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National Observer: Tips for living green in 2016
While we hold our elected officials responsible for greenhouse gas emission reductions, what can we do ourselves to contribute to that goal? National Observer asked a number of experts for tips on how you can reduce your personal carbon footprint. Read More
New Footprint Calculator Exhibit at Brazil's Museum of Tomorrow
Our personal Footprint Calculator recently took on a life of its own in Rio de Janeiro’s brand new Museum of Tomorrow. An architectural feat with futuristic lines, the museum features wide touchscreens in its lobby where visitors can calculate their... Read MoreProject Syndicate: Greece’s Other Deficit
Like the rest of the Mediterranean region (and indeed the entire world), Greece is not just running a fiscal deficit; it is also running an ecological one. Read More
World leaders agree to end fossil fuel age
The climate pact approved in Paris Saturday represents a huge historic step in re-imagining a fossil-free future for our planet. We consider it nothing short of amazing that 195 countries around the world—including oil-exporting nations—agreed to keep global temperature rise... Read MoreThe Irish Times: Inside Ireland’s only ecovillage
An idea that began in Dublin’s Central Hotel in 1999—to create Ireland’s first ecovillage—has borne fruit on a 67-acre farm adjoining the village of Cloughjordan, Co Tipperary. Read MoreInternational Association for Impact Assessment's Global Environment Award
The International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA) annually gives awards in different categories for institutions and individuals that contribute to impact assessment practice and theory. The Global Environmental Award is presented to an individual or institution that has made a... Read MoreRECYCLAPOLIS National Sustainability Award
Recyclápolis Foundation honored Dr. Mathis Wackernagel, co-founder and president of Global Footprint Network, with its National Sustainability Award “for his outstanding career and contributions to innovation and environment.” The ceremony was held Monday night in the Chilean capital Santiago in... Read More