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The UK government worked hand-in-hand with the nuclear industry to play down the Fukushima crisis: they are treating the public with contempt GrrlScientist: This true crime thriller is the story of a few committed individuals who devote their lives to catching those who would destroy our environment by over-exploiting the world's natural resources It's a striking phrase - privatising official development aid - and one green banker thinks it might just solve the problems of poverty and environment 30 Jun 2011: Rezaul Karim Chowdhury: By pushing climate loans, the UK and the World Bank are making people in poor countries pay twice for climate change - even though we played almost no part in causing the problem Euractiv: A global deal to cut maritime carbon emissions is unachievable, say EU officials BusinessGreen: Chief executives say setting UK on European time would be worth £3.5bn to UK economy To build a sustainable future we need to change the way we build now, says Ursula Hartenberger The company faces mounting criticism for lack of transparency, but much of this may be down to its sprawling business model More from Guardian Sustainable Business Despite legislation on CFCs, the ozone hole has grown to an average 25.81m sq km Down 232,340 metric tons since 1950 Loops of metal wire have been cleverly put together to form this large fruitbowl, just £12.60.

"First World Problems read by Third World People" is by the non-profit "Water is Life" to ironically focus on the REALLY-CRITICAL issue of clean water. They enlisted Haitian children and adults to read the everyday gripes and minor irritations that first world citizens post on Twitter."

This map represents one possible supply chain for a running shoe. Two petroleum-based synthetics-polyester and polyurethane-make up 36 percent of the weight of a typical running shoe, including packaging; these synthetics are responsible for 57 percent of the carbon footprint of the shoe's materials. From extraction to the end of the shoe's life, the entire carbon footprint of this typical pair of running shoes is equivalent to using a 100-watt light bulb for a week.

"The Habitable Planet: A Systems Approach to Environmental Science. A video course for high school teachers and college level instruction; 13 half-hour video programs, online text, professional development guide, and Web site; graduate credit available"

"Over the past few generations, conservation groups have spent billions of dollars on scientific research, land purchase, policy change and education to address these threats. But one question that has received little attention is: How do we get people to change their behavior? What really works?"

This free downloadable report addresses the question of how can we expect to tackle poverty and climate change if we don't look after the natural wealth of animals, plants, microorganisms and ecosystems that make our planet inhabitable? The articles look at the scientific, social, economic and cultural case for keeping diversity, showing how biodiversity supports our health and physical security, food production, medical research, livelihoods, tourism, artistic expression and cultural life.

"World population reaching seven billion is a great opportunity for you to incorporate environmental education and global studies into your classroom. The following teacher-friendly activities are classroom-ready and will get your students to actively engage in these timely issues. All of the lesson plans are correlated to the national content standards for eleven middle school subject areas. Themes: P = Population Dynamics E = Environmental Connections S = Societal Connections"

Three cheers go out to Jim Murphy for sharing this great website! It's an amazing resource for Global Climate Change! The NOAA Coastal Services Center would like to acknowledge those organizations that provided direct content used in this tool or feedback, ideas, and reviews over the course of the tool's development. Specifically the Center would like to acknowledge the following groups. The U.S.

Remember The Story of Stuff video? This is a sequel, discussing how to take environmental action that goes beyond making responsible shopping choices and taking out the recycling.

Enter your zipcode and download a "Pollinator Guide" with information about native plants specific to your ecoregion.

Kenyan girls who grow up in traditionally nomadic, pastoral communities often roam the arid plains of the country with their families in search of grazing grounds for their goats, cows, and camels. But the journey is usually at the expense of an education-moving around so often, and especially to remote areas, makes it difficult for many to attend school on a regular basis.

"Have you ever wondered what the tree population and density of the United States looks like? This amazing map shows just that. Created by Josef Kellndorfer and Wayne Walker of Woods Hole Research Center in conjunction with the U. S. Geological Survey Science Center's Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center and the US Forest Service, the map was generated based on a series of data sources including readings collected from space-based radars, satellite sensors, computer models, and simply counting trees the old-fashioned way. The map was created for NASA to help determine how the world's forests have the potential to store more carbon in the future."

By Olivia Boulder, a 15-yr-old environmental activist who became well known 5 yrs ago when she offered her bird paintings in return for donations to help birds affected by the BP oil spill. 1. Kids (or anyone for that matter) can do a LOT. 2. The planet needs our help. 3. Politicians (and the people they represent) dislike change. 4. Art creates change. 5. Birds continue to amaze me!

This site has free curriculum to download based on in sustainability and global issues.

Lesson videos primarily related to Oceanography, Hurricanes, Water Cycle, Coral Reefs, Plate Tectonics and more!

Improvements to Federal Water Use Data Would Increase Understanding of Trends in Power Plant Water Use

"Energy-Water Nexus: Many Uncertainties Remain about National and Regional Effects of Increased Biofuel Production on Water Resources"