On December 7th, world leaders and climate change experts will meet in Copenhagen for COP15, the United Nations Climate Change Conference. This is regarded as some as the last best chance the world has to decide on an effective plan to reduce global carbon emissions. "Let's turn Copenhagen in
Posted bySteveon10.30.2009inSociety
We’re changing the climate at a rate never before seen, and that rate itself is increasing at an alarming pace. Recent studies are now forecasting a global average temperature rise of up to 4°C, a rise in sea levels of several meters, and the extinction of up to half of the animal species on th
Posted bySteveon10.15.2009in@ Green Geek
Having an office in your home shouldn't mean that room is exempt from your eco-friendly activities. Here are 10 easy ways to green your home office! 1. Reduce your paper consumption Switch your paper bills to electronic billing (ebills), which delivers your bills to your email inbox. Thi
Posted bySteveon10.14.2009in@ Green Geek
Recently I picked up a copy of George Monbiot’s Heat to read, because I’d read about the controversy surrounding some of his environmental ideas and I wanted to read a few of his ideas for myself. The book’s core premise is based on the question, what would the world look like after a 90%
The United Nations Foundation and the Center for American Progress have presented an analysis of the core elements needed to combat climate change, and while their recommendations span many countries and industries, it turns out it will actually save money in the long run: $14 Billion dollars.
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