Solving Climate Change Saves Billions Amidst increasingly dire news about the economy and climate change, Architecture 2030 released a seminal study at the Eileen Rockefeller Growald Symposium on Collaborative Philanthropy today, showing how a small investment of only $21.6 billion in the Building Sector would produce 216,000 permanent jobs and save 86.7 Million Metric Tons (MMT) of CO2 in a single year.
Yellow-billed Loon, Threatened by Oil Development and Arctic Warming, on Ro SAN FRANCISCOâ Conservation groups have reached an agreement that brings the extremely rare yellow-billed loon a step closer to much-needed protection from threats such as oil development in Alaska and the loss of its tundra habitat in the face of global warming.
CARBON DIOXIDE EMISSIONS ACCELERATING RAPIDLY âGlobal carbon dioxide emissions from the burning of fossil fuels stood at a record 8.38 gigatons of carbon in 2006, 20 percent above the level in 2000â, writes Frances C. Moore in a recent Earth Policy Institute release, âCarbon Dioxide Emissions Accelerating Rapidlyâ.
Five orphaned bears get a new life in Russia; satellite tracking will monit (Bubonitsy, Tver Region, Russia. 9 April 2008) Today, in the forest of the Tver region of Russia, researchers from IFAW (the International Fund for Animal Welfare) and veterinarians from the Moscow Zoo returned five orphaned bear cubs to the wild. Prior to the release, the team performed veterinary checks and tagged the bears for monitoring.
RezHub.com's Green Travel Hub Announces a Dream Green Vacation Giveaway to Travelers who have been dreaming of a vacation can wake up; because RezHub.com's Green Travel Hub is giving away 3 Dream Green Vacations. RezHub.com announced today the kickoff of their Dream Green Vacation Giveaway Contest.
Oil Drilling to Hit Heart of Endangered Right Whale Habitat in Bering Sea ANCHORAGE, Alaskaâ The Bush administration Tuesday took the first step toward opening up 5.6 million acres in the Bering Sea to oil and gas leasing. The proposal, published in Tuesdayâs Federal Register by the Department of the Interiorâs Minerals Management Service, would allow oil development in an area north of the Aleutian Islands near Bristol Bay that has been designated critical habitat for the North Pacific right whale.
Local Tax Sharing Programs Improve Sustainable Development Prospects (Washington) A report released this week, Improving Economic Health and Competitiveness through Tax Sharing, assesses the experience of local governments with schemes that share portions of tax revenues in order to get better development results and avoid sprawl.
Study Examines Wetlands Programs in Each of the 50 States (Washington) The Environmental Law Institute (ELI) announces the publication of State Wetland Protection: Status, Trends & Model Approaches. This report examines state-level efforts to protect wetland resources.
Celebrate the 70th Anniversary of National Wildlife Week: Become a Wildlife Take the time to connect with nature and enjoy wildlife in your community this spring by participating in the National Wildlife Federationâs (NWF) Wildlife Watch, part of the National Wildlife Week celebration from April 19-27.
Ecological Footprint Quiz Points the Way towards Sustainable Living Oakland, Calif. April 8, 2008 â Today, Oakland-based Redefining Progress will launch a much anticipated new version of what Time magazine dubbed as one of the 50 best websites of 2007âthe Ecological Footprint Quiz found at myfootprint.org.
Uranium Mine Exploration Near Grand Canyon Halted A federal judge Friday issued a restraining order against VANE Minerals and the Kaibab National Forest pending further proceedings, halting uranium exploration on public lands within a few miles of Grand Canyon National Park.
TPL & Banana Republic Partner for Earth Week, 4/22-27 Banana Republic is pleased to announce its participation in Earth Week. From April 22nd thru April 27th, one percent of all in-store and online sales, up to $100,000, will be donated to The Trust for Public Land nonprofit organization to support their efforts in preserving urban spaces.
West Coast Green Moves to Silicon Valley San Jose, CA - West Coast Green, the worldâs largest residential green building conference, is moving to San Jose. West Coast Green 2008, which will take place at the San Jose Convention Center from September 25-27, offers over 100 presenters, 380 exhibitors, and is expected to attract more than 13,000 attendees.
The Beginning of the End for Coal: A Long Year in the Life of the U.S. Coal "With concerns about climate change mounting, the era of coal-fired electricity generation in the United States may be coming to a close," says Lester R. Brown, President, and Jonathan G. Dorn, Staff Researcher, of Earth Policy Institute, in a recent release, âThe Beginning of the End for Coal: A Long Year in the Life of the U.S. Coal Industryâ
Rwanda Conservation Effort to Link Endangered Chimps to Distant Forest A group of some 15 chimpanzees facing extinction in an isolated pocket of Rwandan rain forest will have a greater range â and, thus, greater chances for survival â thanks to one of Africaâs most ambitious forest restoration and ecological research efforts ever. Organizers of the project, named the Rwandan National Conservation Park, said today that a 30-mile (50km) tree corridor will be planted to connect the Gishwati Forest Reserve, the chimpanzeesâ home range, to Nyungwe National Park.
Government Misses Endangered Species Act Deadline for Declining California Monday the Center for Biological Diversity notified the Fish and Wildlife Service of its intent to file suit against the agency for missing the first deadline in the Endangered Species Act listing process for the ashy storm-petrel, a California seabird imperiled by development and global warming.
RezHub.com Makes History Launching the First Ever Integrated Green Travel S RezHub.com, an online travel agency who became both a pioneer and leader in Green Travel with the launch of their Green Travel Hub website, breaks ground again today with the integration of a revolutionary green travel search. With the kick-off of their new travel search, RezHub.com becomes the first travel site in history to incorporate Green Score ratings and information in every hotel search. Travelers now have a quick and easy way to learn about environmentally friendly lodging options, without having to spend extra time researching and reserving their trips at multiple websites.
Decade of Dedication to Kids Health & the Environment Yesterday in Los Angeles, many distinguished environmental health and justice advocates in addition to political leaders expressed their gratitude & praised the efforts of the Los Angeles Unified School District, (2nd largest in the nation) for working cooperatively for a decade with California Safe Schools (CSS), a children's environmental health organization in creating the most protective pesticide policy for schools in the country.
Cruelty to continue under 'new' Canadian seal hunt regulations Today, experts with IFAW (International Fund for Animal Welfare â www.ifaw.org) denounced the Canadian governmentâs claims that a new condition of licence will improve the humaneness of Canadaâs commercial seal hunt.
International Fund for Animal Welfare Launches IFAW Island in Second Life (Yarmouth Port, MA - March 27, 2008) The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) announced today the launch of its new space, IFAW Island, in the virtual world called Second Life. IFAW Island will serve as a virtual meeting ground for those interested in animal welfare issues.
AUDUBON AND TOYOTA ANNOUNCE FIVE-YEAR ALLIANCE TO PROMOTE CONSERVATION ACTI The National Audubon Society and Toyota today launched TogetherGreen, a nationwide Audubon program to fund conservation projects, train environmental leaders, and offer volunteer opportunities to significantly benefit the environment.
