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Are US National Parks "For Sale" - Should we Panic?
A recent Washington Post headline asked whether Yosemite might soon be sponsored by Starbucks.... is it time to panic? Maybe. As the National Park Service approaches its 100th anniversary, Jonathan Jarvis, the director of the Nationa… more...
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Environment
0 replies | 1313 views | Posted on: 06/21/2016 | Last updated: 06/21/2016
Renewable Energy Standards—Mitigating Global Warming
Our crazy weather lately has me thinking about global warming, and about possible solutions. Did you know that the United States produces 25% of global warming greenhouse gases, even though we have only 5% of the world’s population? 2… more...
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Climate Change
0 replies | 750 views | Posted on: 03/01/2016 | Last updated: 03/01/2016
Why is a 2˚ Celsius increase the threshold that the Earth can handle?
What is so special about 2˚ Celsius? G20 world leaders, scientists and policymakers met in Paris for the COP21 this past December to discuss specific areas of special relevance, most importantly, efforts to combat climate change. This c… more...
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Climate Change
0 replies | 1076 views | Posted on: 02/01/2016 | Last updated: 02/01/2016
COP21 Kicks off - What Can We Really Hope For?
At the start of COP21 on Monday, 150 world leaders gathered for a photo and then many gave speeches outlining the importance of agreeing and acting now to prevent the worst effects of climate change. Bill Gates, Barack Obama, Francois Holla… more...
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Climate Change
2 replies | 2024 views | Posted on: 11/30/2015 | Last updated: 12/07/2015
Why is 2 degrees so important regarding Climate Change?
What's So Special About 2˚? The COP21 climate change conference is one of many crucial milestones and meetings on a path to the implementation of plans to reach targets for sustainable development by 2030. World leaders have reached a … more...
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Climate Change
0 replies | 966 views | Posted on: 12/07/2015 | Last updated: 12/07/2015
The US Green Building Council releases profiles of Local Climate Leaders Circle that are participating in International Climate Talks, COP21 in Paris
Profiles of the Local Climate Leaders circle comprising of 9 Mayors of Atlanta, Boulder, Chula Vista, Des Moines, Grand Rapids, Oakland, Pittsburgh, Salt Lake City, and West Palm Beach, and council members from Santa Monica and King County … more...
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Climate Change
0 replies | 1046 views | Posted on: 12/02/2015 | Last updated: 12/03/2015
21 Mayors Pledge US $5.2 Billion - 10 percent of budgets - to Resilience Strategies, at COP21
From CitiesToday, December 2, 2015: 21 mayors have pledged US$5.2 billion to fund resilience strategies by signing up to the 10% Resilience Pledge at the COP21 conference in Paris this week. Mayors from cities such as Mexico City, New… more...
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Climate Change
0 replies | 1107 views | Posted on: 12/03/2015 | Last updated: 12/03/2015
COP21 Hosts a First "Buildings Day," Recognizing the Role of the Built Environment in Climate Change
COP21 BUILDINGS DAY 3 December 2015 It makes a great deal of sense to recognize the role and opportunities present in the built environment for taking climate change action. Globally, buildings produce up to 30% of greenhouse gas emiss… more...
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Climate Change
0 replies | 1282 views | Posted on: 12/01/2015 | Last updated: 12/01/2015
MIT announces new 5-year plan to address problem of climate change
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology will not stop investments in fossil fuel companies, going against students, faculty, and activists. University President L. Rafael Reif explains in a call with reporters that maintaining relationshi… more...
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Climate Change
0 replies | 2001 views | Posted on: 10/31/2015 | Last updated: 10/31/2015
Election 2016: Who believes in Climate Change?
For many environmentalists, it's almost unimaginable that anyone doesn't believe in climate change, or at least isn't willing to hedge their bets. Indeed, popular opinions are shifting, and now 75% of Americans, including 56% of Republican… more...
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0 replies | 1010 views | Posted on: 10/28/2015 | Last updated: 10/28/2015
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