U.S. Senators are returning to work and the climate is back in the limelight. Join in our "Love, The Climate" Giveaway before the Climate Bill goes to the Senate floor.
What would the climate have to say if it were happy and healthy and had a voice? Thank our senators for creating a world full of green jobs and renewable energy. Post to the Facebook Page, upload a video or photo, or leave a voicemail... You AND the environment can WIN!
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** Sept. 21 Global 'Wake-Up Call' **
On Monday September 21, Avaaz.org and the tcktcktck campaign are organizing flash mobs around the world to press our leaders to take action on the climate.
Sign up to join one of 1,000+ climate "wake-up calls" or register an event near you. It's simple for everyone involved!
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** 3 New Environmental Movies! **
Some excellent films about the climate crisis are opening in theaters this month:
The Age of Stupid - An old man living in the devastated world of 2055, watching 'archive' footage from 2008, asks: why didn't we stop climate change while we had the chance? http://www.ageofstupid.net/
No Impact Man chronicles the real-life adventures of the Beavan family striving to drastically reduce their carbon footprint and leave no impact on the environment while living in Manhattan. http://www.noimpactdoc.com
Crude - The inside story of the controversial "Amazon Chernobyl" environmental lawsuit. http://www.crudethemovie.com/
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Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Carpool Websites see more Traffic, Roads Less in Chicagoland
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Carpooling and Car Sharing Make Commuting Cheaper
Good choices in Chicagoland growing
By Iya Bakare
A growing number of residents in Chicago and nearby suburbs are opting to leave their cars at home or ditching them altogether by joining carpool groups or tapping car-share companies when they really need some wheels. A handful of good options in the area are enabling local residents to reduce their contribution to green house gases and air pollution.
One carpooling company, eRideShare.com, is a free online service for residents that offers a venue for people to meet other carpoolers and connect with other carpooler groups. It offers a listing for people who are interested in traveling to the grocery store, airport and other destinations. The company also offers services for companies, churches, music festivals and other organizations with large groups that need to travel.
"Global warming has a number of ramifications," says Steve Schoeffler, eRideShare's CEO. "The price of oil and the amount of air pollution generated from driving are great reasons to carpool."
Click here to learn about how you can make your work commute greener
Links for the Week
Local Events:
Sep 24th, Fresh: New Thinking About What We're Eating, 6pm-9:30pm, 1925 W. Thome
Sep 26th and 27th Logan Square Kitchen Open House, 10am to 3pm, 2333 N Milwaukee
Sep 26th, Put the Garden to Bed celebration, 7pm-10pm, 2900 W. Ferdinand
Oct 3rd and 4th Ravenswood ArtWalk, 11am to 6pm
info@afreshsqueeze.com1030 W. Chicago Ave, Ste 300 Chicago IL 60607
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Carpooling and Car Sharing Make Commuting Cheaper
Good choices in Chicagoland growing
By Iya Bakare
A growing number of residents in Chicago and nearby suburbs are opting to leave their cars at home or ditching them altogether by joining carpool groups or tapping car-share companies when they really need some wheels. A handful of good options in the area are enabling local residents to reduce their contribution to green house gases and air pollution.
One carpooling company, eRideShare.com, is a free online service for residents that offers a venue for people to meet other carpoolers and connect with other carpooler groups. It offers a listing for people who are interested in traveling to the grocery store, airport and other destinations. The company also offers services for companies, churches, music festivals and other organizations with large groups that need to travel.
"Global warming has a number of ramifications," says Steve Schoeffler, eRideShare's CEO. "The price of oil and the amount of air pollution generated from driving are great reasons to carpool."
Click here to learn about how you can make your work commute greener
Links for the Week
Local Events:
Sep 24th, Fresh: New Thinking About What We're Eating, 6pm-9:30pm, 1925 W. Thome
Sep 26th and 27th Logan Square Kitchen Open House, 10am to 3pm, 2333 N Milwaukee
Sep 26th, Put the Garden to Bed celebration, 7pm-10pm, 2900 W. Ferdinand
Oct 3rd and 4th Ravenswood ArtWalk, 11am to 6pm
info@afreshsqueeze.com1030 W. Chicago Ave, Ste 300 Chicago IL 60607
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Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Clinton Foundation to Set Up 3000 MW Solar Plant in Gujarat
TNN 8 September 2009, 02:31am IST
AHMEDABAD: The Clinton Climate Initiative (CCI), a programme of US-based William J Clinton Foundation, on Monday announced setting up of the world's largest solar power plant in Gujarat with an estimated investment of Rs 50,000 crore likely to flow into the state over the next five years. The proposed 3,000MW plant, one of the four being set up by CCI across the globe promises to make Gujarat the solar power hub of India. Gujarat has identified four locations along its international border with Pakistan for solar projects.
