has invested heavily in renewable sources of energy while the Canadian government under Conservative leader Stephen Harper, has gutted environmental funding and invested in th [..]

The University of Vermont's Advanced Certificates in Sustainability

Published on 2012-08-15 16:37:00

The University of Vermont is now offering sustainability training that is designed to lead your organization to sustainability and profitability. The University of Vermont online sustainability certificate programs provide a flexible and convenient way for today’s organizations and busy professionals to learn the latest in sustainable operations models and maximize their current sustainability skills. Organizations today – from multinational corporations to higher education institutions � [..]

Sustainable Development is a High Priority for the UN

Published on 2012-08-15 10:45:00

Earlier this year the UN High-Level Panel Global Sustainability released its report in Addis Ababa. The 99-page report is titled “Resilient People, Resilient Planet: A Future Worth Choosing.” This document was created for the Rio+20 Summit, it offers cogent analysis and ways of moving sustainable development forward. The long-term vision of the Panel is to eradicate poverty, reduce inequality and make growth inclusive, and production and consumption more sustainable, while combating climate [..]

Romney's Coal Fired Campaign Versus Obama's Wind Power

Published on 2012-08-15 08:26:00

The election of 2012 offers the stark contrast between fossil fuels like coal and clean renewable energy. Obama Supports wind power while Romney supports energy derived from coal. Each candidate offers a different conception of America's energy future. Romney wants to see even more fossil fuel being burned while Obama wants to grow renewable sources of energy like windthat have no emissions. The President derided Romney's stance on wind power while Romney said Obama is waging a "war on coal." [..]

The Education for Sustainable Development Toolkit

Published on 2012-08-14 16:33:00

The Education for Sustainable Development Toolkit is based on the idea that communities and educational systems within communities need to dovetail their sustainability efforts. As communities develop sustainability goals, local educational systems and programs can modify existing curricula or create new programs to reinforce those goals. The ESD Toolkit has proven to be effective for many audiences including national and provincial ministries, non-profit organizations, universities and colleg [..]

Responsible Procurement Strategy (e-book)

Published on 2012-08-14 11:52:00

A lot of companies do not know what they want to gain by investing in a Responsible Procurement Program. They are simply missing the strategic scope. In addition to pilot projects and a risk based approach to responsible procurement management companies need to ask what they can gain by investing in a Responsible Procurement approach. This complimentary e-book provides some key questions that must be answered to develop a strategic approach to responsible procurement management. Having a plan [..]

The Dramatic Implications of Melting Arctic Sea Ice

Published on 2012-08-14 08:01:00

New data suggests that Arctic sea ice is melting much faster than expected. The reduction of sea ice could further warm ocean temperatures and exacerbate greenhouse gas induced global warming which would cause ocean levels to rise. The data suggests that global warming and rising greenhouse gases could be contributing factors. As reported by the CBC, Arctic sea ice could be completely gone by 2022.According to the European Space Agency the ice is melting 50 percent faster than previously expe [..]

Antioch University's Masters Degree in Urban Sustainability

Published on 2012-08-13 16:28:00

In response to the challenges of global environmental, social, and economic inequality, Antioch University Los Angeles has created a revolutionary new M.A. program to train the next generation of urban problem-solvers. The Urban Sustainability program prepares students for leadership positions in public policy, corporate accountability, social justice organizing, and ecological practice. The Urban Sustainability degree program is a 36 semester-credit degree program uses a low-residency format w [..]

Ball State is Building the Largest Geothermal System in the US

Published on 2012-08-13 12:18:00

Ball State is building the largest geothermal system in the US. The geothermal system under construction will replace coal boilers for heating and cooling. Eradicating fossil fuel power for renewable sources of energy will reduce the university’s carbon footprint by nearly half while saving $2 million a year in operating costs. The system will connect to all buildings on campus providing heating and cooling to 5.5 million square feet. This decision was made based on a cost comparison of new f [..]

Revolutionary Liquid Energy Storage Technology

Published on 2012-08-13 07:46:00

Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed a new inexpensive battery technology that could revolutionize energy storage. This new battery technology could prove to be the holy grail of renewable energy storage, particularly at night when there is no light to power solar cells or when there is no wind to turn turbines. The new storage technology could overcome the obstacle of intermittent supply which is the greatest obstacle facing the widespread adoption of clean ene [..]

Green Schools and Community Colleges Summits & Expo

Published on 2012-08-12 23:08:00

The Green Market Oracle is proud to be an outreach sponsor for Green Schools and Community Colleges Summits and Expo will take place from September 27-28, 2012. The Green California Schools Summit and the Green California Community Colleges Summit, will take place concurrently at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California. California’s community colleges are the largest system of higher education in the nation. Not only are they essential to California’s push to develop a green [..]

The Energy Event 12

Published on 2012-08-12 14:35:00

Energy Event 12 will take place on the 11th and 12th of September 2012, in Birmingham UK. The Energy Event is the UK's definitive exhibition and conference aimed at professionals who are looking to get a grip on their company's energy use, comply with legislation and put in place sustainable energy efficiency and procurement solutions. Energy management is of prime concern to all UK businesses, at all levels, as environmental targets get tighter and energy prices continue to rise. Reducing ener [..]

Green Gala Music Event

Published on 2012-08-12 10:26:00

The Green Gala will take place on Friday, Sept. 14th 2012 at 7:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, 1100 Rock and Roll Boulevard, Cleveland, Ohio 44114 (East Ninth Street at Lake Erie).

2012 World Water Week (Event)

Published on 2012-08-12 06:03:00

The World Water Week in Stockholm is hosted and organized by the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI). The Professional Conference Organizer (PCO) is Congrex Sweden AB. Registration is required for all participants in the World Water Week. The online registration will be available here soon. Please note that registration for the various field visits and social events will be confirmed upon payment on a "first come - first served" basis. Activities Admittance to the World Water Week [..]

Renewable Energy Storage by Donald Sadoway (Video)

Published on 2012-08-11 17:07:00

In the recent TED2012 talk Dr Donald Sadoway spoke about "The Missing Link to Renewable Energy", describing the future of large-scale batteries that store renewable energy. Energy storage is the key to harnessing renewables like solar and wind. The ability to be able to store and use power at night or when the wind is not blowing is the holy grail of renewable energy. Sadoway's battery miracle is an inexpensive, incredibly efficient, three-layered battery using "liquid metal." In this video [..]

University of Washington Sustainable Transportation Programs (Video)

Published on 2012-08-11 13:20:00

Graduates and instructors of the University of Washington sustainable transportation programs give an in-depth look into our online certificate and master's degree programs. Visit the links below to learn more about UW Professional & Continuing Education's programs: Certificate in Sustainable Transportation: Planning and Livable Communities Certificate in Sustainable Transportation: Environmental Issues and Impacts Master of Sustainable Transportation Related Posts Sustainable Transporta [..]

Sustainable Transportation Ideas of the Future (Video)

Published on 2012-08-11 10:54:00

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Sustainable Transportation Brought to you by Better Place

Published on 2012-08-11 08:02:00

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Sustainable Transportation Initiatives in Three Cities

Published on 2012-08-10 15:36:00

As reviewed in an August 7 Press Release Michael Replogle and Colin Hughes of the Institute for Transportation & Development Policy (ITDP) authored the fourth chapter, "Moving Toward Sustainable Transport, in Worldwatch's book State of the World 2012: Moving Toward Sustainable Prosperity, published in April 2012. In their State of the World chapter, Replogle and Hughes highlight three examples of this approach, revealing how it improves transport in urban areas: Bogota, Colombia Rapid bus tr [..]

Followup on Sustainable Transportation Commitments at Rio+20

Published on 2012-08-10 11:05:00

Many voluntary commitments were made at the June 2012 Rio+20 conference, some of the most notable concerned promises about emissions reduction in transportation. According to an August 7 Press Release from the Worldwatch Institute, transportation emissions are the fastest growing source of global greenhouse gas emissions, with emissions expected to increase 300 percent by 2050. Today, emissions from transportation contribute to approximately 80 percent of the harmful air pollutants that result i [..]

Education References in the Rio+20 The Future We Want Text

Published on 2012-08-10 07:41:00

Education was a key issue at the Rio+20 conference last June. Education is referenced six different times in the Rio+20 draft text known as "The Future We Want." Here is a summary of those references: 11. We reaffirm our commitment to strengthening international cooperation to address the persistent challenges related to sustainable development for all, in particular in developing countries. In this regard, we reaffirm the need to achieve economic stability and sustained economic growth, promo [..]

RIO + 20 Supported Education for Sustainable Development

Published on 2012-08-09 17:26:00

Education was an important part of the Rio+20 conference in June 2012. Although many felt that the outcome did not go far enough, education was frequently mentioned as an important area of sustainable development. Despite tepid results, participants at the conference did manage to agree that education has a crucial role to play, in particular Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). The Rio+20 conference prompted UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to say, “We resolve to promote education f [..]

UNESCO's Education for Sustainable Development

Published on 2012-08-09 11:46:00

UNESCO's Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) promotes the widespread access of all people everywhere to acquire the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values necessary to shape a sustainable future. ESD incorporates key sustainable development issues into teaching and learning; for example, climate change, disaster risk reduction, biodiversity, poverty reduction, and sustainable consumption. It also requires participatory teaching and learning methods that motivate and empower learners to [..]

2012 is but the Latest Year Marked by Heat and Drought

Published on 2012-08-09 07:07:00

With its heatwaves and drought, the summer of 2012 has been hot. In fact, the Northeast has experienced the hottest period from January to July ever recorded and July 2012 was the hottest month ever in the contiguous US. Although the weather has been balmy this year, extreme heat and drought are not anything new. According to an EPA report, seven of the top ten warmest years on record for the continental U.S. have occurred since 1990. The frequency of heat waves have also steadily risen since [..]

Heat in the US Northeast and Drought Around the World

Published on 2012-08-08 17:32:00

After a winter with very little snow, people in the US Northeast were subjected to record breaking heat for the first seven months of 2012. It also was the warmest 12-month period in the Northeast through July. Against a backdrop of wildfires and droughts, heat records are being broken across the US but nowhere more than in the Northeast. More than half of the country is suffering from high temperatures and little rain. The drought is driving up the cost of agricultural commodities and contribut [..]

International Society of Sustainability Professionals Educational Programs

Published on 2012-08-08 12:56:00

The International Society of Sustainability Professionals (ISSP) offers courses and programs. Their flexible structure allows you to shape your learning experience to suit your needs. Live webinars and workshops can be taken individually and credited towards the ISSP Sustainability Professionals Certificate. Self-study options are also available (although not for credit). These study options are ideal for those with multiple areas of expertise and are doing sustainability auditing and/or plannin [..]

Second Nature's Financing Sustainability on Campus Book

Published on 2012-08-08 07:26:00

The book Financing Sustainability on Campus, provides higher education leaders with a comprehensive handbook to financing sustainability with real world examples, creative strategies, and clear explanations of a wide variety of financial tools and programs. This book offers a first-of-its-kind look at how colleges and universities are responding to the challenges of financing sustainability efforts. How can institutions blend financing options? How can a campus utilize a tax-exempt lease purchas [..]

Scientists Want Carbon Taxes to Address Climate Change

Published on 2012-08-07 16:52:00

NASA scientist Jim Hansen calls for a carbon tax as he describes climate change inaction as the moral equivalent of supporting slavery. Hansen argues that current generations are morally responsible to protect the Earth for their children and grandchildren. He is calling for a global carbon tax and sees inaction on climate change as an "injustice of one generation to others". Preceding generations may have been able to plead ignorance but we no longer have that luxury. As reviewed in a Guardian [..]

Second Nature's Advancing Green Building in Higher Education Program

Published on 2012-08-07 11:58:00

Second Nature is advancing green building in higher education, by focusing on some of the challenges faced by under-resourced colleges and universities to ‘build green’ on their campuses. With a $1,242,000 three-year grant from the Kresge Foundation, Second Nature is helping under-resourced schools learn about and use the financial and technical resources available to construct and renovate campus buildings in ways that save money, reduce environmental and health impacts, serve as educationa [..]

Second Nature's Education for Sustainability Innovation Program

Published on 2012-08-07 07:22:00

The "Education for Sustainability" (EFS) innovation program works with minority-serving institutions to advance the goal of creating a sustainable society. The program was launched by Second Nature in 2011 with the generous support of The Kresge Foundation. This multi-year program promotes innovation and leadership among financially strained and minority-serving colleges and universities. The EFS innovation program helps to ensure that graduates are prepared to lead the changes needed to overco [..]

Early History of Sustainability at Queens College

Published on 2012-08-06 16:40:00

Queens College began many of their sustainability initiatives during the three years between 2004 through 2007. They began participation in the peak load management program with Con Ed. They decreased their power use on certain summer days of peak demand of electricity and reduced energy load on our buildings. They have purchased only Energy Star rated air conditioners. They began replacing inefficient window units with split air conditioning systems. In the 1990s, they had installed light senso [..]

Queens College Sustainability Plan

Published on 2012-08-06 13:21:00

Queens College Sustainability Plan sets goals in each of the seven pillars of sustainability and the steps to be taken to achieve those goals. These seven pillars are comprised of Energy, Water, Transportation, Recycling/Source Reduction, Procurement, Sustainable Nutrition, Education and Outreach. 1. Energy: A sustainable student residence and an addition to Remsen that incorporated energy efficiency measures. They are currently engaged in several studies of their buildings that will provide re [..]

Climate Change Erodes the Ozone Layer

Published on 2012-08-06 07:03:00

According to recent research climate change may damage the protective ozone layer, which protects us from harmful ultraviolet radiation that causes skin cancer, cataracts, suppresses the human immune system, and damages crops and ecosystems. The new research published by Harvard University found that extreme weather like climate-driven summer thunderstorms might introduce more water into the stratosphere, which can erode the protective ozone layer over the US and elsewhere. This study draws a [..]

2012 World Green Roof Congress

Published on 2012-08-05 13:43:00

The 2012 World Green Roof Congress (WGRC) will take place in Hangzhou China from October 22nd to October 26th. The 2012 WGRC will be co-sponsored by World Green Roof Infrastructure Network, International Rooftop Landscaping Association and Hangzhou Municipal People’s Government. The WGRC event is a friendly public platform for people from the Vertical Planting industry around the world and from other industries who share concern for the global environmental protection. The event is a platform [..]

2012 Mid-Atlantic Green Roof Science & Technology Symposium

Published on 2012-08-05 10:56:00

The 2012 Mid-Atlantic Green Roof Science & Technology Symposium (MGRST) will be held on August 16-17, at the University of Maryland College Park, Maryland. The event is subtitled "Redefining Green Roof Science." This is the first annual MGRST event. Due to the fact that standards for green roof performance have not been established the MGRST symposium will be dedicated to disseminating results of scientific research that will lead to the establishment of green roof performance standards for the [..]

World Green Roof Congress 2012: Urban Grey To Urban Green

Published on 2012-08-05 08:17:00

The World Green Roof Congress (WGRC) 2012

Green Roofs Sail Around the World

Published on 2012-08-04 17:33:00

Queens College Sustainability Mission

Published on 2012-08-02 09:47:00

As reviewed in Queens College Mission statement, the school is serious about being green. Their campus is steeped in the culture of sustainability making them a model for the community. The school follows the well accepted approach outlined in the 1987 Brundtland Report (“development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”.) They have a Sustainability Council that oversees the execution their Strategic Plan to be car [..]

Queens College Residence has a LEED Gold Rating

Published on 2012-08-02 06:58:00

Late in 2011, Consultant Community Environmental Center (CEC) announced that Queens College’s Summit Residence Hall received a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold rating, which is the second highest level of LEED certification. The Summit, Queens College’s first residence hall, opened in August 2009. The building accommodates 506 beds for students and also includes a conference room, a fitness center and a lounge. Queens College, as part of the CUNY system, agreed to [..]

Green Roofs on Campuses Around the World

Published on 2012-08-01 13:02:00

Green roofs are growing on campuses all around the world. Educational establishments from community colleges to ivy league universities are seeing the value of green roofs. By covering a tar roof with greenery, the rooms beneath are about 5 or 6 degrees cooler. Green roofs also offer cost reductions alongside a vista that is as soothing as it is aesthetically appealing. Right now there are thousands of schools around the world that have embraced green roofs and this number is growing every year. [..]

Going Green: How Environmentally Conscious Practices and Products Present a Profitable Future Today (White Paper)

Published on 2012-08-01 07:58:00

Learn how your enterprise can improve its efficiency and reduce costs, through strategic business planning within its supply chain and asset management. Can a company "go green" within its enterprise and supply chain, and get a payoff that keeps the black ink flowing? As companies get serious about reducing greenhouse gases, their biggest hurdle is the uncertainty over which approach to cutting carbon emissions makes the best financial sense. This white paper shows you a hands-on, practical pers [..]

The Green Roof Industry is Growing Fast

Published on 2012-07-31 13:05:00

Green roofs are part of a world wide initiative that is seeing homeowners and businesses planted rooftops is growing as evidence of its success continues to surface. The popularity of green roofs are growing because they offer both economic and environmental benefits. These roofs reflect far more light than black tar roofs in summer and thus act as heat shields. In winter they offer excellent insulation and throughout the year they absorb precipitation rather than letting it flow down a storm d [..]

Green Roofs and Storm Water Runoff

Published on 2012-07-31 08:02:00

Green roofs contribute to urban sustainability planning by reducing heating and cooling costs for buildings but they also help to reduce the amount of untreated water that flows into local waterways. They reduce runoff by approximately 90 percent.

Benefits of Green Roofs

Published on 2012-07-30 18:12:00

Green roofs provide a wide range of benefits, perhaps the most widely known is the fact that they significantly reduce energy demand and the cost of interior cooling. However, green roofs offer a wide range of benefits that extend beyond sustainability and cost savings. In addition to contributing to the comfort of those who reside inside such buildings, green roofs provide immense quality of life benefits outdoors. Green roofs reduce energy and costs by insulating the buildings interior from [..]

Types of Green Roofs

Published on 2012-07-30 07:08:00

A green roof allows vegetation to grow in a growing medium and usually includes the following elements: waterproof membrane, a root repellent system, a drainage system, a filtering layer, a growing medium and of course plants. Here are three main types of green roof systems as explained by the city of Toronto:

2012 CitiesAlive Green Roof and Wall Conference (Event)

Published on 2012-07-29 16:29:00

The 10th annual green roof and wall conference will take place in Chicago on October 17th to 20th at the historic Congress Plaza hotel. Chicago was the site of the first CitiesAlive conference in 2003 and has been North America’s green roof leader for the past decade. Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC) invites you to the place where it all began, to celebrate our shared legacy and to continue build a higher quality of life in the built environment. Join GRHC and the City of Chicago as they [..]

Green Roof Gatherings: New Green Roof Technology (Event)

Published on 2012-07-29 12:54:00

On Thursday August 9th an event will be held on green roofs in Toronto Ontario. The event will be held by Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC). This event will be held at the site of one of Toronto's most exciting green roof projects - the Carrot Common. It is a great chance for you to network with professionals in the green roof and wall industry, and those looking to get involved. Speakers will include Joris Voeten is a Concept Manager at SHFT, a sustainable design firm in Tilburg, Holland. [..]

Green Roof Gatherings: New Green Roof Technology (Event)

Published on 2012-07-29 12:54:00

On Thursday August 9th an event will be held on green roofs in Toronto Ontario. The event will be held by Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC). This event will be held at the site of one of Toronto's most exciting green roof projects - the Carrot Common. It is a great chance for you to network with professionals in the green roof and wall industry, and those looking to get involved. Speakers will include Joris Voeten is a Concept Manager at SHFT, a sustainable design firm in Tilburg, Holland. [..]

GEA National Geothermal Summit (Event)

Published on 2012-07-29 07:28:00

On August 7 - 8, a geothermal summit will be held at the Hyatt Regency in Sacramento, California. This event brings together companies and individuals in the geothermal industry with experts, government officials and other key decision makers. This is the second annual National Geothermal Summit, the event brings together companies and individuals in the geothermal industry with experts, government officials and other key decision makers. Topics covered will include: Reducing the Risks of [..]

Energy Storage & The Grid (Course)

Published on 2012-07-29 07:01:00

On Augtust 4th in London UK, Green Power Academy is offering a one day introductory course on the economic rationale for large-scale energy storage and the technology solutions. The highly accessible, informal and extremely interactive course will address future energy strategies, particularly as it concerns renewable power like solar and wind. The course will specifically deal with the critical importance of large scale energy storage. It will also deal with the financial balances affecting mar [..]

The Cool Roof Project (Video)

Published on 2012-07-28 23:02:00

Related Posts The Benefits of Cool Roofs Cool Roofs from Energy 101 (Video) The Effectiveness of Cool Roofs in Hot and Cold Climates 20 Cool Roof Resources from the CRRC and Other Sources Cool Roofs Savings Calculators Three Types of Cool Roofs Green Buildings Offer Many Benefits The Extraordinary Growth of Green Building The Implications of the Growth of Green Buildings Green Building Environmental Benefits Green Building Economic Benefits Green Building Social Benefits Green School Buil [..]

Cool Roof Research from the University of Melbourne (Video)

Published on 2012-07-28 14:09:00

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Cool Roofs Reduce Emissions and Save Energy (Video)

Published on 2012-07-28 10:56:00

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Cool Roofs from Energy 101 (Video)

Published on 2012-07-28 07:05:00

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The Effectiveness of Cool Roofs in Hot and Cold Climates

Published on 2012-07-27 11:14:00

A relatively simple idea like light reflective roofing material can help reduce global warming. Research shows that cool roofs can provide significant benefits in hot climates, but there is some controversy as to whether cool roofs make sense in colder climates. In places where there are more hot days than cold days, cool roofs may not provide a net benefit in terms of cash savings or emissions. In northern countries like Canada this may seem intuitively obvious, but in the US the situation is n [..]

20 Cool Roof Resources from the CRRC and Other Sources

Published on 2012-07-27 07:43:00

Here is a compilation of resources for anyone interested in installing a cool roof. As reviewed in previous posts, cool roofs provide many benefits and cost savings can be measured with a couple of excellent tools. Below you will find a list of resources from the Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) and several other sources. The CRRC is an independent, non-profit organization that maintains a third-party rating system for radiative properties of roof surfacing materials. The resources listed belo [..]

Northern Ice is Melting at a Dramatic Rate

Published on 2012-07-26 11:55:00

The combination of declining Arctic ice and Greenland's melting ice sheet are part of a troubling trend that cannot be ignored. As of June 2012, Arctic sea ice declined by 1.10 million square miles and as of July a total of 97 percent of Greenland's ice sheet had melted. According to satellite images from NASA (see above left), Greenland's ice sheet is melting at an alarming rate. Before July 2012, the most extensive melting seen by satellites in the past three decades was about 55 percent. Ice [..]

Cool Roofs Savings Calculators

Published on 2012-07-26 06:38:00

A cool roof is a way of reducing the costs associated with air conditioning and this reduces energy usage which in turn reduces emissions. Estimates for cost savings associated with cool roofs run between 10 and 25 percent. There are a number of tools to help people evaluate the cost savings resulting from the installation of cools roofs. Below you will find two such tools, one from the US Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory deals and the other developed by Oak Ridge National [..]

Three Types of Cool Roofs

Published on 2012-07-25 13:25:00

Cool roofs fall into one of three categories: roofs made from inherently cool roofing materials, roofs made of materials that have been coated with a solar reflective coating, or green planted roofs. While green roofs are in many ways the best, they are also the most difficult to construct and maintain. Inherently cool roofs like vinyl are relatively easy to install, while the easiest and in this respect the best cool roof is a coated roof. Inherently cool roofs White vinyl roofs, which are [..]

Complimentary Webcast on Integrated Reporting: Achieving Value with Financial Grade Sustainability Data

Published on 2012-07-25 08:05:00

On Wednesday, July 25, 2012, 8:00 am PDT/11am EDT/4pm GMT watch a free webinar that will address integrated reporting. Register now to learn how best in class companies are leveraging CDP disclosure, the GRI reporting framework, sound business processes and technology to unlock new business opportunities through better transparency and accountability of their operations. Sustainability experts will discuss best practices on leveraging the current set of frameworks and standards available, inclu [..]

The Benefits of Cool Roofs

Published on 2012-07-25 07:03:00

Cool roofs offer energy savings and global warming mitigation. In its simplest essence, Cool roofs offer high solar reflectance. This is achieved primarily by reflecting the visible, infrared and ultraviolet wavelengths of the sun, which in turn

Electric Vehicle Buyer´s Guide

Published on 2012-07-24 11:46:00

The Electric Vehicle Buyer's Guide can help you to avoid costly mistakes when buying your first green car. Many consumers are unfamiliar with the specifics of green cars, so deciding which one to purchase can be challenging. This guide will help you understand more about electric, hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles, and when it comes time to selecting one, you’ll know what to look for, know the right questions to ask, and how to determine the right car for you. By reading this guide, you’ll [..]

Bill McKibben: Global Warming's Terrifying New Math

Published on 2012-07-24 06:48:00

If the pictures of those towering wildfires in Colorado haven't convinced you, or the size of your AC bill this summer, here are some hard numbers about climate change: June broke or tied 3,215 high-temperature records across the United States. That followed the warmest May on record for the Northern Hemisphere – the 327th consecutive month in which the temperature of the entire globe exceeded the 20th-century average, the odds of which occurring by simple chance were 3.7 x 10-99, a number co [..]

Pakistan's Sustainable Development Strategy

Published on 2012-07-23 12:02:00

As announced at the Rio+20 summit, Pakistan has a new national sustainable development strategy (NSDS) that will see the creation of a knowledge management system that is based on science, technology and innovation. As reported by SciDev, the knowledge management system will support key economic, environmental and social goals through academic research and foster solution-driven innovation for policy, information gathering, and technology development. Pakistan's climate change response objectiv [..]

Pakistan's Sustainable Development Strategy

Published on 2012-07-23 12:02:00

As announced at the Rio+20 summit, Pakistan has a new national sustainable development strategy (NSDS) that will see the creation of a knowledge management system that is based on science, technology and innovation. As reported by SciDev, the knowledge management system will support key economic, environmental and social goals through academic research and foster solution-driven innovation for policy, information gathering, and technology development. Pakistan's climate change response objectiv [..]

Islamic Banks and Renewable Energy in MENA

Published on 2012-07-23 08:05:00

Some Islamic banks are looking to support renewable energy including hydropower, solar and wind energy. Finance is a crucially important component of building a green infrastructure and this is even more true in the context of economic difficulty. Islamic lending institutions that create financial mechanisms will benefit the growth of renewable energy. In the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) solar power projects are driving major new investment. With projects like Abu Dhabi’s Masdar City an [..]

Islamic Banks and Renewable Energy in MENA

Published on 2012-07-23 08:05:00

As reported in an article titled “Tapping the Renewable Energy Market,” some Islamic banks are looking to support renewable energy including hydropower, solar and wind energy. Finance is a crucially important component of building a green infrastructure and this is even more true in the context of economic difficulty. Islamic lending institutions that create financial mechanisms will benefit the growth of renewable energy. In the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) solar power projects are d [..]

Geothermal Power Economics 101: Resources, Technologies & Economics (Course)

Published on 2012-07-22 17:10:00

This one day training course will take place On August, 3rd, 2012 in London, UK. This event is brought to you by Green Power Academy and is an introductory course intended for non-engineers. This course will cover the basics of geothermal power – the resource and the methods of harnessing it – along with its competitive positioning within the power and energy markets. In addressing the latter, the course will also briefly cover the fundamental concepts governing the supply and demand of powe [..]

Geothermal Power Economics 101: Resources, Technologies & Economics (Course)

Published on 2012-07-22 17:10:00

This one day training course will take place On August, 3rd, 2012 in London, UK. This event is brought to you by Green Power Academy and is an introductory course intended for non-engineers. This course will cover the basics of geothermal power – the resource and the methods of harnessing it – along with its competitive positioning within the power and energy markets. In addressing the latter, the course will also briefly cover the fundamental concepts governing the supply and demand of powe [..]

Introduction to Solar PV (Course)

Published on 2012-07-22 14:47:00

Green Power Academy presents Introduction to Solar PV. This one day course will take place on August 2, in London, UK. The course will provide a solid introduction to photovoltaic technologies Including their economics and business case. The course objectives include understanding Solar PV power generation. It describes and illustrates geographic variations in solar resource, explains the various technologies and system components required to create a project and discusses the business case issu [..]

Introduction to Solar PV (Course)

Published on 2012-07-22 14:47:00

Green Power Academy presents Introduction to Solar PV. This one day course will take place on August 2, in London, UK. The course will provide a solid introduction to photovoltaic technologies Including their economics and business case. The course objectives include understanding Solar PV power generation. It describes and illustrates geographic variations in solar resource, explains the various technologies and system components required to create a project and discusses the business case issu [..]

European Permaculture Convergence 2012 (Event)

Published on 2012-07-22 10:48:00

European Permaculture Convergence 2012 (EUPC2012) will start on August 1 and run through August 8, 2012), Escherode/Kassel, Germany. This is the 11th European Permaculture Convergence. This 5-day-gathering will involve up to 300 activists and designers. The event will include A wide range of transdisciplinary workshops, action, presentations, dialogues, design, art and social sculpture – and above all: European networking and grand celebration! Check it out and browse through an amazing lands [..]

European Permaculture Convergence 2012 (Event)

Published on 2012-07-22 10:48:00

European Permaculture Convergence 2012 (EUPC2012) will start on August 1 and run through August 8, 2012), Escherode/Kassel, Germany. This is the 11th European Permaculture Convergence. This 5-day-gathering will involve up to 300 activists and designers. The event will include A wide range of transdisciplinary workshops, action, presentations, dialogues, design, art and social sculpture – and above all: European networking and grand celebration! Check it out and browse through an amazing lands [..]

Certified Passive House Consultant Training (Course)

Published on 2012-07-22 08:21:00

This 9 day course will start on Tuesday July 31 in Toronto, Ontario at Ryerson University. This training course will train next generation of Passive House buildings suitable for Canada. Homesol Building Solutions Inc. CEO Ross Elliott wants to inspire a new generation of Canadian Passive House architects, designers, contractors and engineers to build a new Passive House standard that can reduce home energy costs by up to 90 per cent. Elliott is currently involved in 8 Passive House projects and [..]

Certified Passive House Consultant Training (Course)

Published on 2012-07-22 08:21:00

This 9 day course will start on Tuesday July 31 in Toronto, Ontario at Ryerson University. This training course will train next generation of Passive House buildings suitable for Canada. Homesol Building Solutions Inc. CEO Ross Elliott wants to inspire a new generation of Canadian Passive House architects, designers, contractors and engineers to build a new Passive House standard that can reduce home energy costs by up to 90 per cent. Elliott is currently involved in 8 Passive House projects and [..]

Engineering Outside the Box: Natural Building in the 21st Century (Event)

Published on 2012-07-22 07:17:00

This technical seminar will take place on Friday July 27 in Toronto, Ontario at Ryerson University, The Pit, 235 Church St. The three-part seminar covers everything a building design professional would want to know about working with traditional and emerging natural building materials. The seminar is eligible for OAA credits. The seminar will be conducted by innovative engineers and researchers Bruce King (Ecological Building Network) and John Straube (BuildingScience.com). They will present a [..]

Engineering Outside the Box: Natural Building in the 21st Century (Event)

Published on 2012-07-22 07:17:00

This technical seminar will take place on Friday July 27 in Toronto, Ontario at Ryerson University, The Pit, 235 Church St. The three-part seminar covers everything a building design professional would want to know about working with traditional and emerging natural building materials. The seminar is eligible for OAA credits. The seminar will be conducted by innovative engineers and researchers Bruce King (Ecological Building Network) and John Straube (BuildingScience.com). They will present a [..]

TerraCycle Making Products from Waste

Published on 2012-07-21 13:53:00

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TerraCycle Making Products from Waste (Video)

Published on 2012-07-21 13:53:00

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What is TerraCycle (Video)

Published on 2012-07-21 07:52:00

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TerraCycle and Upcycling (Video)

Published on 2012-07-21 07:44:00

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TerraCycle Facebook Game App: Upcycling & Recycling

Published on 2012-07-20 12:05:00

An initiative from TerraCycle incorporates recycling into a game. In 2011 TerraCycle, the company which turns trash into eco-products, launched Trash Tycoon, a Facebook game that teaches players to upcycle. Instead of planting crops or building cities as in FarmVille or CityVille, in Trash Tycoon the player cleans houses and town buildings such as a library, a school and a town hall. Players also build factories, which upcycle and recycle the collected trash and include a worm farm, glass smelt [..]

Climate Change Science Shows Anthropogenic Origins of Global Warming

Published on 2012-07-20 06:42:00

The science exploring mans role in global warming is getting stronger. A new study revealed more than two dozen climate “indicators” were revealed in an annual State of the Climate report released which was released on July 10. A related study went further saying man-made global warming is already increasing the likelihood of extreme weather. These are the finding in the State of the Climate 2011 report, published by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the American [..]

Shell's Game with the Future of the Arctic Ocean

Published on 2012-07-19 12:35:00

Questions are being raised about Shell's ability to manage its oil and gas drilling operations in the Arctic Ocean. The company is reneging on its emissions commitments and is already having trouble with the ships tasked to locate fossil fuels. Right before it begins its drilling operations in August, Shell is trying to change the terms under which it was granted permission to drill. In an application to the agency, dated June 28, Shell said they cannot meet the requirements for emissions of ni [..]

