Archive for September 2011

A Green School is a High Performance School

September 30, 2011 Add Comment Edit

Green schools are on the rise in America and around the world, but what exactly is a green school? According to Global Green USA, a green school, also known as a high performance school, is a community facility that is designed, built, renovated, operated, or reused in an ecological and resource-efficient...

Energy Efficiency: Obama's American Jobs Act and the Green Schools Program

September 29, 2011 Add Comment Edit

President Obama's American Jobs Act, and programs like Green Schools, leverage efficiency initiatives to make America greener and stronger. In addition to being cost effective, energy efficiency is the quickest way of reducing electric power consumption.President Obama’s American Jobs Act would modernize...

Energy Efficiency with the Green Schools Program

September 29, 2011 Add Comment Edit

The Alliance’s Green Schools Program helps students to reduce costs by reducing their school's energy consumption. With approximately $6 billion in energy costs each year, there is an enormous amount of possible savings. Green Schools students are educated about energy and the importance of energy...

Investing in Education is the Key to Developing the Green Economy

September 29, 2011 Add Comment Edit

In President Obama's State of the Union Address, he spoke about how America can win the future by out-educating, out-innovating and out-building the rest of the world. The challenge of building the green economy is dependent on well educated students and this depends on government investment. According...

State Department Hearings for the Keystone XL Pipeline

September 28, 2011 Add Comment Edit

On September 26th, the State Department began a series of hearings on the Keystone XL pipeline. Two very different views were expressed at public meetings in two states on Monday. People in Kansas criticized the Keystone XL pipeline for being environmentally destructive, while people in Texas praised...

An Invitation to Join the Tar Sands Action in DC on Nov. 6th

September 28, 2011 Add Comment Edit

This call to action was issued by a diverse group of movement leaders to bring together a massive rally on November 6th in Washington DC. To join the rally, sign up here.Dear friends—Once again, we’re sending you another long letter to ask for your help.It’s been several weeks since the last people...

Arrests Mark One of the Largest Acts of Civil Disobedience in Canadian History

September 27, 2011 Add Comment Edit

At the Ottawa action on September 26th 2011, approximately 200 people were arrested in an act of civil disobedience on parliament hill. These people were protesting the Alberta tar sands and the Keystone XL pipeline. Those arrested included Maude Barlow, Tantoo Cardinal and dozens of other leaders...

Supporters of the Ottawa Action Opposing the Tarsands and the Keystone XL Pipeline

September 26, 2011 Add Comment Edit

A number of high profile organizations and individuals supported the Ottawa Action protesting the Alberta tar sands and the Keystone XL pipeline. Here is a summary of the organizations and individuals that endorsed the action in Ottawa.Organizational EndorsersCanadian Association of Physicians for...

Ottawa Action Opposing the Tar Sands and the Keystone XL Pipeline

September 26, 2011 Add Comment Edit

On Monday, September 26th 2011, more than 1,000 people people came together in Ottawa for a peaceful protest against tar sands oil and the Keystone XL pipeline. This pipeline will transport toxic tar sands across the continent from Alberta to Texas. If we are to address the climate crisis we need to...

Training for the Tar Sands and Keystone XL Ottawa Action

September 26, 2011 Add Comment Edit

On Sunday September 25 between 1pm and 8pm there was a training for participants in the September 26th tar sands/Keystone XL civil disobedience. The training was intended to ensure that people understood the legal implications and practical logistics of the action. The training was mandatory for all...

An Invitation to Join the Protest Against the Tar Sands and the Keystone XL Pipeline

September 26, 2011 Add Comment Edit

"There comes a time…"There comes a time when you need to take a stand. When sending letters and signing petitions isn't enough. When together we must say, "enough is enough — not on our watch".That time is now. We must act together for the health of our planet, our air, our water, our climate, and...

