Green Cities Florida Event May 21-22, 2009

Green Cities Florida Event May 21-22, 2009

Submitted by Gabe LeBlanc on Thu, 2009-05-07 19:56
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Green Cities Florida 2009 May 21-22 at the OCCC

Green Cities Florida offers people a way to channel their creative and profit-driven strengths to take advantage of a new wave of green opportunities. Many up-and-coming incentives will influence companies and individuals to change course and re-plot their way through an explosive set of opportunities and, in some case, pitfalls of this rapidly changing economy.

What Does Earth Day Mean Today?

Submitted by Nate Kharrl on Thu, 2010-04-22 21:42
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What Does Earth Day Mean Today?

As Earth Day turns 40, the founders of the original event have mixed feelings about the modern environmental movement. Is mainstream environmentalism over, or is today's business-infused green movement the way forward?
Classic Earthrise Photo

People across the world are kicking off festivities in the name of Earth Day. This international holiday, described as "halfway between a street party and a guilt trip" by the Washington Post, began 40 years ago when a group of young activists arranged a national protest. The event was categorized by rowdy marches, huge rallies, and in-your-face activism that (sometimes literally) grabbed the public by the collar. The event helped spearhead a public outcry that resulted in a huge legislative and regulatory movement that reshaped the quality of America's air, water, and soil.

Earth Day 2010 San Francisco: Mapping the Trees

Submitted by ecofactory on Thu, 2010-04-22 12:47
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Earth Day 2010 San Francisco: Mapping the Trees

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 22, 2010 (ENS) - To mark the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom Wednesday introduced a new online tool for mapping the city's trees.

The Urban Forest Map was developed by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, Cal Fire, in cooperation with Friends of the Urban Forest and the City of San Francisco in order to better manage the city's environment.

President Obama Calls for Local Earth Day Actions

Submitted by Nate Kharrl on Wed, 2010-04-21 17:39
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President Obama Calls for Local Earth Day Actions

Green TV

Revisiting the historic Cuyahoga River fire that was the catalyst for the first earth day, President Obama honors the 40th Earth Day and challenges Americans to take action in their community to improve their environment. The president acknowledges that much as been done in the past 40 years, including the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency, the Clean Water and Clean Air acts, and new controls to crack down on polluters.

People's World Conference on Climate Change

Submitted by Nate Kharrl on Wed, 2010-04-21 17:03
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People's World Conference on Climate Change

Bolivia is playing host to the World People's Conference, an alternative event focused on generating solutions for the world's climate issues.
Evo Morales and other Central American leaders

Environmental activists, hollywood celebrities, and NGOs are gathering in Bolivia to take part in the World People's Conference on Climate Change and the Rights of Mother Earth. Bolivia's president launched the event in protest of the proceedings at Copenhagen. President Morales was one of the largest detractors of the Copenhagen accord, saying that the process has been manipulated by countries like China and the United States to marginalize the needs of developing countries and ensure the survival of capitalism. In response, the United States has denied climate aid to Bolivia.

Earth Day 2010

Submitted by Nate Kharrl on Tue, 2010-04-20 17:10
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Earth Day 2010

Green vendors, activists, and interested individuals are making their preparations for Earth Day 2010 now. See what to expect inside.
"Critical Mass" awareness event in Oxford

Recycling bins, fair trade booths, and vegan dishes will be the order of the day as cities around the world prepare for Earth Day 2010. Earth Day is celebrated in many different countries in many different ways. To some, Earth Day is a happy day of appreciation and gratitude, while to others it is a day of activism and spreading awareness. Earth Day was first celebrated by a peace activist named John McConnell in 1969, though US Senator Gaylord Nelson is given much of the credit for transforming it into an international holiday.

Earth Hour 2010

Submitted by Nate Kharrl on Tue, 2010-03-30 16:46
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Earth Hour 2010

Millions of people turned their lights off last Saturday to observe earth hour. In these 60 minutes, businesses and individuals recognize the importance of environmental preservation by turning off the lights.
Earth Hour Skyline

On January 27th, 2010, millions of people around the world participated in earth hour. During this special slice of night, businesses and residences shut off their electric lights for 60 minutes to show solidarity for actions that would protect and preserve the planet. This symbolic event, which can be seen from space, is meant to demonstrate the collective impact humanity can have on our environment when mobilized to achieve a common goal.

Earth's Hour of Darkness Illuminates Need for Climate Action

Submitted by ecofactory on Fri, 2010-03-26 14:37
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Earth's Hour of Darkness Illuminates Need for Climate Action

GLAND, Switzerland, March 26, 2010 (ENS) - A 24 hour-long wave of darkness will sweep around the globe as people and corporations turn out the lights from 8:30 to 9:30 pm local time on Saturday, March 27 to mark Earth Hour - sponsored by the World Wildlife Fund to promote effective climate change action.

New Zealand's Chatham Islands will be the first place to start Earth Hour - the South Pacific island of Samoa will end the sweep 24 hours later.

Copenhagen Climate Summit to be Extended

Submitted by Nate Kharrl on Fri, 2009-12-18 12:12
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Copenhagen Climate Summit to be Extended

Event coordinators are calling for the COP15 climate summit in Copenhagen to be extended into the weekend, despite Obama's plans to begin Christmas vacation on time.
Bella Center in Copenhagen

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon and Danish Prime minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen have called for the Copenhagen climate summit to extend into the weekend, urging world leaders to make overnight accommodations. The words of world leaders, delegates, and activists have been described as "glum," "frustrated," and "disappointed" as nations lock horns over a potential draft treaty. French President Nicholas Sarkozy places much of the blame on developing nations. "What's blocking things? A country like China which has trouble accepting the idea of a monitoring body.

Obama: Emerging Climate Treaty is Imperfect, but Fair

Submitted by Nate Kharrl on Fri, 2009-12-18 10:28
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Obama: Emerging Climate Treaty is Imperfect, but Fair

President Obama arrived in Copenhagen this morning to cement America's position on climate change, which has frustrated many who hoped he would bring more aggressive commitments.
President Obama speaking with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao

"We are running short on time," said President Obama in his speech to more than 100 world leaders in Copenhagen this morning. "We can embrace this accord, take a substantial step forward, and continue to refine it and build upon its foundation. We can do that, and everyone who is in this room will be a part of a historic endeavor — one that makes life better for our children and grandchildren. Or we can choose delay, falling back into the same divisions that have stood in the way of action for years."