ASPEN, CO – Global warming is not a problem of the future, it is a problem right now. The environment has already changed in ways that we will be forced to adapt to, whether this means preparing for extreme weather events or housing global warming refugees. (Photo courtesy of The Aspen Institute)
LOS ANGELES – GreenPoint Rated makes it easier on you by providing clear, accessible guidelines for achieving a greener, healthier, and more comfortable home. And now that the Green Label Rebate Program is offering homeowners in LA County up to $2000 in rebates for getting a GreenPoint Rated label for your home, there has never been a better time to make those energy efficiency and other green upgrades you’ve been putting off. (Photo courtesy of Build it Green)
Your office can generate a lot of waste that costs you money and hurts the planet. Fortunately, there are things every business can do to be a bit more environmentally sustainable while cutting costs. (Photo by Whatmeworry101, Flickr)
CHICO, CALIFORNIA — California has long had a reputation for moving environmentalism forward while fostering innovation. This was more than apparent at the first annual Sierra Nevada Innovation Challenge, held at the Sierra Nevada Brewery last week. (Photo courtesy of Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.)
NEW YORK — Classically-trained violinist and award-winning director Kenji Williams recently spoke with Sierra Club Green Home about his inspiration for creating BELLA GAIA (Beautiful Earth), a live, panoramic theater presentation featuring musical performances set against large-screen projections of Earth from space. These images which illuminate the stunning beauty of our planet as viewed from the perspective of NASA astronauts. (Photo by Denver Museum of Nature and Science)
This week, as leaders from around the world met at Rio+20 to discuss sustainable development, a company close to home was highlighted for its innovative solutions in saving energy. Essess is a company which captures thermal images of homes and buildings and allows people to see where they are losing energy, and also money. (Photo courtesy of Essess)
SAN DIEGO — What do you see when you image a marketing conference? Lectures? Slideshows? How about attendees gathering around a long stretch of whiteboard plastered in sticky notes, named the “idea board?” Sustainable Brands, a group whose members “focus on understanding and leveraging the role that brands play in shaping a globally sustainable future,” held a large conference on June 4-7 in San Diego. (Photo by Susanne Green)
Aqua Cents is a new technology from All Commercial Landscape Service that injects polymers into lawns. These polymers absorb the water, retaining up to 400 times their weight and holding the moisture in until it is required by the lawn’s root system. (Photo courtesy of Tom De Lany)
This week, governments from around the world will be meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to discuss the challenges of sustainable development in a conference known as Rio + 20. This conference is a follow-up to the original Earth Summit held in the same location twenty years ago. (Photo by Nfalsey, Flickr)
ASPEN, CO — The Aspen Institute, in partnership with National Geographic, will commence the 5th Annual Aspen Environment Forum on Friday. This four-day forum will bring together environmental leaders from nonprofit, commerce, academia, scientific fields, and government to engage in discussion and debate about how people will adapt to a changing planet due global warming. This year, the focus of the conversation is on new “climate normals.” (Photo courtesy of The Aspen Institute/ Tarek Rizk)
The High Line, a 1 1/2-mile-long greenway, runs above ground on what used to be an elevated rail freight line. The line spans three New York neighborhoods: Gansevoort Park Meatpacking District, West Chelsea, and Hell’s Kitchen/Clinton. In 1999 two New Yorkers, Robert Hammond and Joshua David, decided to try to save this special piece of Upper West Side history. (Photo courtesy of Friends of the High Line)
The Green Long Beach Festival was noteworthy for its relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. It was devoid of any focus on the doom and gloom of environmentalism. Instead, it promoted social unity and responsibility through education, spiritual betterment, and art. (Photo by Msun53, Flickr)
From monoculture to genetically modified crops, Queen of the Sun investigates the ramification of mass-scale agriculture and mobile beekeeping on bee populations. If you are looking for an in-depth examination of American agricultural practices, this film is a must-see. (Photo by Quisnovus, Flickr)
Whether you appreciate statistical evidence and financial reasoning or just want to engage with an average American on his journey away from plastic, Bag It is worth a view. This documentary takes a fresh approach to environmental education. Its light and witty tone keeps the viewer intrigued and laughing, but the film still does justice to a serious environmental problem. (Photo courtesy of Reel Thing Film)
Many socially and environmentally conscious runners hate sending their old shoes to landfill when the shoes are no longer wearable. Fortunately, Nike’s Reuse-A-Shoe program and One World Running accept old shoe donations that can reduce your impact on the environment or donate to a good cause. (Photo by Roger g1, Flickr)
“We are at a pivotal moment in America” says Jeffrey Richardson, CEO of Imani Energy. “We have to decide as a nation to embrace a new level of human development where we see ourselves as responsible stewards of the environment and architects of a new sustainable economy that is built upon equity and social justice.” (Photo by 350.org, Flickr)
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County has an interactive Web site for residents who want to start living more sustainably! Whether you need to find out how to recycle used tired or safely dispose of junk mail, Clean LA can give you the details. (Photo by Tuxstorm, Flickr)
Summer is almost here, which means it is time for kids to choose what books they will be reading for the next few months. Sierra Club Green Home has compiled a list of our favorite eco-books for kids of all ages. These books help kids learn about being more environmentally-friendly through fun, interesting stories. (Photo by Qwrrty, Flickr)
Are you eager to green your lifestyle, but unable to convince your friends to join you in exploring your new passion? Meetup.com can help you find likeminded people in your vicinity. This Web site helps people connect offline around common interests and activities, and Sierra Club Green Home finds it useful for locating sustainability-focused events and groups. (Photo by Mrlerone, Flickr)
Borrowing can be better than buying. “The sharing society offers us a path into a healthier, more sustainable economy, along with new opportunities for creative collaboration and business ideas.” So why not share your idle tools for a neighbor’s home project? Your unused kitchen appliances for a community member’s upcoming party? Or possibly even your entire home to an out-of-town visitor? (Photo by Stephen Eastop, Stock.Xchng)
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