Archive for October 2013

Petition to Avoid a Repeat of Hurricane Sandy

October 31, 2013 Add Comment Edit

Hurricane Sandy was a superstorm that was fueled by climate change. In an effort to minimize the likelihood of a recurrence, Sierra Club has launched a petition that they will send to US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) chief Gina McCarthy. This petition tells her that "you remember the lessons...

Supreme Court to Review EPA's Right to Limit GHGs

October 31, 2013 Add Comment Edit

The United States Supreme Court has indicated that it may limit the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) efforts to regulate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. On Tuesday, October 22, 2013, the US Supreme Court indicated that it would hear arguments against the EPA's right to regulate GHGs under the...

Halloween Consumer Statistics are a Little Less Scary in 2013

October 31, 2013 Add Comment Edit

With projected US sales of $7 billion, consumers are spending less on Halloween this year. However, despite declining sales, there are still a host of problems associated with the holiday. In addition to the health impacts associated with candy consumption, one of the scariest parts of Halloween is...

Smooth Criminals Win Corporate Responsiblity Honors

October 31, 2013 Add Comment Edit

Three companies associated with criminal activities top the list of corporate responsibility leaders for 2013. For the third consecutive year, Corporate Responsibility (CR) Magazine ranked the Top 10 Best Corporate Citizens by industry in 10 sectors. The first three selections on their list are understandable....

Infographic - The Cost of Weather Disasters in 2013 (Jan - Sep)

October 30, 2013 Add Comment Edit

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Weatherization Day: Energy Efficiency Resources for those in Need

October 30, 2013 Add Comment Edit

Weatherization Day is celebrated on October 30, which is fitting as the days grow colder as we head towards winter. The day is intended to raise awareness about the US Department of Energy's (DOE) Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) which is a nationwide program that was created in 1976. Their...

October 30, 2013 Add Comment Edit

Bill McKibben and the 350.org crew, are in the midst of a European tour aimed at encouraging Europe to go fossil free. Mckibben, 350.org and a wide range of climate leaders are working on growing the movement to change the terrifying math of the climate crisis. The Fossil Free Europe Tour includes...

Remembering Superstorm Sandy and Preventing a Recurrence

October 30, 2013 Add Comment Edit

October 29, 2013 was the first anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, one of the most destructive storms in US history. The hurricane devastated the East Coast including New York City, the Jersey Shore and New England. The storm killed hundreds in the Caribbean and 159 people in the US. Sandy also damaged...

Interactive Map - Find an Alternative Fuel or EV Charging Station Near You

October 29, 2013 Add Comment Edit

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Scientists and Activists Hold US Press Conference on Conservatives' Tar Sands Agenda

October 29, 2013 Add Comment Edit

Canadian scientists and activists want Americans to know about the Conservatives' hell-bent agenda to exploit Canada's tar sands reserves. On October 8, 2013 a delegation of Canadian scientists and activists participated in a briefing at the National Press Club in Washington, DC in which they shared...

Canada's Ruling Conservatives at War with Science

October 29, 2013 Add Comment Edit

Due to a number of actions from the ruling Conservative government, science funding in Canada is in a woeful state. This includes efforts to monitor and research issues related to the environment. Total public funding for science and technology has dropped by 12 per cent in the past four years, according...

Infographic - Divestment and Renewable Energy (350.org)

October 28, 2013 Add Comment Edit

Related ArticlesDivestment from Fossil Fuels is Both Smart and ResponsibleStudy on the Fossil Fuel Industry and the Bursting of the Carbon Bubble Fossil Fuels are making the Planet UninhabitableNow is the Time to End our Reliance on Fossil Fuels: Worldwatch Institute's State of the World 2013 ReportPursuing...

Recognizing Sustainability Leadership in Business

October 28, 2013 1 Comment Edit

The horrendously irresponsible behavior of some corporations generates well warranted public mistrust, however, tarring all companies with the same brush is a gross injustice to the sustainability leadership shown by many firms.For more than a decade, early adopters have been leading the charge to...

Event - Social Return on Investment - Canadian Network Launch and Professional Development Session

October 27, 2013 Add Comment Edit

Social Return on Investment - Canadian Network Launch and Professional Development Session Wed Oct 30, 2013, from 10 AM to 4 PM at the Centre for Social Innovation (CSI) 215 Spadina Ave, Toronto Toronto. Come celebrate the launch of SROI Canada Network and take part in a full-day program offered...

October 27, 2013 Add Comment Edit

Sandy One Year Later Conference will take place on October 29, 2013. New Jersey Future invites you to join us at Monmouth University in W. Long Branch for a day-long conference focused on the Sandy recovery process. Distinguished speakers, including former governors James Florio and Christine Todd...

Event - Ninth Annual Champions of the Ocean Awards Dinner

October 27, 2013 Add Comment Edit

Ninth Annual Champions of the Ocean Awards Dinner will take place on October 28, 2013 (6 p.m.) at Wilson Hall, Monmouth University. The theme of this year’s awards is Storm Smart=Storm Ready. The Urban Coastal Institute will present the National Ocean Champion award to Admiral Thad Allen (USCG-ret.)...

Event - Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies Recruitment

October 27, 2013 Add Comment Edit

Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies Recruitment event will take place on Wednesday October 30, 2013, in Vancouver, BC. Admissions officers and alums will be present to answer questions about our Masters and Doctoral programs in Forestry & the Environment, the admissions process, and...

Event - Regulating Climate Change: The Supreme Court, Clean Air Act and EPA's Upcoming Greenhouse Gas Rules

October 27, 2013 Add Comment Edit

Regulating Climate Change: The Supreme Court, Clean Air Act and EPA's Upcoming Greenhouse Gas Rules October 30, 2013 12 p.m. -1:15pm Faculty Club, D’Agostino Hall New York University School of Law 108 W 3rd St, New York, NY Registration is free, but required: RSVP. On October 15, the Supreme...

Event - Youth Conference for Sustainability Leadership

October 27, 2013 Add Comment Edit

IMPACT! the Youth Conference for Sustainability Leadership will take place on May 23 - 24, 2014 in Guelph, Ontario. A total of 175 Canadian University and College students will be invited to participate in this all expenses paid trip and conference. University and college students from across Canada...