All Posts Tagged With: "U.S."
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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Canadian green hotel program expands into the U.S.
Canadian-born green hotel certification program, Green Key Eco-Rating Program (Green Key), has officially expanded its operations into its southern cousin, the United States.
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New webinar aims to ‘demystify’ adventure travel
“Adventure Travel 101: Adventure Travel Demystified” simplifies the complexities of adventure travel by explaining various levels, debunk misconceptions, and answer questions about planning, safety, fitness requirements and various adventure activities.
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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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Orbitz supports lifting U.S. Travel Ban to Cuba with OpenCuba.org
The online travel mega-juggernaut has launched a campaign in support of the lifting of a U.S. travel ban to Cuba, based on findings of a series of traveler opinion polls. The OpenCuba.org campaign is designed to give Americans the opportunity to petition the U.S. Government to open up travel to Cuba.
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AAA Travel Blog – Roadtripping made easy
The AAATravelViews blog features eight select auto travel experiences for on-the-road, affordable summer getaways, including travel stories, photos, tips and information from AAA insiders.
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How to find a green job
New web startups like GreatGreenCareers.com are sprouting up to give job seekers new ways to connect with employers in the “green sector” throughout the United States.
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Paralyzed veteran plans cross-country adventure to raise awareness
U.S. Army veteran Paul Christian, a quadriplegic due to his service in Operation Desert Storm in Iraq (1991) is preparing for a solo cross-country trip to meet and motivate wounded Iraq and Afghanistan veterans and others facing physical challenges.
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Grand Canyon National Park receives donation from Toyota
Toyota is donating 5 hybrid cars and $500,000 to help support Grand Canyon National Park’s educational programs and safety efforts as part of a larger initiative that the company is sponsoring to help support the country’s National Park Service.
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The Philadelphia Airport Marriott Hotel gets Philly's first environmental, green certification
The Philadelphia Airport Marriott hotel is awarded a green certification for their environmentally friendly practices, the first property in Philadelphia, PA to gain such recognition.
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Travel green this summer at the Rennaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa
With tourists and business travelers feeling the pinch of higher gas prices, seeing the city of Los Angeles is a snap while staying at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa, with LA’s highly efficient public transportation system right outside.
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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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Giant sea turtles swimming up to safe haven in Panama
New adventure travel site launches to help “Book the Adventure of a Lifetime”
San Francisco welcomes new shark exhibit in name of conservation
Boeing helps Haiti rebuild, schools are top priority
‘Freedom to Travel’: How will an ease on Cuba travel restrictions affect the industry?
Sustainable hotel brand Adoba helps ‘Move America Forward’ with William Shatner
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