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Wanted: an eco prophet
More United Nations panels, flying lugubriously hither and yon in the cause of consensus. It’s an exceptionally inconvenient truth. Only one American in three believes that human beings are responsible for climate change: a polling result 10% down on where opinion rested the year before. Worse, the number of Americans who believe that climate change is a hoax or a scientific conspiracy – not doubting, just damned blank certain
Green Me - Tuesday, March 9, 2010
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E-waste Causing Problems for Countries
A report was recently released by the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) about the rising problem of E-waste in countries like China and India. million tons of e-waste in 2010 is second to the United States with around 3 million tons. Electronic sales are said to grow immensely in the next 10 years, raising the question of what to do about all the E-waste that will come from it. UN experts say action needs to be taken when it comes to recycling materials such as cell phones, computers, and other electronic gadgets or “hazardous e-waste mountains” could occur in
Green Life Smart Life - Monday, March 1, 2010
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United Nations Celebrates Fibers and Biodiversity with Eco Chic Fashion Show in Geneva
I just ran across this video from the eco fashion show that was held a few weeks ago at the Palais de Nations, the UN headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. (See the dearth of affordable environmentally friendly textiles, the absence of government support for students and young designers in developing nations, and the lack of consistency in sustainability standards (or even a shared vocabulary) worldwide. See if you can spot eco models Summer Rayne Oakes and Kate Dillon among the grey-coiffed walkers.) EcoChic Fashion Geneva brought 2009, the UN’s Year of the Natural Fiber
Eco Chic - Friday, February 26, 2010
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  • Alliance of Civilizations - United Nations
    Exploring Misconceptions about the Islamic World – A Daily Lesson Plan on the AoC by the New York Times Learning Network In this lesson, students learn about a United Nations initiative to create the Alliance of Civilizations to resolve conflict between the East and West. It features consensus guidelines (drawn up at local, provincial, national and international levels) about teaching about religions and beliefs in schools, and learning and teaching materials including curricula, syllabi, and teaching tools. Alliance of Civilizations - www.unaoc.org Education To bring the concept of an Alliance of Civilizations to practical fulfillment, education must be addressed at multiple levels. The most obvious aspect of education that must be considered are those efforts that replace ignorance of the Other with knowledge of the Other, promoting understanding and tolerance in place of misunderstanding and intolerance.
    The Green Changemakers - Wednesday, July 8, 2009
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  • Hillary Clinton Has Some Advice for Developing Countries
    Tags: News and Events China climate change Copenhagen 2009 Hillary Clinton India United Nations Climate Change Conferenc “Our argument to China and India is: Yes, you have a right to develop and we want you to develop, and in fact, we admire your commitment to eradicating poverty and we want to help you do that. But you can’t do it the way we did it, because you will suffer [...] [ Hillary Clinton Has Some Advice for Developing Countries from Green Living Ideas ] ...Tags:
    Green Living Ideas - Friday, August 21, 2009
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  • United Nations Celebrates Fibers and Biodiversity with Eco Chic Fashion Show in Geneva
    I just ran across this video from the eco fashion show that was held a few weeks ago at the Palais de Nations, the UN headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. (See the dearth of affordable environmentally friendly textiles, the absence of government support for students and young designers in developing nations, and the lack of consistency in sustainability standards (or even a shared vocabulary) worldwide. See if you can spot eco models Summer Rayne Oakes and Kate Dillon among the grey-coiffed walkers.) EcoChic Fashion Geneva brought 2009, the UN’s Year of the Natural Fiber
    Eco Chic - Friday, February 26, 2010
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  • WTF? TV Ad Claims CO2 is Good For the Earth
    In fact, a new report by the United Nations (UN) Environment Programme finds that climate change is racing towards irreversibility faster than previously imagined, and the culprit is CO2.  It is common knowledge that carbon dioxide (CO2) is a pollutant largely responsible for climate change.  That’s why a new television advertisement by [...] [ WTF?
    Green Living Ideas - Tuesday, September 29, 2009
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  • A 'Green New Deal' can save the world's economy,
    A 'Green New Deal' can save the world's economy, says UN "Top economists and United Nations leaders are working on a "Green New Deal" to create millions of jobs, revive the world economy, slash poverty and avert environmental disaster, as the financial markets plunge into their deepest crisis since the Great Depression. The ambitious plan – the start of which will be formally launched in London next week - will call on world leaders, including the new US President, to promote a massive redirection of investment away from the speculation that has caused the bursting “financial and
    The Green Changemakers - Wednesday, October 15, 2008
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  • Climate Change Resources
    A Way Forward: Facing Climate Change This short documentary film from National Geographic and the United Nations Foundation explores the global impact of climate change and its devastating effects, as well as the actions scientists suggest we take in response. ACT GREEN! - The website also includes a climate change blog and resources for both educators and kids. Climate Classroom This site, created by the National Wildlife Federation, offers tools for kids and adults, including fun, interactive games, lesson plans, quizzes and activities. Kids Tackle Climate Change ACT GREEN!
    The Green Changemakers - Tuesday, November 17, 2009
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  • Cities of today, cities of tomorrow
    The Cities project is an interactive programme brought to you by the United Nations CyberSchoolBus. Its six intense units of clear writing, exciting information and great images give you the best overview of urbanization—its history, its potential, its problems... You can focus on just one part of the curriculum—say, the profiles of major cities, or an activity on population density—or you can take all 6 units as a whole. Welcome to "Cities of Today, Cities of Tomorrow!" Just make sure you enjoy it all. If you have any questions, please e-mail cyberschoolbus@un.org
    The Green Changemakers - Wednesday, December 10, 2008
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  • Building Prosperity - Housing and Economic Development
    Press Kit Reviews Order Publication Now Foreword by Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General United Nations Press Releases Housing Provision Vital to Economic Growth Developing World Urged to use Intermediate Building Techniques Backgrounders Investment in Housing Rising Worldwide Housing Finance and Development Case Studies Housing in Chile Housing in China Housing in Egypt Housing in Ghana Housing in Singapore Housing in Sweden Tables Role of Housing in Achieving Millennium Development Goals Historical
    The Green Changemakers - Thursday, January 28, 2010
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  • 365 Endangered Species To Be Featured in 2010 on IUCN Red List
    The United Nations has declared [...] [ 365 Endangered Species To Be Featured in 2010 on IUCN Red List from Green Living Ideas ] ...Tags: The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), as they say on their web page, helps the world find pragmatic solutions to our most pressing environment and development challenges- and in 2010, they will be pragmatically using the Internet to shine a daily spotlight on endangered species from around the world. The Tags: News and Events endangered species green web International Union for Conservation
    Green Living Ideas - Sunday, January 3, 2010
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  • Organic agriculture - one of the most promising options to meet global challenges
    Secretary-General of United Nations Trade Organisation Extols Organics The Secretary-General of UNCTAD (UN Conference on Trade & Development), Supachai Panitchpakdi, stated recently that organic agriculture was one of the most promising options to solve the world’s current farming problems. ‘In In our view, organic agriculture is one of the most promising options to meet global challenges’ Supachai Panitchpakdi stated at a meeting in Geneva on Oct 7th. Andre Leu, Chairman of the OFA (Organic Federation of Australia), was at the high-level meeting
    The Green Changemakers - Monday, October 20, 2008
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