Top Eco-News Stores of 2011: Schools, EVs, Weather, ISO, Deaths (Anderson & Jobs)

Each year The Green Market reviews the top environmental news stories of the preceding year. In 2011 green schools, greener vehicles, extreme weather, sustainability ISO guidelines, and the deaths of Ray Anderson and Steve Jobs were all important news items. Here is the fifth and final part of a five part series reviewing the 25 biggest environmental news stories of 2011.

1. Green Schools

Searchable Environmental Education Resources
Sierra's 2011 List of Cool Green Schools Points West
The Princeton Review's 2012 Top Green Schools Honor Role
Fiske's Top 10 Colleges for Environmental Education
Top Five Green Master Degree Programs
Online Green MBA Programs
US Green MBA Program Directory
World's Best Green MBA Programs
Ashridge Masters in Sustainability and Responsibility
Find Sustainable Education at GreenDegreeDirectory
CareerOneStop’s Environmental Education Finder
Green School Census
The Sustainability Education Series from Green Education Online
Green Education Online Training
Green Training Modules From Green Education Online
Building a Sustainability Strategy Online Course
Social Business at Blue Planet Life
Blue Planet Academy Green Certificate Programs
Blue Planet Academy Environmental Training in the Developing World
Hult International Business School Launches Master in Social Entrepreneurship
Stony Brook University's Sustainability focused BA Degrees
Sustainable Certificates from Irvine Valley College
Harvard Corporate Sustainability Distance Learning Course
Course Descriptions for Green Courses at San Diego State University College of Extended Studies
Green Education at San Diego State University College of Extended Studies
E-Learning Course on the Legal Frameworks of Sustainability
The University of Washington’s Certificate in Green IT
Green Memes and Schools
Green Schools are Bridging the Knowledge Gap
Sustainable Education is Key to Accessing the Green Economy
Investing in Education is the Key to Developing the Green Economy
Everblue Training Institute's Comprehensive Green Building Curriculum
ISO Campus 14001 Training: Environmental Safety
Sustainability Officer Courses in Australia (Sydney and Brisbane)
Green School Buildings Offer Many Benefits
The Campus Green Builder Online Portal
Organizations and Groups in the USGBC's Center for Green Schools
USGBC's Center for Green Schools
The Federal Government's Green Ribbon Schools
The Green Market's Green Schools Series 2010
USGBC's Green School Building Resources
Environmental Revolution: Building and Operations
The Extraordinary Growth of Green Building
Green Building Environmental Benefits
Green Buildings Combat Climate
The Basic Elements of a Green College
A Green School is a High Performance School
Green School Buildings Health and Performance Benefits Part 1
Green School Buildings Health and Performance Benefits Part 2
Green Building Economic BenefitsGreen Building Social Benefits
Green School Buildings: The Many Benefits of Natural Lighting
Green School Buildings: The Many Benefits of Ventilation
The Future of Green School Buildings
Green Campus Student Resources
Obama's Jobs Plan Emphasizes Education and Greener Schools
The Green School's Bamboo Architecture
The UK's Sandal Magna Community Primary School
Princeton is Building the Largest Solar Array of Any University
Solar Powered Schools In California
Bill Increases Energy Efficiency in Oregon's Schools
NYU's Energy Efficient Power Generation
Mississippi State University has the first LEED® Certified Chapter House in the US
Suffolk University's Green Efforts Include Building Design
Everblue Training Institute's Comprehensive Green Building Curriculum
The Federal Government's Green Ribbon Schools
Schools Investing in Green and Creating Sustainable Jobs
The 2011 AASHE Campus Sustainability Awards
WWF-Canada's Green CommUnity School Grants Program
Chill Out: Climate Action on Campus
Campus Consortium for Environmental Excellence
The Global Green USA Green School Makeover Competition
Energy Efficiency: Obama's Jobs Act and the Green Schools Program
Energy Efficiency with the Green Schools Program
University of Maryland Wins Solar Decathlon
Inhabitat Interview with the Winning Lead Designer of the 2011 Solar Decathlon
Paperless Future: BenchPrep is Taking Textbooks and Study Groups Online
Coca-Cola's Solar Rebuilding in Japanese Schools
Australia's National Solar Schools Program
Zerofootprint Challenge is Greening Schools
Sustainable University IdeaLab Workshop for College Students
How to Start a School Recycling Program
50 Common Eco-Crimes Committed By College Students
10 Energy Efficient Electronics for College Students
College Students Touring the Nation to Promote Sustainability

