Holiday Inn San Juan joins the millions worldwide supporting "Earth Hour"
On Saturday, March 29, 2008, millions of people, as well as governments, companies and communities around the globe, will join together to “turn off the lights” for a period of one hour, to show their concern over climate change. In solidarity with the worldwide movement, Holiday Inn San Juan will turn off its lights from [...]
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World's Largest Butterfly Attraction to be Built in UK
Endangered butterflies will get the spotlight treatment at the new Butterfly World attraction in London, allowing millions of visitors per year to learn about the 10,000+ butterflies that can be found throughout the planet. The project will also feature educational and research facilities, a restaurant, café and shop.
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Renewable Energy Best Practices to Inspire Tourism Industry
The Renewable Energy in Tourism Initiative (RETI) has recently developed a set of Best Practices in Renewable Energy for the tourism industry. They can be downloaded for free at http://www.renewabletourism.org and public input is strongly encouraged.
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Arizona Conservation Priorities Receive Boost from $13 Million Grant
Arizona’s Verde River is a critical source of water to communities and wildlife along its path from northern Yavapai County to the Phoenix Valley, which is why residents have decided to partner with The Nature Conservancy in Arizona to protect this land and the precious Verde River for generations to come.
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New Zealand Tourism Company to Levy Tourists for Carbon Footprint
Footprint Adventures is one of New Zealand’s first tourism companies to put its hand up to be accountable for the carbon emissions that its business will generate. The new adventure tourism company, launched today, plans to support Landcare Research’s carboNZero program by adding a carbon emission surcharge to the cost of each of its boutique [...]
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EcoLogo: Defend yourself against "Greenwashing"
A recent study by TerraChoice Environmental Marketing found that up to 99.9% of products make unwarranted claims - including misleading statements, false labeling, and unsubstantiated promises that seem to “ride the wave” of society’s newly blooming eco-friendly consciousness.
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Lawsuit files that Uranium Drilling to Threaten Grand Canyon
Several environmental groups are challenging the approval of up to 39 new uranium drilling sites, operated by British firm VANE Minerals, within only a few miles of Grand Canyon National Park’s southern border. The suit claims that the Forest Service violated the National Environmental Policy Act, Administrative Procedures Act, and Appeals Reform Act when it [...]
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Natural Habitat Adventures unveils the world's first hybrid safari vehicle
On March 17th, a new era in safari transportation will emerge in Boulder, CO. Natural Habitat Adventures is self-proclaiming to be “the world’s first 100% carbon neutral travel company”, stating that they “offset all of the greenhouse gas emissions” from their trips and operation.
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China's Yangshuo Mountain Retreat an Eco Hotel
In a country where the economy has been growing at an average of 9% over the past 3 years and one that receives more than 70% of its power through burning coal, the words Eco and China are not often associated with each other.
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Early Recovery of Nature-Based Tourism Good for Kenya and Good for Biodiversity Says UNEP Head
Tourism can play a key role in restoring economic activity and employment in Kenya and in doing so play its part in bringing peace and stability to the East African country, the head of the UN Environment Program (UNEP) said today. Achim Steiner, UNEP’s Executive Director was speaking on the eve of his departure to [...]
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Green Skies Conference in May 2008 in Orlando, Florida
Green Skies, a green-aviation consulting firm, aims to shine a light on how the aviation industry can reduce and/or recycle waste. The Green Skies annual convention will focus on goals and solutions for lessening the amount of trash produced by airlines. Green skies would like to see a 100% recycle rate by 2018 which would [...]
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Support Wind Energy with SkiGreen Tags
Join ski areas in the fight against climate change - support the use of clean, renewable energy with Green Tags by SkiGreen, a partnership between the Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF) and leaders in the winter sports industry to build support for non-polluting renewable sources of energy (such as wind and solar energy).
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Spiti Valley Ecosphere links native Tibetan culture with travelers
Travelers looking to visit a place that boasts a rich cultural and environmental heritages amongst the Tibetan countryside while having a positive impact on the surrounding community can now look to Ecosphere Spti, a collaborative effort of the local community of Spiti and professionals from diverse backgrounds with a wide spectrum of skills and experience, [...]
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Traveling with Climate in Mind - business as usual or staying at home?
The International Ecotourism Society (TIES), as part of its ongoing advocacy campaign “Traveling with Climate in Mind,” proudly supports the upcoming workshop on tourism and climate change, to be held at the International Tourism Exchange (ITB) in Berlin, Germany, on Friday, March 7 from 10am -1pm.
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IATA Calls for Environmental Leadership in Asia
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on Asia to play a leadership role in driving the aviation industry towards carbon neutral growth leading to a zero-emission industry.
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