PLANET

We've only got one planet, and it makes our lives possible. We can no longer take it for granted.

Unions, Churches, & Schools

by Doug Pibel

posted Feb 01, 2008

Two new groups in the state of Washington are melding an awareness of the urgency of climate change with the organizing tools of the Industrial Areas Foundation to produce jobs that employ young people and can’t be moved overseas.

Communities in Transition

by Doug Pibel

posted Feb 01, 2008

The Transition Town movement brings neighbors together to prepare their communities for a post-carbon world. And finds that "the future with less oil could be preferable."

Mayors Stand Up

by Madeline Ostrander

posted Feb 01, 2008

800 mayors sign the Mayors Climate Protection Agreement, and followup with citywide programs to reduce carbon emissions.

Youth Feel the Power

by Shadia Fayne Wood

posted Feb 01, 2008

Young people are creating the Youth Climate Movement, the Campus Climate Challenge, PowerShift 2007 and more, organizing to create a future that they will be living in.

Climate First Responders :: Leading the Way

posted Feb 01, 2008

Grassroots Climate Solutions: Youth organize and get ready to vote :: The Evangelical Climate Initiative merges faith and climate science :: Cities lead with climate-friendly legislation :: The Green Collar Revolution brings social justice into the picture :: Transition Towns build resilience :: Unions push for green buildings

How to Get Carbon-Free in 10 Years

by Brooke Jarvis, Doug Pibel

posted Feb 01, 2008

Meet the Joneses. They are your average U.S. energy consumer. And they decide to do their part. Watch how they go carbon neutral in a decade… and then try it yourself.

Claim Your Piece of the Sky—It's Going Fast

by Peter Barnes

posted Jan 31, 2008

A descending economy-wide carbon cap can become the single best tool to fight climate change. But not if it can generate large private windfalls. Peter Barnes on how to cap carbon right.

Connect and Engage :: Consumption

posted Jan 30, 2008

Resources to accompany the January/February 2008 Education Connection newsletter on The Story of Stuff and Consumption: Facing the Future, The Center for Ecoliteracy, UNESCO, and Redefining Progress.

Appalachia—Down a Greener Road

by Madeline Ostrander

posted Jan 29, 2008

In Appalachia people have learned that going green isn't all about what you have to give up, but it can make your life richer. The Central Appalachian Network hatched hundreds of new businesses, and inspired many more to a shift to local, organic sales.

The Solution on our Dinner Plates

by Guy Dauncey

posted Jan 29, 2008

Farm industries create 18% of global greenhouse gases, the solution to lowering that lies in eating vegetarian, eating local, and more.

The Secret Life of Plug-In Cars

by Sherry Boschert

posted Jan 29, 2008

Plug-in hybrids and electric cars can run on wind or solar power, and driving an all-electric vehicle cuts greenhouse gas emissions by up to 65 percent. A cool car review from Plug In America.

Getting There Carbon Free

by Guy Dauncey

posted Jan 29, 2008

Post-carbon travel starts with walking, biking, more public transit, less commuting, more local buying.

13 Best Energy Ideas

by Sarah van Gelder

posted Jan 29, 2008

Investment in energy projects will total $16 trillion in the next two decades. Sarah van Gelder lays out over a dozen sustainable energy policies and technologies that can make our infrastructure more climate friendly.

Electricity: An Astonishing Abundance

by Guy Dauncey

posted Jan 29, 2008

Solar energy from photovoltaics, energy from wind, energy from waves and times and from geothermal sources add up to enough to transition from fossil fuels. It is doable.

Smart, Green Buildings

by Guy Dauncey

posted Jan 29, 2008

The U.S. emits the equivalent of 7.26 gigatonnes of CO2 annually. Our buildings contribute 2.49 gigatonnes of that. What Can We Do: Guy Dauncey outlines our options for Smart, Green Buildings.