2. Greener Vehicles

The Crucial Role of Public Private Partnerships in US Battery Technology
Ford Collaboration with Zipcar
Ford and Toyota Collaborating on Hybrid Technology and Telematics
GM Collaborating with LG to Develop EVs
Fisker Buying Engines from BMW for New Cars
GM and BMW are Collaborating on Hydrogen Fuel Cell Development
UPS and Live Nation Environmentally Friendly Alliance
Hybrids Could Substantially Reduce US Fossil Fuel Consumption
Global Demand for Hybrid Vehicles
EV Sales Predictions in the US
Ford's Solar Powered Charging Stations
GM's Solar Powered Charging Stations
GM's Greener Manufacturing of Fuel Efficient Vehicles
Chevrolet is Investing 40 Million to Offset its Car's Emissions
The Crucial Role of Public Private Partnerships in US Battery Technology
Ford Collaboration with Zipcar
Ford and Toyota Collaborating on Hybrid Technology and Telematics
GM Collaborating with LG to Develop EVs
Fisker Buying Engines from BMW for New Cars
GM and BMW are Collaborating on Hydrogen Fuel Cell Development
Survey Shows China More Receptive to EVs than Americans
The US is Positioned to Lead the Global EV Competition
DOE's EV Oriented Transportation Budget
US DOE Supports Electric Vehicles with $184 Million
Fuel Efficient Combustion Engines: Too Little Too Late
Electric Vehicles Create Jobs
Study Finds EVs Better than a Renewable Energy StandardElectric Vehicles Increasingly Competitive
GM CEO Calls for Gas Tax Rather than a Fuel Efficiency Americans Want Cars to get 60 MPG
Assessing the Environmental Impact of Electric and.Hybrid VehiclesAssessing the Environmental Impact of Operating EVs
Find EV Charging Stations with Google Maps
Video: Google's Greener Vehicle Initiative
Googles Green Vehicle Initiative
New Partnerships Manufacturing Greener Cars
Competition in the Global EV Market Includes ForkliftUS DOE Supporting EVs and Creating Jobs
A Glimpse into the Future of Traction Batteries
Ford's Flower Powered Green Innovation
Video: Ford Using the Google Prediction APIFord Partners with Google to Enhance Hybrid EfficiencyConsumer Groups Push for a US Vehicle Standard
Factors Determining Adoption Rate of EVs
Video: Solar Roadways
Obama's National Goal of One Million EVs by 2015
The US Government is Investing in Greener Vehicles
Video: 300 MPG Electric Car
Mercedes Getting Serious About Hybrids
MINI Rocketman Concept Car
BMW ActiveE at the Geneva Motor Show
Porsche's Electric e-Boxter Sports Car
Ford Focus Electric Car
Lotus City Car Concept Debuts at the Paris Auto ShowThe Japanese Earthquake and the Supply of Greener VehiclesNissan's Commitment to Sustainability
The Nissan Esflow Debuts at the Geneva Internation Auto Show
Hyundai's Blue-Will at the Canadian International Auto Show
8 Greener Cars at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show
Video: Top 5 Green Cars of NAIAS 2011
Video: Toyota Prius C Concept
Toyota is Planning to Retain its Lead Over its Rivals
Social Media and Toyota's Greener Cars Greener Cars and Social Media
Electric and Hybrid Vehicles: Changing Perceptions
The Indian Government is Supporting Greener Vehicles
Video: Volkswagen's Dark Side
Sustainable Transportation
TOA Technologies' ETAdirect Mobile Workforce Efficiency
Trucking Companies Need to do More than Reduce Emissions
Cardinal Health and the EPA's SmartWay

