Weblog von Andy Sternberg
Verfasst von Andy Sternberg am 16 November, 2009 - 11:36
Live Earth Run for Water partner Pump Aid just sent in a great video detailing their efforts to establish sustainable and safe water solutions in communities in Malawi, Zimbabwe and Liberia.
The long-term effects of this work will ensure improved health and increased agricultural production in these areas. You can support Pump Aid's current projects using the widget below the video.
Verfasst von Andy Sternberg am 16 November, 2009 - 10:42
Corporations making up the UK's benchmark FTSE stock index reported the highest levels of greenhouse gas emissions this year, according to a report from the Climate Disclosure Project.
Verfasst von Andy Sternberg am 13 November, 2009 - 12:30
Alexandra Cousteau, water advocate and founder of Blue Legacy, is a lead spokesperson for the Dow Live Earth Run for Water.
She was interviewed by Treehugger TV at the Run for Water announcement event last month in New York.
Watch parts one and two of the interview below.
Verfasst von Andy Sternberg am 11 November, 2009 - 11:51
A month before world leaders meet in Copenhagen to strike a climate deal, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) released The Ocean and Climate Change -- Tools and Guidelines for Action, to help decision-makers understand the importance of the ocean in the global climate debate – and the cost of not taking action.
Verfasst von Andy Sternberg am 10 November, 2009 - 12:30
This August, nearly 10,000 people gathered on the beach in Belgium to dance in a show of solidarity for climate action. Oostende Beach was filled with members of the Belgian Climate Coalition and Friends of the Earth to participate in a choreographed, Bollywood-style dance filmed by producer Nic Balthazar for the second Big Ask.
Verfasst von Andy Sternberg am 10 November, 2009 - 11:30
We're thrilled to announce that Atlanta has been added to the list of cities hosting the Dow Live Earth Run for Water!
Atlanta's Dow Live Earth Run for Water event will take place in downtown Atlanta with the start/finish at the Water Village area located at Pemberton Place, adjacent to the World of Coca-Cola and the Georgia Aquarium. The 6k course will take participants through nearby neighborhoods.
Verfasst von Andy Sternberg am 27 Oktober, 2009 - 10:15
President Barack Obama on Tuesday announced $3.4 billion in grants to help build a "smart" electric grid.
"At this moment, there's something big happening in America, when it comes to creating a clean-energy economy," President Obama said. “But getting there will take a few more days like this one, and more projects like this one."
Verfasst von Andy Sternberg am 26 Oktober, 2009 - 09:57
On Saturday, people in 181 countries came together for the most widespread day of environmental action in the planet's history. At over 5,200 events around the world, people gathered to call for strong action and bold leadership on the climate crisis.
Verfasst von Andy Sternberg am 13 Oktober, 2009 - 13:09
One in eight people don't have access to safe, clean drinking water. In fact, 5,000 children die each day due to inadequate access to clean water. Pete Wentz, a new dad himself, won't stand for it.
Wentz stood up to the water crisis alongside Jessica Biel, Angelique Kidjo, Alexandra Cousteau, and others in announcing the largest worldwide water initiative on record to combat the global water crisis.
Verfasst von Andy Sternberg am 13 Oktober, 2009 - 08:00
Live Earth is pleased to announce the largest global water initiative in history to help solve the world water crisis with Global Water Challenge and Dow.
Taking place on April 18, 2010, the Dow Live Earth Run for Water will feature concerts and water education activities aimed at igniting a massive global movement to help solve the water crisis.
