Rising Voices’ Projects Propel Citizen Media
Wednesday, August 12th, 2009 Posted in Green News, Politics | Comments OffRising Voices, led by David Sasaki, is an initiative that demonstrates that citizen media is possible in any corner of the globe. Through a modest amount of fiscal support and loads of technical support and advice, ...
Rebel, Rebel: The Protestor’s Handbook
Wednesday, August 12th, 2009 Posted in Green News, Politics | Comments OffRebel, Rebel: The Protestor's Handbook by Bibi Van Der Zee Environmental journalist Bibi van der Zee’s new book not only expounds on how to stage meaningful civil disobedience without being arrested, but also ...
Indian Government Opens Climate Debate To Youth
Thursday, August 6th, 2009 Posted in Green News, Politics | Comments OffBy Anna da Costa India's government has set a new international standard for engaging youth on climate policy. In June, the Ministry of Environment and Forests invited the Indian Youth Climate Network (IYCN) to comment on the ...
Chinese To Launch First Ever Green Lawsuit Against Government
Friday, July 31st, 2009 Posted in Green News, Politics | Comments Offby Tania Branigan China should see its first lawsuit by an environmental group against authorities within weeks, state media reported today.A member of the All-China Environmental Federation - which is backed by the central government - ...
Food Products Should Carry ‘Water Footprint’ Information, Says Report
Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009 Posted in Green News, Politics | Comments Offby Rebecca Smithers The hidden amounts of water used in manufacturing food and drink products should be made known to customers, according to lobby groups Food and drink products should carry a new label to give consumers more ...
Food Products Should Carry ‘Water Footprint’ Information, Says Report
Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009 Posted in Green News, Politics | Comments Offby Rebecca Smithers The hidden amounts of water used in manufacturing food and drink products should be made known to customers, according to lobby groups Food and drink products should carry a new label to give consumers more ...
Government Unveils Sweeping Plans to Transform UK into Low-Carbon Economy
Wednesday, July 15th, 2009 Posted in Green News, Politics | Comments Offby Alok Jha The government has unveiled detailed plans for transforming the UK to a low-carbon economy and meeting its targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The measures, which touch on all aspects of life, from home insulation ...
Carbon Tax Shift Gaining Favor Across Canada?
Friday, July 3rd, 2009 Posted in Green News, Politics | Comments OffPosted by Anna Fahey As British Columbia acknowledges the one year anniversary of the landmark carbon tax shift policy, the revenue-neutral tax recently bumped prices at the pump from 2.4 cents to 3.6 cents a litre. But ...
Waxman-Markey Passes the House
Friday, June 26th, 2009 Posted in Green News, Politics | Comments OffAbout an hour ago, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the American Clean Energy and Security Act with a vote of 219-212. The bill is expected to move to the Senate for debate after the July ...
Waxman-Markey Passes the House
Friday, June 26th, 2009 Posted in Green News, Politics | Comments OffAbout an hour ago, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the American Clean Energy and Security Act with a vote of 219-212. The bill is expected to move to the Senate for debate after the July ...
New EPA Analysis of Waxman-Markey: Consumer Electric Bills 7% Lower in 2020 Thanks To Efficiency
Thursday, June 25th, 2009 Posted in Green News, Politics | Comments OffThe EPA has posted its detailed analysis of the American Clean Energy and Security Act (H.R. 2454) here. The bottom line is that the total cost to consumers is low, just as CBO found — ...
Airline Passengers to Pay for Pollution
Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009 Posted in Green News, Politics | Comments OffBy Dan Milmo Willie Walsh, British Airways chief, says airline emissions trading scheme will mean fares rises Airline passengers will have to pay for the environmental impact of their journeys through fare increases if carriers join ...
Airline Passengers to Pay for Pollution
Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009 Posted in Green News, Politics | Comments OffBy Dan Milmo Willie Walsh, British Airways chief, says airline emissions trading scheme will mean fares rises Airline passengers will have to pay for the environmental impact of their journeys through fare increases if carriers join ...
The Waxman-Markey Bill: A Good Start Or A Non-Starter?
Thursday, June 18th, 2009 Posted in Green News, Politics | Comments OffAs carbon cap-and-trade legislation works it way through Congress, the environmental community is intensely debating whether the Waxman-Markey bill is the best possible compromise or a fatally flawed initiative. Yale Environment 360 asked 11 prominent people ...
The Waxman-Markey Bill: A Good Start Or A Non-Starter?
Thursday, June 18th, 2009 Posted in Green News, Politics | Comments OffAs carbon cap-and-trade legislation works it way through Congress, the environmental community is intensely debating whether the Waxman-Markey bill is the best possible compromise or a fatally flawed initiative. Yale Environment 360 asked 11 prominent people ...
Robert F. Kennedy challenged our Ponzi scheme pursuit of growth for growth’s sake, much as his heir, Barack Obama, does
Thursday, June 18th, 2009 Posted in Green News, Politics | Comments OffRobert F. Kennedy was assassinated 41 years ago last week. He challenged our monomaniacal pursuit of GDP in "one of the most beautiful of his speeches,” as Obama described it an August 2008 NYT profile ...
Australia calls for aviation to be part of climate change treaty
Wednesday, June 17th, 2009 Posted in Green News, Politics | Comments OffProposal brings worldwide carbon tax for airline passengers closer By Dan Milmo The prospect of a worldwide carbon tax for airline passengers is gathering pace after the Australian government demanded the inclusion of the aviation industry in ...
Australia calls for aviation to be part of climate change treaty
Wednesday, June 17th, 2009 Posted in Green News, Politics | Comments OffProposal brings worldwide carbon tax for airline passengers closer By Dan Milmo The prospect of a worldwide carbon tax for airline passengers is gathering pace after the Australian government demanded the inclusion of the aviation industry in ...
The Real Patriot Act, Part 1
Tuesday, May 19th, 2009 Posted in Green News, Politics | Comments Offby Bill Becker MONDAY, MAY 18, 2009 — If members of the U.S. Congress listen closely today, they will hear this sound. That’s the cavalry (and the Navy, Air Force and Marines) coming to the aid of the ...
The Real Patriot Act, Part 1
Tuesday, May 19th, 2009 Posted in Green News, Politics | Comments Offby Bill Becker MONDAY, MAY 18, 2009 — If members of the U.S. Congress listen closely today, they will hear this sound. That’s the cavalry (and the Navy, Air Force and Marines) coming to the aid of the ...