3. Extreme Weather

Extreme Weather and the Costs of Climate Change
State of the Climate Global Analysis Nov 2011
Floods in the Philipines Underscore the Deadly Toll from Climate Change
The Costs of Global Warming
24 Hours of Reality
Science and Pernicious Ignorance of Climate Change Denial
Canada’s White Christmas Isn’t So White Anymore
Video: Demand a Green Planet for Yourself and for Your Children

4. ISO

ISO Sustainable Buildings Standards ISO 50001 Energy Management Standard
Benefits of The ISO 50001 Energy Management
The Implications of ISO 50001 for Your Business
The Importance of ISO 50001 On Demand Webinar
ISO 50001 Podcast Series
ISO Standards and Greener Vehicles
ISO 14001 Certification in the Solar Sector
ISO Campus 14001 Environmental Training

5. The Deaths of Ray Anderson and Steve Jobs

Ray Anderson's Sustainable Legacy: Interface, Inc. Part One
Ray Anderson's Sustainable Legacy: Interface, Inc. Part Two
Interface's Award Winning Sustainable Product Innovation
Ray Anderson's Interface One of the "Best Corporate Citizens"
The Life of Sustainability Pioneer Ray Anderson
Ray Anderson Time Magazine's Hero of the Environment
The Washington Post Pays Tribute to Ray Anderson The Greenest CEO in America
Ray Anderson's Alliance for Sustainability Award
Ray Anderson's Interface Inc. Amongst the "Best Corporate Citizens"
Summary of Accolades Received by Ray Anderson
The Sustainable Supply Chain Efforts of Interface Inc
Interface's Environmental Product Declarations and Standards
Interface Inc is a Model of Transparency
Video: Ray Anderson on Sustainable Business
Video: Interface's Sustainability Challenges are Being Met with Innovation, Partnerships and Collaboration
Steve Jobs: Apple's Product Recycling Efforts
Under Steve Jobs Leadership Apple Removed Toxic Chemicals from its Products
Video: Steve Jobs 2005 Stanford Commencement Speech
Video: Steve Jobs on Computer Efficiency

© 2012, Richard Matthews. All rights reserved.

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Top Eco-News Stories of 2011: Government

Each year The Green Market reviews the top environmental news stories of the preceding year. In 2011 governments around the world were in the news for what they did or did not do in support of the green economy. Here is "Governments" the fourth part of a five part series reviewing the 25 biggest environmental news stories of 2011.

1. Republican Assault on the Environment

Republicans are Playing Scrooge this Christmas
Republicans Use Blackmail to Gain Support for the Keystone XL Pipeline
Defend Clean Air and Oppose the TRAIN Act
Stop the Republicans Anti-Environment TRAIN
Republican Assault on the Environment
EDF Campaign Opposing US Anti-Environment Bill
Environmental Implications of the Credit Ceiling Agreement
Republican Obstructionism on the Debt Ceiling Risks Global Environmental Collapse
Republicans Undermining Climate Legislation
Supreme Court Decision Undermines Climate Change Legislation
Protecting the Planet from Corporate Influence
Republican Opposition to Obama's Clean Energy Standard
Republican Cuts Target Green Jobs
Republicans Dethrone Czars and Defund Environmental Initiatives
Republican's Fail in their Bid to Defund the EPA
Chu Video: The Worst Anti-Environmental Bill
Gerry Connolly Video: Climate Disasters and GOP
Blumenauer Video: 'The Jihad Against Climate Change'
Republican Obstructionism on the Debt Ceiling
EDF Campaign Opposing US Anti-Environment Bill
Republican Assault on the Environment

2. US Green Initiatives

America's New Fuel Efficiency Standards
US Government's New Car Ratings
America's New Car Ratings: Consumer Concerns
New Rules for US Trucks and Buses
New Rules for US Cars and Light Trucks
Working Cooperatively to Improve Fuel Efficiency in the US
Supreme Court Recognizes EPA Role in Carbon Pollution Protection
Highlights of Obama's 2011 State of the Union Address
Legal Challenge Seeks to Force US Government Action
on the Environment
EPA's New Clean Air Rules
The EPA Proposes Cleaner Air
EPA's Proposed Rule to Regulate Emissions
Zotos Earns a Place on the EPA’s Top 20
EPA’s Top 20 On-Site Power Generation List
Winners of the 2011 Green Chemistry Awards
Environmental Compliance and Enforcement
Policies Contributing to More Robust
EPA's New Mileage Estimates for the Volt
Video: EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson
The Environmental and Economic Implications of a Government Shutdown
EPA Proposes Standards for the Airline Industry

