Environmental Activism
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Locals Voice Anger Over Power Plants
On Saturday November 14, about 100 people attended the first of a series of rallies against two coal-fired power plants proposed to be built in New South Wales. more...
Environmental Activist Arrested in Turkmenistan
The Turkmenistan government arrested respected biologist Andrey Zatoka on charges of assault in an attempt to silence human rights and environmental activists. more...
Ban Plastic Bags – Alternatives to Polyethylene
By: Julie Burtinshaw
Responsible, environmentally aware people prefer not to use polyethylene bags in the home, but what alternatives to plastic bags are available for consumers? more...
Forest Activist in Congo Wins Livelihood Award
By: Gemma Richardson
Facing great personal risk, René Ngongo has tirelessly campaigned to protect and conserve the Congo Basin Forests - the second largest tropical forest in the word. more...
Vancouver Canada - A Green City Model
By: Bev Yaworski
Vancouver has momentum to become "the greenest city in the world" with plans for electric vehicles, community gardens, city composting, energy efficiency and green jobs. more...
Faith Communities Help with Environmental Action
By: Hildra Tague
No matter the religion or background, Americans and others all around the world are making deep commitments toward love and respect for the earth. more...
350.org Environment Rally Comes Off "Perfectly"
A human '350' was spelled out on Sydney's Opera House steps on Saturday in support of 350.org's global climate change rally to influence the Copenhagen climate talks. more...
Australians Voice Climate Fears at 350.org Rally
A giant '350' formation on the Sydney Opera House steps conveyed the hopes and fears of many ordinary Australians about climate change on Saturday. more...
350 Events to Combat Climate Change
By: Hildra Tague
Climate change is the most important issue facing the world today as it is the key issue affecting both the economy and the infrastructures around the earth. more...
By: Amanda Jones
Strategies for effective, sustainable and green practices should be a priority for managing the present and future growth of communities. more...
By: Amanda Jones
Green building is a holistic way of thinking. In every aspect of the word "green" now must take in account the environment, economy, and the society as a whole. more...
Feeding the World with Permaculture
By: Chelsea Hoffman
Permaculture, based on sustainability, can help the inhabitants of developed countries to lessen their environmental impact, and improve life in less developed places. more...
Environmental Issues for Olympic Games
By: Bev Yaworski
Olympic Games have a history of celebration combined with controversy. These days Olympic organizers are asked to introduce green, sustainable standards to the Games. more...
Green Building for the Community
By: Amanda Jones
Sustainable communities acknowledge the finiteness of natural resource through environmental, economical, and socially equitable planning. more...
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