global warming solutions

16 Kyoto Protocol Nations On Track to Meet Emissions Reductions, Through No Fault of Their Own

Posted Wed, 11/19/2008 - 20:41 by muenda

photo: Mathias Degen

Some preliminary data was recently released on how well the 39 nations which ratified the Kyoto Protocol are doing in reducing carbon emissions and the result for the group overall is, well, a mixed bag. Sixteen nations are on track to meet their obligations, while 20 are not.

Any Nation That Wants to Combat Climate Change Has an Ally in the US: President-Elect Obama

Posted Wed, 11/19/2008 - 13:00 by muenda

In case anyone had their doubts that president-elect Barack Obama’s commitment to combatting climate change (especially reengaging with the international community) and in promoting renewable energy, che

Dame vs. Syracuse Gridiron Rivalry Goes Green on Carbonrally.com

Posted Wed, 11/19/2008 - 12:00 by muenda

With Notre Dame set to play Syracuse this upcoming Saturday on NBC in a carbon-free football game students, alumni and fans of the two schools are upping the rivalry by going head-to-head all month long in the name of sustainable living on Carbonrally.com.

Bioneers 2008: The San Diego Zoo Leads the Way in Biomimicry

Posted Wed, 10/22/2008 - 22:05 by muenda


Photo via Joe Gets a Camera

A major component of Bioneers is the field of biomimicry.

Kyoto Protocol Lawsuit Dismissed: Canada Gets to Keep Dragging Feet on Climate Change Action

Posted Wed, 10/22/2008 - 15:28 by muenda

photo: Tavis Ford

Just a quick update to a story that broke back in June about a lawsuit against the Canadian government by Friend of the Earth Canada, in which FOE alleged that the nation had failed to comply with its obligations under the Kyoto Protocol. The suit sought to force compliance.

Making Stuff Cool, Making Stuff Uncool: Why Cultural Change is Key

Posted Mon, 10/20/2008 - 16:24 by muenda

James Dean makes smoking look cool.

The Big Cheese behind TreeHugger, Graham Hill, hit the Arctic as part of Cape Farewell's 2008 Disko Bay expedition to witness the direct environmental effects of climate change. In a science research boat, he traveled alongside over 40 artists, scientists and rock stars.

Humans are driven by incentives.

Obama and McCain Discuss Global Warmng, Environmental Views in Interview

Posted Sat, 10/18/2008 - 21:18 by muenda

Image courtesy of Backpacker

In an exclusive Backpacker Magazine interview, the presidential candidates discussed their prospective policies regarding a slew of environmental topics: global warming solutions, cap and trade policies, oil drilling, gun laws in national parks, and

12 Colleges Chosen to Fight Climate Change

Posted Sat, 10/18/2008 - 17:48 by muenda

Photo courtesy of RMI

After receiving a slew of applications, the Rocky Mountain Institute (a “Think-and-do Tank”) has chosen 12 colleges to send a team of energy researchers to in order to collaborate in a search for breakthroughs in the fight against climate change.

The American Museum of Natural History Tackles Climate Change

Posted Sat, 10/18/2008 - 14:30 by muenda

Photographs by Agaton Strom

The American Museum of Natural History is unveiling its much anticipated Climate Change exhibit today, giving the public an opportunity to take an in-depth, engaging look at the most notorious and ill-understood environmental issue of our time.

Weather Channel Hosts Essay Contest for High School Students with Eye for Environmental Issues

Posted Fri, 10/17/2008 - 23:12 by muenda

If you’re a high school student with a passion for the environment and a way with words then we’ve got a contest that’s right up your alley. But you’d better hurry because the deadline for the Weather Channel's high school essay contest is just days away. ...