3. China's Green Leadership

China Poised to Challenge Global Auto Giants
The Greening of China
China Wants a Global Climate Change Treaty in 2011
China Powers Ahead in Green Technologies
China's Green Investments and Growing Economic Preminence
China's Rare Earth Minerals Powering the Green Economy
Green Investment Opportunities in China
China's Most Recent Five Year Plan
China can School the US About Green Growth
Video: China Leading the Green Economy
China's Green Laws for Business
The Chinese Government is Investing in Clean Energy China's Green Innovation and the Challenge for America
Video: Chinese Sustainability Initiative Targets Students

4. Canada's Environmental Assault

Canadian Conservatives Repudiation of the Environment
Canadians Support Efforts to Combat Climate Change Canadian Conservative Government Rejects Kyoto
Canadian Animals and Plants in JeopardyCanada on Track to be a Dirty Energy Superpower
Canadian Federal Provincial Energy Conference on Resource Exploitation
Federal Provincial Energy Conference Sponsored by Big Oil
Video: The Alberta Tar Sands Dirty Oil
Lack of Canadian Co-ordination in Efforts to Reduce GHGs
Canada Lags Behind in Protected Land
Canadian Conservatives Disregard for the Environment
Resistance to Cuts at Environment Canada
Conservatives Cut Budgets and Slash Jobs at Environment Canada
Canadian Conservatives Slash Environmental Assessment
Canadian Conservatives Slash NRC Budget
Canada is Increasingly One of the World's Worst GHG Emitters
Canada is a World Leader in GHG Emissions
WWF's Canadian Living Planet Report
The State of Canada's Environment
Canada Officially Withdraws from the Kyoto Protocol
Video: One South African Asks Why Canada is Silent on Climate Change
Canada is a Pariah at COP 17
The Costs of Canada's Failure to Act on Climate Change
Canada on Track to be a Dirty Energy Superpower
Canadian Federal Provincial Energy Conference on Resource Exploitation
Federal Provincial Energy Conference Sponsored by Big Oil
Canadian Conservatives Dirty Priorities
Canadian Conservatives Disregard for Canada's Environment
Video: The Alberta Tar Sands Dirty Oil
Lack of Canadian Co-ordination in Efforts to Reduce GHGs
Canadian Government at Odds with the Public on Climate Change
Conservatives Ignore Canadians While Jeopardizing the Environment and the Economy
Canadian Conservative Government Rejects Kyoto
Canada's Government Opposes Kyoto and Hampers Progress at COP16
World Urges Canada to Do More to Manage Climate Change
Conservative Budget: No Green for Canada
The Impact of a Climate Change Deal on Canada
Canadian Global Warming Denial

5. Canadian Elections

Environmental Issues in the 2011 Canadian Federal Election
Environmental Platforms of Canada's Federal Parties
No Reprieve for the Canadian Environment as Slacktivists Hand Elections to Conservatives
Ontario's Green Energy Investments
Ontario's Green Energy Act is Leading the Green Economy
Ontario Urged to Stay with Green Energy Act

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Top Eco-News Stories of 2011: Business

Each year The Green Market reviews the top environmental news stories of the preceding year. In 2011 green jobs, sustainable business and the economy were common news themes. Sustainable supply chains and changing consumer attitudes were also in the news. Here is "Business" the third part of a five part series reviewing the 25 biggest environmental news stories of 2011.

