Author/activist Bill McKibben is calling on Americans to rally together on April 14th to get their elected officials to take notice (and then take action) on climate change. Instead of bringing together the masses for a march on Washington (very carbon intensive), McKibben has started Step it up 2007 as an organizing hub for rallies …
Thanks to the 14,000 activists who appealed to online mega-retailer Amazon to stop exploiting a threatened species just to make a few quid, Amazon have agreed to remove Shark Fin soup from it’s virtual shelves. Shark finning involves cutting off the shark’s fins while it is still alive, and then tossing the body back into …
The Green Party of Suffolk County (US) is holding a poster competition to encourage both adults and children alike to show off their artistic talents and demonstrate their commitment to ending the war in Iraq. The competition is entitled “Bring Home Our Troops” and two $100 prizes will be awarded (one for under 18’s and …
Al Gore’s movie about climate change has been nominated for an Oscar. The film is in the running for best Documentary Feature. According to the Associated Press Gore is “thrilled” about the big nomination and reportedly said in an e-mail statement that it “has brought awareness of the climate crisis to people in the United …
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“The best indication of whether a person truly grasps the scale of the global climate crisis is not whether they drive a hybrid car or offset their flights, nor whether they subscribe to the Ecologist or plan to attach a wind turbine to their house. The most reliable indicator is whether they support carbon rationing.” …
“White Christmas?” The staff of Environmental Defense have recorded their own version of “I’m dreaming of a white Christmas”, with a global warming twist. They are inviting other aspiring eco-carolers to join them on YouTube.
Looking for that perfect eco-friendly holiday gift? How about a 2007 EcoBabes calendar? Supporting the California based Climate Protection Campaign, an organization working to reduce emissions in Sonoma County, the ecobabes calendar “portrays passionate, driven women pursing a vision of sustainability by modifying their daily actions and initiating systemic social change… [and] inspires and educates …
Saturday 25th November 2006 is Buy Nothing Day. A day to switch off from shopping and tune into life. Take part – buy nothing – it’s FREE. The UK’s Buy Nothing Day website points out that 20% of the earth’s population is consuming 80% of the earth’s resources, something to think about. You can participate …
Environmentalists celebrated today when the government finally committed itself to debating a Climate Change Bill in the next session of parliament. The Big Ask, a campaign by Friends of the Earth to secure the bill, will continue its work to ensure that the legislation set up in debate is strong, and that it will lead …