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How arctic warming affects the entire world, not just polar bears
A new study by WWF indicates that warming in the Arctic will have devastating consequences on the entire planet due to harmful greenhouse gases and significant shifts in global weather patterns that could disrupt the lives and livelihoods of hundreds of millions of people – all at a much worse rate than previously predicted.
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Fairmont fights fuel costs with kitchen oil green recycling program
With fuel prices jumping all over the charts, over 22 of the famously eco-friendly-lodging brand’s properties are working to reduce waste disposal costs and switch to cleaner fuels by recycling used kitchen oils into biodiesel – a domestic and renewable fuel derived from natural oils. This marks Fairmont’s latest initiative as a leader and role model in responsible travel and environmental stewardship, adding to the company’s ambitious announcement made last year to combat climate change alongside the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).
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Dartmouth's 'Big Green' road trip heads to New York
Fifteen eco-conscious Dartmouth students are boarding the “Big Green Bus: A Vehicle for Change” for its 5th annual cross-country adventure to educate America about sustainability and green living.
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Gas price incentives: A benefit for travel, or just fueling the fire?
In today’s bad economy, travelers are still planning summer trips. However, with once-again-rising gas prices stopping some travelers in their tracks, can price incentives really help or hurt the travel economy?
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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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Energy development study determined to offset wildlife impacts
Conservancy scientists compared maps that highlight key habitat areas to maps of priority oil and gas drilling areas. Overlaying these images helped identify where energy interests and biodiversity interests collided.
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‘Coming Clean’ – new book explores how to break America’s fossil fuel addiction
Though most Americans support bold action to create a clean energy future, many are disheartened that individual actions such as switching to energy efficient light bulbs, taking mass transit, and voting aren’t enough. “Purging this country of its two-century addiction to fossil fuels is the great task of our time. Here is the resource we have long needed.” – Bill McKibben, environmentalist and bestselling author.
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Fuel and energy costs are biggest threat to Caribbean tourism
The combined factors of a slow U.S. economy, increased competition, rising energy costs, and threats of reduced air service are affecting levels of occupancy and profits for the region’s hotel owners and operators.
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Bill Marriott calls for action on energy and fuel costs
The head of Marriott International, Inc. joins other leaders in the travel and tourism industry to call on the U.S. Congress and the Administration to forge a bipartisan response to the new energy crisis.
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Fighting for the Frontier: Wilderness Tourism Faces High Gas Prices
In the face of New York Times op-ed pieces titled, “Goodbye to the Great American Road Trip,” rural communities tucked in remote corners of the country wonder how they will continue to entice travelers.
Keep ReadingEcuador Vows to Save the Yasuni Rainforest
At this week’s Clinton Global Initiative, Ecuador announced its promise to cease the development of the country’s largest oil reserve, located in the Amazon basin just below Yasuni National Park.
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