1. Green Jobs

Green Jobs for America
Hot Green Jobs for 2011 and Beyond
Government Investment Green Jobs and Economic Recovery
Green Government Investments and Job Creation
The Fate of the Democrats is Tied to Green Jobs
State Green Jobs Initiatives Need Federal Legislation
Republican Cuts Target Green Jobs
Electric Vehicles Create Jobs
The Economic and Employment Benefits of Forests
Excerpts of President Obama's American Jobs Act Speech
Obama's Jobs Plan Emphasizes Education and Greener Schools
Video: President Obama's American Jobs Act
Video of White House Policy Briefing on Green

2. Sustainable Business and Innovation

Global 100's Most Sustainability Corporations in North America
Global Carbon Rankings from the Environmental Investment Organization
Global 800 Carbon Ranking 2011: Top 20 Countries
Canada's Greenest Companies
The World's Greenest Companies (2011)
America's Greenest Companies (2011)
Newsweek's 10 Greenest Companies (2010)
Greener Japanese Companies (2011)
Surveys of America's Greenest Brands Suggest that Redemption is Possible
What Businesses are Doing to Combat Climate Change
Bschool.com's "10 Great Companies Who Were Green Before It Was Cool"
10 Green Businesses that Made It Big
10 Predictions for Sustainable Business
Cost Benefit Analysis of Sustainable Business
Is Capitalism Sustainable?
Small Businesses Can Benefit from the Growing Green Economy
Businesses are Combating Climate Change and Turning a Profit
Surveys of America's Greenest Brands
Sustainable Business Is Growing But It Still Has a Long Way to Go
The Last Best Hope to Combat Climate Change
What Businesses are Doing to Combat Climate Change
Business Will Lead the War Against Climate Change
Businesses Will Lead the Transition from Oil to Renewables
The DOE's Public-Private Partnership
Coke and the WWF's CO2 Eating Billboard
PepsiCo's Sustainability Efforts
Xcel Energy's Planned Emissions Reductions
Deal Between Carbon Trust and Siemens Good for UK
Greener Japanese Companies
HP's Sustainable Innovation
PUMA's Sustainable Packaging Innovation
PUMA's Comprehensive Sustainable Strategy
Xerox's Green Innovation
TerraCycle Reach a Major Milestone
Energizer Gets Greener with LED Lighting from CRS
Winners of the 2011 Green Chemistry Awards
Green Public Relations
Green Guide for SMEs from the Carbon Trust
Ten Things New Sustainability Managers Need to Know
New Types of Green Insurance Reduces the Risks
A Greener Insurance Company
Video: Sustainability and Innovation
Video: Innovation is the Solution to Climate Change
Video: Sustainability - The Movement of Our Time
Video: IBM - Energy & Climate - Innovation that Matters
Video: IBM Road Map for Going Green
Video: Sustainability...Your Competitive Advantage
Video: Navigating the Journey to Sustainability
Video: The Journey of Sustainable Business
Video: Sustainability and Innovation
Video: Business Opportunities from Combating Climate Change
Video: Green Opportunities: Energy Technology and Efficiency

3. The Green Economy

Economic Development is the Only Way Forward
The False Choice Between the Economy and the Environment
Video: Sustainable Economic Development that Works
Investing in Green Economic Growth
British Government to Lead the Green Economy
The Credit Downgrade and the Green Economy
Belief in Global Warming is Tied to the Economy
Environmental Implications of the Credit Ceiling Agreement
The US Debt Ceiling Crisis and the Green Economy
Republican Obstructionism on the Debt Ceiling Risks Global Environmental Collapse

4. Sustainable Supply Chains

The Rise of Sustainable Supply Chains
Environmental Regulations Shaping Today's Sustainable Supply Chains
Sustainable Supply Chains and New Environmental Laws
Sustainable Supply Chain Integration
Introduction to (Sustainable) Supply Chain Management
The Three Tiers of Sustainability and Supply Chains
Sustainable Supply Chains are Profitable
Case Study Illustrates the Profitability of Sustainable Supply Chains
Collaboration in Sustainable Supply Chains
Sustainable Procurement Guidelines and Procedures
Sustainable Supply Chains
Puma's Sustainable Supply Chain
PUMA's Comprehensive Sustainable Strategy Now Includes Environmental Accounting
The Sustainable Supply Chain Efforts of Interface Inc
Nike and H&M Bow to Greenpeace and Green their Supply Chains
Walmart and HP's Sustainable Supply Chains
Arizona State University and Green Supply Chains
IT Sector Should Leverage Their Supply Chains
Video: Future Supply Chain 2016
Video: Ten Steps To A Greener Supply Chain
Video: Green Supply Chain