Lawsuit Protecting the Arctic from Oil and Gas Drilling

Published on 2012-07-19 06:37:00

A coalition of conservation groups filed a lawsuit on July 16th to protect the Arctic Ocean from Shell's exploratory drilling scheduled to get under way in August. The legal papers filed in U.S. District Court in Anchorage challenges the oil spill cleanup plans for Shell Alaska's upcoming operations in the Beaufort and Chukchi seas. Shell claims it has already spend $4 billion on the drilling operation. The suit invokes the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, a tough law passed in the wake of the 1989 Ex [..]

More Scientific Support for Anthropogenic Climate Change

Published on 2012-07-18 18:09:00

There is increasing scientific support for the relationship between human activities, global warming and climate change. The latest research was published on July 10th, 2012. According to an accompanying analysis in the annual State of the Climate report, compiled by nearly 400 scientists from 48 countries and published in the peer-reviewed Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society.

Bridging the Gap: A Financial Approach to Sustainability (White Paper)

Published on 2012-07-18 05:38:00

"Do good and you will do well!" pundits and companies often assert. While the tagline sounds great, the reality is that many companies struggle to connect sustainability with core business goals such as increasing sales, reducing costs, or reducing risks. As a result, sustainability departments are often seen as tangential to the core business, and annual CSR reports are mostly filled with anecdotal feel good stories. More often than not, environmental impacts, costs, and risks are mostly hidden [..]

Three SAP Reports on Sustainability

Published on 2012-07-17 12:01:00

Here are three SAP reports on sustainability. These SAP reports have practical information that is useful in your business. The first involves end of life reporting, the second suggests that sustainability is nearing a tipping point and the third concerns compliance management. These are three highly recommended reports for businesses involved in sustainability or those looking to explore. 1. End of Life Reporting and Beyond-A Challenge that Keeps on Growing This paper provides an overview of [..]

Apple's Reversal on EPEAT Says a Lot About Consumers

Published on 2012-07-17 07:57:00

After dropping Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) certification, Apple succumbed to pressure and reversed its decision. In June Apple announced that it will withdraw from EPEAT, than on Friday July 13, Apple said it will return to EPEAT certification program (with the exception of its new MacBook Pro Retina model). The decision says two things, the first it says that Apple will go where the money is. What is really noteworthy is that fact that the public is interested in [..]

Building Support for Action on Climate Change Before We Reach Tipping Points

Published on 2012-07-16 12:01:00

We need to take aim at those who are environmentally indifferent and hit them with an effective call to action. If climate advocacy is to succeed, we must do more than regurgitate the same tired rhetoric, we must work on a targeted message that encourages action. While a growing number of people accept the facts about our environment, inaction threatens the survival of our species. Time is running out, and unless we can find a way to get through to those who refuse to act, we will not make the n [..]

Crafting a Positive Environmental Narrative

Published on 2012-07-16 07:02:00

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Architecture After Oil: Natural Building in the 21st Century

Published on 2012-07-15 21:09:00

Architecture After Oil: Natural Building in the 21st Century will take place on July 26, 2012, in Toronto, Ontario between 7-9pm, (Ryerson University, The Pit, 325 Church Street). The event will include world-renowned engineer and researcher Bruce King. He will make a public presentation of Architecture After Oil: Natural Building in the 21st Century. Bruce will make the case for the use of natural building materials and methods in a modern context, showing how architecture can become much more [..]

Solar Energy Five Day Course in Toronto

Published on 2012-07-15 18:31:00

The Solar Energy, 5-Day Course will take place on July 23 to Fri Jul 27, 2012, in Toronto, Ontario. This special Ontario Solar Academy course guides students from system fundamentals to advanced mechanical and electrical concepts in accordance with Electrical Code requirements in Ontario. Solar Academy’s 5-Day Solar PV Design and Installation Course (Level One) covers fundamental knowledge and reviews the design, installation, evaluation, and sales components of residential and commercial so [..]

Toronto Greenhouse - Green Cars Event

Published on 2012-07-15 14:17:00

On July 24, 2012,Toronto Greenhouse will present a Green Cars event in Toronto, Ontario. This event will answer questions like: How sustainable is your vehicle? Should everyone drive electric? Is fuel efficiency the answer? The discussion will be focused on green cars and will include representatives from General Motors, smart Canada (Mercedes-Benz) and Plug'nDrive Ontario. The panel will be composed of Dan Mepham, Product Manager - Chevrolet Volt - General Motors Canada, Richard Trevisan, Dire [..]

Earth Wisdom Permaculture Event: A New Paradigm in Regenerative Living

Published on 2012-07-15 13:03:00

Earth Wisdom Permaculture is a 2-week Permaculture Design Course. It will take place on July 20 to August 3 in London, Ontario. This internationally recognized, 72-hour training offers information on the ethics, principles, methods, techniques, and practices of Permaculture Design Course. The Earth Wisdom Permaculture course provides you with the skills to meet the challenging cultural, environmental and energy-supply changes that face us. It teaches how to reconnect with the 'Original Instructi [..]

Permaculture Design Course at the Whole Village

Published on 2012-07-15 11:48:00

The Permaculture Design Course at the Whole Village will take place on July 22 to August 4, 2012, in Caledon, Ontario. This course is designed to create a self sufficient lifestyle in harmony with nature. This intensive 13 day course offers practical training in permaculture design principles and techniques to create sustainable environments that provide self-reliance in food, shelter, energy, fulfilling employment and supportive community. This training will be useful for those from beginning, [..]

Ecological Farmers Summer Bus Tour to Rodale (Event)

Published on 2012-07-15 10:41:00

On July 19-21, 2012, there will be a summer bus trip to Rodale (3 full days/2 nights). We will participants will be part of the Rodale Institute Annual Field Day where speakers will present research information and a tour of their research farm. They will also visit include several farm stops in New York and Pennsylvania including Eric and Anne Nordell’s vegetable farm (at Trout Run, Pa) and Steve Groff’s Farm to discuss cover crops and his crop management systems. Cost is $175 for members [..]

STIHL Tour des Trees 2012 Fundraising Event in Oregon

Published on 2012-07-15 08:29:00

The STIHL Tour des Trees is a cycling fundraising event that will take place in Oregon on Aug. 5 to Aug. 11, 2012. Participants cycle more than 500-miles visiting historical trees and planting new ones for future generations. Participants in this year's event will cycle and plant trees along the Columbia River Gorge, vineyards, the high desert and Mt. Hood. This event is America's largest fundraiser for tree research and benefits the Tree Research and Education Endowment (TREE) Fund whose missi [..]

The 2012 Women In Green Forum (Event)

Published on 2012-07-15 06:52:00

The Women In Green Forum will take place on August 28-29, 2012 at Sheraton Delfina, in Santa Monica, California. This event is known for facilitating meaningful discussions between leaders in the sustainability movement and calling attention to emerging environmental issues and initiatives. The 2012 Forum promises to engage attendees with inspiring presentations and networking activities designed to encourage and develop this dialogue. Join the discussion and register today for the 2012 Women I [..]

Environmental Advocacy through Citizen Journalism

Published on 2012-07-14 16:21:00

Exposing all the environmental insults taking place around the world is an important part of changing the way we treat the Earth. This video shows you how to become a citizen journalist and report important environmental stories effecting your community.

How to Help Pass Environmental Legislation

Published on 2012-07-14 12:11:00

This video addresses an approach to changing environmental and energy laws. This class teaches you how to get results by developing and proposing adoptable solutions at government meetings. Although the course suggests "ready to adopt" laws, there is no need to confine yourself to this list. In this world of negative politics this no-blame approach may improve the chances of successfully passing environmental legislation.

Environmental Advocacy Influence on Policy and Law

Published on 2012-07-14 07:11:00

Environmental advocacy can change laws. When enough people get involved lawmakers will listen. In this video Allen Grosboll, co-legislative director of the Environmental Law & Policy Center, explains how you can use environmental advocacy to have a positive impact on policy.

The Fractal Frontier: Sustainable Development Trilogy from SLDI

Published on 2012-07-13 18:12:00

The Fractal Frontier is a geometrical algorithm which balances and integrates the triple-bottom-line needs of people, planet and profit.

Pessimism is Impeding Environmental Advocacy

Published on 2012-07-13 10:06:00

While it is easy to understand why so many environmentally concerned people

Green Lumber Certification Standards

Published on 2012-07-12 13:21:00

Green certification of lumber is very important as the responsible harvesting of trees can go a long way towards protecting our environment. Forests are the lungs of the earth, they provide oxygen and help to remove carbon from the atmosphere. There are at least five eco friendly certification standards in use across North America: 1) American Tree Farm Systems, 2) Canadian Standards Association, 3) Forest Stewardship Council, 4) Programme for Endorsement of Forest Certification Schemes and 5) S [..]

Manchester Wood Furniture

Published on 2012-07-12 12:37:00

At Manchester Wood the environment matters, their goal is to create top quality furniture from beautiful American hardwoods with minimal impact on the environment. To meet this goal they use sustainable, eco friendly timber like white ash and soft maple. Their wood furniture uses hardwood lumber which is grown in sustainably managed forests in the Northeast by suppliers that meet strict State and National standards for forest management developed by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI). Be [..]

US Small Businesses are Creating Jobs and Contributing to Greentech Innovation

Published on 2012-07-11 07:07:00

Small business is not only the engine that drives the US economy it is also creating jobs and driving green technology innovation. According to recent research, Small businesses are creating much needed jobs in America and they are also behind green technology innovation. A recent report by the US Small Business Administration, indicates that small businesses outperformed large companies in net job creation by about 75 percent from 1992-2010. Small business is stimulating the US economy and sma [..]

Greentech and Renewables Help the Economy and Create Jobs in the US

Published on 2012-07-11 07:03:00

Demand for green technology and sustainable energy solutions is helping the US economy and providing new jobs. Two new reports, one from the Brookings Institution and another from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics convincingly make the point the America is benefiting from green technology and renewable energy. These reports make it harder for critics to deride the virtues of the green economy. This message is particularly important for Republicans who continue to advocate for an economy premised [..]

Why We Need to Reach American Climate Change Deniers

Published on 2012-07-10 08:35:00

While there are a growing number of people that accept the facts about our climate, almost one third of Americans are putting the survival of our species at risk. The industrial revolution took 200 years, if we are to survive, the sustainability revolution will need to make substantial changes in one tenth of that time. Time is running out, and unless we can find a way to get through to those who refuse to see the facts, we risk failing to make the needed changes in the time we have available.

A New Study Indicates We Are Reaching a Tipping Point

Published on 2012-07-10 06:36:00

According to a new study we are on the verge of an environmental tipping point. We are heading towards an imminent, irreversible collapse. The researchers indicate that the planet’s ecosystems could quickly and irreversibly collapse this century. These conclusions were arrived at by 18 scientists using a combination of scientific theories, ecosystem modeling and paleontological evidence. As reviewed in SFU News Online, these scientists reviewed the Earth’s worsening trends in biodiversity a [..]

Environmental Tipping Points

Published on 2012-07-09 10:28:00

We must act now to avoid the tipping points of runaway global warming. A tipping point occurs when climate changes pass a "critical threshold at which a small change in human activity can have a large, long-term consequence for the Earth's climate system." As opposed the gradual, long-term warming trend, such a tipping point could accelerate or change the effects already being perceived due to global warming. Researchers have identified nine possible tipping points: The Indian summer monsoon; [..]

The Zayed Future Energy Prize for Renewable Energy and Sustainability

Published on 2012-07-09 06:39:00

The Zayed Future Energy Prize for renewable energy and sustainability began in 2008 and has been awarded annually to large corporations, individuals, small businesses and non-government organizations that have displayed evident effort in advancing renewable energy and sustainable technologies. The 2013 edition of the Zayed Future Energy Prize for renewable energy and sustainability will for the first time offer a special prize for high schools starting to engage in the sustainability business. R [..]

NABCEP Sales Certification

Published on 2012-07-08 22:08:00

On July 16, 2012 the NABCEP Sales Certification training will be taking place at Atlantic Cape Community College, Mays Landing Campus East from 6pm – 9pm. The fee is $1,299 (Tuition $499, Materials $250, Lab $550). This NABCEP approved training is a PV Entry Level Exam based on a set of learning objectives developed by NABCEP Committee of PV subject matter experts. Concepts will include: Qualify the Customer; Site Analysis; Conceptual Design; Financial Costs, Incentives and Savings; Financial [..]

Clean Energy Week in Sydney Australia

Published on 2012-07-08 18:04:00

On the 25th of July to the 27th of July, Clean Energy Week will take place in Sydney Australia. This three day long event includes a dynamic, industry-driven conference program, a huge trade exhibition, a schools' program and events for the general public.Clean Energy Week is Australia's largest event for the renewable energy and energy efficiency industries, incorporating ATRAA (Australia's largest solar conference) For more information click here. Related Posts Renewable Energy in 201 [..]

Transforming the UK's Electricity Market (Event)

Published on 2012-07-08 15:21:00

The event Transforming the UK's electricity market deals with the situation one year on from the Reform White Paper and the Ofgem Review. It will take place on July 12, 2012. Delegates will assess the ongoing transformation of the UK's electricity system. Planned sessions focus on the progress that is being made, and the next steps in delivering the key elements of the market reform package including discussion on taking forward the Emissions Performance Standard and Carbon Price Floor for dec [..]

London Cleantech Cluster (Event)

Published on 2012-07-08 13:13:00

London Cleantech Cluster is produced by Rushlight Events. It will take place in London, UK. This event will provide a platform to bring together all the various initiatives, activities and programmes undertaken by organisations throughout the region to support the development of cleantech businesses and to facilitate the deployment of sustainable alternatives. The London Cleantech Cluster (LCC) brings together the hugely impressive initiatives, activities and programmes undertaken by organisat [..]

Four Training Events From the Green Power Academy

Published on 2012-07-08 11:29:00

Here are four events taking place in London UK produced by the Green Power Academy. They will be taking place between the 13th and the 18th of July 2012. These four events involve renewable technologies, economics and financing. For more information and registration information see below: 1. Renewable Power Technologies A 1-day introduction to the key technologies available to generate clean power. This event will take place on 13-July-2012. For more information or to register click here. 2. [..]

Foresight NEXT Professional Development Program (Sustainability Courses)

Published on 2012-07-08 08:26:00

Foresight NEXT is a unique program that combines interactive seminars and dynamic speakers with engaging site visits. This program is designed to help professionals integrate sustainability into their companies’ operations. This approach delivers the judgment, economics, strategies and communication necessary to affect positive change. NEXT fellows acquire new approaches and best practices to become more astute problem solvers. Created in collaboration with the foremost corporate sustainabi [..]

Annual US SRI Conference for Responsible Investors (Event)

Published on 2012-07-08 07:07:00

The largest and longest running annual US SRI Conference moves to east coast for 2012. Early bird registration rate savings have been extended to July 10th for The SRI Conference on Sustainable, Responsible, Impact Investing. The event will take place October 2-4, 2012 at the Mohegan Sun Conference Center in Connecticut. The First Affirmative Financial Network The SRI Conference is the premier gathering of responsible investors and investment professionals in North America. It is produced by [..]

Biomimicry in Action: Janine Benyus on Design (Video)

Published on 2012-07-07 16:27:00

Janine Benyus has a message for inventors: When solving a design problem, look to nature first. There you'll find inspired designs for making things waterproof, aerodynamic, solar-powered and more. Here she reveals dozens of new products that take their cue from nature with spectacular results. A self-proclaimed nature nerd, Janine Benyus' concept of biomimicry has galvanized scientists, architects, designers and engineers into exploring new ways in which nature's successes can inspire humanity. [..]

Canada has the Dirtiest Oil on Earth (Video)

Published on 2012-07-07 13:08:00

In June, the Sierra Club released The Dirtiest Oil on Earth, an animation on the dangers of tar sands crude and pipelines transporting the world’s dirtiest oil from Alberta, Canada, through the US The animation illustrates the dangers of spills, destruction of natural areas, contamination of air and water supplies and political influence exerted by the oil industry to build pipeline projects designed to transport tar sands across the US to reach foreign markets. Polling has shown that most A [..]

Video on the Global Environment Outlook (GEO-5)

Published on 2012-07-07 09:45:00

The fifth edition of the Global Environmental Outlook (GEO-5), launched on the eve of the Rio+20 Summit, assessed 90 of the most-important environmental goals and objectives and found that significant progress had only been made in four. Related Posts The Fifth Global Environmental Outlook Report (GEO-5) Key Findings of the Global Environmental Outlook (GEO-5) Biodiversity Global Environmental Outlook (GEO-5) GEO 5 Report on Water and Marine Pollution Air Pollution in the Global Environmenta [..]

Video on the Hopeful Elements in the Global Environmental Outlook (GEO-5)

Published on 2012-07-07 06:12:00

The fifth edition of the Global Environmental Outlook (GEO-5), assessed environmental goals and objectives. Despite the fact that nations have fallen far short of the pledges they have made, there are some glimmers of hope. GEO-5 also reveals which strategies work best and policies that offer real solutions. Some of the successes involve community based conservation efforts, biological corridors, new farming methods, recovery of degraded lands, market based mechanisms, wetlands conservation, mar [..]

Montreal Protocol - Global Environmental Outlook (GEO-5)

Published on 2012-07-06 09:52:00

The fifth edition of the Global Environmental Outlook (GEO-5) was published on June 6, 2012. This United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) report indicates that the Montreal Protocol has been very effective in elimination the use of Ozone depleting substances. The world has nearly eliminated the production and use of ozone depleting substances, under the Montreal Protocol. It is estimated that implementation of the Protocol will result, in the United States alone, in 22 million fewer cases o [..]

Ecofreek Reuse Search Engine

Published on 2012-07-06 06:02:00

Ecofreek.com is a search engine that searches the web for free and 'for swap/trade' items people no longer need from over 15+ major sources. Ecofreek provides the most diverse and accurate results anywhere in the world. They also encourage people to exchange and re-use items though their search engine and also our 'places to give things away' section. Ecofreek is funded by donation and they offer packages including shirts, cloth grocery bags, stickers etc in exchange for donations. To go to ecof [..]

Air Pollution in the GEO 5 Report

Published on 2012-07-05 12:59:00

The fifth edition of the Global Environmental Outlook (GEO-5) was published on June 6, 2012. This United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) report indicates there are major issues related to air pollution. Air pollution is among the main causes of premature deaths and health problems, especially in children.Indoor air pollution from particulate matter is responsible for nearly 2 million premature deaths annually - including 900,000 deaths in children under the age of five. Out-door particulat [..]

Biodiversity Global Environmental Outlook (GEO-5)

Published on 2012-07-05 08:47:00

The fifth edition of the Global Environmental Outlook (GEO-5) was published on June 6, 2012. This United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) report indicates there are major issues related to biodiversity. The world failed to reach the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) target of a significant reduction in the rate of biodiversity loss by 2010. Around 20 per cent of vertebrate species are under threat. The extinction risk is increasing faster for corals than for any other group of living organ [..]

Key Findings of the Global Environmental Outlook (GEO-5)

Published on 2012-07-05 05:54:00

The fifth edition of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Global Environmental Outlook (GEO-5) was published on June 6, 2012. Some to the reports key findings include projections that see substantial GHG and temperature increases. The report also covers air and water pollution, economic implications, agricultural impacts, extinction risks, and fishing. Here are some key facts and figures from the report: Under current models, greenhouse gas emissions could double over the next 50 yea [..]

Independence Day 2011: Declaration of Freedom from Fossil Fuels

Published on 2012-07-04 09:07:00

Two hundred and thirty six years ago, the colonies freed themselves from the injustice of British rule, now America needs to free itself from the injustice of fossil fuels. The United States' Declaration of Independence is a statement adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. On that day, thirteen American colonies proclaimed their freedom from Great Britain. On the fourth of July 2010, America needs a declaration of freedom from fossil fuels. A few years after the American rev [..]

The 10 Greatest Social Entrepreneurs of All Time

Published on 2012-07-04 06:38:00

While it is admirable to build a successful business of any kind, some entrepreneurs do more than just make a profit with the fruits of their labor. Some actually help others, bringing resources, opportunities, training, and other assets to those who need them most. These social entrepreneurs use their know-how and business savvy to make the world a better place, combining a traditional business model with a pressing social mission in ways that have been helping to make big changes in plac [..]

Best Foreign Corporations with Operations in Canada

Published on 2012-07-03 12:52:00

Here is a list of the top non-Canadian corporations with operations in Canada as compiled by Corporate Knights. Corporate Knights “is a media, research and financial products company focused on quantifying and animating clean capitalism drivers for decision makers.” Corporate Knights Capital is a source for objective, data-driven ‘clean capitalism’ ratings for over 2000 companies globally.

Canada's Best and Worst Green Cities

Published on 2012-07-03 07:34:00

According to a 2011 index sponsored by Siemens, Vancouver is the greenest city in Canada and Montreal is the least green. The index measured and rated the environmental performance of 27 cities in the US and Canada in nine categories: CO2, energy, land use, buildings, transport, water, waste, air and environmental governance. The index was a project run by the Economist Intelligence Unit, an in-house research unit of the British magazine The Economist. Cities were selected independently rather [..]

Four European Environmental Events in July (Part One)

Published on 2012-07-01 13:41:00

In the first half of July 2012 there are four notable environmentally themed events that will be taking place in Europe. The first is a summer course on European Environmental Law, the second is an environmental finance event, the third is an event focusing on sustainable development, and the fourth is an event focusing on carbon finance for renewable energy. 1. Summer Course on EU Environmental Law On July second to July sixth a course on European environmental law, hosted by ERA, will take [..]

Water Pollution 2012 (Event)

Published on 2012-07-01 11:04:00

On the 10th to the 12th of July, an event titled "Water Pollution 2012" will be held in Wessex, UK. This is the 11th International Conference in the series on Modelling, Monitoring and Management of Water Pollution. The meeting, which started in 1991, has always been very successful and provides a forum for the discussion and exchange of information between scientists, managers and academics from different areas of water contamination. The conference creates an international venue for interdisci [..]

Building the Water Agenda 2012 (Event)

Published on 2012-07-01 09:43:00

On the 9th to the 10th of July an event will take place at Chatham House in London, UK titled Building the Water Agenda. The opening session will outline the challenges associated with water and its links to other global policy agendas: climate change, economic growth, agriculture, environment, human needs and foreign policy. It will also address the challenges of addressing water security at policy levels and the concrete and tangible pathways for policy and action that are needed. Session O [..]

International Conference on Waste Management and the Environment 2012 (Event)

Published on 2012-07-01 07:55:00

On the 4th to the 6th of July in New Forest, UK, an event will take place titled the International Conference on Waste Management and the Environment. The event is organised every two years by the Wessex Institute of Technology in collaboration with other renown institutions. Waste management is becoming one of the key problems of the modern world, an issue that is intensified by the volume and complexity of waste discarded by society's domestic and industrial activities. Unfortunately, many of [..]

Independence Day: Environmental Action Now!

Published on 2012-06-30 09:31:00

Our nation has always been defined by innovation and a fiery will to overcome adversity. Our lives today are defined by the sacrifices, ideas, and most importantly the actions of our predecessors. They overcame colonial oppression and two World Wars, and heeded one President's call to reach for the stars. Millions now fight and die to secure what they achieved. But a new challenge is on the horizon. Climate change threatens to undo some of the progress that they made possible. And yet, we are a [..]

A Positive Environmental Message

Published on 2012-06-30 08:37:00

It is easy to be overwhelmed with the plethora of fear inspiring environmental news. That is why it is so important to craft messages that encourage people to do something positive rather than merely ruminate on all the bad news. This simple message from the Mississippi Valley Conservancy is a positive message for those who want to prevent environmental catastrophe and save precious natural areas.

Canada's Clean 50 from Delta Management Group

Published on 2012-06-29 13:12:00

The Clean50 list was compiled by Delta Management Group. In order to ensure that The Clean50 embraced all sectors, a total of 16 categories were constructed and then at least two people were recognized

Canada's Green Provincial Report Card

Published on 2012-06-29 06:39:00

As reported in the Miratel blog here is the third bi-annual Green Provincial Report Card published by Corporate Knights. Corporate Knights “is a media, research and financial products company focused on quantifying and animating clean capitalism drivers for decision makers.” The criteria they used for the 2012 Green Provincial Report Card was: air and climate, water, nature, transportation, waste, energy and buildings, and innovation. In addition to these seven categories, they reviewed som [..]

Best CSR Business Rankings from Miratel Blog

Published on 2012-06-28 17:19:00

Miratel blog has published an impressive number of

Top Canadian Corporate Citizens (2012)

Published on 2012-06-28 10:47:00

Here is the eleventh annual Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada in 2012 as reviewed by the Miratel blog. The list was compiled and published by Corporate Knights. Corporate Knights “is a media, research and financial products company focused on quantifying and animating clean capitalism drivers for decision makers.” Corporate Knights is a source

Canada an Environmental Pariah at Rio+20

Published on 2012-06-28 06:58:00

Canada has once again attracted attention for its environmental contempt. At Rio+20 Canada along with nations like Venezuela and Saudi Arabia tried to undermine a motion calling for a phasing out of fossil fuel subsidies. Even though the International Institute for Sustainable Development estimates that the federal government could save more than $1.3 billion per year if it phases out all of the existing subsidies for the oil and gas industries. Canada's federal government is fighting hard to do [..]

40 Eco-Apps that Put Technology to Work for the Environment

Published on 2012-06-26 15:39:00

Technology may not be a panacea to solve the climate crisis, but green applications (eco-apps) are helping to drive awareness and foster responsible action. There was a time when eco-apps did little more than provide lists of so-called “green” products and services. Now green-themed apps have turned mobile devices into portals for environmental education and sustainable action. The smartphone market share is now estimated to be more than 40 percent in the U.S. Around the world, smartphones a [..]

Mandatory Emissions Reporting on the UK Stock Exchange

Published on 2012-06-26 06:46:00

Starting in 2013, UK companies will have to report their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. At the Rio+20 conference in Rio, UK Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg announced that starting next April, companies that are listed on the London Stock Exchange will be required to publish their GHG emissions in corporate earnings reports. The rule affects about 1.800 businesses and in 2015, it will apply to all 24.000 large corporations based in the UK. Companies will be required to publish annual GHG emissi [..]

Rio+20 Sustainable Transport Agreement

Published on 2012-06-25 14:36:00

One of the many announcements related to stimulating green development at Rio+20 involves a sustainable transport scheme. The Rio+20 meeting saw well over one hundred points of agreement from financial institutions and business groups. The sustainable transport agreement that occurred on the fringes of the conference involves $175bn fund. The group of international finance institutions involves eight international development banks led by the Asian Development Bank. The fund will go towards boos [..]

The Corporate Sector can Save the World

Published on 2012-06-25 10:03:00

The Business community may offer the best hope of saving the world from the ravages of environmental decay. In the context of the difficult economic times we are experiencing corporate initiatives may be our best hope for slowing the progression towards worsening environmental calamity. As reported in The Guardian, Peter Bakker corporate, the president of the World Business Council for Sustainable Business (WBCSD), "believes that the corporate sector currently offers the best opportunity for sav [..]

The EPA Seeks Historic Proposal to Protect Clean Air

Published on 2012-06-25 07:41:00

In the last couple of months, more than 2 million Americans have submitted comments in support of the EPA's efforts to reduce carbon pollution. The proposal has received more comments than any agency has ever received. Carbon pollution is linked to significant health hazards like asthma-inducing smog. Carbon pollution is a pandemic in the US with half of Americans (158 million) living in counties with unacceptable air pollution levels. Big Coal has done everything in its power to stop the EPA [..]

IMPAC: World Sustainable Agriculture Congress Event

Published on 2012-06-24 13:00:00

World Sustainable Agriculture Congress 2012 will take place on July 10-12, in Singapore. This is the start to the most important debate of the century on food security. This event is the only international meeting place that will bring together businesses from across the entire food value chain to explore ideas, strategies, partnerships and CSR initiatives to ensure food security, business sustainability and long term profitability.World Sustainable Agriculture Congress is the only conference wh [..]

FP7 Public Private Partnerships (Event)

Published on 2012-06-24 08:27:00

Information Day on FP7 Public Private Partnerships Information Day on 2013 Calls for Energy Efficient Buildings, Factories of the Future and Green Cars PPPs will be held on 9-10 July 2012 in Brussels. The agenda includes roundtable discussions on future outlook of these three PPPs under the EU’s next research and innovation programme. More than 800 participants coming from the EU and beyond are expected. Commission representatives and industrial partners will present the PPPs progress and succ [..]

IV International Wildlife Management Congress 2012

Published on 2012-06-24 08:00:00

On July 9-12, 2012 in Durban, South Africa an event will be held for Wildlife Professionals. This event will explore rising world population, competition for resources and space between humans and wildlife. Today, human-wildlife interactions are more common than ever before. In an effort to retain vital biodiversity and ecosystem functioning, we need to explore ways to live and flourish together with wildlife.

Education for a Sustainable Future (Video)

Published on 2012-06-23 19:42:00

Education For A Sustainable Future is an independent film production and has been uploaded online for free download and distribution. This film reviews how today's practices in schools are socially unsustainable. The documentary film critically analyses what is considered socially relevant in a new education system which brings out the most potential in all of humanity whilst also detailing specific educational methods from a wide range of sources on how to nurture social skills, critical think [..]

Green Education Online in the Wake of Rio+20 (Video)

Published on 2012-06-23 14:48:00

In the words of the President of Green Education On Line, "we must understand the “average” person knows little of these issues. As was presented at RIO+20, while we want to assume many do understand these issues, they do not so internal training is crucial. What is lacking to move all forward at a much quicker pace is training resources on sustainability for both internal training in an industry business culture and for their own employees as well as to offer to their customers to educate t [..]

Interview with Elizabeth Thompson Executive Coordinator for Rio+ 20 (Video)

Published on 2012-06-23 10:49:00

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Rio+20 clips (Video)

Published on 2012-06-23 09:35:00

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Rio+20 our future generations are calling YOU! (Video)

Published on 2012-06-23 08:44:00

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Rio+20 Announcement: US Partners with CEOs to Reduce Deforestation Through Sustainable Agriculture

Published on 2012-06-22 13:25:00

The US Government says within 100 days it will co-host, alongside companies of the Consumer Goods Forum, a Partnership Dialogue in Washington DC. This US Government announcement concerns companies of the Consumer Goods Forum, representing more than 400 companies and brands operating with combined annual revenues of over US$3.1 trillion, to support the Forum's pledge to achieve zero net deforestation in their supply chains by 2020. “Individually both governments and business have already [..]

At Rio+20 Corporations Make a Natural Capital Declaration Pledge

Published on 2012-06-22 11:01:00

At the Rio+20 Corporate Sustainability Forum, leading banks, investment funds and insurance firms pledged to integrate the Earth's natural capital into loans and investments. A total of 39 chief executives signed the so called "Natural Capital Declaration," which commits companies to transparency. These firms have promised full disclosure using natural capital accounting frameworks. Natural capital comprises the Earth's natural assets (soil, air, water, flora and fauna) and associated ecosystem [..]

Clean Revolution Campaign Launched at Rio+20

Published on 2012-06-22 07:44:00

In an open letter published on the eve of the G20 and Rio+20 summits, statesmen and business leaders called for a coordinated policy shift to save the world economy and the climate. Former British premier Tony Blair urged world leaders to usher in a "green industrial revolution". "By the end of the decade, the low carbon market could triple in value to over $2 trillion," said the signatories of the letter. "At a time when government and business leaders everywhere are calling for strategies tha [..]

Corporate Sustainability Pledges at Rio+20 UN Forum

Published on 2012-06-21 11:02:00

The United Nations Global Compact Corporate Sustainability Forum saw more than 150 tangible commitments from the business community. Business leaders pledged sustainable policies and joined a call for world leaders to usher in "a green industrial revolution" to save the planet. The 1200 CEOs made voluntary commitments to greater energy efficiency, reforestation, a lower carbon footprint and other green policies. This is all part of their policy recommendations which will be presented to heads of [..]

Mobile Gaming Promoting Sustainability and Social Responsibility at Events (White Paper)

Published on 2012-06-21 08:10:00

An interactive mobile game called “Get Your Green On!” was created for use at 2011 Event Camp Vancouver—an idea-generating gathering for event professionals. The game enhanced attendee engagement and collaboration, while improving their understanding of sustainability and social responsibility issues. Click here to download the free white paper.

The Environmental Impacts of Refugees

Published on 2012-06-20 13:40:00

The large scale movement of people from one place to another is a profound human tragedy but it is also profoundly environmentally destructive. Existing environmental problems are exaggerated when large numbers of people are forced to move from one place to another. The United Nations' (UN) World Refugee Day is observed on June 20 each year. According the the UN there are more than 30 million refugees and other persons of concern to UNHCR. UNHCR and other organisations try to help confine the im [..]

UN Supply Chain Sustainability Tool Introduced at Rio+20

Published on 2012-06-19 12:16:00

A supply chain sustainability tool was officially introduced at the Rio+20 Corporate Sustainability Forum on June 16. The tool was launched on June 12, 2012 by the UN Global Compact, in collaboration with BSR and Maplecroft. It is known as the UN Global Compact Quick Self-Assessment and Learning Tool, which is an online platform developed to help companies evaluate their approach to supply chain sustainability and identify areas for improvement. The scale, scope and severity of global economic, [..]

Put an End to One Trillion Dollars of Annual Oil Subsidies

Published on 2012-06-19 06:37:00

Although governments try to hide the exact amount, an analysis by Oil Change International indicates that global oil subsidies total at least $775 billion to as much as $1 trillion or more in 2012. Rather than pay for an industry that is destroying the planet and compromising the lives of all of its inhabitants, this money could be put to better use for renewable energy, education, hunger and poverty. In 2009, G20 leaders pledged to phase out fossil fuel subsidies. While this was an historic c [..]

