World Environment Day -- Leading businesses, US cities nationwide and respected non-profit organizations today joined with California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon to launch "Together" -- the largest-ever consumer engagement campaign on climate change.
The Natural World Museum (NWM) in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), debuted today their 2008-2009 traveling exhibit entitled Moving Towards a Balanced Earth: Kick the Carbon Habit, as one of several programs that the two organizations partnered on to commemorate the celebration of this year's UN World Environment Day (WED), held annually around the world on June 5th.
As Americans begin gearing up for the warm summer months they will discover an increase in environmentally-friendly garden furniture in many familiar stores.
The Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory and General Electric have collaborated to finalize, test and market the first product from a major brand to meet DOE's new Energy Star criteria for electric heat pump water heaters.
NYC Green Car, the Official Hybrid Car Service for The Climate Group's 'Together' campaign, promotes eco-friendly practices and sustainable transportation.
Steve Hill, president of Kyocera Solar, Inc., will serve as an executive panelist during a conference that will address climate change for business leaders at University of California, San Diego, June 6-7, 2008.
Over 50s are 'hopeful, motivated and positive' about tackling climate change as World Environment Day calls on people to Kick the CO2 habit.
A new public-private collaboration is exploring how smart grid technology may bring the people of Illinois more reliable electric service and a cleaner environment, while holding down costs of electric services. The Illinois Smart Grid Initiative -- which held its first meeting yesterday -- is funded by Illinois native Bob Galvin's Galvin Electricity Initiative and led by the Center for Neighborhood Technology.
The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has welcomed a brand new centre for low carbon technology in buildings at London South Bank University (LSBU) which will help put London at the forefront of the fight to tackle climate change.
Perhaps there is no greater societal need for scientific know-how than in finding new ways to meet future energy demands. Skyrocketing gas prices, an uncertain oil supply, increasing demand from around the world, and the looming threat of climate change have made identifying and developing realistic energy alternatives a national priority.
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