5. Consumers and Social Media

The Rise of the Green Consumer
Study on US Environmental Attitudes and Implications for Business
US Consumer Attitudes on Green
Survey Shows that Americans are more Receptive to Climate Change
The Cycle of Climate Change Acceptance
Belief in Global Warming is Tied to the Economy
Dan Miller on the Psychology of Climate Change
Top Green Social Networks
The Growth of Social Media as an Increasingly Important Vehicle for the Environment
Environmental Activism and Social Media
The Revolutionary Power of Social Media Driving Corporate Environmental Sustainability
Social Media Marketing and Environmental Sustainability
Best Green and Sustainable Business Twitter Feeds
Top 20 Green and Sustainable Business Facebook Groups
EvanCarmichael's List of Top 50 Social Entrepreneurship Blogs
Social Media and the Green Message: WWF Global Online Event
Social Media Marketing and Environmental Sustainability
The Revolutionary Power of Social Media
50 Best Blogs for Green Business Students
Top Green Social Networks
Greener Cars and Social Media
Twitter: Hashtags and Twestivals Essential

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Top Eco-News Stories of 2011: Resources

Each year The Green Market reviews the top environmental news stories of the preceding year. In 2011 oil and renewable energy were in the news as was resource scarcity. This included the increasing scarcity of water, forests and arable land for agriculture. Over the course of the last year we have become increasingly aware of the contamination of the world's oceans and dwindling fisheries. As of 2011 there are now seven billion people in the world which translates to population growth that is taxing the earth's finite resources. Here is "Resources" the second part of a five part series reviewing the 25 biggest environmental news stories of 2011.

1. Renewable Energy and Oil

The Renewable Energy Standard Versus The Clean Energy Standard
High Oil Prices Stimulate Renewable Energy
Even the Axis of Evil is Investing in Renewables
US DOE Investing in Geothermal Research and Development
Enhanced Geothermal Systems Conference 2011
Businesses Will Lead the Transition from Oil to Renewables
Government Incentives are Growing Renewable Energy
Ten Videos from the 2011 Renewable Energy World Conference
Bullfrog Power is Providing Green Energy to Canadians
Japan Vows to Develop More Renewable Energy
Government Incentives are Growing Renewable Energy
Veterans Support Clean Energy
Understanding Policies and Finances - Fast Track to a Renewable Energy Consultancy Job
The Anti-Environment Crusades of ExxonMobil and Koch
Video: Koch Brothers Climate Denial Machine
Environmental Compliance and Enforcement
Obama's Call for an End to Oil Subsidies
Independence Day 2011: Declaration of Freedom from Oil
Sustainable Growth Excludes Fossil Fuels
Another Offshore Oil Leak this Time from Shell

2. Water and Forestry

All around the world we are confronted with a growing scarcity of potable water. Water is vital for survival yet it is often overlooked as a key sustainability issue. Thankfully in 2011 water started to get the kind of international attention it deserves.

Contaminated Water Kills
World Water Week 2011: The Business of Water Management Requires Collaboration
Alarming Facts About Water
Solutions to Diminishing Ground Water
Solutions to the World Water Crisis
Celebrate World Water Day
World Water Week 2011
WWF Celebrates Canada Water Week
GWC and World Water Day 2011
Water Management Webcast: Cities and the Global Water Crisis
Siemens Water Tool on Facebook
Water School’s Ascent of Mount Kilimanjaro
Banana Peels and Water Purification
Population Growth and Climate Change will Add to the World Water Crisis
Odd Yet Effective Green Inventions
Time's Top 5 Green Energy Inventions of 2010
What The Business Community Can Do To Protect Forests
The Economic and Employment Benefits of ForestsWorld Environment Day 2011The State of the Sustainable Furniture

3. Oceans and Fisheries

The health of our oceans and the well being of our fisheries is a matter of life and death. Fishing communities all around the world are on the front lines of climate change. They are also victims of large scale over fishing.