Rio+20 Corporate Sustainability Forum Program for June 18

Published on 2012-06-18 17:44:00

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Accelerating Green Growth through Public-Private Partnerships Partners 3GF, Global Compact Description Existing PPP’s for green growth will explore the role PPP’s can play in reducing information, policy and behavioral barriers to scaling green growth investment. Innovations and best practices will be shared as well as lessons learned.. Materials Agenda Themes 9:00 AM

Rio+20 Corporate Sustainability Forum Program for June 17

Published on 2012-06-18 09:52:00

9:00 AM - 12:30 PM: A Changing World: Business as Unusual Partners Global Compact Network Pakistan, UN ESCAP, Global Compact Network Bangladesh, Global Compact Network Vietnam Description Business as usual is not enough to achieve corporate sustainability. It is clear that if corporate sustainability is to be achieved, business innovation is required. This meeting will feature two social enterprise case studies from the Asia-Pacific region which represent innovative and viable busine [..]

Rio+20: 350.org Campaign to End Fossil Fuel Subsidies

Published on 2012-06-18 08:03:00

As people converge in Rio for the "Earth Summit," it is time to pressure world leaders to end fossil fuel subsidies. Ending Fossil Fuel Subsidies topped the UN Rio Dialogues online vote, but the official UN text still lacks clear commitments. That stalwart friend of the environment, 350.org is partnering with Avaaz to promote a massive social media storm designed to pressure world leaders to put an end to fossil fuel subsidies. According the 350.org there are now over one million people around [..]

Strategic Energy Procurement Webinar

Published on 2012-06-17 21:29:00

On Tuesday, June 26, 2012, 11am PST/2pm EST Environment Leader presents a webinar on Energy.

Introduction to PV Design and Installation and Exam Prep (Course)

Published on 2012-06-17 13:35:00

Between Monday June 18th and Thursday June 21 a class on PV design will be taking place at the Atlantic Cape Community College, Mays Landing Campus East (an NABCEP approved training provider. The NABCEP PV Entry Level Exam is based on a set of learning objectives developed by NABCEP Committee of PV subject matter experts. PV design and installation concepts will be reviewed. Participants will define, describe and apply the following core skill sets: PV markets and applications, safety basics, e [..]

The Mediterranean City Conference: An Integrated Approach to Climate Change Adaptation (Event)

Published on 2012-06-17 11:15:00

On June 25-27, 2012 at the Sheraton Downtown, Los Angeles an event will be taking place on Mediterranean cities and climate change. Although countries across the Mediterranean regions may have differing developmental priorities, the urban centers face similar challenges. The Mediterranean City Consortium will work to collaborate and develop integrated climate change adaptation strategies and seek to share resources, technology and information for regionally relevant responses. The Mediterranean [..]

Responsible Business Summit USA (Event)

Published on 2012-06-17 08:29:00

Over 150 corporate executives will gather in New York on June 28 – 29 to discuss how to revamp and re-focus CSR and sustainability. This will include corporate vice-presidents from companies such as; Timberland, GAP, Life Technologies Corp, AT&T, HP, Mars Inc, ABB NAM, Fedex. They will address how to embed CSR into core business functions and gain competitive edge from sustainability at the Responsible Business Summit USA . All sessions will highlight how CSR is used to generate business value [..]

3 Events with an Environmental Theme in London (July)

Published on 2012-06-17 07:36:00

Here are three upcoming training courses taking place in London, UK, early in July 2012. The first is an introduction to carbon footprint accounting, the second is about carbon finance for renewable projects and the third is a condensed series of courses known as a "mini-MBA". These training courses are staged boy Green Power Academy.

The 7 Graces Global Conference (7GGC Event)

Published on 2012-06-17 05:31:00

The 7 Graces Global Conference (7GGC) is neither a trade show nor a training event. It is an emerging worldwide community of business owners, marketers, media professionals, journalists, eco-citizens and conscious consumers who will together create a paradigm shift away from big (and bigger) business, and towards a more holistic and sustainable model for commerce that is kinder to our health, our communities, our economy and our planet. Because we want the dialogue to be truly GLOBAL, you can at [..]

The Rio+20 Corporate Sustainability Forum

Published on 2012-06-16 21:10:00

Global Compact Launches Web Platform to Mobilize Business for Rio+20

Published on 2012-06-16 19:30:00

3rd Global Forum for Responsible Management Education at Rio+20 - PRME

Published on 2012-06-16 17:35:00

Rio+20 Corporate Sustainability Forum: Official Opening Ceremony

Published on 2012-06-16 15:33:00

Christiana Figueres on UNCCD World Day to Combat Desertification and Rio+20

Published on 2012-06-16 06:02:00

Desertification (June 17 is World Day to Combat Desertification)

Published on 2012-06-16 06:02:00

Rio+20 Corporate Sustainabiltiy Forum Program for June 16

Published on 2012-06-15 18:46:00

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Rio+20 Corporate Sustainability Forum Program for June 15

Published on 2012-06-15 15:11:00

Rio+20 3rd PRME Global Forum

Published on 2012-06-15 13:26:00

On the afternoon of June 14th, 3rd PRME Global Forum opening session was followed by an session titled Business Capabilities for Achieving Sustainable Development. The 3rd Global Forum for Responsible Management Education is the official platform for management-related higher education institutions at both the Rio+20 Corporate Sustainability Forum and the UN Conference on Sustainable Development – Rio+20. This platform underscores the critical need for increased adoption and action to advance [..]

Rio+20 Corporate Sustainability Forum: Innovation & Collaboration for the Future We Want

Published on 2012-06-15 09:11:00

The Rio+20 Forum is the most important corporate sustainability event of 2012. Preliminary events began on the 14th of June and the official start is on June 15th. The Forum will run until June 18th. The event is officially subtitled "Innovation & Collaboration for the Future We Want." This event is organized by the U.N. Global Compact and is being held in cooperation with the Rio+20 Secretariat, the UN System and the Global Compact Local Network Brazil. The week-long Forum is taking place in in [..]

Sustainable Supply Chain Data Book Q2

Published on 2012-06-15 06:56:00

Supply Chain Executives Need data at their fingertips that will help them make smart business decisions. This free report includes opportunity-focused environmental, sustainability and energy-related supply chain data with an emphasis on competitive advantages and ROI. It also includes 20 data charts and accompanying analysis from Environmental Leader. To download the complimentary report click here.

Keeping Up with Market Demand for Sustainable Products and Services

Published on 2012-06-14 17:50:00

As reviewed in a 2012 Accenture study, executives report having difficulty keeping up with demand for sustainable products and services. There are three powerful initiatives that companies can embrace to help meet this demand. They involve design innovation, investing in understanding and reviewing supply chain capabilities.

Even with Premium Pricing Demand for Sustainable Products Outpaces Supply

Published on 2012-06-14 11:57:00

A new survey of executives from Accenture reveals that despite concerns that consumers are reluctant to pay more for sustainable products and services, more than half are charging a price premium for these products. Although less than half (47 percent) of executives polled expressed concerns that consumers will not pay more for sustainable products and services, 60 percent admitted to charging premiums. Almost three quarters (68 percent) claimed they can charge between 5 and 20 percent premiums. [..]

Study Finds Sustainability is Vital to Growth

Published on 2012-06-14 07:40:00

According to new research by Accenture, the vast majority of businesses say that sustainability is vital to their future growth. More than three quarters (78%) of the 250 senior executives polled indicated that sustainability is vital to their future growth and almost half (44%) indicated that sustainability is critical. Nearly two thirds (62%) said that their sustainability initiatives were motivated by customer expectations and almost the same number (62%) said they were motivated by the oppor [..]

Puma Wins the Guardians' Sustainable Business Award

Published on 2012-06-13 18:03:00

The Guardian announced that German athletic brand Puma was the winner of its Sustainable Business Award. This award is given for corporate initiatives that tackle pressing environmental and social challenges. Puma was recognized for its ground-breaking Environmental Profit and Loss Account. The accounting method puts a direct monetary value on ecosystem services used by the business – such as fresh water, clean air, healthy biodiversity and productive land – and on the negative impacts a com [..]

Innovation at the Sustainable Brands '12 Conference

Published on 2012-06-13 11:57:00

On day three of the Sustainable Brands ’12 conference the focus was on innovation. Thought-provoking and inspiring plenary sessions were delivered by

Sustainable Brands Open Innovation Finalists for 2012

Published on 2012-06-13 07:34:00

The top eight sustainability and socially-conscious start-ups for Sustainable Brands Innovation Open (SBIO) competition were announced late in May. .

Melting Arctic Ice is Releasing Massive Amounts of Methane

Published on 2012-06-12 16:16:00

The melting Arctic ice is causing huge quantities of methane gas to be released into the atmosphere. Concerns about climate change-inducing greenhouse gases are often centered on carbon dioxide (CO2), but methane is a greenhouse gas that is 20-30 times more potent than CO2. Each methane molecule is actually about 70 times more potent in terms of trapping heat than a molecule of carbon dioxide, however, methane breaks down more quickly in the atmosphere than carbon dioxide. The sub-sea lay [..]

Whats the Fracking Problem?

Published on 2012-06-12 10:15:00

Hydraulic fracturing or “fracking” has been associated with water contamination, global warming-causing air pollution,

Natural Gas is Not Clean Energy

Published on 2012-06-12 06:08:00

Natural gas has garnered a lot of attention,

Cutting Short-Lived Climate Pollutants to Protect Arctic

Published on 2012-06-11 14:52:00

During her visit to Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is continuing her efforts to cut short-lived climate pollutants (SLCP) and launching an awareness campaign to protect the Arctic. Short-lived climate pollutants are the low hanging fruit of greenhouse gas emissions. According to UNEP and the World Meteorological Organization, eradicating them with existing technologies could cut the rate of global warming in half for the next 30 to 40 years and in the Arctic b [..]

The Fifth Global Environmental Outlook Report (GEO-5)

Published on 2012-06-11 13:59:00

A new UN report warns that the Earth is reaching a tipping point. This is the dire conclusion of a June 6, 2012 United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) report. The fifth edition of the Global Environmental Outlook (GEO-5) is sub-titled "World Remains on Unsustainable Track Despite Hundreds of Internationally Agreed Goals and Objectives Ambitious Set of Sustainability Targets Can be Met, But Only with Renewed Commitment and Rapid Scaling-Up of Successful Policies." The 525-page report said li [..]

Webinar on Australia's Clean Energy Future Legislation - Exploring the Opportunity for British Business

Published on 2012-06-11 08:07:00

On June 19 a complimentary webinar on Austrialia's clean energy future will be broadcast. If you are a company offering environmental technologies and renewable energy products or services, don't miss this great opportunity. For more information or to register click here.

Course on Environmental Litigation in Washington DC

Published on 2012-06-11 08:05:00

On the 20th to the 22nd of June a course will be held on environmental litigation in Washington DC. This advanced course of study, now in its 37th year, provides a unique opportunity for private and public-sector environmental lawyers to refine their litigation skills by understanding better how litigation problems, substantive environmental law, and science relate to each other. Why Attend?

Cost-Saving Energy Efficiencies Conference in London

Published on 2012-06-10 22:12:00

On the 19th and 20th of June a conference on cost savings and energy efficiencies will be taking place in London, UK. The event will address alternative funding strategies and present compelling business cases for impressive cost reductions through energy efficiencies. For more information or to register click here.

Renewable Energy Finance Forum Wall Street / New York

Published on 2012-06-10 16:34:00

On the 19th and 20th of June a conference will be held on renewable energy finance in New York. Join the leaders of the US renewable energy industry for the 9th edition of this conference. It has certainly been a turbulent year for the American renewable energy industry. With disappearing Federal support and several high-profile bankruptcies, clearly there are challenges ahead for the sector. But they are not insurmountable! This forum brings together the power players of the sector under one r [..]

Two Sustainable Business Events in Glasgow (June 2012)

Published on 2012-06-10 14:37:00

Supply Chain Management and Sustainable Procurement workshop in Glasgow: An event focusing on sustainable supply chains will be taking place at The Lighthouse, in Glasgow, Scotland on Wednesday June 13th from 8.45am to 2pm. For more information click here. 6th Annual Environmental and Clean Technology Conference in Glasgow: On the 21st of June a cleantech conference will be held in Glasgow, Scotland. The Scottish Environmental Technology Network’s annual conference provides a great platform [..]

Two Events Focused on African Energy (Spring/Summer 2012)

Published on 2012-06-10 12:16:00

Review of African Utility Week in Johannesburg: African Utility Week (AUW) took place in Johannesburg, South Africa. AUW is the only African exhibition that covers the entire spectrum of the power, water and waste management utilities industry in all its many forms. It's designed for African utilities, large industrial end users in Africa and solution providers from across the globe. For more information or to see reviews of the conference click here.

Three Wind Power Events in London (June 2012)

Published on 2012-06-10 07:52:00

Global Offshore Wind 2012 in London: On the 13th and 14th of June a conference will be held on wind energy in London, UK. This event is the world's first truly global offshore wind energy conference and exhibition. For more information or to register click here.

Three Solar Power Events (June 2012)

Published on 2012-06-10 07:52:00

Solar Investment Forum 2012 in Munich On the 13th of June a solar investment forum will be held in Munich, Germany. Returning for its 5th year the 2012 Solar Investment Forum is an official Side Event of Intersolar Europe which will bring together leading experts from across the solar sector for a day of unrivalled networking and the opportunity to hear about the latest financing opportunities and developments in the solar sector. For more information or to register click here.

Five Water Related Events (June and July 2012)

Published on 2012-06-10 06:42:00

Managing Scarce Water Resources in London: On the 21st of June a conference on managing water resources will be held at the CIWEM in London. This event will explore the pressures on water resources over the next 40 years, and will examine the issues faced and the actions required by those who plan, manage, regulate and legislate. For more information or to register click here. Ocean Energy 2012 in Brussels On June 26th and 27th Ocean Energy 2012 will be held in Brussels, Belgium. This c [..]

Marshall Islands World Ocean Day 2012

Published on 2012-06-09 19:46:00

Atlantic Towing Celebrates World Oceans Day

Published on 2012-06-09 18:50:00

PUMA Ocean Racing Celebrates World Oceans Day 2012

Published on 2012-06-09 15:14:00

World Oceans Day (NOAA)

Published on 2012-06-09 08:33:00

TheBlu World Oceans Day

Published on 2012-06-09 06:45:00

GEO 5 Report on Water, Marine Pollution and Fish Stocks

Published on 2012-06-09 02:23:00

The fifth edition of the Global Environmental Outlook (GEO-5) was published on June 6, 2012. This

Overfishing and Sustainable Seafood

Published on 2012-06-08 19:34:00

June 8th is World Oceans Day, the UN-designated day for the global community to celebrate and take action for our shared ocean. Whether you’re on a coastal city or far

World Oceans Day in America

Published on 2012-06-08 12:50:00

On World Oceans Day, people around the globe come together to celebrate our ocean and take action to protect it. The ocean not only makes our world livable, it provides us with food, water, commerce, recreation, and medicine. The ocean has suffered some serious blows lately: 90% of the big fish in the sea are gone, the gyres are filled with more plastic than previously estimated, the Deepwater Horizon disaster dumped 4.9 million barrels of oil into the Gulf of Mexico, and coastal dead zones from [..]

World Oceans Day 2012 Events

Published on 2012-06-08 10:58:00

Every year, more people take action to celebrate and protect our planet’s ocean, which connects us all. Thanks to people like you approximately 400 events were held in 70 countries to celebrate World Oceans Day in 2011. This year will be even better with more great events taking place around the world and more people acting to protect our oceans.

World Oceans Day 2012

Published on 2012-06-08 06:55:00

World Oceans Day is our planet’s biggest celebration of the ocean and it is held every year on June 8th. This year, the theme is "Youth: the Next Wave for Change." Take part in World Oceans Day events and activities and help protect our oceans throughout the year. It’s up to each one of us to help ensure that our ocean is protected and conserved for future generations. Some facts about the world's oceans: Generates most of the oxygen we breathe

Less Coal and More Natural Gas is Decreasing US Emissions

Published on 2012-06-07 17:04:00

We are seeing less emissions from power plants in the US because more energy is being generated by natural gas plants and less energy is being produced by coal fired plants.

Calendar of Environmental Events

Published on 2012-06-07 12:08:00

Here are more than 50 environmental events that take place throughout the course of the year. Many of these events are meant to raise awareness while others encourage tangible actions in support of the environment. These events run the gamut from the World Kitchen Garden Day (August 26th) to the crucially important U.N. sponsored COP process (end of November and the beginning of December) meant to forge an internationally binding treaty that is necessary to save our planet from runaway climate c [..]

Digging In: The Nuts and Bolts of Supply Chain Sustainability (White Paper)

Published on 2012-06-07 07:33:00

While companies all over the world have successfully implemented a variety of strategies to improve their supply chain sustainability, this new whitepaper from Enivance focuses on some initial first steps that can be taken to start “digging in” – moving organizations past inertia and into action. The following paper covers some pertinent success stories and tips for how improvements can be achieved. Companies know that reducing the environmental impact of their supply chains saves their or [..]

E-Waste: A New Business Opportunity

Published on 2012-06-06 17:17:00

As reviewed in a recent TriplePundit article, recycling e-waste is an increasingly a lucrative business opportunity. According to the Consumer Electronics Association in 2012 global spending on consumer electronics will surpass $1 trillion for the first time. The problem is that consumers upgrade their “old” electronics every six to twelve months as opposed to every few years as in the past. This translates to 2.5 million tons of toxic electronic waste (e-waste) that ends up in landfills, an [..]

US Secretary of State at the Green Partnership for Growth Launch

Published on 2012-06-06 12:04:00

Here are the address of US Secretary of State

Support for Reducing Power Plant Carbon Pollution

Published on 2012-06-06 07:20:00

Carbon pollution is the main contributor to global climate disruption and is linked to life-threatening air pollution like smog – making it a serious hazard to Americans’ health and future. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed limiting emissions from power plants. Doctors, nurses, scientists, and leading public health groups like the American Lung Association have testified that carbon emission causes smog pollution that triggers asthma attacks, damages and reduces the f [..]

Bill McGibben: The Planet Wreckers

Published on 2012-06-05 14:54:00

It’s been a tough few weeks for the forces of climate-change denial. First came the giant billboard with Unabomber Ted Kacynzki’s face plastered across it: “I Still Believe in Global Warming. Do You?” Sponsored by the Heartland Institute, the nerve-center of climate-change denial, it was supposed to draw attention to the fact that “the most prominent advocates of global warming aren’t scientists. They are murderers, tyrants, and madmen.” Instead it drew attention to the fact t [..]

Corporate Green Ranking: Top Spots and Most Improved

Published on 2012-06-05 06:20:00

As reviewed in a June 4, 2012 Environmental Leader article, Computer chip maker Intel and home appliance manufacturer Whirlpool have been named as the major US firms with the strongest environmental governance, policies, and infrastructure in a report by sustainability consultants Soyka & Company. Intel maintained their top spot for 2012 in the Benchmarking Analysis of Disclosed U.S. Corporate Environmental Practices. Intel improved their score by five points, or 6.1 percent. Whirlpool moved up [..]

Website Blackout In Support of Canada's Environment

Published on 2012-06-04 15:43:00

On June 4, 2012, diverse groups from around the world blacked out their websites to protest Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s Conservative government’s war on the environment. Through a combination of sweeping budget cuts and legislation that prevents debate the ruling Conservatives are engaged in genocide against Canada's environment. On June 4, Sierra Club, Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and 350.org featured "Black Out Speak Out" actions on their websites. These groups hav [..]

The Safe Upper Limit of Atmospheric Carbon is 350 PPM

Published on 2012-06-04 11:45:00

As reviewed at 350.org, the science is clear, global warming is happening faster than ever and humans are responsible. Global warming is caused by releasing greenhouse gases (GHGs) into the atmosphere. The most common greenhouse gas is carbon dioxide. Global warming destabilizes the delicate balance that makes life on this planet possible. Just a few degrees in temperature can completely change the world as we know it, and threaten the lives of millions of people around the world. The planet is [..]

Arctic Monitoring Stations Report CO2 Levels of 400 PPM

Published on 2012-06-04 07:54:00

The Arctic region continues to serve as the global climate “canary in a coal” mine. Now, as with average temperature rise, the region is leading into a new troubling milestone as monitoring stations near a remote outpost near Barrow, Alaska are among several such stations to report that average concentrations of CO2 have reached an average of 400 parts per million (PPM) this spring. “The northern sites in our monitoring network tell us what is coming soon to the globe as a whole,” repor [..]

GreenCo Summit 2012 - "How to Green your Company?" (Event)

Published on 2012-06-03 20:32:00

The GreenCo Summit 2012 is scheduled on 14 & 15 June 2012 at Hotel Intercontinental The Lalit, Mumbai. With the rapidly expanding population and increased demand for consumption of natural resources, there is a need to address our ecological footprint with a sense of sustainability. With global committees & forums established to address this need, governments across the world have targets for reductions, as well as policies and action plans. Industry has a vital role in the economy, will have to [..]

Smart Business Conference UK (Event)

Published on 2012-06-03 19:14:00

The Smart Business Conference will take place at the Amex Stadium, Brighton, UK on June 15th. This one day conference will provide sustainable growth opportunities for private and public sector leaders. The aim of the day is to showcase opportunities to create business value in a resource constrained environment, and highlight how integration of technology into Cities enables sustainability, well-being and economic development. It will also Provide the context for sustainable growth opportunitie [..]

Renewable Energy World Conference and Exposition Europe (Event)

Published on 2012-06-03 15:18:00

On June 12 to 14, 2012 the Renewable Energy World Conference and Exposition Europe will take place in Koelnmesse, Cologne, Germany. Renewable Energy World Europe, co-located with POWER-GEN Europe, offers the largest and most comprehensive conference and exhibition for the European electricity and power technology sector. The combination of conferences and exhibitions across the entire spectrum of power generation is unique and is serving the vital move towards integrating the traditional fossil [..]

2nd International Workshop on Renewable Energy in Azores (Event)

Published on 2012-06-03 14:38:00

The 2nd International Workshop on Renewable Energy in Azores will take place between June 11 and 15. The event will be hosted by the University of Azores in cooperation with CRUSUS, University of Pardubice, Leuphana University and the Higher Institute of Statistics and Information Management (University Nova of Lisbon). The flyer as well as detailed programme, registration form and FAQ are available for downloading here. For further information, discounts (registration fees, local accommodatio [..]

Level 1 Sustainability Course: Foundations in Strategy

Published on 2012-06-03 08:08:00

The Natural Step Canada’s Level 1 Sustainability Course: Foundations in Strategy will be taking place in Toronto Canada on June 12, 2012. This Course is subtitled "A Transformative Approach to Innovation, Strategy, and Results." This course is an opportunity to apply the core concepts of sustainability. In this compelling 1-day workshop you will work through a hands-on case study using The Natural Step Framework for Strategic Sustainable Development, giving you the knowledge and tools to bette [..]

Sowing the Seeds for Profitable Sustainability (Course)

Published on 2012-06-03 07:24:00

On June 12–14, the Wharton Executive Education program in San Francisco will hold an intensive course that can help you discover ways to lead your company to use sustainability for competitive advantage. You will find answers to issues like waste management. It's more than an environmental taboo; it's a total disregard of valuable resources. And that affects everyone's bottom line. Brand reputations, market share and valuation depend on meeting objectives. How do you achieve optimal energy, en [..]

10. Question and Answers Part Two (Video): Sustainable Business Practices Part 10/10

Published on 2012-06-02 21:02:00

This short video addresses additional questions from audience members about sustainable business practices. This video is part ten of a ten part series on sustainability. It is a step-by-step guide to sustainability planning and serves as a business guide to sustainability. The speakers include Alan AtKisson and Marsha Willard who tackle the issues faced by organizations attempting to implement sustainable practices, and explore the practical experiences of consulting firms AXIS Performance Advi [..]

9. Question and Answers Part One (Video): Sustainable Business Practices Part 9/10

Published on 2012-06-02 19:04:00

This short video addresses how to work with peoples understanding of the science of climate change. This video is part nine of a ten part series on sustainability. It is a step-by-step guide to sustainability planning and serves as a business guide to sustainability. The speakers include Alan AtKisson and Marsha Willard who tackle the issues faced by organizations attempting to implement sustainable practices, and explore the practical experiences of consulting firms AXIS Performance Advisors an [..]

8. Sustainability Innovation (Video): Sustainable Business Practices Part 8/10

Published on 2012-06-02 15:01:00

The process of innovating for sustainability and the challenges involved including the politics in an organization. This video is part eight of a ten part series on sustainability. It is a step-by-step guide to sustainability planning and serves as a business guide to sustainability. The speakers include Alan AtKisson and Marsha Willard who tackle the issues faced by organizations attempting to implement sustainable practices, and explore the practical experiences of consulting firms AXIS Perfor [..]

7. Sustainability Support System (Video): Sustainable Business Practices Part 7/10

Published on 2012-06-02 11:45:00

This short video addresses the issue of resistance in more depth. It deals with the actual techniques used in actual business cases. This video is part seven of a ten part series on sustainability. It is a step-by-step guide to sustainability planning and serves as a business guide to sustainability. The speakers include Alan AtKisson and Marsha Willard who tackle the issues faced by organizations attempting to implement sustainable practices, and explore the practical experiences of consulting [..]

6. Sustainability Support System (Video): Sustainable Business Practices Part 6/10

Published on 2012-06-02 10:02:00

This short video addresses This short video addresses the support systems that are required to implement sustainability into an organization.

5. Sustainability Implementation Stages (Video): Sustainable Business Practices Part 5/10

Published on 2012-06-02 07:11:00

This short video addresses where an organization is at regarding sustainability as well as the key tasks they must perform to reach their goals. It looks at the structures in place and helps to foster an integrated approach. This video is part five of a ten part series on sustainability. It is a step-by-step guide to sustainability planning and serves as a business guide to sustainability. The speakers include Alan AtKisson and Marsha Willard who tackle the issues faced by organizations attempti [..]

4. Sustainability Tools (Video): Sustainable Business Practices Part 4/10

Published on 2012-06-02 07:10:00

This short video addresses the tools of sustainability practice. This video is part four of a ten part series on sustainability. It is a step-by-step guide to sustainability planning and serves as a business guide to sustainability. The speakers include Alan AtKisson and Marsha Willard who tackle the issues faced by organizations attempting to implement sustainable practices, and explore the practical experiences of consulting firms AXIS Performance Advisors and The AtKisson Group in an internat [..]

3. Sustainability Methodology (Video): Sustainable Business Practices Part 3/10

Published on 2012-06-02 07:09:00

This short video addresses the methodology of sustainable development. This video is part three of a ten part series on sustainability. It is a step-by-step guide to sustainability planning and serves as a business guide to sustainability. The speakers include Alan AtKisson and Marsha Willard who tackle the issues faced by organizations attempting to implement sustainable practices, and explore the practical experiences of consulting firms AXIS Performance Advisors and The AtKisson Group in an i [..]

2. Sustainability Processes and Implementation (Video): Sustainable Business Practices Part 2/10

Published on 2012-06-02 07:05:00

This short video addresses processes and implementation, it includes a discussion of a very useful diagram that covers the various elements of sustainability and helps organizations to determine where they want to go. It breaks their longer term goals into shorter term goals. This video is part two of a ten part series on sustainability. It is a step-by-step guide to sustainability planning and serves as a business guide to sustainability. The speakers include Alan AtKisson and Marsha Willard wh [..]

1. Sustainability Planning (Video): Business Practice Part 1/10

Published on 2012-06-02 07:03:00

This short video addresses the concepts and strategies of sustainability planning for a coherent approach. Sustainability planning is important because it helps and organization to develop a strategy that focuses their resources efficiently. Sustainability planning is also a means of coordinating an approach that involves tracking that forms the basis of reporting. Finally sustainability planning reduces the chances of missing important elements. This video is part one of a ten part series on su [..]

6. Sustainability Support System (Video): Sustainable Business Practices Part 6/10

Published on 2012-06-01 19:16:00

This short video addresses This short video addresses the support systems that are required to implement sustainability into an organization. It also explains resistance to an organizations sustainability goals. It deals with the business systems in place and how they work with, (or against) an organizations sustainability goals. This video is part six of a ten part series on sustainability. It is a step-by-step guide to sustainability planning and serves as a business guide to sustainability. [..]

The Sustainability Advantage: Short Costs Long Growth

Published on 2012-05-31 13:57:00

Businesses are showing leadership and driving sustainability. The relationship between businesses and the consumer is changing, people increasingly expect responsible conduct that incorporates sustainability. Sustainability is no longer only a way to reduce risk and prepare for a more stringent regulatory environment. Sustainability is a competitive necessity and sustainable business actions are becoming de rigueur. Forward looking businesses are interested in the entire lifecycle of a product. [..]

Mitt Romeny: The Legacy He Will Leave for Our Children

Published on 2012-05-31 08:11:00

Now that Mitt Romney has formally secured the Republican presidential nomination he is going on the attack with new ads that reveal his anti-environment agenda. These ads indicate that his top priorities include approving the Keystone XL Pipeline and the repeal of regulations designed to protect human health. Building a pipeline that transports dirty tar sands oil from Canada, through highly sensitive areas of America, to the already endangered Gulf Coast. He has also indicated that he wants to [..]

The Business Case for REDD (Guide)

Published on 2012-05-30 16:32:00

This complementary guide makes the Business Case for REDD (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation). It reviews what REDD is and why you need to factor it into your sustainability strategy. The guide addresses how businesses and stakeholders can benefit from REDD's effect to the carbon market. It also reviews how to get involved in REDD investment and the regulations involved. The guide is provide by The CarbonNeutral Company, voted the Best Offset Retailer in the Voluntary [..]

Review of Five Socially Minded Legal Forms for Companies

Published on 2012-05-30 11:00:00

There are a host of different legal options and requirements for companies who wish to be socially engaged. As reviewed in a May 25 Forbes article, here is a summary of five legal forms available to socially-minded companies. They include Benefit Corporations, California's Flexible Purpose Corporations, Maryland Benefit LLC, L3Cs and B Corporations: 1. Benefit Corporations This is a new class of corporation, pioneered by the Berwyn, Pa-based nonprofit B Lab. B Lab is a nonprofit organization [..]

EPA's Carbon Pollution Standard has Strong Support

Published on 2012-05-29 11:59:00

Over one million people have expressed their strong support for the EPA's proposed protections from dangerous carbon pollution produced by new coal-fired power plants. The EPA wants to create regulations as authorized by the Clean Air Act (see Laws Statutes for the Clean Air Act). NSR permits have been required by regulations since the 1970's but the EPA is working to update and improve these regulations. The EPA action to adopt carbon pollution standards will help clean up and modernize the way [..]

Energy Emissions Comparisons: Renewables vs Coal

Published on 2012-05-29 07:49:00

No energy has zero emissions but clearly some sources of energy are better than others.

US Military: More Renewable Energy Less Fossil Fuels

Published on 2012-05-28 20:01:00

The US military continues to support clean energy and the Department of Defense is stressing the importance of reducing its dependence on fossil fuels. This view was reiterated at a May 11th event titled "Mission Critical: Clean Energy and the U.S. Military." The DoD wants to reduce its use of fossil fuel, for both national security and economic reasons. As reviewed in a Matter Network article the military is increasingly green for several good reasons, which includes: - The military is 25 pe [..]

The 12th Annual Energy Summit: The End User's Energy Summit (Event)

Published on 2012-05-27 18:04:00

The 12th Annual Energy Summit known as The End User's Energy Summit will take place on Friday, June 8, 2012 from 7:30 AM to 7:00 PM at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, CA. This is an all-day conference featuring case studies on energy efficiency, smart grid and renewable energy. The 12th Annual Silicon Valley Leadership Group Energy Summit will feature case studies from NetApp, HP, California State University, De Anza College, Kaiser Permanente, SMUD, Intel Labs, Pecan Street Inc, S [..]

DEP Water Quality Management Planning in NJ (Event)

Published on 2012-05-27 14:44:00

On June 8, 2012, an event titled "DEP Water Quality Management Planning in NJ" will take place from 8 am to 10:30 am at the College of New Jersey in Ewing, NJ. Join PlanSmart NJ, APA NJ and The Sustainability Institute for their first policy briefing exploring the changing landscape of DEP water quality management planning in NJ. Hear speakers representing different perspectives discuss the opportunities and challenges they face. The list of speakers includes Tim Dillingham, Executive Director, [..]

Pennsylvania Contaminated Property Management: Land Recycling Program (Webinar)

Published on 2012-05-27 12:11:00

On June 7, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. EST a free webinar called "Pennsylvania Contaminated Property Management: Land Recycling Program," will be broadcast by the Pennsylvania’s office of August Mack Environmental, Inc. It will review of the Pennsylvania’s Land Recycling Program, more commonly referred to as Act 2, which allows the voluntary cleanup and reuse of contaminated residential, industrial, and commercial properties. The Land Recycling Program is based on a handful of principals that guide t [..]

Fourth Annual Northeast Sustainable Communities Workshop (Event)

Published on 2012-05-27 10:39:00

On June 7, 2012 the Fourth Annual Northeast Sustainable Communities Workshop will take place at John Jay College, New York, NY. This workshop will not simply add 'sustainability' to the list of issues related to Brownfields but will look deeply at the interconnections and confluences that make for creating sustainable communities through Brownfields redevelopment. The program for this workshop is one day of intensive, high energy exchanges between stakeholders sharing varied perspectives on th [..]

