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The Associated PressLawsuits target oil company operations overseasThe Associated PressIt is just the latest in a series of trials seeking to hold big oil companies liable for human rights abuses or environmental damage overseas. As in a similar case against Chevron last year, the plaintiffs found a way to strike at Shell through the ...Nigerian rights activist finally has his day in court NRC InternationalNew delay hits human rights suit against Shell AFPall 102 news articles
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BallerStatus.comArtists Asked To Jump Aboard UNEP's Billion Tree Campaign ...BallerStatus.com, CAVia its innovative Artists and Athletes Program, which will launch on World Environment Day (June 5), the company plans to join fans with their favorite artists and athletes to plant trees, via mokugift.com (Moku means tree in Japanese). ...
http://www.ballerstatus.com/2009/06/03/artists-asked-to-jump-aboard-uneps-billion-tree-campaign-pharoahe-monch-one-of-the-first/
New York TimesSmall Businesses Are Taking Tentative Steps Toward Online NetworkingNew York Times, United StatesFor Brighter Planet, the niche is the environment. Before Earth Day, for example, it sponsored Earthtweet, an Earth Day Tweet-a-Thon, which has generated 4200 conservation Tweets and 2500 followers. Soon, BrighterPlanet.com will feature a portable ...
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/04/business/smallbusiness/04sbiz.html
Emirates Business 24/7The green truth of environmentally conscious firmsEmirates Business 24/7, United Arab EmiratesAs the World Environment Day is upon us again, green initiatives are being taken up by organisations across the world, including the Middle East, to celebrate the occasion on June 5. Emirates Business spoke to a few companies from different sectors to ...
http://www.business24-7.ae/Articles/2009/6/Pages/03062009/06042009_ce942cadf03345cbafaa49a0954b4824.aspx
Washington PostOn the Hill, an Architect's Dream HomeWashington Post, United StatesAmong his projects are the District's environmental education center on Kingman Island and Barry Diller's InterActiveCorp headquarters in New York. DeGarmo and Sales have lived on the Hill for 20 years and had renovated a rowhouse four blocks away when ...
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/story/2009/06/03/ST2009060301865.html
Earthtimes (press release)Entuity® Commemorates World Environment Day 2009 With Release of ...Earthtimes (press release), UKEntuity®, a leading provider of network management solutions, today announced the availability of its new Green IT Calculator in observance of World Environment Day 2009, Friday, June 5th. The calculator is designed to help individual IT organizations ...
http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/entuityreg-commemorates-world-environment-day,848235.shtml
Easier (press release)Going green in styleEasier (press release), UKActively looking to promote environmental discussions in advance of World Environment Day, The Luxe Manor will launch the 'Make a Green Wish and Save the World' campaign on its website. From June 5 through July 31, the online game will offer visitors a ...
http://www.easier.com/view/Travel/Hotels/article-253380.html
Explore Baltimore CountyWestowne Elementary students learn value of greenExplore Baltimore County, MDWestowne was recognized for undertaking several programs, such as starting a Green Club and shutting all the power off in the school for an hour on Earth Day, to help students understand their impact on the environment. The past two years, ...
http://www.explorebaltimorecounty.com/education/99462/westowne-elementary-students-learn-value-green/
Examiner.comHow gardeners can observe World Environment DayExaminer.comLess publicized than Earth Day, World Environment Day has been around almost as long. The United Nations wants citizens to use June 5th to learn about and improve environmental issues. Most home gardeners are already working to add green space to their ...
http://www.examiner.com/x-8386-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m6d3-How-gardeners-can-observe-World-Environment-Day
Bhutan Ministry of AgricultureSocial Forestry Day celebrated at Tshalu Marphey, BabesaBhutan Ministry of Agriculture, BhutanMore so, the healthy forest cover and beautiful natural environment that the people of Bhutan enjoy today is the result of our beloved farsighted Fourth King. Our forest has contributed to Bhutan's recognition in the field of environmental conservation ...
http://www.moa.gov.bt/moa/news/news_detail.php?id=736
iworldpeopleGet Your Gumboots on For Arbour Dayiworldpeople, New ZealandStudents from Orewa College 's Environmental Group will be planting trees to help attract native birds into the school grounds and provide habitat for lizards. Forest and Bird will be planting 300 native trees at the Atuanui-Mt Auckland reserve as part ...
