Read what the world's best writers are saying about climate change.
Australia's first conservation-based luxury resort, Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa, has now become the first hotel in the world to achieve carbon neutral certification from an internationally accredited greenhouse gas certification scheme. carboNZeroCertTM certification was issued within just three months of the opening of Emirates' new AUD125 million resort. Tony ... keep reading
Written by Celsias Staff last month, about Clean Technologies, Energy Saving, Green energy, Industry & Business, Lifestyle & Behavior
A recent event sponsored by the British High Commission on climate change and low-carbon business drew out into the open a serious issue. As many are aware, should the temperature rise as much as 4 degrees Celsius (or about 7 degrees Fahrenheit) due to climate change, some serious problems for ... keep reading
Written by Chris Tobias in November 2009, about Air Quality, Carbon Trading, Children and Families, Clean Technologies, Climate Change, Consumerism, Economics, Education, Emissions, Energy Saving, Events, Finance & Money, Industry & Business, Lifestyle & Behavior, Politics & Government
Usman Haque is an interactive designer who explores how ubiquitous technology and mobile connectivity are changing the ways that we relate to our environments and each other. Haque’s projects involve the creation of dynamic systems that encourage people to rethink their role and impact within the larger ecosystem. His ... keep reading
Written by Scott Lachut in November 2009, about Architecture, Art & Culture, Children and Families, Climate Change, Consumerism, Design, Economics, Education, Emissions, Energy Saving, Finance & Money, Green energy, Lifestyle & Behavior, Pollution, Population
Unless the sea floods your dining room, or the coal-fired power plant next door belches out dirty smoke for you to inhale, it is difficult to appreciate what all the fuss is about regarding Green House Gases (GHG) and global warming. And, what is a carbon credit anyway? Let’s ... keep reading
Written by Bruce Scott in November 2009, about Carbon Trading, Children and Families, Climate Change, Coal & Oil, Consumerism, Economics, Education, Emissions, Energy Saving, Events, Finance & Money, Industry & Business, Lifestyle & Behavior, Politics & Government, Pollution (3 comments)
It is official Energy Saving Day (E-Day) on October 6. In honor of this occasion residents on the Isles of Scilly will switch off electrical items which do not need to be on in their homes, schools and workplaces, over a 24-hour period. The reduction in electricity use will be ... keep reading
Written by Kate R. in October 2009, about Action, Protest, & Activism, Alternative, Cohousing, & Off-Grid Living, Children and Families, Clean Technologies, Economics, Education, Energy Saving, Events, Finance & Money, Industry & Business, Lifestyle & Behavior, Media, Politics & Government
The combined talents at Oxfam and Greenpeace last night brought big names out for the Southern Hemisphere premiere of The Age of Stupid. The house was utterly packed for the premiere. If you have not heard about this movie, you absolutely must go see it. From director Franny Armstrong (McLibel ... keep reading
Written by Chris Tobias in August 2009, about Action, Protest, & Activism, Celebrities, Climate Change, Emissions, Energy Saving, Environmental Disasters, Industry & Business, Lifestyle & Behavior, Media, Politics & Government, Pollution, Poverty & Development, Solar (1 comment)
Our friend Peter Salmon of Moxie Design is involved both here in New Zealand and internationally in shaping “green” and “sustainable” brands. Recently, while attending the Sustainable Brands ’09 conference in Monterrey California, he became acquainted with Duke Stump of The NorthStar Manifesto. Thanks to Peter and Duke, a crowd ... keep reading
Written by Chris Tobias in August 2009, about Consumerism, Design, Economics, Energy Saving, Industry & Business, Lifestyle & Behavior, Media, Philosophy & Religion
The Netherlands has a reputation for being progressive, from the environment to social initiatives. About twice the size of New Jersey, a large proportion of its landmass is below sea level. Protected (at least for the moment) by an elaborate system of dikes, the country is a center of creativity ... keep reading
Written by Chris Tobias in August 2009, about Air Quality, Biofuels & Alternative Energy, Clean Technologies, Consumerism, Earth, Soil, & Landscape, Emissions, Energy Saving, Green energy, Industry & Business, Politics & Government, Pollution, Population, Smart Growth
Gather ’round, dear readers, and I’ll tell you a little story that stinks. Even though it is filled with disagreeable smells, I think it will please you, especially if you’re among those folks who would rather not live in a dark, cold world. It’s a tale of ... keep reading
Written by T Caswell in August 2009, about Agriculture & Food, Alternative, Cohousing, & Off-Grid Living, Biofuels & Alternative Energy, Clean Technologies, Climate Change, Consumerism, Design, Earth, Soil, & Landscape, Emissions, Energy Saving, Environment & Wildlife, Finance & Money, Industry & Business, Lifestyle & Behavior, Pollution, Recycling (1 comment)
Another school year is just around the corner and with rising energy costs, increasing concern over air quality and growing interest in preserving resources for the future, a growing number of parents, teachers and school administrators are reevaluating their school environmentalpolicies. According to the US Department of Energy, taxpayers ... keep reading
Written by Rainforest Alliance in August 2009, about Agriculture & Food, Alternative, Cohousing, & Off-Grid Living, Art & Culture, Children and Families, Clean Technologies, Climate Change, Design, Energy Saving, Industry & Business, Lifestyle & Behavior
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