World Oceans Day UN Panel Discussion
World Oceans Day 2011 is Focused on Youth
Seven Ways to Save the Seas
Report on the UN's World Water Day
Seven Ways to Save the Seas
World Fisheries Day
Fisheries for Sustainable Fishers: Caribbean Fishers Leading the Way

4. Agriculture

We are quickly exceeding the earth's ability to grow enough food to sustain us. The earth has a limited carrying capacity and agriculture is under increasing threat from a changing climate and global warming.

US Soybean Farmers Can Help to Feed the World
Population Growth and Global Food Production
Food Production and Climate Change
Breaking the Cycle of Famine
Food Production and UN Millennium Development Goals
There is Enough Water to Feed the World
Blog Action Day 2011: Food
The F Word: Famine is the Real Obscenity

5. Population

Our population hit the seven billion mark in 2011. This is a wake-up call for everyone. Human survival depends on our ability to both manage population and find ways of stewarding the limited resources we have.

7 Billion Actions: A Global Movement For All Humanity
Population Growth and Global Food Production
Population Growth is Compounding Climate Change
Population Growth and Climate Change
Growth in World Population Threatens the Environment
World Population Day 2010: Everyone Counts
Environmental Impact of Overpopulation

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Top Eco-News Stories of 2011: People Power

Each year The Green Market reviews the top environmental news stories of the preceding year. Last year saw the rise of popular efforts to combat climate change including events, protests, COP 17 and the Arab Spring. On its fortieth birthday, Greenpeace's social activism was also recognized in 2011. Here is "People Power" the first part of a five part series reviewing the 25 biggest environmental news stories of 2011.

1. Social Activism Events with a Clear Environmental Message

Social activism events in support of efforts to combat climate change were ubiquitous in 2011. Although the global nature of the Occupy Movement gained a lot of attention it lacked a clear environmental focus, however, it did underscore the growing popularity of grassroots protests. One of the more interesting developments concerns the increasing involvement of the business community. Here is a summary of some of prominent social activism events that were focused on the environment.

24 Hours of Reality
EDF's Voices for Clean Air - National Week of Action 2011
ZeDay: The Global Moratorium on Fossil Fuel Combustion
The I AM Fighting Climate Change Challenge
Michigan State University Protesting Coal on Campus
Bill McKibben and the 350 Team's Global Strategies for 2011
350.org and Business
Power Shift Rally at the US Chamber of Commerce
The Next Big Thing from Bill McKibben and the 350.org Team
Moving Planet Unites the World
Moving Planet: Beyond Fossil Fuels
Moving Planet Across Canada
Video: Moving-Planet: Bill McKibben on Solidarity
Video: Moving Planet at the U.N in New York City
Video: Introduction to 24 Hours of Reality
Two Examples of Business at Work on Earth Day 2011
10 Business Pledges in Support of A Billion Acts of Green
Green Your Business on Earth Day 2011
The Green Market's Earth Day Activity
Canadian Participation in Earth Hour Sets Records
Canadian Businesses Supporting Earth Hour
Earth Hour for Business
Go Beyond the Hour
10 Best Earth Hour Online Resources and Links
Earth Hour 2011 Official Video
Video: Earth Hour 2011
Spread the Word about Earth Hour
Climate Care Day: An Environmental Event for Business
Bike to Work Events Across North America
Bike to Work Day - A Growing Movement
Bike to Work Day
SolarDay 2011
Global Wind Day 2011
World Environment Day 2011
Campus Sustainability Day Summary of Events
Washington University in St. Louis Campus Sustainability
University of Alberta - Sustainability Awareness Week
Video: Highlights from Campus Sustainability Day
The Campus Green Builder Online Portal
Green Campus Student Resources
Sustainable University IdeaLab
Chill Out: Climate Action on Campus
Cooperation Between Environmental Organizations and Businesses
Response to Criticism of Cooperation Between Business and Mainstream Environmentalism

2. Protests Succeed in Delaying the Keystone XL Pipeline

Even though Republicans are resorting to blackmail to get the pipeline back on track, the success of protests against the Keystone XL pipeline represent an important victory for those involved in the struggle against climate change. It suggests that, when people work together they can influence political decision making at the highest level.