http://www.iworldpeople.co.nz/nz/event/1780
Cuba NewsWorld Environment Day to be celebrated in CienfuegosCuba News, CubaCIENFUEGOS, Cuba, June 2 (acn) World Environment Day, marked internationally on June 5 since 1972, will be celebrated at the Botanical Garden of central Cienfuegos province -Cuba's oldest nature reserve in operation- with a contest to promote the ...
http://www.cubanews.ain.cu/2009/0602DIAMUNDIAL.htm
On Saturday, April 25th, 2009, Communities for a Better Environment (“CBE”), in partnership with ACORN Woodland Elementary and Tassafaronga Recreation Center hosted the 1st Annual “Love Yo Mama” Environmental Justice (EJ) Earth Day Event in East Oakland. This was an eco-friendly family fun event celebrating East Oakland community resilience by showcasing solutions for environmental health and justice. With free health care screenings, hip hop performances, HOOD GAMES, speakers, food, vendors ...
About - News & IssuesIs GM Becoming a Government-Funded Dummy Company?About - News & Issues, NYOne interesting question is how (or whether) GM will comply with Obama's newly unveiled environmental policies and fuel-efficiency standards. What should happen if GM's new management finds the standards are not cost-effective and thus decides to ...
http://usconservatives.about.com/b/2009/06/02/is-gm-becoming-a-government-funded-dummy-company.htm
DAWN.comEPA notices upset business communityDAWN.com, PakistanBy Parvaiz Ishfaq Rana Sindh's EPA pointed out that negligence on the part of industry to adhere to National Environmental Quality Standards (NEQS) necessitates punitive action. - APP/File photo KARACHI: Sindh's Environmental Protection Agency has ...
http://www.dawn.com/wps/wcm/connect/dawn-content-library/dawn/news/business/13+epa+notices+irk+business+community-za-05
DigitalJournal.comEnvironmental Movie Earth: 2100 Airing on ABC TonightDigitalJournal.com, CanadaThere will be a worldwide showing of a movie on World Environment Day called Earth: 2100 to take place on June 2 at 9 pm and again on June 5 at 9 pm The ABC movie is being touted as a global event of significant importance. The goal of the movie, ...
http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/273535
News14.comPlastic bag ban stalled in HouseNews14.com, NCRALEIGH – The House Environmental Committee delayed talks Tuesday on a Senate bill that would ban certain types of plastic bags along the Outer Banks. Several lawmakers have referred to the proposal as a "pilot plan" that, if successful, could one day ...
http://www.news14.com/content/local_news/coastal/610104/plastic-bag-ban-stalled-in-house/Default.aspx
South Carolina Now$100 million facility to bring 250 jobs to Florence CountySouth Carolina Now, South CarolinaMolinaroli said Johnson Controls is committed to conservation and strives to go above and beyond when it comes to protecting the environment. “All of our standards are at or above all environmental regulations,” he said. ...
http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/local/pee_dee/article/johnson_controls_to_open_new_florence_county_facility/54114/
Examiner.comParticipate in World Environment Day: Twitter for TreesExaminer.comNot to be confused with Earth Day , World Environment Day, WED, is an annual event celebrated on June 5th. In 1972, the United Nations General Assembly established WED to raise awareness and bring attention to the environment. ...'Home' marks World Environment Day Green Right NowSaving our Home Malaysia StarYann Arthus Bertrand: Planet Home FranceToday.comThe Trades - JustPressPlayall 40 news articles
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Examiner.comClean the Bay DayExaminer.comWhat better way to teach our children about environmental stewardship than to show them the importance of keeping our immediate environment clean? The Chesapeake Bay Foundation celebrates their 20th "Clean the Bay Day" this Saturday, June 6th from 9AM ...
