Current News
What’s happening around the globe? Staying up-to-date
on these crucial environmental and conservation issues is an
important part of making a difference. Education is the first
step to change – learn about recent issues and share the
information with those around you.
Solid
Public Support for Energy Conservation
While the media spotlight has been focused
on healthcare, public opinion has continued to favor the Obama
administration’s proposed changes to U.S. energy policy
by about a 2-1 ratio.
New
Jersey to get $14.4 million in stimulus funds for energy efficiency,
conservation
New Jersey plans to use more than
$14 million in federal stimulus grant funds to support energy
efficiency and conservation programs.
7/23/2008 Colorado State University lauded for creating green school
CSU is applauded for its announcement that it will create a new School of Global Environmental Sustainability
7/23/08 Pickens sees answer to energy crisis in the wind
T. Boone Pickens champions wind energy, to unveil 'Pickens Plan' to alleviate dependency on oil
7/22/08 Dartmouth 'Big Green Bus' delivers an important environmental message
Student bus crew spreads environmental tips and ideas throughout the country on a bus tour
7/10/2008 Sea-Water Air Conditioning Plan for Honolulu, Hawaii Finishes Funding
Cool water is drawn from the ocean and circulated to cool buildings.
7/10/2008 Leonardo DiCaprio's Eco-Charity
Plus Tommy Lee's Rockin' Green Life and Jessica Alba's a Green Mom
7/9/2008 PHOTOS: 8 Natural Wonders Added to UN Heritage List
A short article plus photos of these natural wonders.
6/25/2008 "Change Your World" Encourages Alternatives to Car
New campaign aims for 10% traffic reduction.
6/25/2008 Grantham Prize Winners Announced: Environmental Reporting at its Best
Winner and special merits awards announced today.
6/24/2008 Green Remodeling Epicenter... Could It Be North Carolina?
Durham, North Carolina, with a population just over 200,000 has the most LEED buildings in the state and ranks in the top five nationally on a per-capita basis.
8/22/2007
$6.7m for climate change, sustainability
New Zealand’s Government has announced a yearly $6.7m additional
fund for research on how to increase sustainability and tackle
climate change.
8/22/2007
Brides go green for Earth’s sake
A rise in green weddings is observed.
8/22/2007
China plans to fulfill UN goal in water in 2009
Chinese Vice Minister of Water Resources says China has planned
to fulfill its UN Millennium Development Goal in Safe Drinking
Water by 2009.
8/22/2007
Democrats in $7bn plan to turn US green
US House of Representatives plans to combat the nation’s
carbon footprint.
8/22/2007
Kenya: EU to fund forest conservation plan
The European Union has allocated Sh12.2 million for a number
of environmental conservation projects in western Kenya.
8/22/2007
Las Vegas growth depends on dwindling water supply
One of America’s fastest-growing cities depends on a water
supply that’s reaching lows.
8/22/2007
Ontario Government helps cities plant trees to fight climate
change
Cleaner air and water, energy conservation among benefits.
8/22/2007
Recycling sees success
At Utah campus, recycling program is actually “ahead of
schedule.”
8/22/2007
Study predicts Dublin water crisis
A series of new studies predicts River Liffey levels to be half
of what they are today in 40 to 50 years.
8/15/2007
Conservation of water is a hot idea for a cooler world
North Carolina’s government explains links between water
use and environmental impacts, importance of conservation.
8/14/2007
John Laird: Water conservation is answer for future
Article about why California needs to take water conservation
seriously.
3/7/2007:
Water prices rising worldwide
Municipal water rates have increased dramatically around the
globe over the past five years, and the trend continues upward.
2/22/2007:
Behold the incredible shrinking Colorado River
The Colorado River has been used for everything from farming
to golf, and experts warn that even worse shortages may be on
their way.
12/05/2006:
Niagara Flapperless Beats the Crap out of Normal Toilets
Thomas Crapper didn't invent the eponymous bathroom device; He
improved it and popularized it.
