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Get moving to help Peru
In the wake of last month’s massive flooding in Peru that has forced entire communities from their homes and livelihoods, nonprofit geotourism group Planeterra is helping to motivate concerned citizens to lend a helping hand to those affected.
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Doubletree helps Feed the World this holiday season
Doubletree has partnered up with the UN to combat worldwide hunger with its new “Community Drive to Fight World Hunger” campaign.
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Sustainable and responsible travel by any other name: Vail Resorts hears an ‘ECHO’
Previously known as “Vail Resorts 360,” ECHO encompasses the company’s long-standing efforts in volunteerism, environmental stewardship and charitable contributions.
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First-ever EPA Climate Leader-approved offset project battles climate change
Carbonfund.org has just announced the launch of the first-ever EPA Climate Leaders approved carbon offset project- the Clinton County Landfill Methane Project. A leading nonprofit carbon offset and climate solutions organization, Carbonfund.org is offering offsets from the project to businesses and individuals.
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Yupukari Wildlife Club Project Wins ECOCLUB.com 2009 Ecotourism Award
From Wild to Web, an ecotourism-based wildlife monitoring project in Guyana’s Yupukari village was announced as a winner of the ECOCLUB.com 2009 Ecotourism Awards. The sixth annual eco-project competition, with a theme of “Their Crisis, Our Communities – Progressive Change through Social Ecotourism,” asked for “innovative projects that meet urgent needs, help create ‘another world’ at the grass roots level and improve life for all in their communities.”
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Green meetings company helps protect California shores
A new eco-conscious event planning company EcoWithin will donate a large portion of its event profits throughout the remainder of 2009 to “Save Our Shores”, a nonprofit dedicate to marine protection and conservation.
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New climate bill receives high praise
A new bill called “Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act” will help to fund climate change and public health preparedness is getting rave reviews from environmental and health groups throughout Washington, D.C.
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Next phase in global sustainable travel certification to focus on people, profit and the planet
Non-profit Sustainable Travel International is launching “STEP 2.0″ — its new version of the Sustainable Tourism Eco-certification Program™ — as the world’s first comprehensive, global sustainable tourism eco-certification program offered by a non-profit organization.
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Six Flags fights kids' cancer with 'A Walk in the Park'
Six Flags Friends and Cure Kids Cancer have teamed up to raise awareness and funding for pediatric cancers through its “A Walk In The Park” program – a unique walk-a-thon at all domestic Six Flags properties April 26 through July 26 offering local neighborhoods a distinct, interactive setting to participate in a global cause.
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Virgin America becomes the first US airline to join the Climate Registry
Nonprofit organization The Climate Registry officially welcomed California-based airline Virgin America as its first U.S. airline member. The airline is committing to report emissions data and carbon reduction goals via the nationally recognized agency.
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Montage Beverly Hills earns Gold LEED for Sustainability
Lavish luxury meets green style at the Montage Beverly Hills, the first hotel in Southern California & one of four hotels worldwide to be awarded Gold Level Certification under LEED for New Construction by the U.S. Green Building Council.
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Al Gore's new book 'Our Choice' debuting in November 2009
Nobel Peace Prize winner Al Gore is reportedly working on a new book, “Our Choice”, to be released later this year. Probably the world’s most famous environmental activist, Gore plans to outline the world’s “next steps” toward a greener future.
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Responsible travel advocate gets a new name, but its promise remains the same
The Center on Ecotourism and Sustainable Development (CESD) announced today its new name, Center for Responsible Travel (CREST), and a new web address, www.responsibletravel.org. Its focus remains on policy-oriented research, programs, and projects designed to minimize the negative impacts of tourism.
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Al Gore's 'Climate Project' partners to enable youth against global warming
The Climate Project, the world’s leading climate change organization founded by former Vice President Al Gore, has teamed with Athgo International, a global non-profit, to work on initiatives designed to mobilize global youth support to protect the environment and to develop solutions that promote a more efficient use of our natural resources.
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Fair Trade principles emerge amongst the Carbon Offset market
A new platform, ClimatePath.org, has created a new marketplace for small offsetters and projects to connect, allowing users to calculate their carbon footprint, review methods for conserving, and browse for specific fair-trade projects that match their values and interests.
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Dominican Republic strives for a sustainable economy with coffee tourism
A new eco-initiative in the Dominican Republic exposes tourists to the culture of sustainable coffee production via a series of routes, promoting local producers and fair trade.
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My Earth Too! launches online store for organic and eco-friendly products
By making these eco-friendly fashions, sleepwear and accessories more accessible, My Earth Too! is working to spread the message of environmental stewardship.
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New search engine uses Google technology for green
EcoSearch.org, a new nonprofit search engine, remits 100% of its ad revenue to other nonprofit organizations focused on preserving the environment. Powered by Google’s superior search technology, the company employs the same search indexing while allowing “searchers” to directly benefit the world around them.
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Greater Yellowstone Director Receives Keystone Award
The Nature Conservancy’s Greater Yellowstone Program Director, Paul Hansen, was recently selected to receive the prestigious Keystone Center 2008 Leadership in the Environment Award due to his exemplary leadership, consensus-building and positive impact in the environmental community. Joining leaders in education, industry and government, Paul will be honored at a Washington, D.C. event this June. [More...]
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