http://www.examiner.com/x-7342-Virginia-Beach-Natural-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m6d1-Clean-the-Bay-Day
Northern Voices OnlineFighting Climate ChangeNorthern Voices Online, IndiaThe United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), also established in 1972, uses WED to stimulate consciousness on the environment and mobilize public action. The agenda of the World Environment Day is to give a human face to environmental issues, ...It's time for the earth warriors HinduUN urges unity in combating climate change TopNewsClimate change threatens African farmland: study Reutersall 51 news articles
http://nvonews.com/2009/06/02/fighting-climate-change/
Examiner.comWorld environment day and the Wharton Club of DCExaminer.comIn alignment with the world environment day (WED) on June 5, a Green Business Roundtable Luncheon is scheduled for Tuesday, June 9. You are invited to join the monthly roundtable discussing topics at the intersection of business and our environment. ...
http://www.examiner.com/x-10961-DC-Business-Events-Examiner~y2009m6d1-The-Wharton-DC-Club-world-environment-day-events
Washington TimesTurn off your PC, HP saysWashington Times, DCAs such, HP today launched the Power To Change campaign, which encourages consumers to simply turn off their computers at the end of each day, and provides a downloadable widget so participants can track the positive environmental impact their changes ...HP Says "It's Time to Change" Encourages Users to Turn off Their PCs TMCnetPower To Change, Encouraging Users to Shut Down Idle PCs GreenPacksHP Gives Us the Power to Change! Printer Ink Cartridges News & BlogEarthtimes (press release)all 33 news articles
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MyFox AtlantaNY Football Stadium Greener Than MostMyFox Atlanta, GABy TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - The New York Jets and Giants signed a memorandum of understanding with the Environmental Protection Agency that will make their new $1.6 billion football stadium in the New Jersey Meadowlands one of ...Nearly 4000 Club Seats Still Available At Giants' New Stadium SportsBusiness Daily (subscription)all 128 news articles
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Gulf TimesPhoto exhibition to mark World Environment DayGulf Times, QatarOn the occasion of the World Environment Day, which falls on June 5, Qatar Airways is supporting a photography exhibition highlighting the country's natural beauty. The three-day exhibition, to be held at Hyatt Plaza from June 5 to 7, will have a broad ...
http://www.gulf-times.com/site/topics/article.asp?cu_no=2&item_no=294302&version=1&template_id=36&parent_id=16
New York City is getting tough on so called Eco crime. Every day officers dressed in green uniforms patrol the city to make sure no one is breaking environmental laws. Historically focused on hunting and fishing violations in Upstate New York, the force has been around since 1880. Now they moved to the city, where they patrol the streets armed with guns and handcuffs.
Zoo and Aquarium Visitor NewsCommemorate World Environment Day at Singapore ZooZoo and Aquarium Visitor News, OHBy Laura Chew Singapore - Annually on 5 June, people around the world join hands to commemorate World environment Day with activities that stimulate worldwide awareness of the need to protect our environment. This year, Singapore Zoo will also be doing ...
http://www.zandavisitor.com/newsarticle-1528-Commemorate_World_Environment_Day_at_Singapore_Zoo
On the 100th Day since the President signed the Recovery Act, he sees the fruits of green jobs at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, and takes stock of the successes so far. May 27, 2009. (Public Domain)
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...vendors. MILFORD, Conn., May 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Environmental Data Resources, Inc. (EDR), the nation's leading provider of environmental risk information and services, announced today the availability of its new property monitoring system, EDR PropertyTracker(TM)....
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The days are getting warmer and you will barely see Frankee indoors. She does her favorite things to do outside: Gardening, and enjoying being outside. For Earth Day, she shows you around her garden and the things she presently does to help take care of the environment. "Taking care of the earth begins at home". We all live in the same planet, do your part!"
Bobby and a very tiny special guest shares with you the best environmentally themed short films in the world. Films include: "Green to Blue" Directed by Elizabeth Klein: vimeo.com "Wake up, freak out - then get a grip" Directed by Leo Murray: wakeupfreakout.org "Learn to Fly" by Christian Letruria: www.vimeo.com Afteryou watch the show, you can view these films in their entirety at our blog post: indymogul.com Don't forget to leave me a voicemail: 646-274-4625. Join our FACEBOOK FAN PAGE ...
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...(Legal Newsline)-Oregon Attorney General John Kroger on Wednesday urged state lawmakers to authorize the creation of an environmental crimes unit in his office. In an Earth Day 2009 message, the Democratic attorney general also announced that his office has...
