Sustainable Systems - Univeristy of Michigan

The University of Michigan offers a field of study called Sustainable Systems. This interdisciplinary program is focused on enabling technology and enterprise to enhance the sustainability of systems that provide mobility, shelter, sustenance, communication and recreation. It draws on and benefits...

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China and US Continue Climate Cooperation

At a White House summit meeting with President Obama, on Friday, September 23, Chinese president Xi Jinping announced that his country, the world's largest emitter of greenhouse gases will launch the world’s largest carbon trading system.The national cap and trade program is scheduled to come online...

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Emissions Reductions Efforts at GE, P&G, and Time Warner Cable

Corporate leaders are increasingly working to lower their emissions profiles. Three such companies are General Electric, Procter & Gamble and Time Warner Cable. These three companies provide good examples of corporate emissions reduction efforts that includes setting ambitious goals for the future....

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Climate Recap of the Canadian Leaders Clash in the Munk Debate

During the Munk debate on September 28th the three Canadian leaders articulated their distinct visions of Canada. This was the forth leaders debate of the 2015 federal election and the first ever foreign policy debate between the three major parties. Conservative Leader Stephen Harper, NDP Leader Tom...

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Alabama Schools to Teach Climate Change and Evolution

Alabama is well known for its religious conservatism, however, as of 2016 schools in the state will teach their students about climate change and evolution. All 40 members of the state board of education unanimously voted in favor of the update to the science standard. This is a landmark move given...

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Carbon Reduction Rankings for FTSE 100 Companies and Companies that Support Carbon Pollution Standards

Here is a summary of companies leading efforts to manage their carbon emissions and communicate this effectively as well as a list of companies who support carbon reduction standards. Carbon Clear has published its fifth annual report ranking carbon measurement and reporting efforts of FTSE 100 companies....

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Event - Fiduciary Duty in the 21st Century (Canadian Launch)

This launch will take place on Monday, October 5 2015 between 08:00 and 11:00 EDT, at BMO Global Asset Management BMO Conference & Event Centre, 55 Bloor St West – Manulife Centre, Toronto The purpose of this report is to end the debate about whether fiduciary duty is a legitimate barrier to...

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Event - World of Energy Solutions

This event will take place on October 12 to 14, 2015. Participants will discover how battery and storage, fuel cell technologies, hydrogen technologies and future mobility solutions will affect the future energy industries. This is a leading international conference and trade fair for the convergence...

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Climate Week NYC 2015: Low Carbon Economic Opportunities (Video)

The seventh Climate Week NYC takes place between September 22 and September 29. Corporations are an important part of this event as they are pursuing a range of economic opportunities associated with transitioning to a low carbon economy. Businesses all around the world are developing pragmatic solutions...

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Pope Francis and the Convergence of Morality and Science: Relinquish Fossil Fuels and Embrace Renewables (Video)

Pope Francis is now in the US where he continues to make the moral case for climate action. The most scientifically feasible way we can make progress in the war against climate change is to abandon fossil fuels and turn in earnest towards renewable forms of energy.  In his address to Congress...

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Students are Powering the Unstoppable Fossil Divestment Movement

The fossil fuel divestment movement was born on college and university campuses. Driven by social justice concerns student activism spawned a multi-trillion dollar sledge hammer. This rapidly burgeoning movement has grown to be a force to be reckoned with. In 2014 there was a doubling in the number...

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Sustainable Development Goals: Increasing the Emphasis on Water

Water must be a priority issue as we adopt Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A total of 193 world leaders are engaged in a process that will formally adopt 17 SDGs. This takes place at the United Nations summit for the adoption of the post-2015 development agenda which takes place between September...

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2015 - The Hottest Summer in the Hottest Year on Record

Anthropogenic warming continues to contribute to heat records and this trend shows no signs of abating. We now have the highest concentrations of atmospheric CO2 in human history and it is no coincidence that we are also consistently breaking heat records. The summer of 2015 was the hottest summer...

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Oil Pipeline Dominates the Enviromental Component of the French Language Leaders Debate

The Energy East Pipeline was the most prominent environmental issue in the first French language leaders debate. Stephen Harper was criticized by the other leaders for his government's failure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. On September 24, 2015, the leaders vying for...

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MIT Gets a Fossil Fuel Divestment Letter from Scientists and Advocates

On September 16, 2015, 33 prominent climate scientists and advocates joined those who are calling for MIT to heed its own committee’s advice to divest from fossil fuels as part of a multi-faceted climate action plan. See their open letter below. Dear President Reif, We write — as interested scientists,...

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Pope Francis on the Environment Politics and Business (Address to Congress)

As expected, in his address to a joint session of Congress Pope Francis spoke to a number of issues that are sure to earn the ire of Republicans. The Pope repeatedly quoted his environmental encyclical, something that the GOP had warned him not to do. In addition to the environment the Pontiff also...

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Canadians Want Less Fossil Fuels and More Climate Action

According to recent poll, climate protection, energy policy and energy decision-making processes are strategic issues for Canadians ahead of the forthcoming federal elections.The majority of Canadians do not support Ottawa's fossil fuel obsession. Canadians appear to recognize that the ruling Conservatives'...

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Why Environmentally Concerned Canadians will Vote for Anyone but the Conservatives: Resources to Vote Strategically

While the NDP and the Liberal party each have massive shortcomings, no party is more of a threat to Canada's environment than the ruling Conservative government under Stephen Harper. Although the NDP and Liberal parties have pledged to act on climate change they do not have a comprehensive policy to...

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School Program that Gets Kids out in Nature and Teaches Environmental Responsibility

The David Suzuki Foundation has launched a fun and free program designed to encourage kids to get outside and learn about environmental responsibility. The program is titled Back to School Superhero Challenge and it intended for families or classrooms. Research shows that there are numerous benefits...

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Pope Francis and President Obama are a Climate Dream Team

In an address on the south lawn of the White House, Pope Francis spoke pointedly about the need to combat climate change. It quickly became evident that he was ignoring the warnings of Republican climate deniers when the pontiff lauded Barack Obama’s plan to cut carbon emissions. He followed that up...

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Climate Change is Emerging as an Issue in the Canadian Federal Election of 2015

In previous Canadian federal elections climate change has not been much of an issue. However, there appears to be a shift in the mood of Canadians and we may very well see concerns about climate change making an appearance as an election issue at the ballot box in October.Some of this interest is being...

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Canadian Students Leading the Call for Climate Action Including Fossil Fuel Divestment

Students and faculty are often the ones to lead the charge for societal betterment and environmental justice. Canadian students and faculty are no different and they are showing leadership on campuses all across the country. In 2014 students at the University of British Columbia have voted to divest...

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Why Republican's Fear the Pope's Environmental Message

Pope Francis is on his way to the US and his position on a number of issues is at odds with the core of the GOP's platform. The historic visit will include an address to a joint session of the Republican controlled Congress on Thursday, September 24th. Francis will be the first Pontiff ever to address...

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