Archive for March 2014

Most Recent IPCC Report Omits Green Climate Fund

March 31, 2014 Add Comment Edit

One of the biggest changes to the most recent installment of the IPCC AR5, concerned the removal of a key number from the executive summary. The missing figure is the annual sum that rich countries have agreed to give poor countries for climate change mitigation. While mention of the $100 billion figure...

A Scientist who Disagrees with the Conclusions of the AR5 WGll

March 31, 2014 Add Comment Edit

The findings of the recently released second part of the IPCC AR5 report were disputed by Richard Tol. He is the sole contributor who sought to downplay the adverse economic impacts of climate change. Although it at first appears farcical, Tol was seriously trying to argue that climate change will...

IPCC AR5 WGll Report: An Impending Climate Catastrophe

March 31, 2014 Add Comment Edit

The conclusions in the most recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report are distressing, but there may still be time to avert a climate catastrophe. The second part of the Fifth Assessment Report was released at the end of March and it paints a bleak picture of our current situation...

Global Warming Continues Unabated Despite a Seemingly Endless Winter in Parts of North America

March 31, 2014 Add Comment Edit

Even if it is still cold and stormy in parts of North America, the data reveals that the global warming trend is strong and getting stronger. As some of us are still waiting for the first flowers to bloom, winter may seem eternal. Cold weather can give the impression that the heat may be abating somewhat,...

Sustainability Communications Positively Impact Reputation and Performance

March 31, 2014 Add Comment Edit

Effective communications are of particular importance to companies focused on sustainability. When done right effective sustainability communications are able to engender the perception of sincerity which can positively impact both a company's performance and its reputation.A 2012 Hill+Knowlton Strategies...

Webinar - Getting Value From EH&S Software & Technologies

March 30, 2014 Add Comment Edit

This complimentary Webinar on How To Select EH&S Software: Product Benchmark, will take place on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at 4pm-5pm BST (11am - 12 noon EST and 8am - 9am PST) Has operational risk management been moved up the corporate agenda and are you in an EH&S or operations role and in...

Event - Verdantix Summit: Getting Value From EH&S Software & Technologies

March 30, 2014 Add Comment Edit

This event will take place on September 30, 2014, at the Sheraton in Boston. This one day Verdantix Summit will feature industry experts, panel debates and topic workshops. Join more than 200 EH&S corporate leaders, industry experts and technology suppliers at the only North American event of...

Event - 6th Annual Wind Operations and Maintenance Summit

March 30, 2014 Add Comment Edit

This event will take place on April 14-16, in Dallas, Texas. The summit is an ideal opportunity to meet with North America’s most prominent Operators, Developers, Technology Innovators and Leading ISP’s from across the wind O&M field. With contributions and attendance from Iberdrola, NextEra, EDPR,...

Event - SB'14 San Diego | Sustainable Brands

March 30, 2014 Add Comment Edit

This event will take place on June 2 - 5, 2014 in San Diego California. Companies and non-profit organizations are finding success through better business models, smarter product design and collaborative partnerships that contribute to a regenerative economy. Meet the brand leaders who are re-imagining...

Event - 2014 Cause Marketing Forum Conference: Crowdfunding and More!

March 30, 2014 Add Comment Edit

This event will take place on May 28 and 29 at the JW Marriot in Chicago. There is only 9 weeks until the 2014 Cause Marketing Forum Conference (CMF2014), the only annual event where you'll find "your" people - those actively and passionately focused on strategic partnerships between company and cause.Charles...

March 30, 2014 Add Comment Edit

This event will take place on May 6-7, 2014 at the Marriott Gaslamp in San Diego, California. The Transform West gathering enables participants to "connect with the people who connect electric power in North America." The event features hand picked experts including: Keegan MoyerManager - Transmission...

Video - Spiderman is the 2014 Earth Hour Ambassador

March 30, 2014 Add Comment Edit

Spiderman is the first superhero ambassador for Earth Hour, the global movement organised by WWF. Related ArticlesVideo - Spider-Man 2 the Most Sustainable Blockbuster Ever Earth Hour 2014 - Focus on BusinessThe Business of Earth Hour and the Power of Social MediaThe Business of Earth Day Video...

Video - Spider-Man 2 the Most Sustainable Blockbuster Ever

March 30, 2014 Add Comment Edit

This video gives you a behind the scenes glimpse at the most eco-friendly blockbuster in motion picture history. Related ArticlesVideo - Spiderman is the 2014 Earth Hour AmbassadorEarth Hour 2014 - Focus on BusinessThe Business of Earth Hour and the Power of Social MediaThe Business of Earth Day Video...

Video - Earth Hour Blue Crowdfunding Tutorial

March 29, 2014 Add Comment Edit

Earth Hour is a movement using the power of the crowd to protect the planet. This year Earth Hour launches Earth Hour Blue, a digital crowdfunding and crowdsourcing platform for the planet.Do more than turning your lights off on March 29. Use your power and support a crowdfunding project at www.earthhour.org/crowdfunding...

March 29, 2014 Add Comment Edit

For the past few years, Earth Hour has made a massive impact around the world thanks to the power of the crowd. But for 2014, they are doing something different, something bigger and bolder. This year Earth Hour is unleashing Earth Hour Blue. Related ArticlesEarth Hour 2014 - Focus on BusinessThe...

March 29, 2014 Add Comment Edit

For the past few years, Earth Hour has made a massive impact around the world thanks to the power of the crowd. But for 2014, they will be launching Earth Hour Blue, this is something different, bigger and bolder than before. Related ArticlesEarth Hour 2014 - Focus on BusinessThe Business of Earth...

Earth Hour - Cape Town is the Global Earth Hour Capital for 2014

March 29, 2014 Add Comment Edit

WWF’s Earth Hour City Challenge (EHCC) has awarded Cape Town, South Africa the title Global Earth Hour Capital 2014. The city is recognized for its ambition and pioneering actions to combat climate change in its effort to bolster quality of life for its citizens. Cape Town succeeds last year’s winner...

Earth Hour Blue - New Crowdfunding and Crowdsourcing Platform

March 28, 2014 Add Comment Edit

Earth Hour Blue is a new revolutionary crowdfunding and crowdsourcing platform for the planet. This all-new digital platform was launched this year to capture the power of the crowd and engage people around the world beyond the lights out event. The crowdfunding section of the platform allows participants...