A Grassroots Alternative to Carbon Offsets
All of us are accountable for some level of emissions--begging the question, how can you account for what your organization produces?
All of us are accountable for some level of emissions--begging the question, how can you account for what your organization produces?
Scott Paul | Posted 04.25.2009 | Green
Unless the damage caused by China's pollution is addressed, the debates on climate change and global trade will inevitably get sidetracked and deadlocked.
A. Siegel | Posted 04.11.2009 | Green
Should anyone wonder that the interview that followed his global warming column simply gave Will another podium for his Will-ful deception?
Wall Street Journal | Ian Talley | Posted 03.24.2009 | Green
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D., Nev.), aims to debate -- and potentially even pass -- a climate change bill that would put a cost on emitting g...
Glenn Hurowitz | Posted 03.08.2009 | Green
The State of Virginia could be poised to take significant action to bolster the economy and help the climate by passing an energy efficiency bill.
Reuters | Deborah Zabarenko | Posted 03.06.2009 | Green
The Senate's top environmental lawmaker offered a preview on Wednesday of major component of climate change legislation she said could be introduced "...
Tara Lohan | Posted 03.05.2009 | Green
It takes lots energy to move, use and treat water. And it takes lots of water to cool power plants. With that thinking, things like desalination and ethanol make less and less sense.
James Glave | Posted 03.01.2009 | Green
Do you know how much carbon that quick Google search just kicked up? Or the atmospheric price of that orange juice? Me neither. In fact, I don't care.
Dan Becker and James Gerstenzang | Posted 02.27.2009 | Green
On his fifth full day in office, the president did what he said he'd do on a central environmental question. Excellent. Now, on to why it matters, and, most important, what's next.
Pete Aaltman | Posted 02.13.2009 | Green
The Heritage Foundation celebrated a study that concludes that "higher temperatures reduce agricultural output in poor countries" and "lead to reductions in industrial output, aggregate investment, scientific research, and political stability."
Mary Ellen Harte and John Harte | Posted 02.05.2009 | Green
Data from the last time Earth experienced a large, abrupt climate warming, around 20,000 years ago, indicate that a slight change in Earth's orbit caused an initial warming.
David Foster | Posted 01.11.2009 | World
Civil society representatives have grasped that environmental investments are at the core of any viable strategy to reinvigorate the collapsing global economy.
Grist | Posted 01.02.2009 | Green
The announcement today included his selection for Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton. He also announced that Susan Rice will serve as ambassador to t...
DotEarth | Andrew C. Revkin | Posted 12.06.2008 | Green
President-elect Barack Obama on Jan. 20 will become the most important leader of a species that has exploded in just six generations from a total popu...
Jeremy Jacquot | Posted 10.05.2008 | Green
With climate change and energy (finally) receiving their fair share of attention in the traditional media, I thought my energy would be better spent this week examining science and education.
Alan Rosenblatt | Posted 09.07.2008 | Green
Until oil companies start acting like they are on the American team and help us reduce ALL oil consumption, I will be glad we have lots of grassroots advocacy campaigns to keep the pressure on them.
Betsy Taylor | Posted 07.29.2008 | Green
Gore is trying to create what he calls "political space" for Obama and McCain to do what is scientifically necessary on climate. The only way he'll pull it off is if we help.
AP | Posted 07.24.2008 | Green
WASHINGTON — Earth scored another Top 10 finish in June _ climate wise. It was the eighth warmest June on record, the National Oceanic and Atmo...
Kate Sheppard | Posted 07.24.2008 | Green
The EPA proposes new regulations for injecting carbon into the ground.
William Bradley | Posted 06.25.2008 | Politics
Today, McCain suddenly changed his ads to emphasize distance from Bush and positions him as an environmental champion. Apparently, someone informed him that his maverick image was fast fading.
Gary Hirshberg | Posted 03.28.2008 | Business
The flow of greenbacks out of consumers' pockets has brought the notion of going "green" back into vogue.
GOOD Magazine | Posted 03.28.2008 | Living
Words By Catharine Livingston Photo By Livia Corona For journalists, the rule is simple: Tell the untold story. Which is why, shortly after the Uni...
Dennis Whittle | Posted 05.23.2009 | Green