Impact of International Green Construction Code (Event)

Published on 2012-05-27 07:46:00

On June 5, 2012 an event will take place titled, "Impact of International Green Construction Code (IgCC) on New Jersey." It will take place at Atlantic Cape Community College, Worthington Atlantic City Campus from 8:30am to 5:30pm. Over the last several years the International Code Council has been in the process of developing the International Green Construction Code (IgCC). This code is intended to serve as a model for various state building codes. It was prepared in collaboration with the USG [..]

5. Sustainability Implementation Stages (Video): Sustainable Business Practices Part 5/10

Published on 2012-05-26 18:46:00

This short video addresses where an organization is at regarding sustainability as well as the key tasks they must perform to reach their goals. It looks at the structures in place and helps to foster an integrated approach. This video is part five of a ten part series on sustainability. It is a step-by-step guide to sustainability planning and serves as a business guide to sustainability. The speakers include Alan AtKisson and Marsha Willard who tackle the issues faced by organizations attempti [..]

2. Sustainability Processes and Implementation (Video): Sustainable Business Practices Part 2/10

Published on 2012-05-26 09:49:00

This short video addresses processes and implementation, it includes a discussion of a very useful diagram that covers the various elements of sustainability and helps organizations to determine where they want to go. It breaks their longer term goals into shorter term goals. This video is part two of a ten part series on sustainability. It is a step-by-step guide to sustainability planning and serves as a business guide to sustainability. The speakers include Alan AtKisson and Marsha Willard wh [..]

3. Sustainability Methodology (Video): Sustainable Business Practices Part 3/10

Published on 2012-05-26 09:38:00

This short video addresses the methodology of sustainable development. This video is part three of a ten part series on sustainability. It is a step-by-step guide to sustainability planning and serves as a business guide to sustainability. The speakers include Alan AtKisson and Marsha Willard who tackle the issues faced by organizations attempting to implement sustainable practices, and explore the practical experiences of consulting firms AXIS Performance Advisors and The AtKisson Group in an i [..]

4. Sustainability Tools (Video): Sustainable Business Practices Part 4/10

Published on 2012-05-26 09:37:00

This short video addresses the tools of sustainability practice. This video is part four of a ten part series on sustainability. It is a step-by-step guide to sustainability planning and serves as a business guide to sustainability. The speakers include Alan AtKisson and Marsha Willard who tackle the issues faced by organizations attempting to implement sustainable practices, and explore the practical experiences of consulting firms AXIS Performance Advisors and The AtKisson Group in an internat [..]

Sustainability Planning (Video): Business Practice Part 1/10

Published on 2012-05-26 08:19:00

This short video addresses the concepts and strategies of sustainability planning for a coherent approach. Sustainability planning is important because it helps and organization to develop a strategy that focuses their resources efficiently. Sustainability planning is also a means of coordinating an approach that involves tracking that forms the basis of reporting. Finally sustainability planning reduces the chances of missing important elements. This video is part one of a ten part series on su [..]

Corporate Sustainability Experts Scoff at International Agreements

Published on 2012-05-25 12:04:00

Corporate sustainability experts have little faith in international agreements to combat climate change. When asked to rank the most effective strategies to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, these experts put international agreements like Rio +20 dead last. These results come from a survey by SustainAbility and GlobeScan

Corporate Sustainability Experts Want a Tax on GHGs

Published on 2012-05-25 06:43:00

Corporate sustainability experts indicate that a tax on greenhouse gases (GHGs) is the best way to combat climate change. These experts want to change the economics of energy, they see government involvement as crucial to create the right incentives and disincentives to reduce emissions. Twice as many of these experts believe that economic instruments work better than education to auger meaningful change. A

Environmental Gap Narrowing Between Dems and GOP

Published on 2012-05-24 11:46:00

The majority of Americans think that protecting the environment both fosters growth and creates new jobs while less than 20 percent think that environmental protection hurts the economy and job growth. Although Democrats tend to be ardent supporters of the green economy, there is evidence that more Republicans see the economic benefits of going green. This data has important implications for the choices Americans will be making between Democrats and Republicans this fall. As reported in a Tripl [..]

State of Green Business Report 2012

Published on 2012-05-24 06:43:00

GreenBiz.com has released their fifth annual edition of the State of Green Business report. It measures the environmental impacts of the emerging green economy. In addition to documenting the environmental performance of different companies they track larger trends that will affect corporate America in 2012. This free, downloadable report measures 20 aspects of environmental performance, from carbon emissions to paper use and recycling, and attempts to answer the question, "Are we bringing a g [..]

8 Congressional Reports on Energy and the Environment

Published on 2012-05-23 16:36:00

Here are

New York Times Inadvertently Supports Denial

Published on 2012-05-23 11:37:00

In May 2012, the New York Times published an article by Justin Gillis titled,

Top 10 Green Employers in Canada (2012)

Published on 2012-05-23 07:12:00

Here is a list of the top ten green employers in

G8 Agrees to Cut Short-Lived Climate Pollutants

Published on 2012-05-22 18:26:00

President Obama and the other leaders of the G8 have committed to cutting short-lived climate pollutants. According to a 21 May 2012, press release, the G8 has joined the new Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) with UNEP and World Bank. This announcement comes on the heels of a G8 Summit at Camp David, Maryland. Reducing short-lived climate pollutants mitigates near-term climate change, save lives, and improves crop yields. The G8 leaders committed to taking comprehensive action to r [..]

Avoiding the Clean Tech Crash: Can Renewable Energy Achieve Subsidy Independence? (Webcast)

Published on 2012-05-22 14:23:00

This free webcast will be broadcast live on Live on May 23, 11:30AM ET / 8:30AM PT. Federal clean tech funding is poised to decline 75 percent by 2014 compared to 2009, according to a recent report from a diverse group of think tanks titled "Beyond Boom and Bust: Putting Clean Tech on a Path to Subsidy Independence". The coming expiration of many policies and subsidies has raised concerns that the clean tech sector, and the pace of energy innovation in the U.S., may experience a collapse, [..]

Sustainability Nears a Tipping Point - Why Companies are Profiting (Whitepaper)

Published on 2012-05-22 07:36:00

This whitepaper titled "Sustainability Nears a Tipping Point - Why Companies are Profiting" is derived from the findings

Marketing for the Renewable Energy Industry (Courses)

Published on 2012-05-21 07:25:00

Courses on Renewable Energy Marketing designed for individuals with no prior experience will be taking place at the Edinburgh Institute at the Business School in Edinburgh, Napier, on May 25th, 2012. These courses will address issues and challenges in marketing and strategic management in the renewable energy industry. Click here to see the programme Strategic Marketing for Competitive Advantage in Renewable Energy (2 Days) The aim of these short programmes is to provide delegates in t [..]

Sustainable Brands 12 Record Breaking Attendance

Published on 2012-05-21 07:21:00

Sustainable Brands 12 has reported that this year's event will enjoy record breaking attendance. This is particularly impressive when you consider there are more than two weeks left to register. As of May 18 there were nearly 1,000 professionals that indicated they would be attending Sustainable Brands 12. These professionals span a wide variety of

IAIA12 Energy Future: The Role of Impact Assessment (Event)

Published on 2012-05-20 13:26:00

The 32nd annual conference of the International Association For Impact Assessement, Energy Future: The Role of Impact Assessment will take place in Porto, Portugal from 27 May - 1 June 2012. The conference will be structured around four thematic streams: Renewable energy, Fossil fuels, Electric powered transportation and Electric power leap. A defining issue throughout human history has been how societies have pursued the supply and management of energy. Our view of the world and the world eco [..]

21st Century Watershed Technology Conference & Workshop (Event)

Published on 2012-05-20 11:11:00

On May 27 to June 1, a watershed technology conference will be taking place in Bari, Italy at the Palace Hotel. The event is subtitled, "Improving Water Quality and the Environment." This is one of a series of highly successful international conferences organized by ASABE. Over the last decade there has been a maturing of watershed science with new research findings and modeling approaches. These new solutions have resolved many of the problems that first faced watershed managers in dealing w [..]

Five Rules for Going Green (Video)

Published on 2012-05-19 17:13:00

Green Marketing Manifesto (Video)

Published on 2012-05-19 06:06:00

Corporate Sustainability Strategies in Asia Part1 (Video)

Published on 2012-05-19 05:40:00

Corporate Sustainability Strategies in Asia Part2 (Video)

Published on 2012-05-19 05:39:00

LEED-certified Green House Tour (Event)

Published on 2012-05-18 21:07:00

On May 30, 2012, at 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. a LEED event titled "Certified Green House Tour" will take place in Harding Township, New Jersey. Ever wondered what you could do to your home to make it a more environmentally friendly place to live? This unique tour highlights the planning and implementation that goes into constructing a LEED-certified home. This event will teach people about LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and other eco-friendly building terms. Participants [..]

The Effects of Green Marketing: Consumer Trends Drive Profit (Video)

Published on 2012-05-18 20:22:00

There is a $230 billion marketplace that exists for products and services that meet the needs of consumers who buy based on their personal, social and environmental values. This marketplace is predicted to grow to $845 billion by 2015! Would you like to know if and how your business could get a share of the green marketplace? This great online green marketing movie reveals the categories and types of businesses that could profitably and sustainably expand into the $230 billion green mar [..]

Spring of Sustainability (Video)

Published on 2012-05-18 20:02:00

Spring of Sustainability is a three-month event series that allows callers to interact directly with world-class visionaries by phone or webcast, at no charge.

US Military may Stop Buying Biofuels

Published on 2012-05-18 16:56:00

The House Armed Services Committee issued its report on next year's Pentagon budget, which includes a measure that would exclude the purchase of biofuels that cost more than traditional fossil fuels. As reported in Renewable Energy World, the US military has been a major supporter in the advancement of the biofuels industry. The Navy plans to unveil its “Green Strike Force” at this year’s RIMPAC, which is heavily dependent on biofuels. The Navy has pledged to use 50 percent alte [..]

Duties on Chinese Solar Higher than Expected

Published on 2012-05-18 11:11:00

On May 17, 2012, The US Department of Commerce announced stiff anti-dumping tariffs that were much higher than expected. These duties amount to around 31 percent on crystalline silicon solar panels imported from China. The duties come in response to Chinese government's dumping of solar panels below the cost of production. As reported in Renewable Energy World, the DOC has set duties at 31.14 percent for Trina, 31.22 percent for Suntech and 31.18 percent for other Chinese solar manufact [..]

South Korea Passes Cap-and-Trade Legislation

Published on 2012-05-18 07:10:00

South Korea

Low Carbon Green Growth Roadmap for Asia and the Pacific

Published on 2012-05-17 17:17:00

The Low Carbon Green Growth Roadmap for Asia and the Pacific is offered to member States to help policymakers. The report from the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) balances ecology and economic growth. The report looks to build synergy between ecology and growth by framing resource constraints and the climate crisis as opportunities for growth capable of reducing poverty in the region. This Roadmap provides five tracks for an economic system that p [..]

EPA's Top Green Powered Organizations (Q1 2012)

Published on 2012-05-17 12:09:00

In April 2012, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published its list of the Top 50 Green-Powered Organizations. This quarterly list is part of the Green Power Partnership which works with a wide variety of leading organizations in the US. This includes Fortune 500® companies, local, state and federal governments, and a growing number of colleges and universities. Combined, the green power use of Partners on the National Top 50 list amounts to nearly 16 billion kilowatt-hours annual [..]

MIT Survey Shows More Businesses are Embracing Sustainability and Turning a Profit

Published on 2012-05-17 05:53:00

More companies are getting serious about sustainability and they are turning a profit in the process. This is the conclusion of the third annual survey titled Sustainability and Innovation Global Executive Study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The 2011 survey gathered more than 4000 responses from executives and managers across all industries and regions. Results were published in January 2012. The report indicates that Europe is [..]

Objection Handling: A Professional’s Guide to Overcoming Objections to Sustainability Adoption and Implementation

Published on 2012-05-16 17:33:00

Insiders understand the value of sustainability, but many who are unfamiliar have resistance. When addressing these people it is important to know how to respond to the various reasons offered for resisting a sustainability program. This discussion paper is titled "Objection Handling: A Professional’s Guide to Overcoming Objections to Sustainability Adoption and Implementation." To download this complimentary discussion paper click here.

Canadian Conservatives Silence Opposition to the Northern Gateway Oil Pipeline

Published on 2012-05-16 12:02:00

Canada's ruling Conservatives have passed legislation to silence dissenting voices on the Northern Gateway oil pipeline and other environmental review processes. The Conservatives have made no secret of the fact that they want to quell dissent on environmental issues. These changes to environmental reviews are part of

Canadian Conservatives Admit to Killing Environmental Dissent

Published on 2012-05-16 07:04:00

Most of us know that Canada's ruling Conservatives cut environmental spending for ideological reasons, what we did not expect is that the government would admit this publicly. As reported in the National Post, Foreign Minister John Baird unabashedly announced that the Conservatives wanted to get rid of federally-funded environmental advocacy group because they do not agree with their recommendations. During question period in parliament Baird indicated that his government cut funding to t [..]

Sustainability Success Kit from Enviance

Published on 2012-05-15 18:23:00

Internal and external pressures are forcing organizations to be more aware of the impacts they have on the communities in which they operate. Organizations are increasingly being held accountable. In addition, market, social and regulatory pressures increase every day for businesses to effectively manage their environmental programs. Take a few moments to download our Sustainability Success Kit and learn more about how companies can: • achieve true corporate sustainability •

Top 10 Transporation Software Systems

Published on 2012-05-15 14:45:00

Transportation software helps companies to be more efficient by saving time, energy and effort. This type of software is part of a winning approach that saves money by ensuring that company vehicles follow the most expedient route. This also reduces the amount of fuel needed and burning less fuel diminishes a company's footprint. Below you will find the top ten transportation software systems: RedPrairie RedPrairie's TMS meets the fleet management, route optimization, and parcel management [..]

The Supply Chain of CO2 Emissions (Paper)

Published on 2012-05-15 12:31:00

This is a document reviews supply chain issues related to CO2 emissions. It was written by Steven J. Davisa, Glen P. Petersb, and Ken Caldeiraa at the Department of Global Ecology, Carnegie Institution of Washington, Stanford, and bCenter for International Climate and Environmental Research–Oslo (CICERO). This document considers CO2 on a broader level than simply looking at the countries in which fossil fuels are burned. CO2 emissions from the burning of fossil fuels are conventionally attri [..]

Introduction to Sustainable Supply Chains

Published on 2012-05-15 06:08:00

A good introduction to sustainable supply chains is available from 2degrees. The PDF document is called "Supply Chain Management." It is part of 2degrees Sustainability Essentials Series. The 2degrees Sustainability Essentials Series provides the necessary guidance to a range of topics, for companies at the start of their sustainability journeys, or for 2degrees members who are new in their roles. Think of it as a short course or a “beginner’s guide to” sustainability issues. This docum [..]

Ten Sources of Green Supply Chain Information

Published on 2012-05-14 18:01:00

Here is a summary of some good information on sustainable supply chains. These links include everything from the basics to more sophisticated research on green sourcing, best practices and metrics. Most of the links provided below are free of charge and contain a wealth of searchable information. The exception being the "Institute of Supply Management's Sustainability Handbook" which costs between 29.99 (members) and 49.99 (non-members). General Introduction to greener supply chains The Globa [..]

CIPS Sustainable Procurement Tool

Published on 2012-05-14 12:05:00

Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) has introduced a tool to help organizations maximize the benefits of sustainable procurement. The CIPS sustainability review tool enables businesses to measure the sustainability of their supply chain, which can account for up to 50% of a company's carbon footprint, and for suppliers to demonstrate this to customers. The new tool is a response to increasing demand from businesses for help to benchmark their purchasing performance and progres [..]

New Dimensions in Supply Chain Management (White Paper)

Published on 2012-05-14 08:19:00

Increase the Performance of your Supply Chain with 8 Winning Strategies Whether your company manufactures, distributes, or sells products directly to customers, it is critical to incorporate all supply chain business drivers into your decision making. The "New Dimensions in Supply Chain Management" white paper explains why taking a multidimensional, concept-to-customer approach to supply chain management-encompassing everything from product and network design to execution of last mile delivery- [..]

NJ Association of Energy Engineers 2012 Energy Forum (Event)

Published on 2012-05-13 22:27:00

On May 16, 2012 an event

PENPAC Legislative Roundtable (Event)

Published on 2012-05-13 15:30:00

On May 16, 2012 from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. the PENPAC roundtable event will be taking place at CIANJ Headquarters, located at 61 S. Paramus Rd., Paramus, New Jersey. The event will address environmental regulations and laws which have a far reaching impact on business, affecting land use, air quality, water, energy, transportation, and infrastructure. This year New Jersey is in the final stages of a monumental change in the way contaminated sites are cleaned up. The state is now authorizing li [..]

2012 World Environmental & Water Resources Congress (Event)

Published on 2012-05-13 11:09:00

On May 20-24, 2012 an event on the environment and water resources will take place in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The event is intended for

Sustainable Brands ‘12 Conference

Published on 2012-05-13 07:01:00

Executives from CNN, Walmart, Safeway, Ford, Coca-Cola will be amongst the more than 1,000 Attendees at Game-changing Sustainable Brands ‘12 Conference in San Diego CA, taking place on June 4 – 7, 2012.

The Circular Economy

Published on 2012-05-12 19:34:00

How sustainability can Save your Business

Published on 2012-05-12 16:03:00

The Benefits of Sustainability in Business

Published on 2012-05-12 10:40:00

Sustainability in the Workplace Low-Hanging Fruit

Published on 2012-05-12 07:48:00

Five Elements of a Sustainable Supply Chain

Published on 2012-05-11 17:59:00

A sustainable

Launching of the New Global Green Economy Index (SM)

Published on 2012-05-11 12:36:00

As reviewed in a May 10, 2012, the 3rd edition of the annual Global Green Economy Index (GGEI) will launch this September. It measures perceptions and performance of 27 National & City Green Economies. The GGEI has a new index measuring cities, in addition to the 27 nations already being tracked. The enhanced 2012 GGEI will also feature more in-depth perception survey data and greater geographic sampling in emerging markets, solidifying its position as a leading analytic tool for international [..]

Scope 3 Impacts White Paper from Enviance

Published on 2012-05-11 07:46:00

This paper is the first in a series of white papers that will explore how to tie sustainability to core business goals such as increasing sales while reducing costs and risks. It lays out the foundation for understanding what scope 3 means and how to effectively perform scope 3 analyses. Many organizations around the globe already use well-accepted methodologies for calculating scope 1 and scope 2 environmental impacts, which include a company's direct impacts and its indirect impacts from [..]

European Elections and Sustainble Development

Published on 2012-05-10 16:03:00

In Europe voters have chosen growth over austerity and this has implications for the U.S. economy and sustainable development. The Greek and French electorate’s rejection of austerity will

Sustainable Production Defined

Published on 2012-05-10 04:29:00

The Lowell Center for Sustainable Production definition is as follows: "Sustainable Production is the creation of goods and services using processes and systems that are: non-polluting; conserving of energy and natural resources; economically efficient; safe and healthful for workers, communities, and consumers; and, socially and creatively rewarding for all working people." Products and services are: safe and ecologically sound throughout their life cycle; as appropriate, designed [..]

Sustainable Business as Defined by Paul Hawken

Published on 2012-05-09 11:40:00

In business sustainability involves living within certain limits, understanding interconnections (economy, society, and environment) and an equitable distribution of resources and opportunities. Perhaps the best definition for sustainability as it applies to business comes from Paul Hawken. According to Hawken*, sustainable businesses is defined as follows: Replace nationally and internationally produced items with products created locally and regionally. Take responsibility for the effec [..]

Increasing Collaboration to Build a Sustainable Future (Event)

Published on 2012-05-09 08:23:00

On May 10, from 1:15-2:45 pm EDT,

Sustainability (Sustainable) Defined

Published on 2012-05-08 16:05:00

Although businesses have different ways of defining sustainability, in its simplest essence the word implies the ability to maintain a certain status or process in existing systems. The most frequent use of the term “sustainability” is connected to ecological systems. In this definition it refers to an ecosystems ability to function and maintain productivity for prolonged periods. Practically, sustainability refers to the coordination of economic, social and environmental, issues in support [..]

Sustainable Supply Chain Data Book

Published on 2012-05-08 13:36:00

Environmental Leader has released a new Sustainable Supply Chain Data Book, supplying busy executives and research teams with a collection of charts presenting environmental, sustainability and energy-related logistics and supply chain data. Data topics include packaging & recycling, strategy, emissions & policy, vehicles and fuel and consumers. The sponsor for this research is UPS. Click here to download the free white paper.

US Wants Government Action on the Environment but Less Fond of the Environmental Movement

Published on 2012-05-08 10:16:00

Polls suggest that Americans want to see their government act on environmental issues, but they do not have much love for the environmental movement. According to a number of different surveys, people in the US have seemingly contradictory views on the environment. American public opinion

Global Survey on Sustainability

Published on 2012-05-08 07:09:00

As reported

Investors and Global Sustainability

Published on 2012-05-07 17:38:00

Carlota Garcia-Manas, Head of Research at EIRIS

Top 10 Global Sustainability Leaders (Report)

Published on 2012-05-07 12:41:00

ESG research firm EIRIS ranked the global leaders in sustainability in their annual ratings.

PADEP Treatment Plant Energy Conference

Published on 2012-05-07 10:21:00

On May 8, 2012 the PADEP Treatment Plant Energy Conference will take place from 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. in Room 128 of the Science and Technology Building at Penn State in Harrisburg (777 W. Harrisburg Pike, Middletown, Dauphin County). The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection invites municipal authorities, local governments and businesses to attend a May 8 conference focused on making water and wastewater treatment plants more energy efficient. The roundtable conference will of [..]

State of New Jersey Solar Industry (Event)

Published on 2012-05-07 09:15:00

On May 8, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. an event known as the State of the New Jersey Solar Industry will take place at the Crowne Plaza, Monroe, Township, NJ. The Mid-Atlantic Solar Energy Industries Association invites you to learn what is really happening to the New Jersey solar industry and why the price SRECs has plummeted. Space is limited so pre-registration is required. Click

Certified Sustainability (CSR) Practitioner Training

Published on 2012-05-06 13:41:00

On May 31 to June 1, in New York, NY, a course is being held for those interested in being certified sustainability practitioners. Each participant will get a free, brief Sustainability Assessment, based on Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) guidelines and utilizing user-friendly web tools developed by CSE. Through this tool you can identify key sustainability risks, strengths, and areas for improvement for your organization (for Option B attendees only). Training materials

AltBuild Conference & Expo 2012 (Event)

Published on 2012-05-06 10:25:00

Presented by the City of Santa Monica and U.S. Green Building Council-Los Angeles (USGBC-LA), the 9th Annual AltBuild Conference & Expo returns May 11-12, 2012. It will take place at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 1855 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401. The event will address: Water efficiency, green building practices, it will involve hands-on workshops, practical skills for professionals and consumers. AltBuild is considered the largest and most-respected green building and design expo [..]

The Sustainable Enterprise Conference (Event)

Published on 2012-05-06 07:05:00

The Sustainable Enterprise Conference, scheduled for Friday, May 11, 2012 at Sonoma Mountain Village

Pictures from Climate Impacts Day

Published on 2012-05-05 20:36:00

Strong Body of Evidence for a Changing Climate

Published on 2012-05-05 19:05:00

Each year the temperature is getting warmer and the weather is getting more extreme. Storms are more frequent and more ferocious including increasing numbers of deadly tornadoes and floods. The extreme heat is also causing droughts, forest fires and insect infestations. Extreme weather in on the increase in places where they are habitually prone, but unusual climatic events are also showing up in unexpected places. Even in places that have not been hit with extreme weather there is evidence of c [..]

Bill McKibben on Connect the Dots Events

Published on 2012-05-05 11:16:00

Today is Climate Impacts Day and as 350.org founder Bill McKibben said earlier today, "5/5 is no normal day — it’s the day that people around the world are coming together to Connect the Dots about climate change." In an early morning e-mail Bill recounted what he has heard about the first action that took place in the Marshall Islands in the Pacific Ocean. For this Connect the Dots event people dove down for an underwater rally on their threatened coral reef. Bill describes this event as [..]

Interactive Map Reveals Warmer Spring

Published on 2012-05-05 09:30:00

Here is an interactive map that enables you to see exactly how the weather has gotten warmer in the US this spring.

100 Global Activities for Climate Impacts Day

Published on 2012-05-05 07:42:00

May 5th, 2012 (5/5/12) is a 350.org event known as Climate Impacts Day. This is an opportunity for people to "connect the dots" between extreme weather and climate change. Activities are taking place all around the world to show the various ways that climate change has impacted their lives. Here is a summary of more than one hundred activities from Africa, the Pacific, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, Europe and North America: Africa ·

The World “Connects the Dots” Between Extreme Weather & Climate Change

Published on 2012-05-04 22:58:00

Powerful photos and videos are already streaming in from across the globe for “Climate Impacts Day. People from at over 1,000 events in more than 100 countries are “connecting the dots” between climate change and extreme weather. The events are part of a global effort called “Climate Impacts Day” organized by the international climate campaign 350.org. The events are powerful evidence of how the string of weather disasters over the last year is increasing public concern about global wa [..]

Teacher Wins Environmentally-Oriented Vanity Plate Contest

Published on 2012-05-04 18:18:00

On April 18th 2012, Brian Stuhlman, a teacher in Columbia, MO, won a national contest seeking the most creative environmentally-oriented vanity license plate with his entry EZ2BGRN.

Report: Canadian Government is Not Helping Business Prepare for Climate Change

Published on 2012-05-04 13:20:00

The Canadian government needs to do a better job disseminating climate change information to companies. Governments also need to be more mindful of how critical infrastructure will be affected by climate change, and make this information available to firms. This is the conclusion of a report from the National Round Table. The report also says that governments need to anticipate climate-related market failures and be ready to step in when necessary. As reported on Global News, officials fo [..]

Report: Canadian Businesses are Unprepared for Climate Change

Published on 2012-05-04 09:51:00

Federal government advisors are warning that most Canadian businesses are unprepared for the inevitable effects of climate change. This is the crux of a report released by the National Round Table on the Environment. Previous analysis done by the Round Table shows that climate change will siphon $5 billion a year from the Canadian economy by 2020, costs will keep soaring and reach between $21 billion and $43 billion a year by 2050. As reported in Global News, The National Round Table talked [..]

Canadian Government Spending on Dirty Projects

Published on 2012-05-04 06:36:00

While the ruling Canadian Conservatives are making major cuts to spending including venerable institutions like Environment Canada, the government is spending

The Farce of Canada's Carbon Capture

Published on 2012-05-03 15:21:00

Canada's carbon capture and storage efforts are grossly inadequate. Not only will these projects do little to reduce Canada's GHG emissions, the three major companies involved in tar sands exploitation have pulled out of

Canada's GHG Rankings

Published on 2012-05-03 10:17:00

As reported in the Montreal Gazette, Canada has a woeful record on GHG emissions. The 2012 Climate Change Performance Index, the Environmental Performance Index and the Pembina Institute all indicate that Canada is amongst the worst GHG emitters in the world. According to the

Canada's Ruling Conservatives Muzzle Scientists

Published on 2012-05-03 07:08:00

Canada

The 3i Summit 2012 in Ottawa (Event)

Published on 2012-05-02 08:44:00

If you are someone who wants to innovate, interact, and initiate the kind of change that will advance environmental sustainability in Ottawa, then the 3i Summit 2012 is for you. The 2012 3i Summit on Sustainability is a unique process, this kind of event has never happened before! This is the first time where multiple sectors are coming together to collaborate and take action to create a more environmentally sustainable Ottawa. Leaders and change agents in their field are invited to step forw [..]

The Asian Conference on Sustainability, Energy and the Environment (ACSEE 2012)

Published on 2012-05-01 11:12:00

ACSEE 2012 starts on May 3 and ends on May 6. It will take place at the Ramada Osaka, 3-16-19, Toyosaki, Kitaku,, Osaka, Japan, 531-0072. Sustainability has emerged as the most important global issue for business, industry, government, and academia, and yet to begin with sustainability was associated only with environmental concerns such as energy and global warming. It is now recognized that the concept of sustainability is applicable to all areas of human society, for example in terms of soci [..]

China's Twitter Users Focused on Sustainability

Published on 2012-05-01 06:29:00

As published in Collective Responsibility, here is a partial list of some of the Chinese people and organizations who use Twitter and are focused on sustainability and the environment.

10 Sustainability Initiatives for Small Businesses

Published on 2012-04-30 14:54:00

Although the constraints of many small business often preclude the grand sustainability gestures of larger corporations, there are many things that these businesses can do to be more sustainable. Here is a summary of ten easy and inexpensive things that small businesses can do from Miratel: 1. Go as paperless as possible being mindful when printing an email, document or report is really necessary. When possible, print double-sided and in black and white. 2. Keep a running count of the pages y [..]

Cambodian Environmentalist Murdered

Published on 2012-04-30 10:39:00

A prominent environmental activist was murdered in Cambodia and that nation's military police have closed the investigation. According to police, there will be no further investigation into the shooting death of Chut Wutty because the officer who shot him then took his own life. Chut Wutty is the director of the National Resources Protection Group. Wutty was investigating illegal logging when he was killed in the forests of Cambodia which are full of illegal loggers. Wutty was murdered in a p [..]

The Persecution of Environmentalists

Published on 2012-04-30 05:59:00

Environmentalists risk harassment, torture and even death, simply for standing up for the Earth. Reports of injustice perpetrated against environmentalists may sound like medieval tales of brutality, but these horror stories are taking place today in countries all around the world. Amongst the countless environmentalists who have been persecuted for their ecological efforts is Joab Omondi. In the 1980s, when he was a student in Kenya, Joab was tortured by the authorities simply because [..]

Corporate Sustainability in Africa Conference

Published on 2012-04-29 19:57:00

On May 21st to 25th, in Sandton, Johannesburg a conference will be held titled Corporate Sustainability in Africa. The event will feature a number of prominent speakers including: •Marjolein Baghuis – Director Communications & Network Relations @Global Reporting Initiative •Angel Hsu - Project Manager - 2012 Environmental Performance Index @ Yale Center for Environmental Law & Policy •Nelisiwe Magubane – Director General @ Department of Energy •Danielle Nierenberg - Director of N [..]

NEMEX Sustainability Live Event

Published on 2012-04-29 16:37:00

On May 22nd to May 24th The NEMEX (The National Energy Management Exhibition) 2012 will take place in Birmingham England. The event will showcase the latest advances in renewable energy products, energy management systems, and energy efficient technologies. NEMEX 2012 will bring together energy executives and decision makers across a range of industries all shaping the UK business approach to the latest energy crises. NEMEX 2012 will showcase the latest advances in renewable energy products, [..]

Wind Technology and Investment Congress Event

Published on 2012-04-29 14:28:00

On May 10 and 11, 2012 the 5th Annual Wind Technology and Investment Congress will be held at the Radisson Hotel Shanghai Hong Quan, Shanghai, China. Wind power is expected to account for more than three percent of China's total power output by 2015, according to the latest report issued by State Electricity Regulatory Commission, which means in the next few years, China will add an average of about 25 million KWs of wind power installed capacity and invest almost 34 billion US dollar in the win [..]

Green Solutions Conference for the Restaurant Industry (Event)

Published on 2012-04-29 12:05:00

On May 15, 2012 at the Atlantic Cape Community College, Mays Landing Campus, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. a conference will be held titled "Green Solutions Conference for the Restaurant Industry." Mays Landing Campus is located at U.S. Rt. 322, 5100 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing, N.J. In partnership with the Atlantic County Utilities Authority and the Academy of Culinary Arts at Atlantic Cape Community College. Join us for this informative conference where industry experts will discuss how to ma [..]

NJ Environmental Federation Conference: Recharge the Economy, Invest in the Environment (Event)

Published on 2012-04-29 10:19:00

On May 12, 2012 from 8 a.m. until 5 p,m, Rutgers University Law School in Newark, will host NJ Environmental Federation Conference titled "Recharge the Economy, Invest in the Environment." The annual conference will be celebrating 40 years of action for clean water, including the founding of Clean Water Action and the historic signing of the Clean Water Act. You are invited to be an integral part of the event. The Keynote Speaker will be Retired Brigadier General Steven Anderson, a clean energ [..]

Introduction to Green Facilities Management (Event)

Published on 2012-04-29 08:06:00

On May 17-18, 2012, (Thursday & Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m), the Atlantic Cape Community College Institute for Service Excellence at Hamilton Mall will be hosting "Introduction to Green Facilities Management"

New Jersey’s Forests with Leslie Sauer (Event)

Published on 2012-04-29 06:22:00

On May 8, 2012 from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., the Great Swamp Watershed Association at 568 Tempe Wick Rd., Morristown, NJ will address questions about New Jersey's forests. What is going on with the woods? What threats do New Jersey’s forests face? Join Leslie Sauer, founder of the ecological restoration consultancy Andropogon Associates and author of The Once and Future Forest, as she speaks about the environmental and manmade threats facing New Jersey woodlands. Topics covered may inclu [..]

How La Mona Got into so Much Trouble

Published on 2012-04-28 21:50:00

How La Mona got into so much trouble is the true story of the persecution of environmentalists Marty Bernard and her personal experiences related to saving the La Mona en Seda, reserva privada. In Marty's own words,"So shocking that it is hard to believe this is my story ! " This is quick journey through the disillusionment of jungle conservation , community service and corruption in a Central American paradise. The reserve currently needs 300K by June 30 2012 to avoid foreclosure and deve [..]