Keystone XL Tar Sands Pipeline Protest in Washington and Now Ottawa

September 25, 2011 Add Comment Edit

Late this summer, mass protests against the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline took place in Washington. On Monday September 26th similar protests are planned for Ottawa. Before the Keystone XL protest in Washington came to an end, many people were jailed included 350.org leader Bill McKibben. Even NASA's...

Video: Moving Planet at the U.N in New York City

September 25, 2011 Add Comment Edit

Anti-fracking demonstration at Dag Hammarskjold Park in New York City. This speaker reviewed the dangers associated with natural gas from fracking. The overall issue was climate change and the importance of renewable energy, particularly solar power.© 2011, Richard Matthews. All rights reserved.Related...

Video: Moving-Planet: Bill McKibben on Solidarity

September 25, 2011 Add Comment Edit

Bill McKibben addresses Moving-Planet at Civic Center, San Francisco. McKibben talks about Moving Planet around the world and what he refers to a the "great global solidarity." He talks about ways that this solidarity can change things in a big way.© 2011, Richard Matthews. All rights reserved.Related...

September 24, 2011 Add Comment Edit

Nearly every province in Canada got involved in Moving Planet. Canadians participated in more than 100 events including a Dene drum circle in Yellowknife, a bike ride in PEI and a massive bicycle march through downtown Vancouver.The message of Moving Planet is about moving beyond fossil fuels—especially...

September 24, 2011 Add Comment Edit

Global warming is the one problem that affects everyone everywhere. The idea behind Moving Planet is simple, to win the fight against climate change, we need a global movement. Millions of people on different continents and in different languages, sharing the common idea that we need to move beyond...

September 24, 2011 Add Comment Edit

On Saturday September 24th 2011, Moving Planet, is bringing people together with the message that we need to move beyond fossil fuels. The event is organized by 350.org which is a movement that does more than just sign petitions. Their members have pushed for action on climate change by protesting...

GOP Resorts to Fraud to Ease Passage of Anti-Environment Act

September 23, 2011 Add Comment Edit

Republicans are working hard to push the TRAIN Act through the House, they have even resorted to fraud to try to ease the bill's passage.On Thursday September 22, the House Energy and Commerce Committee's GOP leadership inaccurately claimed that they have the support of a number of green groups.Republicans...

Stop the Republicans Anti-Environment TRAIN

September 23, 2011 Add Comment Edit

On Friday September 23, the US House is expected to bring to the floor the TRAIN Act – one of the most extreme anti-environmental bills in memory. The measure, known as the "Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act," or "TRAIN Act (H.R. 2401)," is set for a final vote.The TRAIN...

September 23, 2011 Add Comment Edit

Global Green USA is behind the "I AM Fighting Climate Change" challenge. Global warming is causing our sea levels to rise and putting our coastal cities, and the billions of people that live in them, at risk across the globe. Global Green is working hard to protect these cities and other communities...

September 22, 2011 Add Comment Edit

Greenpeace has been following the climate killing crusades of the infamous Koch brothers for a long time. Greenpeace has reported on how these brothers have used their vast oil wealth and influence to divert huge sums money for massive misinformation campaigns. The Koch brothers are big funders of...

Lego and Mattel Bow to Greenpeace Pressure and Eliminate Unsustainable Packaging

September 22, 2011 Add Comment Edit

Lego has bowed to Greenpeace pressure and has discontinued its sourcing of packaging made from unsustainable forests. Lego has agreed to drop supplier Asia Pulp and Paper, and vows to use packaging material certified by the Forest Stewardship Council from now on.Greenpeace considers APP the worst forest...

Nike and H&M Bow to Greenpeace's Detox Challenge

September 22, 2011 Add Comment Edit

A Greenpeace initiative known as the "Detox Challenge," is working to create a future free of toxic substances. Nike bowed to pressure from the Greenpeace campaign after only five weeks, and H&M agreed to comply not long after that. Both companies have promised to eliminate hazardous chemicals...