Sustainability

A number of domestic and international considerations have led many political observers to conclude that the Unites States will take legislative action during the remainder of 2009, or in 2010, to address climate change. The goal of these legislative efforts is to achieve a gradual but significant reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from their earlier levels by the middle of the century. Action in this area would be a watershed regulatory and tax development and would affect all types of businesses in many aspects of their operations.

Ecological Economics for and by NGOs

Sustainability Tips from Colorado Rocky Mountain School Students - minimize food waste

Great videos for the 21th century

Symposium international et exposition sur les teintures naturelles

Have you ever heard the word nurdle?

The number of companies delisted since 2008 for repeated failure to meet the UN Global Compact's mandatory annual reporting requirement, also known as the Communication on Progress (COP) policy, has now passed 1,000.

This morning I walked through The Bay and had a look at the many pink products on display as a part of their annual Think Pink program. By purchasing these products consumers can support the work of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation (CBCF).

Anyone who has ever run a 10K or 10 mile race (or longer) knows that you can't start by going all out. You have to work up to cruising speed. And you need to leave something in the tank for the last part of the run. This is seemingly common sense, but for many "running" on Wall Street and within the business community generally, it is a lesson that bears repeating. Long runs require a sustainable pace. And if a business or an investment is to enjoy long-term success, it must create sustainable value.

Le site francophone des villes en transition ! Ce sont les villes et communautés qui préparent l'après-pétrole. Enfin !

The Senate passed its version of the stimulus package today. Sixty-one voted in favor, with 36 opposed. Three Republicans voted in favor: Senators Susan Collins, Olympia Snowe and Arlen Specter. The Senate's stimulus bill totaled $827 billion. The House bill totaled $820 billion.

Project aiming at diminishing the deforestation caused by palm oil plantations in Indonesia. Palm Oil, Timber, Carbon Offsets.

Projects of ecological sea transportation. Not much has changed since 2008.