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Topic: Global Climate Change

  

The World's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measured by Google Map Mashup

If we are to believe the recent spate of sustainability-themed online map mashups, the best way to make sense of the planet's future is through clickable maps. The most recent entry into the map arena is the greenhouse gas emissions ...READ MORE

Are CO2 Emissions From Deforestation Exaggerated?

It's easy to shrug off climate change deniers who use incomplete or inaccurate data in their arguments, but it's a harder pill to swallow when supposedly reputable organizations dupe us with exaggerated claims. Yet that's exactly ...READ MORE

Copenhagen Coal in the Stocking?

As the post mortem of Copenhagen is written, was it a lump of coal in our 2009 holiday stocking? READ MORE

Climate Change and Security: the Missing Marketing Link?

Over dinner at Kronborg castle-- apparently the inspiration for Elsinore, the setting for Hamlet and scene for a special conference of the Copenhagen Climate Council during the UN Climate Summit--two comments struck me. Both of them ...READ MORE

Climate Power Brokers and Influencers: 10 People Who Count at Copenhagen

This morning's espresso-fueled breakfast debate centered on "who really matters" at Copenhagen amongst 15,000 world leaders, negotiators, scientists, business chiefs, NGOs who have descended on Denmark for 2 cold weeks in December.READ MORE

The Global Climate Wake Up Call

Did anyone really expect the United Nations to have a serious, implementable plan for climate change by mid-December's convention in Copenhagen? We were skeptical after negotiations in Bali and Bonn, and apparently we're not alone. A ...READ MORE

Dear Lee

It’s been almost two years since Exxon CEO Lee Raymond was paid about $400 million upon retiring. I’ve been wondering how he’s been spending his “golden” years and thought I’d drop him a line... Dear Lee, Boy ...READ MORE

Google Earth Adds Climate Change Tours Narrated By Al Gore

In addition to showing the worldwide impact of climate change scenarios, the Google Earth layers will eventually allow users to zoom in on specific neighborhoods. Hint: New York City, watch out. READ MORE

Who Moved My Green Cheese?

Finding Opportunity in the Global Fight Against Climate ChangeREAD MORE

Osama bin Laden: An Unlikely Ally for Climate Change Eco-Warriors?

Chalk this one up under the "Whhaaat?!" category: Osama bin Laden has just dropped one of his infamous video tapes on Al Jazeera. And amid the usual rhetoric is an absolute gem--he blames the U.S. for climate change.Let's get one ...READ MORE

Sustainability: Aussies Tell Greenhouse Gas Offenders to Fess Up

Carbon dioxide belchers down under, beware. A new law passed by the Australian government will require the nation's largest businesses to report on greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption starting in July of next year. ...READ MORE

Calpine Corp. Building First Power Plant With Self-Imposed CO2 Limit

The jury is still out on whether the Obama administration will pass a cap-and-trade bill, but at least one utility is gearing up for potential regulations. Calpine Corp. announced this week that it plans to build the first power ...READ MORE

The Great Climate Race Is On

Now this is the kind of competition we at Fast Company like to see. Tony vs. Arnold. The UK vs. the U.S. The challenge: Who can be tougher on carbon emissions? As you might recall, California Governor, March FC coverboy, and Fast ...READ MORE

Americans Cool With Global Warming?

Nearly 40% of Americans are alarmed or concerned about Climate Change, but those dismissing it have doubled.READ MORE

Building Design Leaders Collaborating on Carbon-Neutral Buildings by 2030

A recent press release from the The U.S. Green Building Council reports that: "The American Institute of Architects (AIA), the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), Architecture 2030, ...READ MORE

Will Public Shaming Force Companies to Lower Greenhouse Gas Emissions?

It's easy to ignore the massive greenhouse gas emissions of fossil fuel, chemical, and motor vehicle companies when the exact amount of said emissions isn't available. But ignorance will no longer be possible if the US ...READ MORE

Better than Oprah: Gore Gets Even More Eco-Friendly Facetime

Enviro-darling Al Gore is just about all over the place these days. This Saturday he and concert producer Kevin Wall are putting on Live Earth, the 24-hour global warming benefit, and he just graced the cover of our July/August issue ...READ MORE

Can Citizen Action Stop Climate Change?

Next week, 10,000 students and youth will converge on the Capitol for a massive lobby day to demand action on climate change and green jobs. On March 2, thousands of people have pledged to commit nonviolent civil disobedience at ...READ MORE

NASA Releases an Economic Model for Climate Change in the 21st Century

Road transportation is our single greatest threat in the near term, but fulfilling our electrical power needs will be an even bigger problem in the future.READ MORE

A New Era of Climate Change Consciousness

Smart companies are starting to make climate change part of their business strategies. I spoke with David Hone, Shell's Climate-Change Advisor on their approach. READ MORE

U.S. Climate Change Portal Could Birth Entirely New Industries

At long last, we can access the government's climate change data, info, products, and services all under one roof: the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Climate Services site, a portal that brings together the ...READ MORE

Despite Its Name, "Greenhouse Gas" Not Some Cool New Biofuel, EPA Warns

From the department of "how did this not happen 10 years ago," the EPA declared today that greenhouse gases pose a threat to human health as well as the environment. Also: Drinking bleach not good.READ MORE

The Top 10 Global Warming Skeptics

What do Northern Ireland's environmental minister, the president of the Czech Republic, and Sarah Palin all have in common? They're climate crisis deniers, of course! In the spirit of the Heartland Institute's 2009 ...READ MORE

Green Economy Produces Jobs - But How Many?

It makes perfect sense that overhauling our economy to fight climate change will inevitably produce jobs. After all, someone has to manufacture, produce, sell, and maintain all those turbines, solar panels, electric cars, and fuel ...READ MORE

Why Did Apple Quit the U.S. Chamber of Commerce?

Earlier today, Apple took a bold stance on climate change by quitting the US Chamber of Commerce. The company joins PG&E, Nike, and Exelon in stepping down from the organization, which is working to stop the Waxman-Markey climate ...READ MORE