Environmental Problems and Activists Struggling Against Abuse

Published on 2012-04-28 18:34:00

Some members of NGOs and their leaders are persecuted or even killed for their environmental work. The Jesuit nun Dorothy Stang she was killed at Brazilian Amazon rainforest defending the indigenous peoples rights. Unfortunately the list of abuses is long. This video was created by Amnesty International and many progressive freelance filmmakers. This is the story of main environmental rights activists. They are protecting and defending the defenseless minorities, indigenous people their right [..]

Another Amazon Environmentalist Killed (Video)

Published on 2012-04-28 15:11:00

In 2011 Brazilian police reported that yet another Amazon environmental campaigner had been killed. Adelino Ramos was known for openly denouncing those who illegally cut the rainforest. His is just the latest in a long line of murders of such environmental activists. How many will have to die before we do what is right in defense of our Earth? © 2012, Richard Matthews. All rights reserved.

Environmentalists Murderdered for Protecting the Amazon

Published on 2012-04-28 11:08:00

Brazilian environmentalists Jose Claudio Ribeiro da Silva and his wife were killed in an ambush in an Amazonian nature reserve in 2011. These murders are but two examples of many around the world. Like so many other brave souls, Ribeiro da Silva and his wife were true heros who persevered despite the dangers of protecting the Amazon. © 2012, Richard Matthews. All rights reserved.

Murder of Two Environmentalists in the Amazon

Published on 2012-04-28 09:18:00

Two rainforest activists were gunned down in May 2011. Activists claim that the murders are linked to the ongoing battle that pits environmentalists and small farmers seeking to protect the Amazonian rainforest, against landowners who want to expand their crops and cattle ranching there. José Cláudio Ribeiro da Silva and his wife, Maria do Espírito Santo, were killed on 24 May, six months after Ribeiro da Silva had predicted during an international environmental conference that he could [..]

Who Bombed Judi Bari? (Video Trailer)

Published on 2012-04-28 06:17:00

Here is the Movie Trailer for a feature length documentary on the persecution of two California environmentalists. Who Bombed Judi Bari? is a suspenseful story about people who risked their lives to save the California redwoods and took on the FBI for trampling their freedom of speech. It shines a light on an amazing protest movement that succeeded against all odds - with creativity, music, and humor. In 1990, a bomb blew up in the car of two of the most prominent Earth First! redwood activists: [..]

Arbor Day Business Partners

Published on 2012-04-27 18:58:00

To honor their 50th anniversary, Enterprise Rent-A-Car formed a partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation to plant 50 million trees over 50 years. This is a gift that not only commemorates their history, but celebrates the future. To read about the partnership click here. Arbor Day has also partnered with 12 other companies. Since 2008, Blooms Today has partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation and made possible the planting of over 75,000 trees in our nation's forests through their Trees of [..]

The Natural Step Framework

Published on 2012-04-27 12:15:00

The Natural Step (TNS)Framework it is a comprehensive model for planning in complex systems. It is openly published and free for all to use. The TNS Framework is based on systems thinking; recognizing that what happens in one part of a system affects every other part. This scientifi­cally rigorous Framework gives organisations the tools to perform a gap analysis using the lens of sustainability, and then work toward closing the gap. Furthermore, The Natural Step Framework complements other sus [..]

GRI Underutilized by Canadian SMEs

Published on 2012-04-27 07:08:00

Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada has indicated that although the the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) is valuable tool, it is being underutilized by Canadian SMEs compared to large companies. The Government of Canada includes the Global Reporting Initiative in its CSR Strategy for the Extractive Sector and recommends that organization large and small do the same. Georgina Wainwright-Kemdirim, an executive with Industry Canada’s Policy Coordination and Regulatory Affairs Bran [..]

GRI and the Canadian Government

Published on 2012-04-26 20:43:00

Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada supports the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI). The Government of Canada includes the GRI in its CSR Strategy for the Extractive Sector and recommends it for Canadian businesses large and small. GRI is the world’s standard for measuring and reporting a company’s sustainability performance. In the period between 2009 and 2010 GRI-type sustainability reporting increased 22 percent globally. In the same time frame there was a 30 percent incr [..]

GRI Reporting Tool is Good for Business

Published on 2012-04-26 14:26:00

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) provides methods and metrics to help businesses with important new requirements.

Mexico Passes Climate Change Law

Published on 2012-04-26 13:27:00

The Mexican legislature has recently passed a climate change law. As reported in Nature, the new

The GRI Sustainability Reporting Framework

Published on 2012-04-26 10:15:00

Global Reporting Initiative's (GRI) Sustainability Reporting Framework

New Partners of the Climate and Clean Air Coalition to Reduce Short-Term Climate Pollutants

Published on 2012-04-25 19:46:00

Here are some quotes from new partners that recently joined the Climate and Clean Air Coalition to Reduce Short-Term Climate Pollutants. These quotes come from the nations of Columbia, Nigeria and Norway as well as the World Bank. Colombia Frank Pearl, the Colombian Minister of the Environment and Sustainable Development, said:” “Colombia has recognized for some time the urgency of acting on these short lived climate pollutants including the impacts of black carbon on public health a [..]

Six Initiatives from the Climate and Clean Air Coalition to Reduce Short-Term Climate Pollutants

Published on 2012-04-25 14:51:00

On April 24, six initiatives aimed at accelerating and scaling-up action against the short-lived pollutants were approved by the Ministers meeting in Stockholm. Here are excerpts of UNEP’s press release from the Climate and Clean Air Coalition to Reduce Short-Term Climate Pollutants meeting in Stockholm: Assessment and Go-Ahead for Scaled-up Initiatives

The Climate and Clean Air Coalition to Reduce Short-Term Climate Pollutants

Published on 2012-04-25 09:57:00

The Climate and Clean Air Coalition to Reduce Short-Term Climate Pollutants was launched in Washington DC on 17 February 2012. The Coalition is one of the most important developments to combat climate change in over a decade. The coalition is focused on fast-action climate mitigation which has the potential to reduce a major part of climate pollution and build the momentum to successfully manage carbon dioxide from energy production.

The Guru's Guide to Implementing and Maintaining an Environmental Compliance System

Published on 2012-04-25 07:16:00

Businesses need to address numerous and more often than not, complex environmental regulatory compliance obligations in order to operate. Savvy organizations take a proactive approach to this matter, implementing centralized and automated Environmental Enterprise Resource Planning (EERP) Systems. However, having the best technology is not sufficient to guarantee a successful environmental compliance operation. From the early stages of implementation and integration to user adoption and traini [..]

Goldman Environmental Prize Winners for 2012

Published on 2012-04-24 09:25:00

The Goldman Environmental Foundation has announced the six recipients of the 2012 Goldman Environmental Prize. Now in its 23rd year, the Goldman Environmental Prize is awarded annually to grassroots environmental heroes from each of the world’s six inhabited continental regions (Africa, Asia, Europe, Island Nations, North America, and South America). It is the largest award for grassroots activism, with an individual cash prize of $150,000. The Goldman Environmental Prize was established in 19 [..]

Hopeful Statistics for Green Job Growth

Published on 2012-04-24 09:14:00

Backed by one of the more environmentally-friendly presidents in recent memory, the United States has seen huge funding for alternative energy sources, a drive for better fuel economy, and a massive movement by colleges and other groups to live cleaner, greener, and more efficiently. Here are some encouraging statistics about the growth of jobs for work that benefits the environment: Hydropower is estimated to have the potential of adding 1.4 million jobs by 2025 Every state has the potentia [..]

Top Climate Innovators

Published on 2012-04-24 07:36:00

GE, Alcoa, Johnson Controls, Ford, Intel and Hess are leaders in the innovation of clean-tech solutions and products, mitigation of climate change-related risks and management of carbon emissions, according to a rating by risk analysis company Maplecroft.

Earth Day Poll: Environment is Important

Published on 2012-04-23 17:54:00

According to an Earth Day SodaHead.com poll, 85 percent of respondents said being “eco-friendly” is very important or moderately important. SodaHead.com is the web’s largest opinion-based community; in this survey they polled their users on the state of the environment, recycling, organics and hybrid cars. Only 14 percent of respondents think the planet is improving and 86 percent feel the planet has gotten worse or stayed the same. Recycling When it comes to recycling, 62 percent fee [..]

Americans are Less Green this Earth Day

Published on 2012-04-23 07:34:00

Green Attitude polls suggests that Americans are actually less green this Earth Day. As reported in a recent Time Moneyland article, over the past few years, Americans have become less likely to say they care a great deal about the current and future state of the environment. Similarly, there is less interest in organics, water conservation, and waste. The results of a new Harris Poll indicate that interest in the environment is in decline in the US. These “green attitude” polls have been [..]

Earth Day Marketing Mayhem

Published on 2012-04-22 11:37:00

Earth Day is now a marketing frenzy, but a recent GreenBiz article questions the value of promotions at this time of year. According to Albe Zakes, the global vice president of media relations for TerraCycle, Earth Day is not the best time for major initiatives. TerraCycle which helps companies with recycling programs, actively dissuades their customers from launching major initiatives on or around Earth Day. "With everyone and their mother doing some kind of quasi-green messaging around Earth [..]

Earth Day "Green" Shopping

Published on 2012-04-22 09:38:00

There are a plethora of green promotions going on this Earth Day. A very wide range of products can be found with some sort of green marketing angle. A good illustration of the specials, discounts and other promotions are summarized in following two online sites: dealnews As explained on this site, "major retailers and beloved brands now get in on the [Earth Day] act. That's not just good news for the environment, but for all of us as consumers, too. Freebies and sales abound, and we've gathe [..]

Wide Range of Earth Day Promotions

Published on 2012-04-22 06:14:00

Many different businesses are using Earth Day to promote their products. The run the gamut from green to greenwashing. Here are three examples of products that are using Earth Day as a marketing vehicle. As reported by the Go Green Guy Lowe’s Home Improvement is holding an Earth Day sale on LED light bulbs. New Zealand wineries are using Earth Day to promote their sustainably grown and made eco-friendly wines. This campaign comes from Crossings, a New Zealand wine that is part of Sustainable [..]

One Stop Green's Earth Day Activities

Published on 2012-04-21 19:17:00

One Stop Green is an e-commerce site that promotes sustainability and green living 365 days a year. The OneStopGreen.com website offers Green Living products, applications, tools and tips. On Earth Day they are offering special promotions all throughout the site. According to a recent Press Release, One Stop Green's Earth Day promotional efforts include encouraging public participation through social media sites like Facebook. People who sign up for their newsletter will receive a free Earthma [..]

Sears' Earth Day Activities

Published on 2012-04-21 15:48:00

On the eve of the 42nd anniversary of Earth Day Sears Holding Corp.’s is offering some big discounts on its green products. Sears is doing a range of different things for Earth Day from recycling old cell phones and computers to offering great deals on articles like efficient ENERGY STAR-qualified appliances. “Sears is one of the nation’s largest broadline retailers, and with more than 2,200 Sears and Kmart store locations, we are always looking for ways to reduce our environmental footpr [..]

Best Western's Earth Day Activities

Published on 2012-04-21 13:08:00

Best Western International has formed a year long partnership with the Earth Day Network. Best Western is joining Bridgestone in sponsoring the massive Earth Day event on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on April 22. As the centerpiece of Earth Day in the US, the National Mall event will attract Hundreds of thousands of people. “Because of their enormous size and influence in the industry, it’s an extremely important step,” said Kathleen Rogers, president of Earth Day Network. Bes [..]

Bridgestone's Earth Day Activities

Published on 2012-04-21 10:59:00

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO) is sponsoring the massive Earth Day event on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on April 22. As the centerpiece of Earth Day in the US, the National Mall event will attract Hundreds of thousands of people to the festivities on April 22. “By setting clear environmental impact goals for the company and its products, Bridgestone is setting an example for the tire industry," said Kathleen Rogers, president of Earth Day Network. In honor of Earth D [..]

Mobilize The Earth Video

Published on 2012-04-21 09:13:00

Earth Day Everyday April 22, 2012 (Video)

Published on 2012-04-21 06:41:00

What Businesses are Doing for Earth Day 2012

Published on 2012-04-20 21:57:00

As reviewed in a Green Biz article titled How Corporations are Celebrating Earth Day 2012, the business community is getting involved in this high holy day of sustainability. Most sustainability executives interviewed see Earth Day as an opportunity to connect and engage with their employees. Companies are encouraging their employees to get involved in environmental activities like cleanups and other volunteer efforts. Executives also sponsor lobby events where employees can learn about the loc [..]

Earth Day 2012 and Business

Published on 2012-04-20 17:14:00

Earth Day is about sharing an awareness that results in lasting change and nowhere is this more important than in the business community. Everyone needs to be involved and invested to enact the scope of the changes required. But as a leading contributor of climate change causing emissions business has a unique responsibility. As part of efforts to raise awareness businesses are reaching out to employees, customers and their supply chains. Changes in the way we do business are key to planetary [..]

Earth Day 2012

Published on 2012-04-20 10:26:00

Earth Day is on April 22, the event was established in the US in 1970 and continues to gain popularity every year with more and more people and organizations pledging to reduce, reuse, and recycle. In both our homes and our workplace, Earth Day is an opportunity to act in ways that represent a fundamental improvement in the way we treat the earth. Earth day events are taking place throughout the world, and people are participating in local events that promote environmentally responsibility. A [..]

Scientists Defend the Lacey Act

Published on 2012-04-20 07:07:00

A prominent group of scientists have published a report that claims the Lacey Act legislation curbs deforestation and enhances the competitiveness of US logging and wood processing industries. The new report urges Congress to leave the law alone and provide enough money to enforce it. The report was released on April 16, by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), it is titled “Logging and the Law: How the U.S. Lacey Act Helps Reduce Illegal Logging in the Tropics. ” The report outlines ho [..]

Challenge to the Lacey Act

Published on 2012-04-19 19:24:00

Efforts are underway to erode the Lacey Act which protects Americans from wood that is illegally harvested. In March, two Republicans, Paul Broun, R-Ga., and Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., introduced legislation to repeal the requirement that US companies comply with foreign environmental laws. Their bill would lower the penalties for violations under the Lacey Act. A bill introduced last fall by Democratic Rep. Jim Cooper of Nashville and Republican Rep. Marsha Blackburn of Brentwood would eliminate pe [..]

The Lacey Act Combats Illegal Logging

Published on 2012-04-19 14:18:00

The Lacey Act protects forests making it one of the most important pieces of environmental legislation in US law books. An amendment to the Lacey Act is the first-ever law prohibiting the trade of products made with illegally logged wood. The Lacey Act was first passed in 1900 to ban the transport of poached game across state lines. It was amended in 2008 to bar importing wood that is illegally exported under another country’s laws. The May 2008, Congressional amendments to the Lacey Act proh [..]

The Costs of Illegal Logging

Published on 2012-04-19 10:47:00

Illegal loggers undermine the competitive advantage of legal producers by selling unlawfully cut or stolen wood at artificially low prices. This practice creates trade distortions that decrease the global price of legal wood by about 16 percent. In a 2007 letter to Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), the American Forest & Paper Association noted that illegal logging contributed to mill closures, job cuts and an estimated billion dollar in losses for the wood industry. The World Bank estimates that illega [..]

Global Clean Energy Investment Sets Record

Published on 2012-04-19 07:06:00

Global clean energy finance and investment grew to a record $263 billion in 2011. According to new research released by The Pew Charitable Trusts, this represents a 6.5 percent increase over 2010. The US reclaimed the top spot from China, which has led the global clean energy race since 2009. Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, India were all in the top ten for clean energy investment in 2011. “Clean energy investment, excluding research and development, has grown by 600 percent since 2004, o [..]

A Cure for Green Blindness

Published on 2012-04-18 17:39:00

Here is an article from Dr. David Suzuki on our lack of green vision, probable causes and perhaps even a cure. Suzuki is a scientist, broadcaster, author, and co-founder of the David Suzuki Foundation. This article was written with contributions from David Suzuki Foundation Communications Specialist Jode Roberts. A colleague told me his toddler was wandering through a neighborhood park picking up twigs and sticks, brandishing them as tools for digging, poking and tapping. Suddenly the boy stop [..]

CSR Standards Reduce Risk

Published on 2012-04-18 10:48:00

As reported in an Environmental Leader article, Adopting CSR Standards ‘Helps Companies Reduce Risk of Failure. ’ According to Avril Cole, an attorney with Norton Rose Canada, adopting CSR standards could help companies with operations in emerging economies reduce their risk of failure, Corporate Underwriter reports. Cole said that CSR standards could give companies in emerging economies a competitive advantage. CSR standards can also help companies to assess the environmental and social im [..]

The GfK MRI Survey of the American Consumer™

Published on 2012-04-18 06:57:00

A total of 65 percent of American adults agree with the statement "preserving the environment is very important," according to the Survey of the American Consumer released by GfK MRI. In addition, 22 percent of consumers who remodeled their homes in the last 12 months said they used environmentally friendly/"green" products for their renovation. The top three environmentally-friendly products purchased by U.S. adults are light bulbs (18 percent), paper towels (12 percent) and laundry detergent [..]

People Want Fuel Efficient Vehicles

Published on 2012-04-17 19:12:00

According to a Consumer Reports survey, 93 percent of respondents "support increased fuel efficiency." People want greener cars as is evidenced by the fact that 77 percent are in favor of car manufacturers producing more fuel-efficient vehicles, and 80 percent agreeing with fuel economy standards requiring fleet averages to top 55 miles per gallon by 2025. A total of 56 percent of those surveyed claim to be considering a hybrid or EV, with fuel costs cited as a primary motivation. Correspondin [..]

Breakthrough in Affordable Hydrogen Cars

Published on 2012-04-17 15:55:00

According to researchers from the University of Connecticut a new process for producing fuel cells could help bring the cost of hydrogen cars down significantly within 10 years. The process developed by these researchers involves spraying atom-sized particles of a catalyst onto a membrane, to produce hydrogen fuel cells. They say that the same technique could also be used to make lithium-ion batteries, the kind used in most electric and hybrid cars. Hydrogen fuel cars have low emissions, no mo [..]

Jaguar F Type a True Hybrid Sports Car

Published on 2012-04-17 10:51:00

The F-Type production car will look like the C-X16 concept that was revealed at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. Automobile Mag reports that the hybrid F-Type is “going to be fabulous.” Jaguar worked to maintain a pure, disciplined design that fits in with the car’s sporting nature. It will be launch as a roadster, with a coupe to follow at a later date. We will see the F-Type in production before the end of 2012, and it is expected to go on sale by the summer of 2013. The 0-to-60-mph time [..]

Jaguar C-X75 Electric Hybrid Supercar

Published on 2012-04-17 06:43:00

Jaguar presented its C-X75 electric supercar at the 2010 Paris Motor Show and the car will be hitting the streets in 2013. This plug-in hybrid electric car runs on electric power that’s replenished by a gasoline engine. This vehicle has a 145kW electric motor on each wheel, powering it from 0 to 60 mph in less than 3 seconds with a top speed of at least 200 mph. According to Top Gear, those motors are expected to generate roughly 800 horsepower. When it runs out of battery power (after trave [..]

Russia Lining Up Investors for Arctic Drilling

Published on 2012-04-16 18:59:00

In April Russian President Vladimir Putin made public his plans to attract foreign investment to Russia’s Arctic. As reported in Oil Change International, Putin has set his sights on exploiting Russia's Arctic oil fields while their is still a demand for oil. “Offshore fields—especially in the Arctic—are without any exaggeration our strategic reserve for the 21st century,” Putin told a meeting attended by the heads of Rosneft and Gazprom. Putin intends to attract international inves [..]

Green Jobs Growth First Quarter 2012

Published on 2012-04-16 15:30:00

According to a recent Green Job Bank press release, there has been a big increase in the number of US-based green job postings in the first quarter (Q1) of 2012. The green job search engine indexed 36,500 green job postings during the quarter, more than double the 16,300 green jobs it indexed in Q1 2011. The increase was steady from December 2011 to March 2012, with 13,600 in December 2011, 15,500 in January, 16,300 in February and 20,900 in March. While the green job search engine has increase [..]

Green Job Bank

Published on 2012-04-16 11:42:00

With well over 10,000 current green job postings, The Green Job Bank is the leading search engine for green jobs. The Green Job Bank indexes green jobs from many sources on the web, including the websites of green employers, green recruiters, green non-profit organizations, green trade associations, and green job boards. The search engine, which was launched in 2009, crawls the web daily to provide the freshest listings available from thousands of websites. The listings come from green employer [..]

Two Green Events in New Jersey

Published on 2012-04-16 09:42:00

A Green Career Networking Event A Green Career Networking Event will take place on April 18, 2012 at 6:00 - 8:30 PM at the Hyatt Regency, 3 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960. This free event is brought to you by Transitioning to Green an organization committed to helping you obtain your green job and/or green business opportunity and build your career in the new green economy. To RSVP Click here ___________________________________________ 25 years of Recycling in New Jersey A Celebrat [..]

Energy & Environmental Report From Environmental Leader

Published on 2012-04-16 05:50:00

This complementary download is provided courtesy of Environmental Leader. It contains 78 Data Charts & Accompanying Analysis. This free opportunity-focused environmental, sustainability and energy-related data report also emphasizes competitive advantages and ROI. To download the complimentary report click here.

Green Building Conference (Event)

Published on 2012-04-15 18:11:00

Building professionals looking to expand their green building skills, or those just getting started in building green, will find tools for success at the 2012 National Green Building Conference and Expo in Nashville on April 29 - May 1. Hosted by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), the annual conference will feature an exhibit hall with cutting-edge green products, a wide variety of education courses, unmatched networking opportunities and notable speakers and special events. T [..]

Green Festival New York (Event)

Published on 2012-04-15 15:07:00

Green Festival New York will take place on April 21-22, 2012 at Javits Center North 11th Avenue between 39th and 40th Streets in New York City. New York Green Festival will offer not only an incredible sense of community but also the largest, most diverse and most trusted place for learning, shopping and having fun. New York Green Festival will feature an organic, vegetarian and vegan food court; an environmental film installation presented by the Sierra Club; an everyday eco-fashion show; han [..]

Course: Facilitating Transformational Change Toward Sustainability (video preview)

Published on 2012-04-14 20:16:00

Part of the Sustainability Learning Centre Course: Facilitating Transformational Change toward Sustainability. Part I of this course is available ON-Demand. Part II commences May 3rd to May 31 (On-Line). Click here for more information or to register.

FOCUS-EMPOWER-GROW - Solar Lighting for Africa - Hult Global Case Challenge (Video)

Published on 2012-04-14 18:21:00

A basic explanation of one of the principles of the EIT's innovative solution to help Sunny money sell 1,000,000 solar lamps by 2013 and help eradicate the use of kerosene lamps by 2020.

Countervailing Duties on Chinese Solar Cells (Video)

Published on 2012-04-14 16:19:00

SolarWorld says the countervailing duties leveled against Chinese solar cells is "validating." In this video Ben Santarros speaks with Steve Leone about the International Trade Commission's ruling against Chinese cells. The US Government has found that illegal subsidies were indeed at play. This interview was published on March 21, 2012 by RenewableEnergyWorld.

Temperature Data: 1880 - 2011 (Video)

Published on 2012-04-14 11:58:00

Watch a graphic depiction of the earth as it warms over the last 131 years. A concise review of the temperature record from 1800 to 2011 clearly shows the earth is warming.

CRY WOLF: An Unethical Oil Story (Video)

Published on 2012-04-14 07:36:00

DeSmogBlog investigates the controversial decision by Alberta's government to ignore the threat of rapid industrial expansion in the Alberta Tar Sands region, and instead kill thousands of wolves to appear to be doing something to save dwindling woodland caribou populations. Through interviews with scientists, wildlife experts and a First Nations chief, the myth of Canada's "ethical oil" is further exposed as oil industry greenwashing. To learn more click here.

MaRS Cleantech Fund LP: Canadian First in Early-Stage Technology Investing

Published on 2012-04-13 15:26:00

On March 26th, MaRS announced the launch of Canada’s first dedicated early-stage cleantech venture fund. The MaRS Cleantech Fund LP ushers in a new model in early-stage technology investing by leveraging the strength of a non-exclusive, but strategic relationship between MaRS Discovery District and the private sector. The MaRS Cleantech Fund (www.marsvf.com) is a private venture fund focused on early-stage cleantech investing. The Fund will invest in capital-efficient companies with strong in [..]

Innovation is the Future of Canadian Cleantech

Published on 2012-04-13 12:14:00

Canada has performed well over the last few years. The country looks particularly good when compared to many other nations which suffered tremendously after the recession of 2007 & 2008. Although Canada's ruling Conservatives may try to take the credit, the nation's economic strength is attributable to the market demand for Canada's abundant natural resources like oil and potash. Canada's West is booming due to their abundant crude oil, but cleantech is having a tough time. We need to see incr [..]

Global Growth of Cleantech 2007-2020

Published on 2012-04-13 07:23:00

There is a growing interest in green innovation. Investors are increasingly interested in investing in cleantech, particularly innovative green technology. Over the course of the last five years cleantech has grown tremendously. According to the 2012 Green Transition Scoreboard® (GTS) report, private sector investments adds up to more than $3.3 trillion since 2007. Hazel Henderson of Ethical Markets Media is optimistic about the future of Cleantech saying, "this transition is on track to re [..]

Tell the G20 to End Fossil Fuel Subsidies Now

Published on 2012-04-12 21:53:00

Our tax dollars are being used to subsidize massive oil companies that are making astronomical profits. Big Oil is not only responsible for climate change they are using their record-breaking profits on massive misinformation campaigns and political influence. A growing number of people are seeking to put an end to this $600 billion dollar a year travesty. One of those groups is Avaaz.org, they are organizing a protest against Big Oil when the G20 convenes in Washington and a petition to put an [..]

Cry Wolf: An Unethical Oil Story

Published on 2012-04-12 19:14:00

As reported in Desmogblog over the last several months, Alberta has killed more than 500 wolves using aerial sharpshooters and poisoned bait in order to conceal the impact of rapid industrial development on Canada’s iconic woodland caribou. Independent scientists say that declining caribou health stems chiefly from habitat destruction caused by the encroachment of the tar sands and timber industries. But in a perverse attempt to cover industry’s tracks, the Alberta government is ignoring th [..]

Consumers Skeptical of Environmental Claims

Published on 2012-04-12 12:48:00

Americans are interested in the facts about a product's environmental claims but have little faith. They are however swayed by certain eco-labels. These findings have important implications for the marketing of sustainability efforts. When purchasing an environmental product people are increasingly looking beyond the superficial issues. According to the 2011 Cone Green Gap Trend Tracker, almost half (43 percent) of consumers actively seek out environmental information on the products they buy, [..]

Don't Count on the Young to Save the Planet

Published on 2012-04-12 07:11:00

Many believe that the young are more environmentally oriented, but according to new research this is simply not true. A new study suggests that young people are not concerned about the environment. This research has important implications for the planet and for marketers. Not only are younger people unlikely to work towards a more sustainable future they may also be unlikely to use their buying power to invest in that future. The Journal of Personality and Social Psychology published findings [..]

The Biofuels Pipedream

Published on 2012-04-11 17:41:00

First generation biofuels have been widely criticized, but even second, third and fourth generation biofuels have uncertain technical, economic and environmental viability. A full assessment of the environmental costs of biofuels reveals that the vast majority do not make sense. For biofuels to be a truly feasible alternative to oil, life cycle analysis must take into account not only CO2, but all the associated environmental impacts. The total environmental impacts of biofuel go far beyond the [..]

Berg Engineering Consultants Ltd. Sustainability Journey: Be Proactive

Published on 2012-04-10 05:50:00

Green is also growing in the building sector. As reported in the Daily Herald Business Ledger, The green market was 2 percent of nonresidential construction starts in 2005; 12 percent in 2008; and grew to 28-35 percent in 2010. By 2015, an estimated 40-48 percent of new nonresidential construction will be green. Experts say green building will support 7.9 million U.S. jobs and pump $554 million into the U.S. economy over the next four years. By 2015, the green share of the largest nonresidenti [..]

Aramark Sustainability Journey: Training a Workforce

Published on 2012-04-09 17:49:00

Securing qualified employees is amongst Aramark's key sustainability initiatives. Aramark has launched an Environmental Internship Program designed to meet a growing need for employees who have a practical understanding of environmental initiatives plus fundamental business knowledge. The program provides young professionals with corporate experience and creates an awareness of the role environmental stewardship can play in all jobs. Aramark is a world leader in professional services, providin [..]

Unilever Sustainability Journey: Go Big or Go Home

Published on 2012-04-09 07:28:00

Unilever's efforts are extraordinary if for no other reason than the sheer scale of its sustainability ambitions. By 2020, the company, with annual revenues exceeding $63 billion, plans to cut its massive environmental footprint in half through its Sustainable Living Plan. Big efforts get noticed as is evidenced by the fact that Unilever won top honors at the 2011 International Green Awards in London. Unilever was named the Grand Prix award winner because it has "the greatest capacity to change [..]

PPR Home's Sustainability Journey: Innovative Metrics Shed Light on Supply Chains

Published on 2012-04-09 06:40:00

PPR Home is the parent company of some of the world's biggest luxury and sporting brands, including Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, and PUMA, are embarking on one of the world's most ambitious green accounting programs. PPR Home has announced that it will adopt a group environmental profit and loss statement (EP&L) by 2015. This new approach to accounting will help to monitor and manage greenhouse gas emissions, water use, pollution, and land use change. According to PUMA executive chairman, Jochen [..]

Driving Building Performance Event

Published on 2012-04-08 22:22:00

Driving Building Performance - Energy Benchmarking & Re-commissioning for the Hospitality Sector - April 30, 2012 Delivery Organization: Partners in Project Green. This new addition to the Dollars To $ense suite of workshops focuses on building re-commissioning. A benchmarking component will also be presented. These two strategies, re-commissioning and benchmarking, are recognized widely for delivering energy savings, healthy facilities and improved building performance. By focusing on the need [..]

Green MBA: Green Business Entrepreneurs Success Summit

Published on 2012-04-08 21:26:00

From April 16 at 8:30pm until April 20 at 6:00pm the Green MBA: Green Business Entrepreneurs Success Summit will take place online. The Free virtual event series is a week long alternative Green MBA – a FREE virtual event designed to take you through the stages of green entrepreneurship, while providing you with practical strategies, tactics, and tools to succeed. The Green Business Entrepreneurs Success Summit is a week long alternative Green MBA – a FREE virtual event designed to take you [..]

WaterVent Water Tech Funding Event

Published on 2012-04-08 08:11:00

The WaterVent water tech funding forum will take place in London on may 11th. The deadline for registration is April 27th. This is the first matchmaking platform designed to bring water technology entrepreneurs and investors together in an exclusive, non-conference, one-on-one setting in order to accelerate growth, and assess business opportunities. The first matchmaking platform designed to bring water technology entrepreneurs and investors together in an exclusive, non-conference, one-on-one [..]

Sustainable Brands SB'12 Event

Published on 2012-04-08 07:09:00

On Monday June 4, 2012, Sustainable Brands '12 will take place at Paradise Point Resort & Spa in San Diego. Every year, Sustainable Brands delivers a world class faculty of thought leaders and practitioners who are leading the sustainable brand revolution. This year, join over 150 speakers and nearly 1,000 attendees in over 80 sessions, workshops, group discussions, plenaries, and evening events. The revolution will be branded. Embrace the opportunity. For more information or to register click [..]

Happy Easter!

Published on 2012-04-08 06:56:00

Symbolically and literally Easter is an opportunity to engage sustainability. Easter symbolizes a time of renewal and from an environmental perspective this is precisely what is required as we begin the serious work of being better environmental stewards. For Christians, Easter is a celebration of Christ's resurrection, the ultimate symbol of rebirth. Easter is thought to be derived from the the 8th century Anglo-Saxon fertility goddess Eostre, whose name may be from "eastre," meaning spring. A [..]

United Natural Foods, Inc. Sustainability Journey (Video)

Published on 2012-04-07 09:12:00

Auckland Airports ongoing sustainability journey (Video)

Published on 2012-04-07 08:21:00

Environmental Sustainability Journey by Pfizer (Video)

Published on 2012-04-07 08:20:00

Kingspan's Sustainability Journey Video

Published on 2012-04-07 08:19:00

The Dow Sustainability Journey (Video)

Published on 2012-04-07 08:18:00

PLANTERS Presents 'The Sustainability Journey: African Cashew Farmers' (Video)

Published on 2012-04-07 08:15:00

Coca-Cola's Sustainability Journey: Brian Kelley, Chief Product Supply Officer, Coca-Cola (Video)

Published on 2012-04-07 08:14:00

UNFI Sustainable Journey (Video)

Published on 2012-04-07 08:07:00

GM's Sustainability Journey: Death and Resurrection

Published on 2012-04-06 12:59:00

The old General Motors (GM) died three years ago but like a phoenix from the ashes it has been reborn. GM declared bankruptcy in 2009 but in 2011 the company once again laid claim to being the world's largest automaker. GM said that it sold 9.025 million vehicles in 2011 putting it ahead of Volkswagen which had sales of 8.015 million in 2011. GM was the victim of its poor strategic decisions, not the least of which was its failure to engage sustainability. As Paul Ingrassia describe it in the [..]

