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Clmate change conference in Bangkok

keep the oceans clean - http://www.keepoceansclean.org/ - is a Ocean Awareness campaign launched by the environmental defense in the USA and aims to teach kids about water polution. Disney provides the animated content, using Ariel, a mermaid that was already a star in an animated movie.

G8 will be meeting in Germany to discuss Global Warming

On thuesday March 15th, the environment ministers from the G8, the world´s biggest contributors to climate change, will be meeting in Germany. The outcome of this meeting will play a critical role in determining the world´s response to global warming - and the fate of the planet.

Honda plans to launch a green F1 Car

Saab BioPower 100 is a Saab 9-5 that uses pure bio ethanol. But this isn't your usual green concept car - slow and awkward. This Saab has a whooping 300hp which takes it from 0 to 60mph in less than 7 seconds. A real options for those that want a fast car and a greener conscience.

Al Gore - Global Warming = Global Peace?

Al Gore is a omnipresent figure in the promotion of Global Warming across the globe. Ever since he was defeated in the presidential elections by George W. Bush the former vice-president found a truly admirable goal in life. Now his efforts are being recognized by two members of the Norwegian Parliament whonominated him for the Nobel Peace Prize.

Al Gore is also coming to Portugal very soon. We'll be covering those news also!

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And Be Cool is the name of the new initiative that supports this motto. It unites the often opposed worlds of scientists and hollywood A-listers such as Orlando Bloom and Sienna Miller. The goal of Be Cool is a 10 year plan to get the message out - that individuals can make a huge difference, and can even influence politians to act faster. We, of course also support this great project.

30/01/2007

World Scientists meet to discuss Global Warming solutions

Last week US President George W. Bush finally recognized that Global Warming is a fact. So it would come as no big surprise that many look with anticipation to what the US is going to do next. The panel of Scientists gathered by UNESCO hope to have more influence in the future of global decisions when it comes to protecting the environment.

26/01/2007

Diesel's New Ad Campaign uses Global Warming images

Diesel's new ad campaign uses a Global Warming caotic world as a backdrop for their new spring/summer collection. Shot by Terry Richardson, with styling by Eduard Enninful, the campaign was developed by the french ad agency Gossip. Diesel now also supports the Global Warming effort in their official site.

23/01/2007

Major US companies push a pollution cap

10 major US companies group to demand a mandatory cap on greenhouse gas emissions. The partnership, called U.S. Climate Action Partnership or USCAP, includes some of the biggest US companies, like Alcoa, Wal-Mart, BP, DuPont and General Electric.

Their goal is to push legislation that would change the current Bush policy - which refuses the mandatory cap, chosing instead to relly on voluntary efforts to restrain greenhouse gas emissions. The companies defend a radical shift in policy, which would be based on a "cap-and-trade program" that would allow companies to buy and sell emission credits and so limit their habbility to pollute at will.

22/01/2007

Tesco promises to reduce emissions

Tesco, one of Europe's largest retailer claims 75% of its distribution vehicles will run on biodiesel in 2007. Recentely Tesco also announced its aims to cut on plastic bag distribution for its costumers.
But some environmental groups are sceptical, saying that the announced green strategies are a drop in the ocean of the giant company budget. They say Tesco should improve on-store efficiency, its dependency on cars, and other supply chain problems.

Articles on Global Warming

There are basically two sides when it comes to Global Warming: Believers and sceptics. We won't side with anyone, as we only find it important to promote global warming awareness and we find the discussions around this subject to be the best way for the subject to be known to as many people as possible.