Indigenous people from Sami Nation have played a major role in supporting the Sioux Nation in its battle with the Dakota Access pipeline by convincing Norwegian investors to divest themselves of their financial interests in the pipeline.
Indigenous Norwegians Force Bank To Withdraw Support For Dakota Access Pipeline Read More 👉
The USGS estimates that 10 million tons of CO2 was released over the 9 hour eruption of Mount St. Helens in 1980. That’s a pretty huge number, but passenger vehicles in the USA alone emit as much CO2 as a Mt St. Helens eruption happening somewhere in America every 3 days.
India plans to add 12 GW solar power, 4 GW wind energy, 500 MW biomass-based power and 225 MW small hydro power capacity between April 2016 and March 2017.
India Targets To Add 42.6 GW Renewable Energy Capacity Over Next 2 Years Read More 👉
The European Union has a new 1,000 page long energy plan designed to help meet the promises made at the COP 21 summit. As it treads between competing interests, it annoys many and pleases few.
EU Climate Package Targets Energy Waste And Coal Subsidies Read More 👉
Sri Lanka has decided to take the auction route as the country’s utility has been paying very high feed-in tariffs for operational projects.
Sri Lanka Set To Introduce Auctions For Solar Power Projects Read More 👉
Approval shall be subject to the turbine model meeting international specifications.
India Simplifies Rules For Approval Of Wind Turbines Read More 👉
The International Solar Alliance shall come into official existence under the UN once 15 countries ratify the agreement or officially join the alliance.
Countries Sign International Solar Alliance Framework Agreement Read More 👉
China targets 530 MWh of electricity generation from geothermal power plants by 2020; this should enable the country to offset use of 72.1 million tonnes of coal and 177 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions.
China Eyes Geothermal Power To Reduce Coal Usage Read More 👉
Robert Reich, former Secretary of Labor, has outlined seven strategies that Donald Trump uses to control the media.
Seven Techniques that Donald Trump Uses to Control the Media Read More 👉
The first glimpses of the green bonds policy are expected when the government tables the financial budget for 2017/18 next year.
Kenya To Announce Green Bonds Policy Next Year Read More 👉
In direct response to over-the-top consumer spending “holidays” like Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday offers an excellent opportunity to help support our valiant non-profit organizations and our overburdened Earth. Why not celebrate #GivingTuesday by planting trees? Partnering with the Arbor Day Foundation, Home Care Assistance has announced it will plant 5,000 new trees in
Why Not Celebrate #GivingTuesday by Planting Trees? Read More 👉
IRENA, the International Renewable Energy Agency, says the trend is clear. Jobs in clean energy industries like solar, wind, geothermal and hydroelectric are increasing while jobs in oil, natural gas, and coal extraction are decreasing worldwide. About 8.1 million people worldwide had jobs in the clean energy in 2015. That’s up from 7.7 million in
Clean Energy Jobs Increasing While Fossil Fuel Jobs Are Decreasing IRENA Says. Read More 👉
A survey by the Institute for Policy Integrity at New York University School of Law finds the vast majority of economists believe climate change will impact the US and global economies harder and sooner than predicted.
Economists Agree Climate Change Will Hurt US Economy — And Soon Read More 👉
Originally published on Edenkeeper.org Violence is escalating against the Water Protectors of the Standing Rock Sioux. On Sunday night, November 20th, temperatures were below freezing when peaceful protesters were fired on with water cannons, tear gas, and rubber bullets. We need to act now to help support their peaceful, unarmed efforts to protect their sacred
#NoDAPL – Pray for the Water Protectors & Sign the IPL Petition Read More 👉
A camp of Dakota Access Pipeline protesters will be closed by December 5, 2016 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to Close Dakota Pipeline Protesters’ Camp Read More 👉
The coconut crab has the strongest pinching force of all crustaceans — with the force applied during pinching actually being greater than the biting force of all living terrestrial animals except for alligators — according to new research detailed in a paper published in the open-access journal PLOS ONE. Notably, the research found that that
While farming has long been a known phenomenon amongst various ant species, there’s much that remains unknown. With that in mind, new research has revealed some interesting things about the symbiotic partnership and farming that goes on between the ant species Philidris nagasau and at least 6 types of plant within the genus Squamellaria on
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is the newest target of conservative think tank fake news.
Elon Musk is the Newest Target of Fake News Read More 👉
The recent announcement of the recipient of the Wave Energy Prize marks another step toward global disruption of the reliance on fossil fuels.
Wave Energy Converter Prize is Awarded to AquaHarmonics Read More 👉
Bob Walker, a senior Trump adviser, says the new administration will slash funding for NASA to study climate change. He says half of all climate scientists doubt climate change is real.
Trump Will End Politicized Climate Change Science Says Key Adviser Read More 👉
The world is waiting to hear what President-elect Donald Trump has in mind for governing the U.S. Among the biggest questions is what will happen to the budget for climate and energy-related activities.
Trump Administration Budget Could Demolish Climate Funding Read More 👉
Renewable energy microgrids can change the way that people on isolated islands and in remote communities live.
Renewable Microgrids and Remote Communities across the Globe Read More 👉
Many people find the bright, vibrant colors of various fruits and vegetables to be culinarily appealing, and an apparent appetite stimulant. Interestingly, new research has suggested that these same compounds, that give plants their visual appeal (to the eyes of humans, and various other animals), help to improve brain-functioning in older adults. The new research,
Does the result of the election threaten to ruin Thanksgiving dinner with your family? Here are some strategies for dealing with Thanksgiving with President Trump on the menu.