Kodak's Sustainability Journey: Fear of Corporate Death as a Catalyst for Change

Published on 2012-04-06 08:03:00

Eastman Kodak Co. is a good example of a striving to survive with the help of sustainability. Companies relate to sustainability in different ways, but whether they are trying to maintain the position of their brand or trying to resurrect themselves from the dead, engaging sustainability is a competitive necessity and ultimately a matter of survival. Ahead of government regulation and even popular demand, corporate sustainability is now weaving its way into strategic business decisions that are [..]

HP and Dell's Sustainability Journeys: The Choice Between Manufacturing and Recycling

Published on 2012-04-05 16:21:00

HP and Dell are each taking different approaches to sustainability. One is emphasizing removing toxic compounds from manufacturing the other is focused on recycling through take back programs. HP is better than Dell at removing toxic compounds from their designs. They have reduced PVC and BFRs have completely phased out beryllium and other compounds. However, Dell is working with the EPA on the National Strategy for Electronics Stewardship. The Dell and the EPA are promoting the use of certifi [..]

Toshiba International's Sustainability Journey: Bold Strategic Moves

Published on 2012-04-05 11:25:00

Toshiba has made a bold strategic decision that has completely changed its product mix. Nnce a leader in incandescent lighting is now betting on LED technology as the future of lighting. As revealed in a recent press release, Toshiba completely abandoned production of incandescent lights in March 2010 and in favor of LED lighting. Toshiba is the first major lighting manufacturer to proactively discontinue the production of incandescent lights. Toshiba is one of the largest lighting companies an [..]

Samsung's Sustainability Journey: Be First

Published on 2012-04-05 06:28:00

Samsung has a green vision that is only getting greener. Like LG Inc., Samsung is also part of South Korea’s Green Technology Center (GTC) research center and the company is already a leader in energy-efficient products. Samsung is a leader in technology innovations that serve efficiency. In 2007 Samsung was first with internet connected appliances to increase energy savings and reduce costs. In 2008, Samsung launched an eco-phone made with corn-based bioplastics. In 2011 the company launche [..]

Starbucks' Sustainability Journey

Published on 2012-04-04 17:55:00

With over 17,000 stores in more than fifty countries, including over 12,000 in the United States Starbucks Corporation is the largest coffeehouse in the world. Starbucks has engaged a number of sustainability initiatives in an effort to become more environmentally friendly. As reviewed in an article written by Shawn Lesser, here are some of Starbucks' environmental initiatives: Starbuck’s is serious about recycling and waste reduction. Starbucks works with local communities to make recyclin [..]

LG Electronics' Sustainability Journey

Published on 2012-04-04 12:28:00

To be a leader in sustainability engagement requires work and companies like LG Electronics are showing real leadership. LG Electronics USA plans to cut its carbon footprint in half by 2020. As reviewed in an April 3, 2012 PR Newswire release, LG intends to help achieve this ambitious objective by purchasing clean power for its Englewood Cliffs headquarters building in cooperation with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Green Power Partnership program. LG Electronics USA is based [..]

Proctor & Gamble's Sustainability Journey

Published on 2012-04-04 07:31:00

Proctor & Gamble is a well known Fortune 500, but not everybody knows that the company is also looking to get LEED Certification for all its new Buildings. Starting in February of 2011, Proctor & Gamble has made the pledge to select and construct all new sites according the design principles set up by the LEED program. “Having all of our new sites LEED-certified will help us make progress toward our long-term sustainability vision, which includes powering out plants with 100 percent renewable [..]

Motorola's Sustainability Efforts

Published on 2012-04-03 19:54:00

Motorola is a company that is continually working to increase sustainability around the world. They strive to achieve this goal through the creation and establishment of sustainability practices and technologies that will reduce carbon and increase efficiency. In January of 2011, Motorola, Inc. was split into two companies: Motorola Mobility and Motorola Solutions. Motorola Solutions is a leading provider of mission-critical communication products and services for enterprise and government cus [..]

Scientists Urge Government Action on Climate

Published on 2012-04-03 15:27:00

A new paper by leading scientists urges governments to act on climate. This paper recommends replacing GDP as a measure of wealth, ending damaging subsidies, and transforming systems of governance to set humanity on a new path to a better future. The scientists warn that the failure to make such changes risk climate, biodiversity and poverty crises that will spawn greater problems worldwide. On February 20th, 2012, the paper was presented to government ministers from around the world at the UN [..]

The Blue Planet Prize 20th Anniversary

Published on 2012-04-03 12:00:00

In 1992, the year of the Rio Earth Summit, the Asahi Glass Foundation established the Blue Planet Prize, an award presented to individuals or organizations worldwide in recognition of outstanding achievements in scientific research and its application that have helped provide solutions to global environmental problems. The Prize is offered in the hopes of encouraging efforts to bring about the healing of the Earth’s fragile environment. The award’s name was inspired by the remark "the Earth [..]

The New 2012 CEC Sustainability Requirements

Published on 2012-04-03 07:08:00

The new Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) has incorporated the latest sustainability requirements for electrical professionals, as well as business and home owners. The Canadian Standards Association (CSA) 22nd edition of the CEC's mandatory guidelines include 180 important updates and revisions. CSA Standards is a leading standards-based solutions organization in Canada. The CEC addresses electrical safety, shock, and fire hazards of electrical products. On February 6, 2012, the CSA officially an [..]

Make a Successful Earth Hour a Successful Earth Year

Published on 2012-04-02 18:55:00

On March 31st millions of people around the world came together to participate in Earth Hour. In its fifth year, Earth Hour continued to grow, spreading to over 147 countries - showing once again that we are on the same team and together, we can inspire action on climate change. The Earth Hour events conducted businesses, communities and families events were fantastic. So what's next? More action! Earth Hour raises awareness about climate change issues but there's more to it than switching of [..]

Conservative Budget Guts the Environment

Published on 2012-04-02 11:35:00

Prime Minister Steven Harper's ruling Conservative government is using their majority to all but eliminate Canada's environmental protections. On March 29, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty released a federal budget which guts environmental legislation. It is tragically ironic that this anti-environment budget comes only one week after record-breaking temperatures in the National Capital Region. Under the new budget Environment Canada will be cut by $88 million. Parks Canada will be cut by $6 milli [..]

Earth Conscious Celebrities

Published on 2012-04-02 09:24:00

Ed Begley Jr. is one of the biggest (and proudest) tree huggers in Hollywood. Begley was one of the first celebrities to speak up about his environmental views and eco-friendly lifestyle, which consists of veganism, driving an electric car, and using a bicycle-powered toaster oven. He is also involved in several different environmental organizations and even had his own reality TV show, called Living Like Ed. Daryl Hannah is no stranger to tree hugging. Famous for her roles in the films Splash [..]

Earth Conscious People in History

Published on 2012-04-02 07:49:00

John Muir is considered the father of conservation because of his preservation efforts and activism that helped save several vital wilderness areas, like Yosemite National Park and Sequoia National Park. The 19th century naturalist founded the Sierra Club, a well-known grassroots conservation organization that practices and promotes environmental sustainability. Muir's contributions have helped America preserve its natural habitats and improve many environmental issues. Aldo Leopoldwas a major [..]

EWEA Wind Energy Event in Copenhagen

Published on 2012-04-01 13:39:00

On April 16 to 19, EWEA Annual event (formerly known as EWEC) will be taking place in Copenhagen. This is Europe's premier wind energy event; a place where the industy's brightest minds meet to exchange latest knowledge, forge meaningful business relations and create connections with influential people around the world. Combining a comprehensive, high-quality conference with a first class exhibition and incomparable networking opportunities, it is considered ‘un-missable’ by the internation [..]

Workshop: Employee Engagement for Sustainability

Published on 2012-04-01 09:56:00

This Interactive online workshop is comprised of 4 sessions each lasting 1.5 hours. All sessions are recorded so you never miss one or "time shift" and split sessions to make into 45 minute Lunch & Learn Programs for your Green Team. (Start and End Time April 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2012). This course is designed to increase authentic engagement and reinvigorate your Green Team's efforts. Getting your employees really engaged in your sustainability initiatives can be difficult if you don't use the righ [..]

What Organizations are Doing for Earth Hour 2012

Published on 2012-03-31 19:36:00

In 2012, Earth Hour is issuing a simple promise and a challenge - I Will If You Will. Here are a few examples of some of the Earth Hour challenges in 2012: Sharan Burrow ITUC General Secretary inspires action The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) General Secretary, Sharan Burrow, has challenged trade unions around the world to take action for the environment. As part of Earth Hour’s I Will If You Will campaign Burrow has created a trade union network challenge to further encour [..]

Earth Hour Video: I Will If You Will

Published on 2012-03-31 10:45:00

I Will If You Will - Dare the World to Save the Planet. Earth Hour 2012: 8.30pm, Saturday 31 March -- switch off the lights and celebrate your action for the planet with the world. Related Posts Official Earth Hour Video 2012 Canadian Businesses Supporting Earth Hour Earth Hour for Business The Business of Earth Hour and the Power of Social Media Go Beyond the Hour 10 Best Earth Hour Online Resources and Links Earth Hour 2011 Official Video Video: Earth Hour 2011 Live Video of Earth Hou [..]

Official Earth Hour Video 2012

Published on 2012-03-31 07:17:00

This Earth Hour 2012: 8.30pm, Saturday 31 March, celebrate your action for the planet with the people of world by switching off your lights for an hour, then go beyond the hour. From its inception as a single-city initiative -- Sydney, Australia - in 2007, Earth Hour has grown into a global symbol of hope and movement for change. Earth Hour 2011 created history as the world's largest ever voluntary action with people, businesses and governments in 135 countries across every continent coming toge [..]

GOP Fights Removal of Oil Subsidies

Published on 2012-03-30 10:40:00

Republicans have rejected a bill that would have killed tax breaks for big oil companies. Despite the President's plea to end oil subsidies, on Thursday March 29 the Senate voted 51-47 against a Democratic bill that would remove billions of dollars in oil company tax breaks. President Obama has been a champion of ending big oil's subsidies since taking office. "It's like hitting the American people twice," Obama said. "You're already paying a premium at the pump right now. And on top of that, Co [..]

The Lean Sustainable Supply Chain

Published on 2012-03-30 06:29:00

Lean, Green Supply Chain is Key to Lower Costs, Improved Profitability LEAN Sustainable Supply Chain Strategies Detailed in a new book by Robert Palevich. Efficiency applied to the supply chain is just the beginning for enterprises looking to maximize profit and minimize environmental impact. “The Lean Sustainable Supply Chain” reveals the benefits of combining lean and green concepts with forecasting and business IQ to establish a world-class supply chain that drives both profitability and [..]

Sustainable Investing with Green Alpha® Advisors

Published on 2012-03-29 18:25:00

You won't hear traditional investment managers say this: The Earth is warming, some formerly abundant resources are becoming scarce, populations are increasing, and the global economy is beginning to change to reflect these realities. Green Alpha® Advisors seeks to identify, and purchase shares in companies that put their businesses in the path of these changes - companies with business models that both disrupt business-as-usual and represent the next, green economy. They focus on companies wi [..]

Carbon Measurement Guide for Companies

Published on 2012-03-29 14:09:00

A free guide helps companies to measuring their carbon footprints. The guide provides practical suggestions to help you measure the carbon footprint of your organisation. Learn how to define what your measure, where to find the relevant data, hints and tips to make the process easier, and pros and cons of online and offline measurement tools, as well as considerations for outsourcing your carbon footprint measurement. This new Carbon Measurement Guide provides practical suggestions to help ease [..]

New Tool Helps Companies with Water Risks

Published on 2012-03-29 10:48:00

A global online tool launched by WWF and German development finance institution DEG (Deutsche Investitions-und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH) enables companies and investors to address their water-related risks. WWF and DEG have created a practical online questionnaire that not only identifies water risk in supply chains and investment portfolios, but also provides practical steps to mitigate risk. Roughly 40 per cent of the world’s population lives in river basins that experience severe water [..]

The War Between the Earth's Carrying Capacity and Rising Demand

Published on 2012-03-29 05:41:00

Worldwatch Institute's Vital Signs 2012 showcases the planet's growing demand for food and energy, its shrinking resources, and the implications of this dilemma. The global economy continued to grow last year, world population surpassed 7 billion, and the use of energy and other natural resources generally rose. The Worldwatch Institute captures the impacts of this rising consumption and the increasingly risky state of humanity in Vital Signs 2012, the latest compilation of indicators from the [..]

EPA Limits GHGs from Power Plants

Published on 2012-03-28 18:14:00

In a move that could effectively end construction of any new conventional coal-fired power generation in the United States, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today has proposed the first limits on greenhouse gas emissions from new power plants. “Today we’re taking a common sense step to reduce pollution in our air, protect the planet for our children, and move us into a new era of American energy,” said EPA administrator Lisa Jackson. “Right now there are no limits to the amount [..]

Understanding Responsible Procurement and Creating Value

Published on 2012-03-28 11:23:00

Knowing what drives your company's approach to responsible procurement is a key success factor. In any change process it is important to explain why, how and when. Implementing a responsible procurement program is a change process and understanding value drivers are the key to success. A new book helps company's to understand their value drivers and create sus­tain­able sup­ply chains which deliver tan­gi­ble and last­ing ben­e­fits for your busi­ness, the envi­ron­ment and soci­ety [..]

Cuts to Ontario's Wind and Solar FiTs

Published on 2012-03-28 06:46:00

The Canadian province of Ontario announced cuts to Feed-in Tariff (FiT) for wind and solar on Thursday March 22. Enacted in 2009, the tariffs have driven the province's exponential renewable energy growth. Wind power in Ontario now has more than 1,750 MW of installed capacity and they plan to have 7,500 MW by 2018. Solar power in the province can now generate more than 200 MW. In 2011, Ontario's generous FiTs also provoked a great deal of interest from international players. According to the go [..]

Air and Water in the OECD Report

Published on 2012-03-27 16:26:00

Around the world urban air pollution is expected to become one of the biggest environmental causes of premature death in the coming decades. According to an OECD report by 2050, there could be 3.6 million premature deaths a year from exposure to particulate matter. Most of those deaths are expected to come from China and India. China already has massive problems with air pollution and this is expected to put the nation in the position of being the world leader in pollution-triggered deaths in [..]

Implications of US Duties on Chinese Solar

Published on 2012-03-27 11:45:00

The US Department of Commerce is imposing duties on Chinese solar manufacturers who are unfairly benefiting from China's export subsidies. The countervailing duties (CVD) is 3 to almost 5 percent. These modest duties were arrived at by the math done by the Department of Commerce in their ruling. Based on the Department of Commerce's numbers, Chinese solar companies aren't as heavily subsidized as many believe. This is a preliminary decision by the Department of Commerce, its final ruling is cu [..]

Calendar of Environmental Events 2012

Published on 2012-03-27 07:22:00

FEBRUARY February 2 : World Wetlands Day February 20 : World Day of Social Justice MARCH March 14 : International Day of Action Against Dams and For Rivers, Water and Life March 21 : World Forestry Day March 22 : World Water Day March 23 : World Meteorological Day March 26 : Earth Hour APRIL April 7 : World Health Day April 22 : Earth Day April 29 : Arbor Day (Different nations have different tree planting days) MAY May 5: Climate Impact Day (Connect the Dots) May 12 : World Fair T [..]

Effective Green Marketing Event

Published on 2012-03-26 13:19:00

Learn how to market to your key demographic by attending our upcoming EcoTuesday event on March 27th in San Francisco. This month's event will include Carolyn Parrs, she is co-founder of Mind Over Markets, a dedicated green marketing communications company who works one-on-one with entrepreneurs and executives internationally to succeed in the growing green market. Carolyn is a featured author on Green Marketing in the Thomson Reuters book series for C-level executives called Inside the Minds: G [..]

The New Sustainability Advantage

Published on 2012-03-26 10:00:00

The recently released book “The New Sustainability Advantage,” proves that the quantified business case for sustainability is more compelling than ever before. This is a revised version of the 2002 book “The Sustainability Advantage.” The new book makes an even more compelling business case for sustainability strategies than described in its 2002 version. Based on recent case studies, the book shows that if a typical company were to use best-practice sustainability approaches already b [..]

Earth Day Vanity License Plate Contest

Published on 2012-03-26 06:45:00

A leading marketer of automotive appearance products is conducting a contest designed to call attention to Earth Day, April 22. Environmental causes receive funds from states that are derived from vanity license plate fees. In 2012, the personalized license plate celebrates its 75th anniversary. In observance of this event Eagle One will award a cash prize of $1,000 to the individual who submits the most creative, environmentally-oriented message for a vanity plate using a combination of up to [..]

Certificate in Corporate Social Responsibility

Published on 2012-03-25 19:42:00

Applications are now being accepted for an October, 2012 certificate program in Corporate Social Responsibility at the University of Toronto. The Certificate in Corporate Social Responsibility is presented by the University of St. Michael's College, Continuing Education Division in the University of Toronto in partnership with The Conference Board of Canada. Who Should Attend? Executives, managers, consultants and other key individuals involved in strategic planning, public affairs, community [..]

Event: Sustainable Meetings Conference

Published on 2012-03-25 14:34:00

On April 22 to 25, 2012 the event known as the Sustainable Meetings Conference will take place Hilton Bonaventure in Montreal Quebec. The annual Sustainable Meetings Conference is the premier event for meeting organizers and hosts to address sustainability issues that are redefining the events industry. The core design of the conference embeds the framework of the APEX/ASTM sustainable meeting standards in an exciting and interactive environment. Explore measurement techniques, reporting method [..]

The 2012 Sustainable Operations Summit

Published on 2012-03-25 13:46:00

The 2012 Sustainable Operations Summit will take place in New York City on April 17-19 2012. While the summit program will be hosted at the Hilton New York there will also be networking activities and tours of some of New York's greenest locations. Speakers will include BILL CLINTON Founder, The William J. Clinton Foundation and the 42nd President of the United States of America The William J. Clinton Foundation launched the Clinton Climate Initiative (CCI) to create and advance solutions to [..]

The Water Resources Investor Event

Published on 2012-03-25 07:45:00

Water in the west is both a challenge and an opportunity. A Water Resources Investor Event is being held in Santa Barbara California on April 12 and 13. Water rights trading and water resource development are emerging markets that are creating abundant business opportunities. However, these new markets are not always easily understood. WestWater Research and American Water Intelligence are coming together to provide information and direction to water trading and development opportunities through [..]

Too Dirty to Fail: The GOP's Ongoing War with EPA Standards

Published on 2012-03-13 18:37:00

EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson has a motto for industrial plants that would be spared from new pollution limits if Republicans have their way: They are "too dirty to fail." This comment was made by Jackson in response to the GOP who accuse the EPA of killing jobs with thier efforts to provide clean air and water for the American people. "No credible economist links our current economic crisis -- or any economic crisis -- to tough clean-air and clean-water standards," Jackson wrote. If indeed [..]

Dems Seek Hearing on Climate to Educate GOP

Published on 2012-03-13 12:21:00

To address the profound state of GOP's climate change ignorance, Democrats have repeatedly requested formal hearings on the subject. Since May 2011 at least seven attempts have been made by the Democrats to stage hearings. To date they have all been declined by the GOP.Most recently top Democrats on the House Energy and Commerce Committee Reps. Henry Waxman of California and Bobby Rush of Illinois cited data released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) as the basis for [..]

Breakdown of Obama's Clean Energy & Efficiency Budget for 2013

Published on 2012-03-13 09:31:00

The President's $3.8 trillion budget for fiscal year 2013, includes $6.7 billion for clean energy programs. According to a White House press release, this represents a 13 percent increase over the last enacted budget. (See the bottom of the page for a detailed breakdown of the President's 2013 budget proposal for clean energy and efficiency). A total of $2.3 billion is directed towards the DOE’s office of energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. The DOE projects are known as EERE. EER [..]

EIA: US Wind Growth 2006-2011

Published on 2012-03-13 06:14:00

The Energy Information Administration(EIA) reports that US wind energy has shown tremendous growth for the last several years. Wind power is the fastest growing source of new electric power generation in the US. According to the most recent EIA data, wind energy has grown an average of just under 40 percent in the last five years. In 2011 wind power increased 27 percent compared to 2010; in 2010, wind power generation increased 28.1 percent; 2008 saw 33.4 percent gains; 2007 saw 60.7 percent g [..]

US Energy: Coal Declining While Renewables Increasing

Published on 2012-03-12 18:18:00

Coal is one of the biggest sources of greenhouse gas emissions in the world and as revealed by its use in America at the end of 2011, it appears to be declining. According to the Energy Information Administration (EIA) coal's share of monthly power generation in the US decreased to below 40 percent in both November and December 2011. We have not seen monthly oil totals below 40 percent in more than three decades (March 1978). The reason given for this decline is falling natural gas prices. Anot [..]

Renewable Energy Surpasses Nuclear in the US

Published on 2012-03-12 14:25:00

According to Monthly Energy Review, published by the Energy Information Administration, renewable energy production has surpassed nuclear energy production in the US. During the first three months of 2011, energy produced from renewable energy sources (biomass/biofuels, geothermal, solar, hydro, wind) generated 2.245 quadrillion Btus of energy equating to 11.73 percent of U.S. energy production. During this same time period, renewable energy production surpassed nuclear energy power by 5.65 pe [..]

Japan One Year After the Fukishima Disaster

Published on 2012-03-12 10:22:00

Japan held solemn memorials on the one year anniversary of the earthquake and tsunami that led to the explosion of the Fukushima nuclear plant. The Japanese nuclear energy is one of the fatalities of the disaster. After the explosion at the Fukushima nuclear power plant on March 11, 2011, Japan closed almost all of their nuclear facilities to conduct safety checks. It is very unlikely that the country will restart the vast majority of these nuclear reactors. The cities of Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe [..]

The Future of Energy and the Environment According to Ian Bowles

Published on 2012-03-12 07:15:00

Ian A. Bowles is an American environmentalist, politician, and political aide who served as Massachusetts Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs from 2007 to 2011. From 1999 to 2001, Bowles was the associate director of the White House Council on Environmental Quality. He also has experience in the private sector. As reported in Nature of Business radio, host Chrissy Coughlin interviewed Ian Bowles, here are excerps of that interview: "The U.S. as a national government is profoundly ou [..]

Bay Area GRI Certified Sus. Reporting Training

Published on 2012-03-11 20:34:00

Join the ISOS group, GRI Certified Training Partner USA, for a two day session scheduled for March 22-23, 2012 in the Silicon Valley Area, at the offices of Applied Materials, Inc. at 3050 Bowers Avenue, Building 1, Santa Clara, CA. Demand for sustainability experts is growing rapidly as companies look for proven professionals. For companies, GRI trained employees mean faster implementations and better use of the GRI Sustainability Reporting Framework. Registration includes instruction, Global [..]

FTs Investing in a Sustainable Future Event

Published on 2012-03-11 17:44:00

FTs Investing in a Sustainable Future conference takes place on March 29, 2012 at the Hudson Theatre, New York. The conference is a must attend for investors interested in learning what the leaders of some of the world's largest multinational corporations are doing to profit and grow. This one-day conference will feature speakers from large listed corporations describing specific ways their companies are moving towards greater sustainability. The panel discussions and keynotes will share the t [..]

Planet Under Pressure: New Knowledge Towards Solutions

Published on 2012-03-11 15:49:00

Planet Under Pressure takes place on March 26-29 in London, UK. The event is a major international conference focusing on solutions to the global sustainability challenge. The 2012 international Planet Under Pressure conference will provide a comprehensive update of the pressure planet Earth is now under. The conference will discuss solutions at all scales to move societies on to a sustainable pathway. It will provide scientific leadership towards the 2012 UN Conference on Sustainable Developmen [..]

Bloomberg New Energy Finance Summit 2012

Published on 2012-03-11 13:48:00

The Bloomberg New Energy Finance Summit 2012 will take place on March 19-21, in New York, New York. The summit will focus on clean energy in a post subsidy future. Every year for the past five years the Summit has been an important draw for top energy experts from industry and finance. On February 23rd, clean energy ditched the ‘alternative’ label with the trillionth dollar invested in 2011, and has seen costs fall dramatically in the last three years. Michael Liebreich, Chief Executive [..]

Renewable Energy World Conference and Expo Call for Speakers

Published on 2012-03-11 12:05:00

Renwable Energy World Conference and Expo is looking for speakers for its December, 2012 event. Renewable Energy World Conference and Expo will take place in Orlando to run alongside the world’s largest conference and expo for the traditional power generation industry. The fact that the event is being showcased alongside traditional energy indicates that renewable energy has made it to the mainstream. Power-Gen International, now in its 24th year attracts 1,200 exhibitors and, in 2011, brough [..]

Irish Wind Energy Association IWEA 2012

Published on 2012-03-11 12:00:00

The Irish Wind Energy Association's (IWEA) Annual Conference will take place on Thursday 22nd & Friday 23rd March 2012. The conference will be held at the Four Season's Hotel in Dublin, Ireland. IWEA 2012 is titled “Actions to Accelerate Ireland's Energy Future” This is Ireland's leading renewable energy event with attendees from throughout the industry. It provides great opportunities for network and business development, in particuler through exhibition and sponsorship opportunities. Min [..]

Climate Change Freshwater Management and Science

Published on 2012-03-11 10:42:00

An event on climate change, freshwater management, and the role of science will take place on Tuesday March 13th between 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM at the Vivian and David Campbell Conference Facility, the Munk School of Global Affairs, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada. The reception will begin at 8:30 am, followed by the panel discussion at 9:30 am. This event will examine the effects and impacts of climate change on Canada’s water resources. The role that scientific research and monitoring [..]

Corporate Sustainability 2012 Executive Forum

Published on 2012-03-11 09:37:00

Corporate Sustainability 2012 Executive Forum is subtitled, Your Company's Secret Weapon in Winning Market Share. The event will take place on March 18 - 20, 2012 at Greenrbrier America's Resort, WV. This event pertains to how corporations and organizations can successfully increase market share, increase revenue, and maintain customer loyalty while also making a environmental difference. The executive forum is structured to educate executive officers, managers, and those decision makers involve [..]

World Water Forum 2012: Time for Solutions!

Published on 2012-03-11 07:47:00

The World Water Forum is the largest world water event. The World Water Forum 2012 will take place in Marseille, France on 12-17 March, 2012. The Forum will be open to the general public on Saturday the 17th of March 2012.Every three years since 1997, the World Water Council, with a host country and city, organises a forum that mobilises creativity, innovation, competence and know-how in favour of water. What? The 6th World Water Forum is the most important water event in the world. It gathers [..]

Video: The UK's Green Deal

Published on 2012-03-10 21:16:00

A short film explaining the importance of the UK's Green Deal. This innovative program from will help homeowners to make their homes more energy efficient. The Green Deal will radically reduce their home heating bills while substantially reducing the UK's emissions profile. It will also create jobs and regenerate the national economy. © 2012, Richard Matthews. All rights reserved. Subscribe in a reader

Video: Why the Keystone XL is so Hard to Kill

Published on 2012-03-10 13:20:00

Like some immortal zombie, the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline keeps being resurrected from the dead. The American people have spoken out against the project and the President has postponed then canceled the project. How come the Keystone XL keeps being resurrected by the Republicans? This video contains interviews with various people during the August 2011 protests in front of the White House. One of the interviewees is 350.org founder Bill McKibben who adds his views on the powerful lobby that [..]

Video: Keystone XL will Raise Gas Prices

Published on 2012-03-10 12:22:00

Republicans want to push through the Keystone XL and cirucumvent environmental review to reduce gas prices, but the GOP's logic is fundamentally flawed. In addition to endangering water supplies, and increasing carbon emissions the Keystone XL pipeline will also raise oil and gas prices. This is the view expressed by TransCanada pipelines, the Canadian company behind the Keystone XL. This statement was made by TransCanada in response to questions by ranking member Henry A Waxman (D-CA) at a subc [..]

Republicans Vow to Continue Push for Keystone

Published on 2012-03-10 10:02:00

Republicans want to continue to push for the Keystone XL pipeline even though they failed to get the 60 votes they need in the Senate. Senate Republicans vowed that they will try again to speed up approval of the dirty tar sands project. “If another vehicle pops up, expect a try to put it on there,” Mike McKenna, an oil industry lobbyist and president of MWR Strategies Inc. in Washington, said in an e-mail. Republicans will seek “other opportunities” to push the Keystone pipeline, Sen [..]

GOP's Keystone XL Proposal Fails in Senate

Published on 2012-03-10 07:54:00

The GOP proposal to reopen the Keystone XL pipeline failed to get the 60-votes it needs to pass in the Senate, but the vote was very close. There were 56 votes in favor, with 42 in opposition. Republicans may have introduced the rider on the transportation bill but 11 Democrats supported the Republican measure. If the proposal had passed, there would not have been enough time for an environmental review. The Republicans had previously forced a February 21 deadline into legislation extending the [..]

Anti-Keystone XL Ad Campaign

Published on 2012-03-09 16:10:00

An ad campaign spearheaded by grassroots organization 350.org states that the completion of the Keystone XL pipeline will result in higher domestic gas prices. The opponents of the pipeline argue its construction could raise prices at the pump by 10 to 20 cents per gallon in the Midwest and Rocky Mountains. The ads making the connection between the completion of the tar sands pipeline and higher gas prices first appeared on Wednesday afternoon on the website of citizen's group Americans Against [..]

The Keystone XL and Rising Fuel Prices

Published on 2012-03-09 16:04:00

As fuel prices rise Americans need to understand that gaining access to Canadian tar sands oil will not decrease the price gas and it may even increase it. Rising gas prices are being used as a rationalization to build the Keystone XL but according to TransCanada, the company behind Keystone XL, the pipeline will actually increase the price Americans pay for Canadian oil by up to $4 billion a year. According to the NRDC, the pipeline would cause oil prices to rise in the Midwest, costing c [..]

Green Economy Guide for Women

Published on 2012-03-08 17:48:00

A manual from the Department of Labor offers guidance to women interested in entering the green workforce. The guide is entitled, "Why Green Is Your Color: A Woman's Guide to a Sustainable Career." Currently green jobs are largely dominated by men but there are many opportunties for women. The guide is a comprehensive manual designed to assist women with job training and career development as they enter into innovative and nontraditional jobs. The report was produced to support Secretary of La [..]

WAGE: Women and the Green Economy

Published on 2012-03-08 12:29:00

To accelerate and provide the new thinking and creative power for a global post-carbon economy, Earth Day Network is engaging women business, government and NGO leaders in its “Women and the Green Economy” (WAGE®) Campaign. WAGE® is working today to create a policy agenda for Rio+20 and generate relevant national initiatives that will promote the green economy, secure educational and job training opportunities for women and channel green investment to benefit women. Launched at the UNFCCC [..]

Women are More Environmentally Friendly

Published on 2012-03-08 08:33:00

According to a large number of studies women are more green than men in both their attitudes and their actions. One study shows that women have a greater stake in managing climate change as they are "more likely to lose their lives and otherwise fare worse than men in extreme events from heat waves to hurricanes and tsunamis." According to an international survey by Synovate, women are greener than men. A study published by France’s National Institute of Statistics and Economics shows that wom [..]

Republicans Refuse to Let the Keystone XL Die

Published on 2012-03-08 06:33:00

Just when we thought it was safe, the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline project has once again reared its ugly head. Even though President Obama said no the pipeline, Republicans are trying to push it through as an amendment to the Transportation Bill. Any day now the Senate will vote on an amendment that would force approval for the pipeline. Republicans in the House of Representatives have already passed the energy portion of their transportation bill, which would grant Keystone a permit. But [..]

The Green Economy is the Right Solution for our Troubled Times

Published on 2012-03-07 18:20:00

The green economy offers a powerful solution to both a warming planet and economic volatility. There are a host of political and economic crises in the world today. The Eurozone crisis is expected to be followed by a European recession. In China we are seeing strong evidence of a slowdown and many are calling for major economic reforms. Finally, the hope and promise of the “Arab Spring’ has given way to a winter of discontent, as the Arab world suffers due to a weak economy and high unemploy [..]

Arizona's Republican Governor Knows that Solar is Green and this is the Color of Money

Published on 2012-03-07 09:51:00

Arizona governor Jan Brewer is of two minds on the green economy. During her reign as governor she has both repealed and expanded the clean energy policies of her Democratic predecessor, Janet Napolitano. She campaigned on a platform that promised to pull Arizona out of any effort to cap its pollution. Once elected she made good on her promise by signing an executive order that withdrew her state from cap-and-trade as well as California's clean car program. However, she could not ignore the valu [..]

Republican Governors See Value in Green

Published on 2012-03-07 06:56:00

Unlike members of the GOP vying for public office Republican governors see value in supporting the green economy. The GOP presidential candidates and Republican members of Congress are largely united in their resistance to climate change, but an increasing number of Republicans are bucking this trend. Climate denial is a defining feature of the GOP and de rigueur for any Republican seeking the presidential nomination. However, some Republican governors are adopting policies that promote the gree [..]

Renewable Energy Can Replace Fossil Fuels

Published on 2012-03-06 18:36:00

According to new research from US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), green energy can affordably replace fossil fuel as the world's primary source of electricity within 20 years. This research adds to other studies that also support the feasibility of replacing fossil fuels with renewable sources of energy. In 2011, the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released a report which indicates that nearly 80 percent of global energy demand could be m [..]

New Wind Energy Venture in Texas

Published on 2012-03-06 10:29:00

Another wind energy venture has been announced for Texas. Energy companies have been pouring millions of dollars into building and operating wind farms in West Texas, helping to transform the oil country into one of the nation's leading hubs for green energy production. One quarter of the nation's wind energy is generated in Texas. Wind power is constitutes 7 percent of Texas' energy which is 4 percent more than the national average. At present Texas generates more than 10 gigawatts of wind ener [..]

