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Submitted by Live Earth on 27 July, 2009 - 07:56
The U.S. Postal service is making a huge green leap and showing the nation that they’re serious about going green.
The USPS building in New York City turned a massive 2.5 acre roof into a green mecca. It is the next in many sustainability projects the USPS has taken on.
The seven story building will now have one of the largest green roofs in the country. It will not only serve as a park and open space for employees, but will also save energy and reduce storm water runoff.
Submitted by Live Earth on 25 July, 2009 - 07:57
Wal-Mart is the biggest retailer on the planet.
This is a scary thought but the nearly 40-year-old company continues to work to become more sustainable.
Most recently Wal-Mart announced a partnership with universities around the world to establish a green index for all the products they sell in their stores around the world.
A consortium of NGOs and businesses, with the help of these universities is collaborating to create the world’s first consumer sustainability index.
Submitted by Live Earth on 23 July, 2009 - 07:57
As the population of the world continues to grow, industrial farming demands may soon exceed the earth's capabilities.
According to an interesting podcast from Scientific American’s “60-Second Earth” weekly series, we may be running out of dirt.
Destructive farming has put a dent in the earth and it’s precious soil and air. To be proactive, we must find ways to practice more efficient farming.
Submitted by Live Earth on 22 July, 2009 - 07:57
The 21st Navajo Nation Council voted "green" and passed the enactment of the Navajo Green Economy Commission this week.
The coalition developed this legislation to support the creation of hundreds of Green Jobs on the Navajo Nation.
Over fifty supporters from across the Arizona reservation gathered in front of the Navajo Nation Education Building and peacefully marched a quarter of a mile in green "Green Jobs" shirts to the Navajo Nation Council Chambers.
Submitted by Live Earth on 21 July, 2009 - 07:57
For the first time in history, more people live in urban cities than in small cities.
This has a massive effect on the fight against climate change. In many ways it is up to the efforts of those within these highly populated urban areas to set the example for the sustainability effort globally.
A new report by Living Cities looks into this and works through to answer just how urban sustainability efforts can and must drive America’s climate change policies.
Submitted by Live Earth on 20 July, 2009 - 17:44
The U.S. is closer than ever to passing bold climate and energy legislation that will create millions of jobs and help solve the climate crisis. But the battle is not over yet. The American Clean Energy and Security Act must first pass through the United States Senate.
Submitted by Live Earth on 20 July, 2009 - 07:57
Stevie Wonder, Alicia Keys, Jesse McCartney, and will.i.am were among the stars to honor Nelson Mandela on his 91st birthday at Radio City Music Hall in New York on Saturday.
Thousands were in attendance -- with many more watching online -- to celebrate the life and legacy of South African social activist Nelson Mandela. France's first lady Carla Bruni made her American stage debut alongside Eurythmics founder Dave Stewart (see video below).
Submitted by Live Earth on 18 July, 2009 - 07:57
This Saturday, July 18th is Mandela Day. This day serves to honor Nelson Mandela’s amazing life and the influence he has had. It is also a global call to action for people to recognize their individual power to make a change in the world around them.
Organizers are asking people around the world to take some time to make a contribution on Saturday and everyday! This year, New York City will be the home of Mandela Day with a massive concert at Madison Square Garden featuring Stevie Wonder, Alicia Keys, Will.i.am, Aretha Franklin, Wyclef Jean, Cyndi Lauper, and many more.
Watch the concert live online at 8 p.m. EDT (GMT-5) at www.mandaladay.com.
Submitted by Live Earth on 16 July, 2009 - 07:57
MillerCoors recognizes its ability to make a positive impact on our environment. The brewery is on the right track, according to a new sustainability report released by the joint venture between Miller and Coors Brewing companies.
On its way to running a zero-waste operation, MillerCoors reused or recycled 98 percent of all brewery in 2008 waste including glass, paperboard, plastics, metals and byproducts, according to the report.
Submitted by Live Earth on 15 July, 2009 - 07:57
Matt Damon is at it again!
Actor and advocate Matt Damon's H2O Africa and the WaterPartners International have partnered merged to create water.org, a non-profit that provides the developing world with access to safe water and sanitation. Its mission is to assist the 2.5 billion people that lack clean sanitation and 890 million people without safe water worldwide.”
Water.org is making great strides and currently has projects in Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Bangladesh, India, Philippines, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras.