Strategies for Surviving Thanksgiving Dinner with Trump Supporters in Your Family Read More 👉
The island of Ta’u in American Samoa has shut down its diesel generators forever and replaces them with a solar power microgrid from Tesla and SolarCity,
Solar Microgrid Powers American Samoa Island (w/Video) Read More 👉
What’s the difference between socially responsible investments and investments that advance social, environmental, and governance practices?
Socially Responsible versus Environmental, Social, and Governance Investment Read More 👉
The 7th District Court has struck down the gerrymander voting maps drawn by Republicans in Wisconsin, saying they deprive citizens of that state of their rights under the Constitution.
Federal Court Strikes Down Gerrymander Voting Maps In Wisconsin Read More 👉
South Africa is facing a crossroads for electric power generation. Should it go with renewables or nuclear power? The decision could affect other contries on the continent.
Solar And Wind Versus Nuclear: Is Baseload Power Obsolete? Read More 👉
Deforestation events and mass tree deaths — whether through drought, heat, and insect infestations — can have significant effects on global climate patterns, according to new research from the University of Washington. To put that another way, while deforestation and mass-deaths of trees can cause the complete upheaval of the local environment, effects also include
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has issued new rules prohibiting offshore drilling in the Arctic Ocean and along the east coast of the United States. They rules will remain in effect until 2022.
Obama Blocks Offshore Drilling Until 2022 Read More 👉
365 American companies have signed an open letter to Donald Trump telling him that paying attention to global warming is good for American business.
American Business Tells Trump To Focus On Climate Change Read More 👉
Tesla Motors is not an electric car company that also makes batteries. It is a battery company that also makes electric cars. Those batteries will be necessary to complete the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy says Elon Musk.
100 Gigafactories Needed For Transition To Renewable Energy — Musk Read More 👉
Officials of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy have stated that the first-ever wind energy auction in India will be competed by next month.
India To Award 1 GW Wind Energy Capacity Next Month Read More 👉
President-elect Trump has threatened to impose a 45 percent tariff on Chinese imports. Some say that move could spur a global recession.
China Threatens to Destroy U.S. Economy if “Naive” Trump Attempts Trade War Read More 👉
Global emissions have been essentially flat for the past three years even though total global economic activity has increased in each of those three years. That is about to change as Donald Trump wreaks havoc on US emissions policies.
Global Emissions Flat For Third Year In A Row Read More 👉
America Recycles Day in November 15. Do your part to reduce litter and contribute to a healthy planet.
How Will You Celebrate America Recycles Day on November 15? Read More 👉
While using the word fishing is perhaps a bit misleading (though some chimpanzees and orangutans do apparently go fishing with their hands sometimes), new research has found that a population of wild chimpanzees in Bakoun, Guinea regularly go fishing for algae during the dry season using sticks. Sometimes these sticks used are very long, up
Wild Chimpanzees In Bakoun, Guinea Regularly Go Fishing For Algae, Research Finds Read More 👉
Common purslane is, despite its public image as a weed in many regions, a very nutritious food item — with the plants being high in a number of different important vitamins and minerals. Notably, common purslane (Portulaca oleracea) possesses higher levels of omega 3 fatty acids than any other leafy green vegetable does. While purslane
The Bureau of Land Management has finalized new rules for siting renewable power projects on public land. Surprisingly, the rules enjoy bipartisan support.
Obama Administration Finalizes Renewable Energy Rules On Public Lands Read More 👉
What do you need to consider as you choose a sustainable MBA program? Here’s a list of helpful ideas.
How to Choose the Best Sustainable MBA for You Read More 👉
What role do mission-driven businesses have in ocean conservation? Meet Shilpi Chhotray, the founder of Samudra Skin & Sea, a social enterprise focused on responsible products and increasing ocean awareness.
How one Social Entrepreneur is Paving the Way for Ocean Awareness Read More 👉
Scientists at Oxford University say that taxes on food production could slash global climate emissions by 1 billion tons a year — equal to the entire global airline industry.
Tax On Beef And Milk Could Slash Carbon Emissions Read More 👉
On election day, forget about e-mails and pussy grabbing. Vote for people who will protect the earth and everyone on it. America cannot afford to have stupid leaders.
US Election Could Determine Climate Change Policies For Entire World Read More 👉
Hawai’i has long, sunny days and the capability to produce lots of solar energy. Why, then, is solar production so contentious in Hawai’i?
An official of the Chinese government has called out Donald Trump, saying a wise leader would support the Paris climate change protocols. The implication is that Trump will be rather the opposite of a wise leader.
China Calls Out Donald Trump On Climate Change Read More 👉
Advertisements have a way of persuading us about larger social issues. What can a Budweiser commercial tell us about sustainability and society?
Budweiser’s “Not Backing Down” Ad: Corporate and Political Parallels Read More 👉
The 2016 election is critical to America. Republicans have declared war on the country. Only your vote can stop it.
Republicans Declare Total War On America In 2016 Election Read More 👉
To the eyes of a land mammal, the deep ocean is a strange place. The colors, shapes, movements, and animal behaviors are quite different. With that in mind, the team of the Nautilus deep-sea submersible has a nice collection of videos and images on its website free for perusing. Here are some of the best
