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Green Insights from Japan

  In September, with a last-minute Grabaseat ticket, I jumped on an Air New Zealand flight and popped up to Japan for nine days.   I keep my air travel to a minimum now, but I do fly to stay in touch with family and to support our sons in their sporting ... keep reading

Written by Gord Stewart yesterday, about Design, Transport, Travel, waste

Valeo Innovation Challenge: €100,000 to win

  Valeo  is inviting engineering students to take part in the global Valeo Innovation Challenge. The goal is to design equipment that, between now and 2030, will make the car more intelligent and intuitive. Participants can signup now     For the initial selection rounds, engineering students are to develop bold, revolutionary ... keep reading

Written by Celsias yesterday, about Design, Innovation, Transport

World Habitat Day 2013 a Reminder We Can All Be City Changers

New Zealand’s Urban Design Forum (UDF) says this year’s 2013 World Habitat Day - taking place today & tomorrow, Monday 7 October, around the world - is a timely reminder of the kinds of urban issues that have been in the spotlight during this year’s Local Government Election campaigning - now ... keep reading

Written by Celsias this week, about Corporate Citizenship, Design, Lifestyle & Behavior

Harvard Won't Divest from Fossil Fuels - But We Don't Understand the Rationale at All

Harvard University, the world’s richest school, has refused to  sell its investments in fossil-fuel companies despite  pressure from students to do so. President Drew Faust of the University has released a letter that says  “I do not believe, nor do my colleagues on the Corporation, that university divestment from ... keep reading

Written by Celsias this week, about Action, Protest, & Activism, Children and Families, Education, Finance & Money

Brown University Divest Coal Hosts Teach-In in Advance of Divestment Vote

            On Friday evening, 60 Brown University students and community members joined Brown Divest Coal to hear ethical arguments for Brown to divest its funds from the coal industry. The event came two weeks in advance of the expected vote on divestment by Brown’s Board of Trustees. At the event ... keep reading

Written by Racel B this week, about Action, Protest, & Activism, Climate Change, Coal & Oil, Corporate Social Responsibility, Education, Finance & Money

Dutch Government Takes Action on Russia's Piracy Charges Against Greenpeace Members

The Dutch government today announced that it would initiate arbitration proceedings against Russia under the UN Convention of the Law of the Sea to secure the release of 28 Greenpeace International activists, plus a freelance photographer and a freelance videographer, currently being detained in Russia on piracy charges. In response ... keep reading

Written by Celsias this month, about Action, Protest, & Activism, Climate Change, Coal & Oil

Great Idea From Frankfurt Airport

Airport security has become ever tighter over the years, which is good for safety but can cause irritation for travelers. Nowadays customers can’t take bottles of liquid on board and are asked to relinquish them at security checks, which is annoying and also bad for the environment when they ... keep reading

Written by Springwise this month, about Corporate Citizenship, Design, Recycling

Will You Stand Up for the Environment - Greens

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Written by Celsias this month, about Action, Protest, & Activism, Politics & Government

Piracy Charges Laid Against Greenpeace People

The Russian state prosecutor today laid charges of piracy against a Greenpeace activist who protested against oil drilling in the Arctic. A freelance videographer has also been charged with piracy, which carries a maximum 15 year jail sentence. It is an extreme and disproportionate charge. Charges are expected to be ... keep reading

Written by Celsias this month, about Action, Protest, & Activism, Climate Change, Coal & Oil, Rivers, Lakes, and Oceans (1 comment)

Reaction to the IPCC Report on Climate Change

Some reactions from some big NGOS to the recent IPCC report   Asad Rehman, Head of International Climate, Friends of the Earth EWNI says the report is the equivalent of a planetary alarm bell ringing its final chimes. The merchants of doubt who deliberately muddy the science so they can hit ... keep reading

Written by Celsias this month, about Children and Families, Climate Change, Poverty, Poverty & Development

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