Posted by at Nov 14th, 2008 in Climate Change
Filed under: News , Climate Change Japan is the world’s 5th largest CO2 producer, after the U.S., China and the European Union who are tied for second place, Russia…
Posted by at Aug 18th, 2008 in Activism
Filed under: News , Activism Hey China, don’t think you’re getting anything past Greenpeace. They’re watching and judging your Olympic efforts according to their strict…
Posted by at Jul 15th, 2008 in Green Trends
March 28, 2008, saw the launch of China’s Ministry of environmental Protection (MEP). As stated in its mission, this new cabinet-level ministry will take responsibility for China’s…
Posted by at Jul 11th, 2008 in Climate Change
Filed under: News , Polit-eco , Climate Change Following the G8 summit this week and the feel-good declaration that member nations will, or…
Posted by at Jul 8th, 2008 in Green Design
SANTA CRUZ, CALIF.—environmentally-conscious furniture design company Maria Yee, Inc. marked its first shipment of select products made with 100 percent Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified hardwood last month. The FSC is…
Posted by Editor at Jun 10th, 2008 in Green Trends
Ecological resources have factored into many national conflicts–either through competition for scarce resources or greed to exploit plentiful ones. But some scholars see another role for the environment: fostering peace. Resources managed jointly…
Posted by Editor at Jun 2nd, 2008 in Green Trends
One of the last untapped fisheries for human consumption may not remain that way much longer. Krill, shrimp-like crustaceans that grow about two inches long, are some of the most abundant marine life…
Posted by Editor at May 12th, 2008 in Green Trends
Countries are constantly being compared to one another in environmental measures–carbon emissions, energy intensity, environmental footprints. These international comparisons have generally focused on the activities of governments or businesses, making them a useful…
