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Is COP15 on the right track, or a losing battle?
With the Copenhagen Climate Conference off and running, former Vice President Al Gore takes a hard look at the numbers, and doesn’t like what he sees.
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Element Hotels rolls out the green carpet for eco-savvy drivers
By the end of 2009, every Element Hotel property will have ChargePoint Charging Stations for electric vehicles, as well as preferred parking for electric cars and hybrids.
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Can the U.S. set the stage for a successful Copenhagen Climate Change Conference?
The United States is the only developed nation that has not committed to an emissions target. Poorer nations are threatening to stage a walk-out of the UN summit in Copenhagen next month unless President Obama commits to an ambitious carbon reduction.
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What needs to happen for the Copenhagen Climate Change summit to be a success?
With a little over one month to go before the UN summit on Climate Change in Copenhagen, a handful of benchmarks will determine the success of this international gathering of the minds.
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Tunza youth call for governments to ‘Seal the Deal!’ action against climate change
Young people from around the world have challenged world leaders to take radical, positive measures to combat the problem of climate change in preparation for the U.N. summit in Copenhagen this winter. Approximately 700 young people – ranging from 10 to 24 years old – created the largest global youth gathering on climate change in history.
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How to find a green job in today’s economy
With the interest-influx of green jobs, how exactly does someone actually find one, or at least get in the door for an interview? It looks like job-hunt juggernaut CareerBuilder is answering the call for a one-stop-shop for green jobs online with the launch of its new website, www.goinggreenjobs.com.
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Element Hotels takes green on the road with Electric Car charging stations
Starwood Hotels & Resorts’ eco-chic Element brand has announced plans to install electric car charging stations at Element Lexington, allowing guests and travelers to locate an unoccupied charging station using Google Maps, then simply swipe a keycard, plug in and charge up their electric vehicles.
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Stimulus package explained: How it can help you go green
President Obama’s “American Recovery and Reinvestment Act” presents a ground-breaking opportunity for America to re-emerge as an energy independent, environmentally sustainable and economic superpower. The question remains: How do we get there from here?
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Obama supports biofuel development and expansion
President Obama has voiced his concern and outright support for the future of development of the country’s biofuel industry as a main factor in the reduction of U.S. dependence on foreign oil.
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Obama: Traveling by car in the U.S. about to get a little greener
President Barack Obama has officially unveiled plans to curb vehicle emissions with new fuel efficiency standards for cars in the States. His agenda will call for hybrid cars and light trucks that will be 40% cleaner and more fuel efficient by 2016, raising the minimum passenger-vehicle consumption allowance to 39 miles per gallon.
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Prince of Wales launches a new online campaign to Save the Rainforests
Alongside an impressive array of eco-activists and celebrities, The Prince of Wales has officially launched a new online public awareness campaign, “Prince’s Rainforests Project”, to save the rainforests of the world.
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Travelers tense on the brink of swine flu pandemic
While global health officials are meeting to determine the best strategies to deal with the swine flu virus, travelers can find up-to-the-minute information on individual policies and screening procedures related to the prevention of the swine flu, as well as learn some “best practices” on how to prevent the spread of the virus.
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Obama's new economic focus on energy jobs, education
Just days after his inauguration, Obama’s first weekly address as President highlights the “American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan”; focusing on energy independence as a means to create jobs and boost the economy, while creating a mindful attitude of accountability for his administration.
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Barack Obama starts term with a green agenda
As Barack Obama is sworn in as the 44th President of the United States, he is widely expected to usher in a new era for green leadership from the US. One of Barack Obama’s key election promises was an energy policy that will fight climate change, create jobs and reduce the US’s dependence on foreign oil and gas.
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Obama sets precedence with a 'Green' Inaugural Ball
The proverbial green carpet will be rolled out on Saturday to welcome prominent environmentalists and entertainers to Barack Obama’s Inauguration. From Electric Cars to Water Produced from Air, The Green Inaugural Ball on January 17th is set to stand out among the eco-friendly inaugural events.
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The Restoration of American Environmental Leadership
Rodger Schlickeisen, President of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund, writes on how the Obama victory charts a new course amid many challenges.
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Onward, Obama: My thoughts on the outcome of Election ‘08
The past few months have been a wildly frustrating assault on the capabilities of Americans to come to terms with the state of the country as a whole from within, as well as in the eyes of the world. And after so many months, after years of disbelief, what I saw and experienced last night was something I was not ready for.
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