January 19th, 2008
As if we needed we haven’t got enough to handle… apparently increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is causing more poison ivy vines to grow.
This hits home for Savannah residents especially as the study that brought us this itchy news was done along a Savannah River site in Georgia.
Yes, Toxicodendron radicans, our summertime nemesis also […]
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January 15th, 2008
I stumbled upon an interesting website that I keep returning to: the Global Issues Webguide from The World Revolution.
The World Revolution is an idea for a new, global activist […]
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January 5th, 2008
Ok, so yesterday I mentioned that I was up in the North Sea over New Years. What I didn’t mention was that I am about 50 pages to the end of this book…
The Swarm which is one of the best eco-disaster thrillers I have ever read. In a nutshell without any plot spoiler it is […]
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December 25th, 2007
The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive, worldwide. In 2007, the question isn’t so much what did TNC do but what didn’t they do because their efforts to protect the environment […]
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December 22nd, 2007
If you are wondering where to get a good overview of the state of the environment in one place the World Wildlife Fund has it all in the Living Planet Report. The 2006 summary is online and its a great place to find updates on the world’s ecosystems.
From WWF - “The Report describes the changing […]
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December 21st, 2007
As 2007 winds down here’s a look at some of the stories that made their way to Daily Tomorrow this past year…
We Have a Global Consensus, And You Can Help Make a Difference: The United Nations Framework Conference on Climate Change in Bali ended on a surprising note as the US stepped up and agreed […]
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December 15th, 2007
The United Nations Framework Conference on Climate Change in Bali ended on a surprising note as the US stepped up and agreed to the global consensus today. 187 countries meeting in Bali agreed to launch negotiations towards an international climate change deal and finish negotiations by 2009. This will allow a new deal to be […]
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November 29th, 2007
I am a big film festival junkie, especially those based around environmental issues or outdoor recreation. My all-time favorite is the Banff Mountain Film Festival, I go every spring and even found it here in Germany. I love getting lost in the sights, sounds, adventures and gaining a new perspective.
A new film festival, just announced, […]
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November 9th, 2007
How to E-Cycle Your Gadgets
Earth2Tech has a great post about who can help you recycle that old cell phone, laptop, or iPod… read more at Earth2Tech
Solar energy boom may help world’s poorest
Supporters believe a solar era may be dawning, boosted by western funding to combat oil “addiction” and climate change…read more at Reuters
Green roofs […]
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October 29th, 2007
Greenpeace wants you to Step It Up in the fight against global warming. On Saturday, November 3 - The National Day of Climate Action.
The organization has launched a nationwide campaign to engage people to send a message to politicians that cuts in greenhouse gas emissions, increased fuel economy standards, and investments in renewable energy are […]
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