US States Renewable Energy Ranking

Published on 2012-03-06 07:41:00

The accounting firm Earnst & Young ranked US states in terms of their renewable energy markets and infrastructure as well as their suitability for individual technologies. Predictably, California led the pack, followed by New Mexico, Colorado, Hawaii, Massachusetts and Texas. “California led in the All Renewables Index, taking either the top or second spot in all technologies across the board,” Ernst & Young said in the report. “New Mexico and Colorado came in second and third, respecti [..]

Sustainability and the European Super Grid

Published on 2012-03-05 18:32:00

Work is being done to connect the UK grid to other European countries and in the long-term a European super grid could one day be created, sharing excess electricity between nations. The super grid is the future electricity system that will enable Europe to undertake a once-off transition to sustainability. The concept of a super grid was first launched a decade ago and it is defined as "a pan-European transmission network facilitating the integration of large-scale renewable energy and the bal [..]

The Growth of London's Green Economy

Published on 2012-03-05 12:08:00

London’s green economy is growing fast and with ambitious green initiatives from the UK government it will keep growing. According to an Innovas report commissioned by mayor of London Boris Johnson, areas like renewable energy and low carbon building technologies are growing the economy and creating jobs. Despite difficult economic headwinds in Europe, the low carbon and environmental goods and services sector grew by more than four per cent during 2009-2010. Some 160,000 people were employed [..]

Market Forces and the UK's Green Deal

Published on 2012-03-05 06:57:00

In 2012 the UK is launching the green deal, which will unleash the competitive forces in the energy efficiency market. The green deal will be the biggest home energy improvement programme of modern times. Due in part to the green deal the energy efficiency market in the UK could reach £800m by 2020. Under the scheme nationwide brands, small local businesses and community organisations will compete to deliver the best offers. Competing not just on price but on quality and service. Insulation i [..]

Certified Sustainability/CSR Practitioner Training

Published on 2012-03-04 20:35:00

The Centre for Sustainability and Excellence, a global training & consulting firm, is conducting an IEMA-certified CSR training workshop on March 8-9 in Chicago, IL. Upon completion of the course, participants are able to effectively develop Sustainability strategies, implement CSR programs, and communicate performances through Sustainability/CSR Reports. CSE has certified more than 300 CSR Practitioners from 5 continents and 25 countries, here are couple of testimonials from participants: "In [..]

Building Energy 12 Conference

Published on 2012-03-04 17:30:00

BuildingEnergy is the most established and most cross-disciplinary renewable energy and high performance building conference in the region. Organized by the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association, it brings together architects, engineers, builders, policymakers, developers and building managers for three days of networking, accredited educational sessions and a high-level trade show. Attracting participants from across the US and Europe, it will take place on March 6-8, 2012, at the Seaport Wo [..]

Event: Offshore Wind Risk Summit 2012

Published on 2012-03-04 15:13:00

On the 19th and 20th of June 2012 a summit will be held to identify critical offshore wind risks for timely and cost effective project delivery. It will take place in Hamburg Germany at the Hotel Atlantic Kempinski. This summit will help developers and contractors address their toughest challenges in offshore wind. Managing risks in the offshore wind industry is the way to achieve successful project commercialisation. In the future, only those willing to take and able to manage offshore risk wil [..]

Events: Solar Power UK Coping with the Cuts Roadshow

Published on 2012-03-04 10:53:00

The "Coping with the Cuts Roadshow" is designed to help with proposed reductions to the UK's feed-in tariffs (FiTs) for the solar industry. The Roadshow is a half-day, informal event, giving you the unique chance to quiz industry experts, get right up-to-speed with the recent policy changes and equip yourself with the necessary information to make sure your solar business is a success in 2012 and beyond. Solar Power UK will tour across six towns in England and Wales. Each session will discuss [..]

Events: UK Wind Power Roadshows

Published on 2012-03-04 07:53:00

The UK’s leader in renewable energy has launched a series of roadshows across the UK to help farmers and rural businesses beat the deadline for wind power subsidy cuts. The UK roadshows are designed to show British farmers just how profitable it can be for them to install wind power on their farmland. The Roadshow starts in the Scottish Borders on March 7 in Greenlaw, Duns, at Greenlaw Town Hall. This takes the form of two identical seminars allowing visitors to either attend the 9-12pm sess [..]

Video: Interview with Michael Mann on the War on Climate Scientists

Published on 2012-03-03 17:41:00

Climate Science Watch interviewed Michael Mann on the release of the Penn State University "Final Investigation Report" on allegations of misconduct levied against Dr. Mann late last year by climate change 'skeptics' and denialists. The report concluded that there is "no substance" to the allegations. We also asked Dr. Mann about ongoing attacks on the credibility of climate science and on the integrity of climate scientists, and about his recent comments about the iconic 'hockey stick' graph [..]

Video: The Controversy Surrounding Michael Mann's Hockey Stick Graph

Published on 2012-03-03 08:32:00

Michael Mann created a widely known graph commonly referred to as a "hockey stick." His data shows that the temperature has increased significantly at the same time as man has started pumping CO2 and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Climate deniers tried to refute his results accusing Mann of using faulty statistics, some even suggested that he was guilty of fraud. Although there is some variability, a host of scientists have corroborated Mann's hockey stick. If anything newer researc [..]

Video: Climatologist Michael Mann Headlines 2012 U.Va. EnviroDay Event

Published on 2012-03-03 08:01:00

Climatologist Michael Mann of Penn State University speaks about scientific findings relating to global warming in this University of Virginia EnviroDay appearance. His talk, titled "The Hockey Stick and the Climate Wars: Dispatches From the Front Lines," shows how his findings have brought political heat from some Virginia and national politicians. Mann continues his research and outlines its scientific soundness during this packed public presentation. Prior to his move to Penn State in 2005, M [..]

Video: Michael Mann and the Climate Wars

Published on 2012-03-03 06:36:00

Michael Mann talks about the research related to the scientific finding that the earth is warming. He goes on to discuss the war between those who accept science and reason and those who do not. Mann reviews how he has been subject to criticism for his scientific research. Even though his life and safety have been threatened, he continues to wage war in defense of science. Mann compares the war against the science of climate change to the misinformation campaign efforts of the tobacco industry, [..]

Scottish Wind Energy Can Power Europe

Published on 2012-03-02 20:15:00

Scotland's massive wind energy capacity is capable of producing vast amounts of clean, sustainable energy to the rest of Europe. Due to Scotland's strong winds, skilled workforce, well-developed energy infrastructure and welcoming investment environment, the country has attracted overseas companies like Doosan, Gamesa and Mitsubishi Power Systems Europe. With over 25 percent of Europe’s wind resource Scotland has the potential to generate 159 GW of power which is almost 15 times Scotland's own [..]

UK Renewable Energy 2011 Overview

Published on 2012-03-02 16:46:00

According to statistics from the Department of Energy and Climate Change the renewable energy sector contributed to a record breaking 9.6 percent of the electricity supplied by the UK grid in 2011. This is an encouraging 50 percent increase on the figures from 2010. Yorkshire and the Humber have the most renewable energy sites followed by the North West and the South West. Wind power is a big part of the increase in the UK's renewable energy supply increasing 120 percent over 2010 data. Wind en [..]

Cuts to UK Wind Power ROCs & FiTs

Published on 2012-03-02 10:16:00

Under pressure from Conservative MPs the UK Government appears poised to reduce its committment to wind projects. The Government has proposed a 10% cut to the financial support available to onshore wind generation projects as part of its review of renewables obligation certificates (ROCs). This has prompted some of the world's biggest wind companies to tell the Guardian newspaper that they were reviewing potential projects in the UK because of the Government's perceived lack of commitment to ren [..]

UK Wind Energy

Published on 2012-03-02 06:14:00

The UK has ideal off shore wind conditions which are capable of supplying the island nations energy requirements. According to German government research only Denmark can produce wind energy cheaper than the UK. At the beginning of 2012, the installed capacity of wind power in the United Kingdom was over 5.9 gigawatts which ranked the UK as the world’s eighth largest producer of wind power. Wind power is expected to continue growing in the UK for the foreseeable future, RenewableUK estimates t [..]

Cuts to UK Solar FiTs Could Prove Deadly

Published on 2012-03-01 17:18:00

Cuts to the feed in tariffs (FiTs) are jeopardizing the UK solar industry in 2012. A FiT is a policy mechanism designed to accelerate investment in renewable energy technologies. It achieves this by offering long-term contracts to renewable energy producers, typically based on the cost of generation of each technology. Cuts to homeowners solar power could prove deadly to the fledgling UK industry in addition to threatening tens of thousands of jobs. According to an October 2011 press release, [..]

Outlook for the Chinese Solar Industry in 2012

Published on 2012-03-01 11:19:00

The Chinese solar industry will achieve unprecedented growth in 2012, adding between 2.8 and 5 GW. The strong growth of Chinese solar in 2012 is due to both the 12th Five Year Plan for Renewable Energy Development (2011-2015) and their feed-in tariffs (FiTs). In February, China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology posted a plan that calls for certain polysilicon producers to reach 50,000 tons of annual production capacity by 2015; it also wants solar cell and panel makers to reach [..]

How the West can Capitalize on the Growth of Chinese Cleantech in 2012

Published on 2012-03-01 05:58:00

For the past decade Western countries have led the way in cleantech, but the reduction of government support for the sector is advancing China's position as an international cleantech leader. Due to the eurozone crisis, China can expect to see very little demand from European countries. However, demand from domestic Chinese companies may be enough to drive the growth of China's cleantech industry in 2012. The relative strength of Chinese cleantech is being widely recognized. Jan Dekker, Mana [..]

The Ignorant Anti-Environmental Views of the Remaining GOP Presidential Candidates

Published on 2012-02-29 12:04:00

A Republican President would be a devastating blow to the environment and the green economy. Mitt Romney's primary victories in Michigan and Arizona at the end of February solidifies his status as the front-runner for the GOP presidential nomination. However, although Romney's stated environmental views make him the best of the four evils, like the rest of the field of GOP presidential candidates, he can best be described as anti-environment. The GOP presidential race has been a roller coaster [..]

The Implications of the Expiration of US Renewable Energy Subsidies

Published on 2012-02-29 06:20:00

US Renewable energy subsidies expired in 2011 and this will slow the growth of renewables. There is already evidence that the expiration of the renewable energy cash grant programme under Section 1603 of the US Internal Revenue Code will reduce the volume of new renewable energy projects. A significant volume of Q4 2011 transactions were driven by efforts to benefit from Section 1603. As a consequence the impact of renewable energy subsidies will not be immediately felt during the first six to [..]

US Wind Energy Market Review and Forecasts for 2012

Published on 2012-02-28 15:24:00

Wind power is projected to grow at a rate of 17 percent and geothermal is projected to grow at an annual rate of 7 percent.After decreasing by almost 50 percent in 2010 the US wind installations began to show signs of recovery in 2011. Globally 2011 was a good year for wind installations in China, India and Canada and even Europe. Led by Brazil and Mexico, we are starting to see major growth in Latin America. The US market, although not up to the 10 GW installed in 2009, will be well ahead of 20 [..]

Geothermal Energy Market Review and Forecasts for 2012

Published on 2012-02-28 05:40:00

Although wind and solar energy steal most of the headlines, geothermal energy is enjoying significant growth. The past five years have seen accelerated geothermal development in countries like New Zealand, Indonesia and the US. But geothermal is also growing in new markets including countries like Australia and Germany. We have seen growth in conventional hydrothermal resources in volcanic regions, but we have also seen growth in Enhanced Geothermal System (EGS) projects in non-volcanic regio [..]

US Solar Energy Review and 2012 Forecasts

Published on 2012-02-27 12:25:00

The solar sector will face some intense headwinds in 2012. Despite obstacles, the solar market may add at least 25 GW of new capacity in 2012. In North America the market for photo voltaic solar panels has a projected compounded annual growth rate of 42 percent between 2011 and 2015. Last year was tough for US solar manufacturers. They were forced to reduce prices, decrease margins, close some manufacturing facilities, or even declare bankruptcy. In the 2011 solar market we saw increased manuf [..]

The Global Climate and Renewable Energy

Published on 2012-02-27 07:14:00

Since 2009, lower fuel and energy prices created some tough uphill conditions for renewable energy. Despite these powerful headwinds renewable energy installations have increased over the last few years. In 2012, the wider economic and political conditions are likely to worsen for renewable energy. One of the most difficult obstacles will be the reduction of renewable energy subsidies in the US, Germany and the UK. In the EU, the Eurozone crisis may result in a European recession. In China we [..]

Event: Complimentary SMILE Resource Exchange

Published on 2012-02-26 19:29:00

SMILE Resource Exchange event takes place on Thursday 1st March 2012 from 8.45am to 1.00pm in the Castlemartyr Resort, Ladysbridge Rd, Castlemartyr, Co. Cork. This is a free business event that encourages the sharing and exchanging of resources in order to reduce costs and help the environment. Based on the concept that "one's waste could be another's resource," you will have opportunities to identify potential partnerships at this event and through our online exchange facility. Agenda 8.45am [..]

Event: Risk, Competitiveness and Sustainability

Published on 2012-02-26 17:25:00

A conference focused on risk, competitiveness and sustainability is taking place February 27th - 28th, 2012 in Bangalore. The conference is intended to challenge companies in India to embrace sustainable business models in order to effectively meet business, social and environmental risks. The conference is being hosted by Infosys, Center for Public Policy (CPP) at IIM-Bangalore, the Social, Technological and Environmental Pathways to Sustainability (STEPS) Centre, University of Sussex UK, UKIER [..]

2012 Power Up Energy Expo in Pensacola Beach

Published on 2012-02-26 11:43:00

Power Up Energy Expo will be held March 19-21 at Pensacola Beach, Florida. Hosted by Gulf Coast Energy Network, this is the largest annual international conference along the Gulf Coast. The event welcomes vendors from all corners of the globe. In its fourth year, Power Up Energy Expo provides an unmatched opportunity to connect with other energy industry experts, influential business leaders,policy makers, conservationists, and green building enthusiast, as they share innovative techniques to ad [..]

Certified Sustainability Training in Chicago

Published on 2012-02-26 10:01:00

The Centre for Sustainability and Excellence [CSE] is conducting an IEMA-certified CSR training workshop on March 8-9 in Chicago, IL. CSE has certified more than 250 CSR Practitioners from 5 continents and 25 countries. Upon completion of the course, participants are able to effectively develop Sustainability strategies, implement CSR programs, and communicate performances through Sustainability/CSR Reports. CSE North America is based in Chicago with global headquarters in Europe. CSE is a glob [..]

GLOBE 2012 Sustainability Conference

Published on 2012-02-26 07:32:00

GLOBE 2012 is one of the most important sustainability conferences of the year. Be Part of the discussion and the solution by attending GLOBE 2012. The event will take place March 14-16 at the Vancouver Convention Center in Vancouver Canada. There are many reasons why delegates from around the world converge at the GLOBE Business & Sustainability Conference in Vancouver every two years. Here’s some key reasons for you to consider: The Program addresses complex issues that matter: The develop [..]

Course: Life Cycle Assessment Early Registration Deadline

Published on 2012-02-26 05:37:00

What do Cascades, the Dalai Lama and Levis have in common? They are all learning about and using life cycle assessment (LCA). If you want to know more about LCA, check out this course. This two day course will take place on March 28th and March 29th at Humber College, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. LCA has become the major tool of businesses and governments in improving the sustainability of products, processes and services. Businesses like 3M, Alcan, HP, Procter & Gamble, Unilever and others are [..]

Video: Beowawe - Winner of the 2012 Geothermal Project of the Year

Published on 2012-02-25 19:23:00

Here's a quick look at the winner of the Geothermal Project of the Year Award in the 2012 Excellence in Renewable Energy Awards Program. Related Posts US DOE Investing in Geothermal Research East Africa Can Learn from Iceland's Geothermal Energy Industry Geothermal Stock Review Subscribe in a reader

Video: Agua Caliente - Winner of the 2012 Solar Project of the Year

Published on 2012-02-25 18:09:00

Here's a quick look at the winner of the Solar Project of the Year Award in the 2012 Excellence in Renewable Energy Awards Program. Related Posts University of Maryland Wins Solar Home Award Arab Spring Fueling the World's Most Ambitious Solar Project India is the World Leader in Solar Growth Solar Powered Schools In California Princeton is Building the Largest Solar Array Coca-Cola's Solar Rebuilding in Japan Ford's Solar Powered Charging Stations GM's Solar Powered Charging Stations Honda's [..]

Video: Youngs Creek - Winner of the 2012 Hydro Project of the Year

Published on 2012-02-25 13:23:00

Here's a quick look at the winner of the Hydro Project of the Year Award from the 2012 Excellence in Renewable Energy Awards Program. Related Posts Ten Videos from the 2011 Renewable Energy World Conference & Expo Even the Axis of Evil is Investing in Renewable Energy Norway a Model of Sustainability for Arab Countries Lesotho's Renewable Energy Projects Bullfrog Power is Powered by Hydro Quebec's Electric Vehicle Incentives are Powered by Hydro Quebec's Green Budget Expands the Provinces V [..]

Video: Laurel Mountain - Winner of 2012 Wind Project of the Year

Published on 2012-02-25 10:54:00

Here's a quick look at the winner of the Wind Project of the Year Award from the 2012 Excellence in Renewable Energy Awards Program. Related Posts 10 Leading Wind Energy Countries EWEA's Offshore Wind Statistics for 2011 Six Markets where Global Wind Energy Keeps Growing Despite Economic Uncertainty Subscribe in a reader

Video: Components of a Sustainable City

Published on 2012-02-25 08:15:00

This video reviews the elements that go into making a sustainable city. These elements include public transportation, farmscrapers, vertical farms, green roofs, as well as the reliance on renewable forms of energy like solar panels, wave power, and wind mills. Related Posts Smarter Cities' Best Green American Municipalities Berkeley's Climate Action Plan Oakland's Green Jobs and Energy Initiatives The Greening of China's Cities Subscribe in a reader

Top 10 Greenest Countries

Published on 2012-02-25 06:16:00

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President Obama's 2013 Budget Seeks to Increase EV Tax Credits

Published on 2012-02-24 17:11:00

President Obama's proposed budget seeks to increase tax credits for electric vehicles (EVs). According to the President's proposed budget, EV incentives would increase from $7,500 to $10,000 beginning in fiscal 2013. The idea behind the tax credit program is to increase sales of EVs which are not selling as well as many had hoped. To attain the President's goal of a half million EVs on the road by 2015, the Verge reports that sales of plug-in vehicles will need to grow by 143 percent each year [..]

Obama Striving to Put an End to Oil Subsidies

Published on 2012-02-24 15:28:00

President Obama's proposed 2013 budget seeks to end "unfair' oil subsidies. As evidenced by his State of the Union addresses in 2009, 2010,, 2011, and 2012, the President has repeatedly tried to put an end to oil subsidies. Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner makes the point that unfair allocation of subsidies mean that some industries like oil and gas get a huge tax break while others do not. "Right now, companies in some industries pay two or three times the effective tax rates as companies in [..]

Obama 2013 Budget Seeks to Make Renewable Tax Credits Permanent

Published on 2012-02-24 10:41:00

President Obama's 2013 budget has proposed business-tax reform including support for renewable energy. His reforms would make the temporary tax credits for renewable energy production permanent as well as making them refundable. The budget is part of the President's energy plan to double electricity output from clean sources by 2035. As evidenced by his State of the Union addresses in 2009, 2010,, 2011, and 2012, the President has been a stalwart champion of renwable energy. The Treasury Depa [..]

The 2012 Global Cleantech Directory

Published on 2012-02-24 06:02:00

Clean technology is one of the fastest growing sectors in the global economy. From solar and wind, to energy efficiency and electric cars, new technologies and opportunities are happening every day. The 2012 Cleantech Directory is a powerful tool to help keep up with a fast moving sector. The 2012 Cleantech Directory is like Cliff Notes for the Cleantech industry. It’s a quick resource to bring a wide variety of people, from professionals and investors to students, up to speed on the latest [..]

Global Carbon Market will Grow in 2012 then Fall in 2013

Published on 2012-02-23 19:30:00

As reported in Commodities Now, the carbon market will grow in 2012 and then fall in 2013. According to analysis by Thomson Reuters Point Carbon, despite depressed prices, the volume of carbon traded globally will grow by 13 percent in 2012, reaching 9.5 Gt CO2e. Most of this year’s growth in volumes will come from the 7bn EU Allowances (EUAs) and 2.2bn Certified Emissions Reductions (CERs) that will change hands this year, up from 6bn and 2bn in 2011. However, in 2012, global carbon market [..]

Urgent Appeal to Save our Oceans

Published on 2012-02-23 09:28:00

Once again the Avaaz team is working to protect the environment, this time they are looking to save one million square kms of ocean off the coasts of Australia. In 2010, Avaaz members helped create the world’s largest marine reserve around the Chagos islands. In 24 hours Australia could save one million square kms of ocean -- but the commercial fishing industry is vigorously opposing this move. The government is holding a public consultation to get a clear mandate to put the environment above [..]

10 Leading Wind Energy Countries

Published on 2012-02-23 06:18:00

24/7 Wall St. recently reviewed the Global Wind Energy Council’s (GWEC) 2011 ranking of the ten biggest producers of wind power in the world. Wind power keeps growing despite a recession and slow economic growth. According to the GWEC report the world’s wind energy capacity increased by 17.3 percent in 2011. A relatively small number of leading economic powers are driving wind energy. Nine out of the 10 are among the 12 countries with the largest GDP. To compile the following list of lea [..]

Six Markets where Global Wind Energy Keeps Growing Despite Economic Uncertainty

Published on 2012-02-22 16:53:00

Although some have reported that the wind industry is "gasping for air," a new report shows that the economic volatility we saw in 2011 did not keep the sector from growing. The dire prognosis for wind power is contradicted by AWEA CEO Denise Bode who said, "American wind energy's long-term fundamentals are strong." As reported by Info Power, on February 14th, the Global Wind Energy Council's annual market statistics indicate that the wind industry installed just over 41,000 MW of new wind pow [..]

Media Coverage of a New Climate Study Misrepresents the Impact of the Oil Sands

Published on 2012-02-22 12:43:00

As reviewed in a February 20th article by Joe Romm, there has been a lot of misunderstanding about the findings of the new study entitled “The Alberta oil sands and climate” by climatologists Neil C. Swart and Andrew Weaver. The study has spawned some fantastic confabulations including ridiculous headlines like: Canada's oil sands: Not so dirty after all Oilsands not the climate change villain:study Pipeline Politics: Are the Oil Sands ‘Game Over’ for the Climate? One Study Says No The [..]

Rick Santorum's Anti-Environmental Theology

Published on 2012-02-22 06:30:00

Republican presidential front runner Rick Santorum said President Barack Obama subscribes to a theological worldview that "elevates the Earth above man." This is how the former Senator from Pennsylvania describes Obama's belief in a fact based understanding of climate change. On Saturday, February 17th, Santorum told an Ohio audience that he believed Obama adhered to "some phony theology; oh, not a theology based on the Bible, a different theology." On Sunday February 18th, Santorum explained [..]

Major US Environmental Engineering Companies Guide

Published on 2012-02-21 11:02:00

This is ResearchWhitePaper's latest Guide adding to thier Green Companies Guide Series. Environmental Engineering is one of the fastest growing segments globally; and this particular industry has not been impacted by the recession. This report includes approximately 200 environmental engineering related companies in USA. Highlights of this report Approximately 200 Companies based in United States Companies ranging from diversified engineering firms; water resources management firms, air poll [..]

Global Solar Companies Guide

Published on 2012-02-21 06:16:00

The solar industry is one of the fastest growing segments in the Greentech industry and it is a true global industry with major solar companies from North America, Europe and Asia. ResearchWhitePaper has has put together the first edition of a Global Solar Companies Guide. It contains over 700 solar industry related companies. Highlights of this Guide Over 700 solar industry related companies Companies from North America, Europe and Asia Pacific regions Diversified companies, from solar PV man [..]

Global Green Investors Guide

Published on 2012-02-20 19:04:00

Global Green Investors Guide is an extensive database with various institutions (venture capital, private equity and government agencies) that invest in cleantech and renewable energy sectors. The guide is published by researchwhitepaper.com. Global Green Investors Guide contains large numbers of venture capital & private equity investors investing in diversified range of opportunities. Global Green Investors Guide is a capital raising guide dedicated to the fast growing green industries (Green [..]

Four Greentech Venture Capital Firms

Published on 2012-02-20 12:10:00

The cleantech and renewable energy sectors have raised a lot of capital and this trend is likely to continue going forward. Many companies have established new investment arms, some are new funds set up by venture capital firms, while others are set up by financial institutions, conglomerates or government agencies. Here are four companies identified by researchwhitepaper.com that are active in the cleantech and renewable energy sectors: Global Environment Fund Global Environment Fund (GEF) w [..]

10 Countries for Green Investments

Published on 2012-02-20 06:56:00

CleanTech, renewable energy and environmentally oriented companies, are reshaping the global economy. While purely resource focused economies may decline, countries that are focused on sustainability are likely to emerge as the new generation of economic leaders. According to researchwhitepaper.com here are ten countries that green investor should consider: Canada Canada is doing more than relying on it richness in natural resources. Canada is very smart in terms of capitalizing on the oppor [..]

Event: The Wall Street Green Summit

Published on 2012-02-19 15:43:00

The Wall Street Green Summit is the longest running and most comprehensive environmental market event in the industry. Launched in 2002 by Peter Fusaro, The Wall Street Green Summit covers cutting edge content, industry developments and features the practitioners and the leaders of tomorrow. The event will take place on March 19 & 20, 2012 at the Center for Architecture 536 LaGuardia Place, New York, NY 10012. The Wall Street Green Summit XI is the “one-stop shop” to come up to speed on the [..]

Event: The Value of Green - A Panel Discussion

Published on 2012-02-19 12:15:00

The Appraisal Institute recently released the Green and Energy Efficient Addendum for valuing appraisals. Join us for a free panel discussion with industry professionals geared toward creating awareness of “Green” features in our homes and the effect these improvements have on the value of our homes. The event will take place on February 24th 2012 (8:30 AM to 11:30 AM) at the AE England Building, 424 N. Central, Phoenix, AZ 85003. Introduction and Event Organization: Jan Green - U.S G [..]

GRI Certified Sustainability Reporting Training

Published on 2012-02-19 09:35:00

GRI Certified Sustainability Reporting Training provided by ISOS Group will take place on March 1-2, 2012 at Kleinfelder Offices, Cambridge, MA. The ISOS Group is a Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Certified Training Partner in the US. The Global Reporting Initiative maintains the world's standards for credible sustainability reporting. Organizations that are engaged in supplier diversity, environmental stewardship and ethical governance use the GRI Reporting Framework to measure, manage and [..]

Video: The Inherent Design Flaws In The "Resource Based Economy" Model

Published on 2012-02-18 15:05:00

This video is Peter Joseph's reply to Zeitgeist's support for a resource based economy. In this video Jospeh reviews the numerous, very real, and legitimate problems. Those problems are not minor details that can be glossed over or fixed at a later date, they are in fact inherent design flaws which render it unworkable. In light of the recession and political deadlock it is understandable why the ideas behind a resource based economy are popular. It is easy to support being more sustainable, (r [..]

Video: The Zeitgeist Movement Explains a Resource Based Economic Model

Published on 2012-02-18 12:23:00

In this video from the Zeitgeist Vancouver Lecture Series, a Resource Based Economic model is explained by Matt Berkowitz. The Zeitgeist Movement was founded in 2008, it is a Sustainability Advocacy Organization which conducts community based activism and awareness actions. The Zeitgeist Movement recognizes that issues such as poverty, corruption, collapse, homelessness, war, starvation and the like appear to be "Symptoms" born out of an outdated social structure. Their defining goal is the inst [..]

Video: A Resource-Based Economy

Published on 2012-02-18 09:51:00

This 18 minute video is a recording of the TEDx [Portugal] Talk by Peter Joseph. Its focus is a resource based economy which describes a post-scarcity world economy. A resource based economy supports the removal of monetary exchange and is advocated by groups like The Venus Project. The Venus Project was started by Jacque Fresco with the aim of improving society with a design that he calls a "resource-based economy". The system aims to incorporate sustainable cities and values, energy efficienc [..]

Heartland Institute’s Deniergate: A New Definition for Irony

Published on 2012-02-18 06:20:00

The past few days haven’t been very pleasant for the faux think tank Heartland Institute. On Tuesday a source going by the name of “Heartland Insider” leaked several strategy documents and Heartland’s 2012 budget to the DeSmogBlog. A leading mouthpiece for climate denial and the fossil fuel industry, the right-wing lobbying group now finds itself at the mercy of their own tactics, with the sadly humorous twist (though not unexpected) that the irony of their situation is totally lost on [..]

Environmental Politics: Obama Versus the Republican Presidential Hopefuls

Published on 2012-02-17 18:16:00

When it comes to the environment, President Obama differs significantly from the current field of Republican presidential hopefuls. For starters, Obama accepts the scientific veracity of climate change where Republicans tend to deny the very existence of anthropogenic global warming. Obama believes that sustainability should be incorporated into the economy, the GOP does not believe in spending Federal money to support the economy, nor does it believe in a green stimulus. Obama has been a po [..]

President Obama's Efforts on the Environment and Education

Published on 2012-02-17 12:26:00

President Obama has done a great deal for the environment since his inauguration in 2009. Although the President has been criticized for not doing enough on the environmental front he has been constrained by Republican obstructionism in Congress. Given the limitations of his executive powers, Obama has done a great deal for the environment, particularly when you consider the level of denialism we see from the GOP and entrenched interests in the old energy economy. Here is a summary of some of hi [..]

President Obama's 2013 Environmental Budget

Published on 2012-02-17 06:59:00

President Obama’s 2013 budget proposal supports efficiency, renewable energy, green jobs, clean air, clean water, and a livable climate. Obama is also tightening the nations belt and helping to forge a cleaner future by proposing $39 billion of subsidy cuts for the fossil fuel industry over the coming 10 years. “Repealing fossil fuel tax preferences helps eliminate market distortions, strengthening incentives for investments in clean, renewable, and more energy efficient technologies,” th [..]

Keystone XL Protest Message Campaign a Success

Published on 2012-02-16 16:26:00

A campaign resisting the Keystone XL pipeline has succeeded in sending more than three quarters of a million messages to the US Senate. The message campaign came in response to Republican efforts to resurrect the environmentally destructive Keystone XL. On February 13th 2012, 1,500 members that compose a 350.org group known as Team #noKXL, reached out to people asking them to tell US Senators to say no to the Keystone XL. The group's objective was to send a half million messages to the Senate b [..]

UN Secretary-General's Message for Business at the KPMG Sustainability Summit

Published on 2012-02-16 11:07:00

On 14 February 2012 UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon encouraged more businesses to embrace the principle of sustainability in their strategies, noting that with the most of the world’s ecosystems in decline, widening social inequality and climate change, global prosperity, productivity and stability was at stake. “We need corporate sustainability to be in the DNA of business culture and operations,” said Mr. Ban in his address to a gathering in New York entitled ‘KPMG Summit: Business [..]

Renewable Energy Is Our Only Hope

Published on 2012-02-16 07:10:00

Renewable energy is capable of meeting our energy requirements. To stave off the most catastrophic impacts of global warming we need a two-pronged strategy that includes energy efficiency and renewables. Anyone who has reviewed the science of climate change realizes that global warming is caused chiefly by the burning of fossil fuels. To combat climate change we must reduce our greenhouse gases including carbon. To ward off the most serious impacts of climate change, we must keep the earth fr [..]

Private Sector Green Investment

Published on 2012-02-15 07:27:00

Global private sector investments in green technology companies totaled more than US$2.4 trillion between 2007 and the second quarter of 2011. These investments are growing at an annual rate of approximately US$1 trillion. This information was provided by Ethical Markets Media, a Florida and Brazil-based company that provides data analysis and media production in an effort to grow the green economy. Their annual Green Transition Scoreboard (GTS) tracks environmentally-related private investment [..]

Tim Mohin's Top 10 CSR Trends for 2012

Published on 2012-02-14 12:00:00

As reviewed in an article by Tim Mohin, director of corporate responsibility for Advanced Micro Devices and author of the forthcoming book Changing Business From the Inside Out: The Treehugger’s Guide to Working in Corporations, here are the top 10 CSR trends to watch for in the world of corporate social responsibility (CSR). 1. Going Global: The relentless march toward globalization will continue to stretch the scope of corporate responsibility. Corporate social responsibility leaders will b [..]

UK Government Investments in Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Published on 2012-02-14 06:30:00

The UK government is making massive investments in the green economy. Firms in the UK cleantech sector are benefiting tremendously from the government's investments in areas like efficiency and renewable energy. The UK is even launching a Green Investment Bank (GIB) which is a world first. The GIB is a chance to bring a truly sustainable institution to the UK and drive forward a low carbon economy. It is scheduled to launch in 2015/16. The bank will offer a large deal flow within a large corpor [..]

