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Congressman Markey Brings Opposing U.S. Viewpoint to Bali

Roshani — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 08:49:00 -0500

U.S. Congressman Edward J. Markey (Democrat-Massachusetts) took an alternate—and virtually carbon-free—route to Bali, Indonesia this morning, as he offered the United Nations climate summit a vision of U.S. climate policy that is strongly critical of the Bush administration.

Congressman Markey, Live from Virtual Bali

Roshani — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 11:43:00 -0500

Congressman Edward Markey (D-Mass.), Chairman of the Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming, has linked up with OneClimate’s 'Virtual Bali' initiative to participate in the UN’s Climate Change negotiations currently underway in Bali, Indonesia - even while he remains in Washington DC to press for passage of the final Energy Bill in Congress.

Online Dialogue: Climate Change Challenge

Roshani — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 20:37:00 -0400

Do you have questions on climate change -- how to decrease your impact, what can we expect, is it for real?! OneWorld has brought together experts to help answer your questions. Submit your questions by April 10 or share your climate tips, but don't delay... we'll be sending them on to our panel on Tuesday, April 11. We'll post their responses just in time for Earth Day.

Calls for Climate Action as Kenya Prepares to Host Global Meet

owuseditors — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 23:43:00 -0500

Calls for tougher action on global warming are intensifying as policy makers embark for Kenya, where weeklong talks on climate change are due to start Monday.

Earth 'on Verge of Major Biodiversity Crisis'

owuseditors — Fri, 28 Jul 2006 11:50:00 -0400

Mindful that life on Earth is seriously threatened by the continued loss of thousands of plant and animal species, an international group of scientists is calling for the creation of a global forum to help officials craft plans to preserve biodiversity on the planet.

'Energy Security' Plan Panned over Climate, Nuclear Concerns

owuseditors — Mon, 24 Jul 2006 12:49:00 -0400

Leaders of the world's industrial nations have drawn fire from international civil society groups after they embraced an energy plan that favors continued reliance on oil and other fossil fuels with no hint of any solid steps to deal with the impending threat of climate change.

Economic Gains Mask Underlying Crises - Report

owuseditors — Tue, 18 Jul 2006 11:58:00 -0400

Despite unprecedented growth in recent years, the world economy has not only failed to take care of the planet and its health, but also the basic needs of billions of its inhabitants, most of whom are condemned to live in slums with no safe water to drink, according to a new study released by a U.S.-based independent think tank.

Pearl Jam Offsets Climate Footprint of 2006 World Tour

owuseditors — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 22:51:00 -0400

Tonight Pearl Jam is onstage at The Forum in the midst of a 69 date world tour that opened April 20 in London, England and will close November 25 in Perth, Australia. The band has decided to offset emissions of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide (CO2) released on the tour--from the trucks, buses, airplane travel, hotel rooms, concerts venues and fans driving to and from their concerts--by providing funding to nine nonprofit organizations that help, in various ways, to reduce global warming.

Reclaiming Africa's Wealth

Megan — Fri, 07 Jul 2006 14:27:00 -0400

On June 23- 26, 2006 the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) hosted The Third Annual Bill Sutherland Institute for Africa Advocates conference at Gallaudet University in Washington, DC.

The Race to Replace Fossil Fuels

owuseditors — Wed, 05 Jul 2006 00:25:00 -0400

Wind power is "poised to become to become the foundation of the new energy economy," claims a new survey by the Washington, D.C.-based Earth Policy Institute. According to the environmental group, global wind electricity-generating capacity increased by 24 percent in 2005 to 59,100 megawatts--a twelvefold increase from a decade ago, when world wind-generating capacity stood at less than 5,000 megawatts.

Environmentalists Urge Global Ban on Fishing Trawlers

owuseditors — Wed, 24 May 2006 09:46:00 -0400

As policy makers from around the world gather here to attend a major United Nations conference on fisheries, a prominent environmental group has renewed its demand for a global effort to stem so-called pirate fishing and a worldwide moratorium on high seas fishing by commercial companies using bottom trawlers.

With Gas Prices Flying High, Annan Calls for Energy Revolution

owuseditors — Fri, 12 May 2006 14:09:00 -0400

With growing concerns over high prices of oil and its adverse impact on the world's poor and the environment, the United Nations is urging policy makers to explore the use of alternative sources for energy.

Earth Day: How To Go Green At Home and Work

owuseditors — Mon, 24 Apr 2006 15:57:00 -0400

Devastating storms? Harsh droughts? More diseases? Polluted air and waterways? Contaminated food? Some of the key causes are global warming and a loss of biodiversity caused by humans' excessive use and abuse of the Earth and its resources. Complex global problems all, so what's an individual to do?

Spare the Taxpayer, Spur the Economy, Save the Planet

owuseditors — Thu, 13 Apr 2006 13:36:00 -0400

As tax day looms, a prominent environmentalist is urging changes he says will spare the taxpayer, spur the economy, and save the planet.

Problem: Foreign Oil, Answer: Blowing in the Wind?

owuseditors — Mon, 03 Apr 2006 21:56:00 -0400

Alongside the war in Iraq, Americans worry most about U.S. dependence on foreign oil, a leading pollster said Thursday. While most appeared fatalistic over problems like job outsourcing, around half said the government can do something about energy dependence, according to a survey run by Daniel Yankelovich, funded by the Ford Foundation, and published by the Council on Foreign Relations in its journal Foreign Affairs.

Groups Demand Water Rights, Cite Millions of Deaths

owuseditors — Tue, 21 Mar 2006 19:21:00 -0500

The right to safe water must be enshrined in international law and policed by the United Nations if millions of people are to be spared death from want of water or from water-borne diseases, activists told governments and business at international talks ending Wednesday.

Share Tips for Living & Working "Green"

Roshani — Thu, 09 Mar 2006 12:44:00 -0500

I am part of the SUSTAIN US-DC email list and someone on the list started a great discussion on living "green" and saving money by posing this question.

Straighten Up and Fly Right

Jeffrey Allen — Fri, 03 Mar 2006 00:48:00 -0500

Did you know that one of the top human activities contributing to climate change is flying in an airplane? But I've found a way around that.