Republicans Use Blackmail to Gain Support for the Keystone XL Pipeline
President Obama Stops Keystone XL Pipeline
Tar Sands Day of Action in Washington DC
President Obama and the Fate of the Keystone XL Pipeline
NRDC November 6 Protest Against the Keystone XL in Washington DC
Nebraska's Special Session to Stop the Keystone XL Pipeline
South Dakota Wants Additional Protections Against Spills from the Keystone XL Pipeline
Safety Measures for the Keystone XL Rejected by Environmentalists in Nebraska
State Department Hearings for the Keystone XL Pipeline
Keystone XL Tar Sands Pipeline Protest
Cornell University Questions the Economic Benefits of the Keystone XL Pipeline
Keystone XL Protest Ends in Washington
Oil Spills Add to Concerns about the Keystone XL Pipeline
Nobel Prize Laureates Oppose Keystone XL Pipeline
Religious Leaders Join the Protest Against Keystone XL Pipeline
US Protests Against the Tar Sands Oil
Canada on Track to be a Dirty Energy Superpower
Bill McKibben and other Protestors Jailed for their Opposition to the Keystone XL Tar Sands Pipeline
Video: NASA's Leading Climatologist Addresses Crowd Before he was Arrested at the Keystone XL Tar Sands Protest in Washington

3. COP 17 in Durban South Africa

Despite low expectations and many obstacles, there was progress at COP 17. For the first time the world agreed to binding efforts to reduce emissions. It may not be enough, but it is a step in the right direction.

Protests Around the World Call for Climate Justice at COP 17
Will the Agreement Reached at COP 17/CMP 7 Contain Climate Change?
Details of the Deal Reached at COP 17
Extended COP 17 Negotiations Yield Agreement
Who is to Blame for Difficulties at COP 17?
Hope Remains Despite Expectations of a Dissapointing Outcome at COP 17
China an Unlikely Hero at Cop 17
The Costs of Global Warming
A Binding Agreement on Climate Change is a Matter of Life and Death
Canada is a Pariah at COP 17
The Costs of Canada's Failure to Act on Climate Change
COP 17 a Premeditated Failure?
UN Chief Warns that the Future of the Planet is at Stake at COP 17
India is Leading Resistance to a Binding Treaty at COP 17
US Demands Emissions Reductions from China and India
Polluters Dominate the Agenda at COP 17 in Durban
Video: Special Envoy Stern Discusses COP 17
Video: One South African Asks Why Canada is Silent on Climate Change
Video: COP 17 CMOP 7 Opening Remarks

4. The Arab Spring and the Rise of Africa

Popular uprisings in North Africa and the Arab world have changed the political landscape. These changes demonstrate the power of collective action. It remains to be seen whether or not pluralistic and inclusive democracies will succeed the dictatorships they overthrew. Nonetheless, these changes offer hope for a greener more sustainable future. As a consequence Africa is emerging as a renewable energy superpower.

Arab Spring and the Environment
Arab Spring Fueling the World's Most Ambitious Solar Project
Africa Industrialization Day: Leapfrogging with Sustainable Energy
WWF is Conserving Nature and Combating Poverty in Namibia
Africa a Renewable Energy Superpower
East Africa Can Learn from Iceland's Geothermal Energy Industry
South Africa and the Rise of Renewable Energy on the Continent
Lesotho's Renewable Energy Projects One of the Largest in Africa
South Africa and the Rise of Renewable Energy on the Continent
Norway a Model of Sustainability for the Arab World
Sun Powered Entrepreneurship in Ghana
House Made of Plastic Bottles in Nigeria

5. Greenpeace Turns 40

In 2011 Greenpeace celebrated its fortieth birthday. During its four decades the group has worked tirelessly to defend the environment. One of their greatest achievements involves successful campaigns to pressure businesses to engage more sustainable practices.

Greenpeace Turns 40
Lego and Mattel Bow to Greenpeace Pressure and Eliminate Unsustainable Packaging
Nike and H&M Bow to Greenpeace's Detox Challenge
Greenpeace and the Revolutionary Power of Social Media Driving Corporate Changes
Greenpeace Campaign is Asking Facebook to Defriend Coal
Greenpeace's Ranking of Electronic Companies
Greenpeace's Best Green Electronics
Video: Greenpeace Spoofs Volkswagen's Dark Side

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