Environmental Compliance and Enforcement at INECE’s 9th International Conference

Published on 2011-07-05 10:33:00

In June, the International Network for Environmental Compliance and Enforcement (INECE), in partnership with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Netherland’s Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment, and other member countries,

Obama's Call for an End to Oil Subsidies and Big Oil's Suggestion

Published on 2011-07-04 10:46:00

To make cuts in American government spending the President has once again proposed ending oil subsidies. On Wednesday June 29, President Barack Obama, indicated that it reasonable to expect oil and gas companies that “have done so well” in the cu

Independence Day 2011: Declaration of Freedom from Fossil Fuels

Published on 2011-07-04 10:42:00

Two hundred and thirty five years ago, the colonies freed themselves from the injustice of British rule, now America needs to free itself from the injustice of fossil fuels.The United States' Declaration of Independence is a statement adopted by the

Global 100's Most Sustainability Corporations in North America for 2011

Published on 2011-07-03 08:20:00

The Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World is an annual project initiated by Corporate Knights, the magazine for clean capitalism. In 2010, Corporate Knights collaborated with three strategic partners to identify the Corporate Knights

List of Canadian Animals and Plants that are in Trouble

Published on 2011-07-02 10:26:00

Here is a list of Canadian animal and plant species that are listed as Extinct, Extirpated, Endangered, Threatened or Vulnerable.DEFINITIONSExtinct - a species formerly indigenous to Canada that no longer exists anywhere.Extirpated - a species no lon

Video: The Alberta Tar Sands Dirty Oil

Published on 2011-07-02 08:33:00

Dirty Oil - A Documentary on The Alberta Tar Sands, is a film written and directed by Leslie Iwerks. This 2009 documentary explores Canada's role as the largest supplier of American oil. It also exposes the dishonesty and greed of the Canadian and Al

Lack of Canadian Co-ordination in Efforts to Reduce GHGs

Published on 2011-07-01 11:15:00

According to a new report, there is a woeful lack of co-ordination in efforts to reduce Canada's greenhouse gas emissions. This is the finding of a Conference Board of Canada report."Lack of co-ordination between governments in Canada has hindered bo

Canada Lags Behind in Protected Land

Published on 2011-07-01 11:07:00

Canada lags behind the US and the global average when it comes to setting aside wilderness for protection. This is the finding of a Global Forest Watch Canada report entitled Canada's Terrestrial Protected Areas Status Report. The mission of the Edmo

Canadian Conservatives Disregard for Canada's Environment

Published on 2011-07-01 08:28:00

As Canadians celebrate Canada Day their environment is under siege. Under the newly elected majority Conservative government, concern for the environment -- as a political issue -- is all but dead.Under the Harper led Conservatives, Canada has offici

US DOE Investing in Geothermal Research and Development

Published on 2011-06-30 09:38:00

On June 23, 2011, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced that it will be funding eight geothermal projects in five states. The announcement was made by US Energy Secretary Steven Chu. The eight projects in five states (California, Connecticut, Loui

Enhanced Geothermal Systems Conference 2011

Published on 2011-06-29 15:56:00

On June 29th - 30th 2011, eyeforenergy is holding its second annual Enhnaced Georthermal Systems (EGS) Conference in San Jose, California. Geothermal is a promising renewable resource that has a very bright future.Geothermal energy is a safe and reli

Survey Shows China More Receptive to EVs than America

Published on 2011-06-28 07:23:00

Electric Vehicles (EVs) may be taking the world by storm but public acceptance is better in China than it is in America. These are some of the conclusions of a 2011 Accenture survey tiled "Plug-in Electric Vehicles: Changing Perceptions, Hedging Bets

The US is Ahead in the Global Competition for EV Supremacy

Published on 2011-06-27 05:35:00

The US is well positioned to lead the global competition for EV supremacy. A 2010 McKinsey research firm study suggests that the US is the nation most likely to lead the world in electric car ownership in the coming years.America is the home of car c

DOE's EV Oriented Transportation Budget

Published on 2011-06-26 16:35:00

The 2012 Department of Energy (DOE) budget submitted to Congress includes a 20 page section on Vehicle Technologies (VT), much of which is focused on vehicle electrification. In the 2012 DOE budget, VT finance increases 80 percent from $325 million t

US DOE Supports Electric Vehicles with $184 Million in Grants

Published on 2011-06-26 13:46:00

Late in 2010 US Secretary of Energy Steven Chu announced that the U.S. Department of Energy will start accepting applications for grants to accelerate the development and deployment of new efficient vehicle technologies. Up to $184 million in grants

Fuel Efficient Combustion Engines: Too Little Too Late

Published on 2011-06-26 09:29:00

Innovations in conventional combustion engine technology can offer dramatic improvements in fuel economy. There is a large and growing demand for these highly efficient combustion engine technologies. These technologies include downsized engines that

Video: Economic Development Works

Published on 2011-06-25 11:22:00

In April 2011, more than 100 people convened at Boston University for Development That Works, an all-day conference that brought together leading scholars and practitioners to discuss development ideas that have the potential to lead to sustainable a

Investing in Green Economic Growth

Published on 2011-06-25 07:36:00

A report by the UN Environment Program (UNEP), indicates that a relatively small investment by governments can go a long way towards helping the green economy to grow. According to Pavan Sukhdev, head of UNEP's Green Economy Initiative:"Governments h

Economic Development is the Only Way Forward

Published on 2011-06-24 19:47:00

Some of the most passionate supporters of the environment argue that we cannot make the necessary changes within the current consumer oriented capitalist system. They point to the fact that growth in the 20th century was all about resource depletion.

The Cycle of Climate Change Acceptance

Published on 2011-06-24 08:58:00

Like all major socio-economic revolutions the acceptance of climate change takes time. Although reluctance to fully engage the battle against climate change may seem painfully slow, it is consistent with the theoretical stages in what is known as the

Belief in Global Warming is Tied to the Economy

Published on 2011-06-23 18:40:00

It would appear Americans are victims of the false choice between the economy and the environment. As the economy was ravaged by the recession, polls indicate that American support for climate change declined.Over the last couple of years, when Gallu

The False Choice Between the Economy and the Environment

Published on 2011-06-23 18:27:00

In debates on the issue of climate change we are often asked to make a false choice between the environment and the economy. However, an intelligent discussion of climate change cannot be framed as a choice between the environment and the economy.The

TerraCycle Reach a Major Milestone in Non-Recyclable Waste Diversion

Published on 2011-06-22 12:43:00

TerraCycle is a winning combination of environmentalism and free enterprise. The company has succeeded in diverting one million non-recyclable packages from landfills. TerraCycle is a company with a mission to "Eliminate the Idea of Waste®" by creat

Canadian Global Warming Denial from the Frontier Centre for Public Policy

Published on 2011-06-22 08:55:00

Like Americans, Canadians are influenced by climate denial groups posing as think tanks. Peter Holle is the founding president of one such climate-denying think tank known as the Frontier Centre for Public Policy. This Winnipeg-based group is behind

Canadians Support Efforts to Combat Climate Change

Published on 2011-06-22 06:20:00

Unlike their Conservative federal leadership, Canadians support efforts on climate change. According to a joint study released in April 2011, Canadians are more likely to believe in the veracity of climate change then Americans. The study also found

Canadian Conservative Government Rejects Kyoto

Published on 2011-06-21 20:42:00

Canada's newly reelected Conservative government has confirmed that it will not support an extension of the Kyoto Protocol on greenhouse gas emissions after 2012. Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper had already announced his government would n

Progress at the Bonn Climate Talks and Hopes for COP17

Published on 2011-06-21 06:58:00

Climate talks wrapped up in Bonn on Friday June 17 ahead of the seventeenth Conference of the Parties (COP17) which will take place later this year in Durban, South Africa.Before the climate talks in Bonn, Christiana Figueres, executive secretary for

Hope in the Face of the Fastest Ever Rise in Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Published on 2011-06-19 11:38:00

Despite 20 years of climate negotiations global warming causing greenhouse gases (GHGs) from energy are now rising at record setting levels. As reported in the Guardian, UN climate chief, Christiana Figueres, indicated that we are experiencing the fa

Video: Bonn Climate Change Conference June 2011

Published on 2011-06-19 08:42:00

UNFCCC Executive Secretary Christiana Figueres provides some of the highlights from the June 2011 Climate Talks in Bonn, Germany. This video was recorded on the final day of the UN Climate Change Conference. Figueres indicates that it is important to

SolarDay 2011

Published on 2011-06-18 08:41:00

SolarDay takes place on Saturday June 18 in Canada, the U.S. and the U.K. (November 19 in Australia). This is the third annual SolarDay event, it celebrates solar energy and its capacity to help protect the planet from global warming. SolarDay includ

Electric Vehicles Create Jobs

Published on 2011-06-17 06:18:00

Electric vehicles (EVs) are reducing emissions and creating sustainable jobs. EV technology is steadily improving and consumer interest is growing. While EVs create jobs, combustion engine vehicles contribute to global warming and America's dependenc

Study Finds EVs Better than a Renewable Energy Standard

Published on 2011-06-16 07:09:00

According to research conducted by Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, EVs are better than a national renewable energy standard at reducing emissions and cutting oil imports. The study shows that replacing fossil fuel powered cars

A New Survey Shows That Americans Now Want to Address Climate Change

Published on 2011-06-16 06:17:00

According to a new Yale survey, the vast majority of Americans now believe addressing global warming should be a top priority for Congress and the Obama administration. The survey indicated that 71 percent of Americans now think that tackling climate

Global Wind Day 2011

Published on 2011-06-15 13:39:00

Global Wind Day is an event designed to raise worldwide awareness of wind energy. The day is celebrated each year on June 15, with thousands of public events in the US and countries around the world. It is a day for discovering wind, its power and th

Electric Vehicles Increasingly Competitive

Published on 2011-06-15 10:46:00

The adoption rate of electric vehicles (EVs) is a corollary of market forces. EVs must be able to compete with traditional vehicles. EVs may have a higher sticker price then traditional vehicles but they compensate with lower operating costs.Electric

GM CEO Calls for Gas Tax Rather than a Fuel Efficiency Mandate

Published on 2011-06-14 07:14:00

In a June 2011 interview in Detroit News, General Motors CEO Dan Akerson said his company and his industry would be helped, not hurt, if consumers paid higher gas taxes. He suggested that a $1 a gallon increase in the gas tax is a way to encourage bu

Americans Want Cars to get 60 MPG

Published on 2011-06-14 06:45:00

According to a survey released on May 16, 2011, a solid majority of Americans want vehicles that are much more fuel efficient. The Consumer Federation of America (CFA) said its survey of 2,000 Americans found strong support for a government mandate o

Assessing the Environmental Impact of Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Production

Published on 2011-06-13 05:34:00

Although electric and hybrid cars create more carbon emissions during their production than standard vehicles, they are still greener overall. This is one of the findings in a report prepared by Ricardo1for, in collaboration with the membership of th

Assessing the Environmental Impact of Operating Electric and Hybrid Vehicles

Published on 2011-06-13 05:06:00

The dramatically smaller footprint of electric cars varies depending on the source of electricity used to power them. "The types of power plants installed in the next two decades will not only affect how much we can reduce emissions from electricity,

Impact Investing Summit 2011

Published on 2011-06-12 07:48:00

On Monday June 13, The Impact Investing Summit (iiSummit) aims to mobilize the power of private capital in the Midwest for social and financial return. hosted by the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and the University of Chicag

Find EV Charging Stations with Google Maps

Published on 2011-06-11 11:57:00

To help make it easier for electric vehicle owners to recharge, Google will display the locations of EV charging stations on its web and mobile applications. Charging stations are nowhere near as ubiquitous as gas stations and this is a barrier to th

Video: Google's Greener Vehicle Initiative

Published on 2011-06-11 07:59:00

Google is working to reduce its footprint with its green transportation infrastructure. Half of all greenhouse gas emissions come from fossil fuel powered vehicles but increasingly corporations are showing leadership through their acquisition of gree

Googles Green Vehicle Initiative

Published on 2011-06-10 18:32:00

Google's hybrid and electric vehicles are helping to accelerate the commercial adoption of electric vehicles. The company's so called "Gfleet," is composed of 3 types of cars, the Toyota Prius, the Nissan Leaf and the most recent acquisition, the Che

Seven Ways to Save the Seas

Published on 2011-06-09 07:10:00

A special report in the May 2011 edition of Popular Science reviewed seven ways of saving our oceans from the current path of rapid degeneration. Reducing Fertilizer Used in Farming There are many types of ocean pollution but the most devastating pol

UN Panel Discussion on World Oceans Day

Published on 2011-06-08 16:28:00

To mark World Oceans Day, the UN held a press briefing and a panel discussion at its Headquarters in New York on Wednesday, 8 June 2011. The subject of the briefing and panel discussion was “Our oceans: greening our future.” It was moderated by p

World Oceans Day UN Panel Discussion

Published on 2011-06-08 11:20:00

To mark World Oceans Day, the UN is promoting a press briefing and a panel discussion at its Headquarters in New York on Wednesday, 8 June 2011, between 3:00 – 5:00 PM EST.The theme of the press briefing and panel discussion is “Our oceans: green

World Oceans Day 2011 is Focused on Youth

Published on 2011-06-08 09:24:00

World Oceans Day (WOD), is celebrated every year on June 8th. WOD was original proposed in 1992 by Canada at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, and it was officially recognized by the United Nations in 2008. Since then it has been coordinated intern

New Partnerships Manufacturing Greener Cars

Published on 2011-06-08 07:26:00

More and more companies are vying for leadership in the greener car segment. Auto giants are pooling their resources to try to catch up to Toyota, the undisputed global leader of hybrid cars.To compete with Toyota's world leading hybrid car sales, ma

Competition in the Global EV Market Includes Forklifts

Published on 2011-06-07 17:29:00

Many of the biggest names in electric and hybrid vehicles are investing heavily in electric forklifts. Although electric and hybrid cars are stealing headlines, other types of electric vehicles are increasingly in demand.Toyota is the world leader in

US DOE Supporting EVs and Creating Jobs

Published on 2011-06-07 11:56:00

The Department of Energy (DOE) is working to increase the adoption rate of EVs. In April, 2011, US Energy Secretary Steven Chu indicated that he believes it will be possible for vehicles to travel up to 500 miles on a single charge by the end of the

Sustainable Supply Chain Webinar

Published on 2011-06-06 09:30:00

The Apathco Group is holding a free sustainable supply chain webinar on Tuesday, June 7, 2011, between 11:00am - 12:00pm. This sustainable supply chain webinar can also help to reduce your costs.Sustainable supply chain management is a practical appr

A Glimpse into the Future of Traction Batteries

Published on 2011-06-06 04:51:00

There are many cutting edge battery technologies that have yet to be seen by the general public. The future of battery electric vehicles depends primarily upon the cost and availability of batteries with high energy densities, power density, and long

What The Business Community Can Do To Protect Forests

Published on 2011-06-05 12:32:00

The business community has a vital role to play using forest products wisely and sustainably. Private companies have an opportunity to invest wisely in the new green economy and corporate social responsibility (CSR) is increasingly important to consu

The Economic and Employment Benefits of Forests

Published on 2011-06-05 10:11:00

Forests are crucial to life, this includes providing refuge for many species, and clean air for all but they are also important to the global economy. As a resource, forests provide many important natural resources, such as timber, fuel, rubber, pape

World Environment Day 2011

Published on 2011-06-05 09:08:00

World Environment Day (WED) is an annual event for positive environmental action. WED activities take place all year round but climax on 5 June every year, involving everyone from everywhere. This year’s commemorations are expected to be the larges

Ford's Flower Powered Green Innovation

Published on 2011-06-04 19:05:00

Ford is working with Ohio State University to use dandelion juice for the interior trim of its vehicles. Ford is researching the use of the sustainable material as a modifier in car trimmings like floor mats, doors, and cup holders.Ford is a leader i

Video: Ford Using the Google Prediction API to Optimize Energy Efficiency

Published on 2011-06-04 07:46:00

Ford Technical Expert, Ryan McGee and Ford System Architect, Johannes Kristinsson discuss how Ford is working with Google Predict API.© 2011, Richard Matthews. All rights reserved.Related PostFord Partners with Google to Enhance Hybrid Efficiency&nb

Ford Partners with Google to Enhance Hybrid Efficiency

Published on 2011-06-03 10:47:00

Google and Ford have teamed up to create vehicles that increase fuel economy and reduce emissions. They are working on cars that receive data in real time and predict driver behavior and probable destinations.The tool is called Google Prediction API,

Social Media and Toyota's Greener Cars

Published on 2011-05-31 23:08:00

Car manufacturer Toyota has developed a private social media platform know as the “Toyota Friend” service. This social media platform will enable drivers of Toyota's electric and plug-in hybrid cars to use their smartphones, tablets and computers

Sustainabilitylive! 2011

Published on 2011-05-31 22:40:00

Sustainabilitylive! 2011 was held between May 24th and 26th, 2011 in Birmingham, Alabama. Sustainabilitylive! is the home of five leading environment exhibitions, including BEX, ET, IWEX, NEMEX and SB - The Event.These exhibitions included hundreds o

KJT Group's Webinar on Sustainability and the Green Market

Published on 2011-05-31 17:09:00

The KJT Group is offering a free webinar on June 3, 2011 between 12 and 1 PM EDT. The webinar will focus on sustainability in the green market and feature KJT Group President and CEO, Kenneth J. Tomaszewski, Ph.D.The growing ‘green’ market is now

Webinar on the Environmental Challenges Faced by Lenders

Published on 2011-05-30 10:04:00

On Tuesday, May 31, 2011 between 1:00 and 2:00 EST a free webinar will feature Dianne Crocker, a principal analyst with EDR's market research group. She is responsible for providing EDR’s clients with strategic data and analysis on environmental du

Consumer Groups Push for a US Vehicle Standard of 60 mpg by 2025

Published on 2011-05-30 08:46:00

Consumer groups want to see US vehicle fleet standard of 60 mpg by 2025. This point was made at a recent teleconference event held by the Consumer Federation of America, a nonprofit association of nearly 300 consumer groups, and by Consumer Action, w

Factors Determining Adoption Rate of EVs

Published on 2011-05-29 08:25:00

There are three key factors that will influence demand for EVs. Price, the cost of gas and range will determine the rate at which EVs are adopted. EVs with price points that are comparable to combustion engine vehicles will sell better than at curren

Video: Solar Roadways

Published on 2011-05-28 03:36:00

This video contains an update on the Solar Roadways project which is working to pave roads with solar panels that you can drive on. The company won the GE Ecomagination Challenge, a prestigious award that comes with a $50,000 prize. In December, The

Obama's National Goal of One Million EVs by 2015

Published on 2011-05-27 17:09:00

In his 2011 State of the Union address, President Obama put forward his goal of putting one million EVs on American roads by 2015. This will help in the transition away from fossil fuel powered vehicles which are the second largest source of global w

The US Government is Investing in Greener Vehicles

Published on 2011-05-26 01:56:00

The federal government is greening its automotive fleet. Under the Obama administration the US government plans to purchase 116 plug-in electric vehicles including more than one hundred Chevrolet Volts. The federal government also plans to buy the Ni

ISO Standards and Greener Vehicles

Published on 2011-05-25 23:39:00

ISO is working to support cleaner cars because they understand that the future is about fuel-efficient, low or no emission vehicles. ISO standards for the automotive industry cover environmental considerations but they also cover things like safety,

ISO 14001 Certification in the Solar Sector

Published on 2011-05-25 07:18:00

A number of green companies have sought ISO 14001 environmental management certification including those associated with solar power.Satelite solar panel maker AXT Inc. is committed to environmental protection and positive corporate citizenship. In 2

The Implications of ISO 50001 for Your Business

Published on 2011-05-24 13:38:00

To help businesses understand the implications of the new energy oriented ISO series, GreenBiz.com gathered a panel of energy and sustainability executives for a webinar titled, "ISO 50001: Preparing for the New Energy Management Standard."The busine

The BIXI Bike Rental System

Published on 2011-05-23 07:16:00

BIXI is a public bicycle sharing system launched in May 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The name BIXI is a combination of the words bicycle and taxi. In addition to Montreal, the BIXI system is present in the Canadian cities of Ottawa/Gatineau and

Bike to Work Events Across North America

Published on 2011-05-22 06:32:00

On Friday May 20th communities all across North America took part in Bike to Work Day. These events help to raise awareness about environmental and other benefits associated with cycling rather than driving. Many events took place including free brea

Bike to Work Day - A Growing Movement

Published on 2011-05-21 06:50:00

Sometimes, the greatest way to make an environmental impact is through individual action. Bike to Work Day is an annual, national day of local action where individual bikers make the decision to ride their bike to work. As they meet up with other bik

Bike to Work Day

Published on 2011-05-20 08:57:00

The League of American Bicyclists is the national sponsor of an annual Bike Month event and this year Bike to Work Week is May 16th through the 20th. Bike to Work Day is Friday, May 20th. Bike to Work Day was originated by the League of American Bicy

ISO 50001 Energy Management Standard

Published on 2011-05-19 07:14:00

The International Standards Organization (ISO) is developing a guideline for energy management known as 50001 which will be published in the third quarter 2011. ISO 50001 is designed to help organizations improve their energy performance, increase en

Legal Challenge Seeks to Force US Government Action on Climate Change

Published on 2011-05-18 05:18:00

In light of the failure of the US Congress to address climate change, legal actions have been filed in all 50 states to force government action on climate change. The lawsuits are being led by an Oregon-based nonprofit called Our Children’s Trust,

Britain Committed to Lead the Growing Green Economy

Published on 2011-05-17 07:38:00

A new legally binding green deal has been agreed upon by British cabinet ministers. The deal will commit the UK to two decades of drastic cuts in carbon emissions. The deal has major implications for citizens, transportation and business.The deal was

IPCC Report Indicates that the World's Energy Needs Could be Met by Renewables

Published on 2011-05-16 03:30:00

The United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has released a report which indicates that nearly 80 percent of global energy demand could be met by renewable sources of energy by 2050. On May 9, the IPCC released the Special R

The Renewable Energy Standard Versus The Clean Energy Standard

Published on 2011-05-15 14:42:00

The renewable energy standard (RES) is one of the reasons why Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s (D-NV)energy bill never saw the light of day.RES is a requirement that the country will increase the percentage of its power generated from renewable

High Oil Prices Stimulate Renewable Energy

Published on 2011-05-15 07:22:00

Higher oil prices stimulate renewable energy. Renewable energy enables the world economies to grow sustainably, where our current reliance on fossil fuels is entirely unsustainable.To stimulate renewable energy we must see what is known as supply sho

Businesses Will Lead the Transition from Oil to Renewable Energy

Published on 2011-05-14 07:11:00

In this video, Jonathan Koomey discusses the important role that business will play transitioning away from oil to renewable energy sources. While he sees a role for governments, he sees business and civil society as being crucial to this transition.

Sustainable Economic Growth Excludes Fossil Fuels

Published on 2011-05-13 20:01:00

Sustainable economic growth is utterly impossible as long as oil, coal and natural gas provide nearly 88 percent of the world's energy needs. According to EIA (the US Energy Information Administration), total world consumption of marketed energy will

Is Capitalism Sustainable?

Published on 2011-05-12 06:53:00

Business has created the environmental crisis and now the same capitalist system that was behind the industrial revolution, is beginning to play a vital role in solving the problems it created.Despite the link between environmental practices and prof

The Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes

Published on 2011-05-11 08:21:00

The Dow Jones industrial average is the world's best known index and as of 1999 it has been home to the world's first sustainability indexes.Dow Jones is the leading full-service index provider that develops, maintains and licenses indexes for use as

The Anti-Environment Crusades of ExxonMobil and Koch Industries

Published on 2011-05-11 05:38:00

Despite a number of companies adopting sustainable practices, major multinationals like ExxonMobil and Koch Industries are waging war on the environment. These two companies are fighting on every front to resist the trend towards a low carbon economy

What Businesses are Doing to Combat Climate Change

Published on 2011-05-10 07:03:00

Some members of the business community are already playing a leading role in the war against climate change. These companies are making better use of resources, increasing energy efficiency measures, creating more energy-efficient products, and inves

Business Will Lead the War Against Climate Change

Published on 2011-05-09 00:32:00

In the wake of the failure of political solutions, the business community can lead the war on climate change. An audit of business reveals tremendous opportunities for emissions reductions. Business has contributed greatly to environmental degradatio

Video: The Reality of Climate Change

Published on 2011-05-08 07:16:00

In this video the Socio Capitalist interviews Atmospheric Scientist Dr. Andrew Dessler, and climate scientist at Texas A&M University. Dessler addresses the well-established science behind climate change. Other areas discussed include:The reality

Video: Debate on Climate Science and Policy Implications

Published on 2011-05-07 06:55:00

It is hard to find an intelligent debate on climate change because the evidence is so overwhelming that the only people prepared to argue against the veracity of global warming tend to be dumber than dirt or Republicans (or both). In this video, prof

The Last Best Hope to Combat Climate Change

Published on 2011-05-05 07:42:00

With governments unable or unwilling to pass climate change legislation we need to consider other points of view to augur change. The recent victory of Canadian Conservatives has shelved government support for a low carbon economy in that country for

No Reprieve for the Environment as Slacktivists Hand Majority to Canadian Conservatives

Published on 2011-05-04 06:37:00

The 2011 Canadian federal election vindicates those who characterize young people as apathetic. Had Canada's youth voted in larger numbers they could have prevented a Conservative majority, instead they generated a lot of online buzz, but failed to p

Youth Vote May Determine the Outcome of the Canadian Federal Election

Published on 2011-05-02 08:53:00

The youth vote could oust Harper's anti-environment Conservatives. Although polls in the days before the election indicate that the Conservatives are losing ground to the NDP, that shift may be even more pronounced than the results suggest. National

Vote for Canada Vote for the Environment Vote for Change

Published on 2011-05-02 05:07:00

Under Harper's Conservatives Canada's environment is under threat. Canada's ecological problems include a wide range of issues that impact people, individual species and entire ecosystems.The ruling Conservative government is at odds with Canadians o

Video: Leadnow's My Canada

Published on 2011-05-01 08:40:00

This video from Leadnow.ca was created by Smart Bubble Society, it targets younger voters and encourages them to vote for the Canada they want. Leadnow is famous for its Declaration For Change which is intended to set the agenda for the new Parliamen

Video: Vote Mobs Getting Youth Involved in Canada's Democracy

Published on 2011-04-30 07:49:00

The video above was taken at the second vote mob at the University of Guelph. With the Canadian Federal election scheduled for Monday (May 2, 2011). Vote mobs have sparked a wave of mobilisation across Canada that is encouraging young people to get o

Social Media is Mobilizing the Youth Vote in the Canadian Federal Election

Published on 2011-04-29 11:31:00

Social media has been driving the environmental movement to new heights and now it is being used to challenge Canada's federal government. As the first social media influenced election in Canadian history, the 2011 Canadian federal election seems to

Strategic Voting by Canada's Youth Can Unseat Harper's Conservatives

Published on 2011-04-28 07:32:00

Canada's youth are mounting a serious challenge to Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper's government. With the Conservatives leading and Canadians heading to the polls in a few days, organizations like Avaaz have been working feverishly to oppo

Sustainable Business Is Growing But It Still Has A Long Way To Go

Published on 2011-04-27 07:14:00

Despite the growth of sustainable business, this extrordinary transformation has only just begun. The combination of regulation and demand will color the future a much darker shade of green than what we see today. Whether you are a passionate support

Response to Criticism of Cooperation Between Business and Mainstream Environmentalism

Published on 2011-04-26 12:34:00

Some radical environmentalists are harshly critical of the increasing levels of cooperation between environmental organizations and major corporations. These extremists believe that the only way we can address the climate change crisis is through a r

Creating Climate Wealth Summit North America

Published on 2011-04-25 11:05:00

Creating Climate Wealth Summit North America, will take place in Washington DC, between May 3-4, 2011. Two other summits are also scheduled for this year including a July Summit in Sydney, Australia and a September summit in London, England. These su

Happy Easter from The Green Market

Published on 2011-04-24 00:11:00

Best wishes for a happy, safe and peaceful Easter to all our readers and their loved ones throughout the country and around the world from The Green Market.To explore the meaningfulness of the environment at this time of year see:Easter and the Envir

Two Examples of Business at Work on Earth Day 2011

Published on 2011-04-23 21:02:00

Earth Day 2011 included some helpful efforts to get business people involved with environmental issues. Women and the Green Economy (WAGE)™ and the New Orleans Green Business Expo stand out due to their efforts to accelerate the growth of the green

10 Business Pledges in Support of A Billion Acts of Green

Published on 2011-04-23 14:13:00

A Billion Acts of Green® is the largest environmental service campaign in the world and this year it included an increasing number of commitments from businesses. A Billion Acts of Green® is an annual campaign that inspires and rewards both simple

Green Your Business on Earth Day

Published on 2011-04-22 21:36:00

Earth Day was founded on April 22, 1970, as an environmental teach-in and to raise awareness and appreciation for the Earth's natural environment. It started in the US but through the Earth Day Network it is now a world wide event that includes the b

The Green Market's Earth Day Activity

Published on 2011-04-22 07:56:00

Happy Earth Day! The Green Market is celebrating Earth Day with ten days of posts devoted to providing green resources and examples of sustainable businesses. The Green Market is also working to support sustainable business and to share best practice

Small Businesses Can Benefit from the Growing Green Market Too

Published on 2011-04-21 13:26:00

Many owners of small enterprises mistakenly dismiss sustainable initiatives as the prerogative of large corporations not small business. Green business is no longer a niche market it is now a major economic driver.Small businesses do have to be more

Businesses are Combating Climate Change and Turning a Profit

Published on 2011-04-21 13:21:00

All around the world there are many sustainable success stories from companies that are seeing tremendous profit from green.At HP, carbon reductions are now 33 percent better than in 2005, fossil fuel use has been cut by 62 percent and the water savi

The Rise of the Green Consumer

Published on 2011-04-21 10:19:00

Increasing numbers of consumers are considering green factors in their purchase decisions. According to Forrester Research, 41 percent of the U.S. population are either interested in or are already purchasing from green companies or they are choosing

U.S. Consumer Attitudes on Green

Published on 2011-04-21 01:49:00

The most significant obstacle to the growth of the green economy involves consumer ignorance. Consumer attitudes on the green market need to be understood in the context of consumer segments. Exaggerated reporting also confounds an accurate portrayal

Cost Benefit Analysis of Sustainable Business Practices

Published on 2011-04-21 01:01:00

Many business owners fear the costs associated with going green and although the net return varies according to the sector, in most cases these fears are unwarranted.Sustainable business practices should be evaluated based on a cost/benefit analysis.

New Types of Insurance Reduce Risk and Accelerate the Adoption of Green Energy

Published on 2011-04-20 19:06:00

Insurance companies are finding that there is money to be made in green technology. In response to growing demand, new types of policies are emerging that provide protection for businesses involved in the green economy. Some insurance companies are b

A Greener Insurance Company

Published on 2011-04-20 14:11:00

Stewart Title is an insurance company that is engaging initiatives that are beneficial to the environment. Stewart Title Guaranty Co. and Stewart Title Company are wholly owned subsidiaries of Stewart Information Services Corp. (NYSE-STC), a customer

HP's Sustainable Innovation Serves the Planet and Profits

Published on 2011-04-20 10:40:00

Hewlett-Packard (HP) proves that sustainability efforts can be a win-win proposition that is good for the environment and also good for the bottom line. HP has a long history of ‘doing the right thing’ that dates back to 1957. The company is the

PUMA's Sustainable Packaging Innovation

Published on 2011-04-20 09:18:00

In 2010 PUMA launched its innovative packaging solution known as “clever little bag”, conceived in partnership with Yves Béhar. The company says new packaging initiatives will reduce cardboard use by 65 percent. Less packaging materials, means l

PUMA's Comprehensive Sustainable Strategy Now Includes Environmental Accounting

Published on 2011-04-20 08:22:00

PUMA's efforts to improve social, labor and environmental standards throughout its operations date back to 1999. Since then the company has continuously incorporated environmental standards and practices to reduce its impact on the planet, According

Xerox's Green Innovation

Published on 2011-04-19 18:13:00

Sustainable innovation is key to Xerox's strategy. The company is putting green innovation to work for profit and the planet. For Xerox sustainability and profitability are mutually reinforcing goals for themselves and their customers. Xerox Corporat

Bschool.com's "10 Great Companies Who Were Green Before It Was Cool"

Published on 2011-04-19 08:26:00

Bschool.com, recently published its list of the "10 Great Companies Who Were Green Before It Was Cool." This group of ten companies were instituting sustainable principles well before it became a trendy marketing ploy. Here is Bschool.com's list of t

Power Shift Rally at the US Chamber of Commerce in DC

Published on 2011-04-18 08:33:00

On Monday, April 18, thousands of people came together for a rally outside the US Chamber of Commerce in Washington DC. Their goal was to reveal the Chamber as a front group for the fossil fuel industry. They also called on President Obama and Congr

Surveys of America's Greenest Brands Suggest that Redemption is Possible

Published on 2011-04-18 06:21:00

Companies can renew consumer's perception of their brands by adopting sustainable practices. Two surveys polling consumer attitudes reveal that consumer identification of America's greenest brands can evolve alongside businesses practices. For the la

Greener Japanese Companies

Published on 2011-04-16 23:16:00

There is a long list of Japanese companies that are investing in sustainable innovation. Many of the world's best known Japanese brands are seeing the wisdom of green. Sharp has built a solar-cell factory that raised its output to 1.3GW last year, f

Dan Miller on the Psychology of Climate Change and the Business of Change

Published on 2011-04-16 08:49:00

In 2009, Dan Miller, managing director of the Rhoda Group, delivered a presentation called A Really Inconvenient Truth at the Hillside Club in Berkeley, California. Miller discussed the four scenarios of action vs. inaction in the face of climate cha

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