Environmental Activism
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Lessons Learnt From Effective Consultation
By: Lucy Brake
Finding the delicate balance between the needs of the local community, economy and environment is one of the biggest challenges for any proposed project. more...
Online Photos Recreate a Virtual Earth Hour 2009
Pictures on a computer screen bring home the symbolism of the World Wildlife Fund's Earth Hour, helping connect issues of energy consumption and climate change. more...
World Asked toTurn Out Lights for Earth Hour
Earth Hour began as an experiment in Sydney, Australia, in 2007, and spread across the globe with 50 million participating in a voluntary 'hour of darkness' last year. more...
The Darker Shades of REDD Mechanism
By: Mohan Alembath
Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation in Developing Countries (REDD) mechanism is aimed at sustainable management of forests to reduce green house gases. more...
Oil Palm a Looming Threat to Amazon
By: Mohan Alembath
The Oil Palm lobby is targeting the Amazon for quick profits. Vested interests from Malaysia are planning large scale Oil Palm plantations in the Amazon. more...
Transition Towns Thrive Down Under
By: Brenda Ann Burke
As the impact of climate change is felt in the South Pacific, local initiatives are underway to reduce carbon emissions and promote lifestyle change. more...
When is the Real Earth Day and Who Founded It?
By: Dawn M. Smith
While many will celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd, others mark the spring equinox, March 20th, as the date. Read about the two men who championed environmental awareness. more...
The Ecstasy Route to Rainforest Destruction
By: Mohan Alembath
The drug lords of Cambodia are operating in the rainforests of Cambodia procuring raw material for Ecstasy, causing irreparable damage to the rainforests in the process. more...
Community Supported Agriculture in Early Spring
By: Elizabeth Herman
In Anna, Illinois, USA, organic farmer Steve Smith is the first in this "Everyday Heroes" series. He is seeking active members for a 2009 CSA group by mid-March. more...
Spring into Climate Change Action
By: Sara E. Lewis
As temperatures warm and flowers bloom, take time to think about steps you can take this spring to minimize greenhouse gas emissions. more...
Wind Energy Researchers Cite Accident Statistics
By: Art Montague
Research results of wind turbine accidents since the 1970s are used by developers striving to improve their products and also by opponents wishing to stymie development. more...
Pickens Plan's Wind Energy Component Hits Snags
By: Art Montague
The Pickens Plan to establish wind energy as an alternative to non-renewable energy resources such as oil and coal has hit a few snags, including high delivery costs. more...
U.S. Wilderness Bill Moves Forward
By: Sadie Babits
A renewed effort to designate some two million acres of land in nine U.S. states as wilderness is sailing through Congress. And that has one Oregon town excited. more...
Saving Environment Using Extinction Assessment
By: Marie Thomas
Since the beginning, living things have supported Earth's balance. But man ignored the extinction process. Only reversing this imbalance of life can save the environment. more...
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