Since the Industrial Revolution, concentrations of carbon dioxide emissions increased from 280 parts per minute (ppm) to 380. Industries, the biggest emitters of carbon, must be on the cutting edge when it comes to reducing emissions. However, it...]]> With fossil fuels no longer a viable option for powering new industry, it is vital that businesses look for alternative ways to harness cleaner, more renewable sources of energy. For one California winery, that means finding a way to use their waste w...]]> In advance of this month's UN talks in Copenhagen, The University of New South Wales Climate Change Research Centre (CCRC) has published a special report called ‘The Copenhagen Diagnosis’.  26 researchers, most of whom are authors of ...]]> In order to avoid the worst effects of climate change, we need a new industrial revolution. Part of that revolution includes recycling and properly disposing of waste, including electronic waste. E-waste is the fastest growing waste stream. In the U.S...]]> Roughly half the world's greenhouse gas emissions are generated in China and the US, so these two countries hold the key to real progress on the issue. The leaders of both countries made announcements this past week: Barack Obama said he will be in Co...]]> On Wednesday, President Obama pledged to cut U.S. carbon emissions “in the range of” 17% below 2005 levels by 2020. Obama also confirmed that he will attend the international climate conference in Copenhagen next month, as Aaron Wiener not...]]> Today, Reuters is reporting that President Obama will travel to Copenhagen for the U.N. climate talks, now less than two weeks away. As we enter the Thanksgiving holiday, I’m thankful for the leadership role that he can provide to the U.S. dele...]]> The worst effects of climate change will not be experienced by many of you reading this post or by me, the writer. It will be the generations after us who will suffer, particularly from rising sea levels. Consider a recent study on Antarctica by the U...]]> When the WTO meetings came to Seattle ten years ago, the negotiations inside the convention center were quickly overshadowed by a series of large and disruptive protests against globalization and corporate influence. Despite a commitment to peaceful r...]]> If left unchecked, global climate change has the potential to drastically affect our access to fresh water, adequate food, and ample landspace for housing and agriculture. Many experts point to the rapid growth of the world's population in the last hu...]]>