We are setting up similar plants in California, South Africa and Australia. We chose Gujarat because of the state's potential and its policy framework.
A lot of people are talking about renewable energy, but Gujarat has acted,said Ira Magaziner, chairman of CCI, who was in Ahmedabad to sign an agreement with the state government. CCI is in talks with at least a dozen large companies from across the globe willing to invest in the project, which is likely to come up over 5,000 hectares along border districts of Kutch and Banaskantha.
With the state government planning a large gas grid in the region, CCI is also exploring possibilities of making the plant hybrid. Chief Minister Narendra Modi said on the occasion that his government plans to convert the border into a solar hub. We would identify land and create infrastructure for the project. We want Gujarat to become a hub for manufacturing solar power equipment, R&D and generation. The initiative will generate 20,000 jobs, said Modi.
AHMEDABAD: The Clinton Climate Initiative (CCI), a programme of US-based William J Clinton Foundation, on Monday announced setting up of the world's largest solar power plant in Gujarat with an estimated investment of Rs 50,000 crore likely to flow into the state over the next five years. The proposed 3,000MW plant, one of the four being set up by CCI across the globe promises to make Gujarat the solar power hub of India. Gujarat has identified four locations along its international border with Pakistan for solar projects.
We are setting up similar plants in California, South Africa and Australia. We chose Gujarat because of the state's potential and its policy framework.
A lot of people are talking about renewable energy, but Gujarat has acted,said Ira Magaziner, chairman of CCI, who was in Ahmedabad to sign an agreement with the state government. CCI is in talks with at least a dozen large companies from across the globe willing to invest in the project, which is likely to come up over 5,000 hectares along border districts of Kutch and Banaskantha.
With the state government planning a large gas grid in the region, CCI is also exploring possibilities of making the plant hybrid. Chief Minister Narendra Modi said on the occasion that his government plans to convert the border into a solar hub. We would identify land and create infrastructure for the project. We want Gujarat to become a hub for manufacturing solar power equipment, R&D and generation. The initiative will generate 20,000 jobs, said Modi.
Friday, September 4, 2009
Reinventing Fire-- RMI2009- Conference in San Francisco
RMI2009: What will spark the transition from fossil fuels to efficiency and renewables?
Rocky Mountain Institute is convening top leaders of business, energy, and security to discuss the most challenging questions of our time on October 1-3 in San Francisco. This two day symposium will explore effective opportunities to achieve economic growth for an era free of fossil fuels.Symposium Highlights
An Introduction to Reinventing Fire:What’s it about? Why is it the focus of Rocky Mountain Institute’s work?
Nuclear Power: Climate Fix or Folly?Amory Lovins and a panel of experts will explore the pros and cons of a nuclear-powered future.
Walking It Like They Talk ItIs the corporate world taking energy efficiency and renewables seriously?
Whole Systems Thinking In Action:Attendees will take a look at RMI’s recent work in leading these key sectors towards a world without fossil fuels:
• Land Transportation
• Industrial Processes• Buildings
• Electrical Systems• Factor Ten Engineering (10xE)
Natural Capitalism: A Decade LaterTen years after its publication, its whole-systems sustainability framework is as relevant today as ever.
Accelerating Vehicle ElectrificationElectric vehicles are coming, and RMI is paving the way.
www.rmi2009.org
Rocky Mountain Institute is convening top leaders of business, energy, and security to discuss the most challenging questions of our time on October 1-3 in San Francisco. This two day symposium will explore effective opportunities to achieve economic growth for an era free of fossil fuels.Symposium Highlights
An Introduction to Reinventing Fire:What’s it about? Why is it the focus of Rocky Mountain Institute’s work?
Nuclear Power: Climate Fix or Folly?Amory Lovins and a panel of experts will explore the pros and cons of a nuclear-powered future.
Walking It Like They Talk ItIs the corporate world taking energy efficiency and renewables seriously?
Whole Systems Thinking In Action:Attendees will take a look at RMI’s recent work in leading these key sectors towards a world without fossil fuels:
• Land Transportation
• Industrial Processes• Buildings
• Electrical Systems• Factor Ten Engineering (10xE)
Natural Capitalism: A Decade LaterTen years after its publication, its whole-systems sustainability framework is as relevant today as ever.
Accelerating Vehicle ElectrificationElectric vehicles are coming, and RMI is paving the way.
www.rmi2009.org
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