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In honor of Earth Day, I thought I would post this tribute to the movement.
From Environmental Defense Fund. We must pass legislation for a cap now.
Van Jones from the White House Council of Environmental Quality visits a local work site that gives us a glimpse of the clean energy economy that's on the way. Green roofing is just one of the countless green job opportunities that will emerge from President Obama's comprehensive energy policy. (public domain) ... President Barack Obama "White House" environment energy "green job" clean roofing Greenworks DC "Van Jones" CEQ "Sara Loveland" "Earth Day" ...
We'd love to hear from you - please respond in the comments section or via video response. What images come to mind when you think of human rights? Pictures of torture, unjust detention, police brutality, political persecution? Or do you think about climate change? What about when you think of the environmental movement? Do you picture oceans, forests, whales, butterflies? Or do you think about people? (read more here: hub.witness.org Although the environmental and human rights movements are ...
Denis Hayes, National Coordinator for the first Earth Day, looks back on four decades of progress by the environmental movement.
After decades of steady progress in reclaiming and advancing the Catholic Churchs efforts to embrace an ethic of environmental stewardship, the Catholic Coalition on Climate Change is ready to launch an unprecedented and historical campaign to take responsibility for our contribution to climate change and do what we do best: be advocates for those who will be left out of the public policy debate on climate change. ... "Catholic Climate Change" "Climate Change"
Cutting household water usage involves never over-watering the lawn, trying to plant drought tolerant plants in the yard, taking shorter showers and washing clothes in full loads. Conserve water at home, only using the water absolutely necessary for day-to-day activities, with helpful information from an avid environmentalist in this free video on environmental health. Expert: Ray Olson Contact: www.cityofventura.net/public_works/maintenance_ser Bio: Ray Olson is the director of The City of ...
Have an extreme Earth Day, if you dare.
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...to estimate the extent to which various actions identified in the preliminary strategic and action plans would reduce the environmental burden of disease. MacDonald concluded. At the beginning of the Conference's last day, Henry Willis, Professor of Policy...
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Seeking Sustainability: Penn Confronts the Local and Global Challenge. University of Pennsylvania Founder's Day Symposium, January 16, 2009.
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Opus III were a techno and house music group from England who had major success on the UK singles charts and on the US Dance chart. The group consisted of vocalist Kirsty Hawkshaw and producers/musicians Kevin (The Fly) Dodds, Ian (Mumsy Shitpipe) Munro and Nigel (Spider) Walton. Kevin Dodds previously played with cult gay garage band The Happy Bras. The group members also promoted a strong environmental message through their lyrics, album liner notes and photo and video imagery. Their debut ...
On January 19, 2009, CBF and the No Child Left Inside Coalition, more than 500 students and a dozen environmental and community organizations attended a special tree-planting in Anacostia Park, Washington, DC In celebration of President Barak Obama's inauguration, the crowd planted 44 trees as part of a community service project to cleanup the waterway and promote environmental education. Click here to find out more: tinyurl.com Find out more about No Child Left Inside at www.cbf.org...
When "The Day The Earth Stood Still" was released in 1951, the film served as an allegory for nuclear proliferation. But today's remake is a sci-fi thriller about global warming and humanity's treatment of our planet. ScienCentral recently interviewed stars Keanu Reeves and Jennifer Connelly about these issues. www.sciencentral.com
A story for children and adults alike about bottled water and the environment.
Rate it, comment it, favorite it, you opinion is important, use your rights while you still can. Link to Part 1: www.youtube.com FAIR USE NOTICE: We are making this material available in our efforts to advance understanding of environmental, political, human rights,economic, democracy, scientific, and social justice issues, etc. We believe this constitutes a "fair use" of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. In accordance with Title 17 USC ...
Rate it, comment it, favorite it, you opinion is important, use your rights while you still can. Link to Part 2: www.youtube.com FAIR USE NOTICE: We are making this material available in our efforts to advance understanding of environmental, political, human rights,economic, democracy, scientific, and social justice issues, etc. We believe this constitutes a "fair use" of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. In accordance with Title 17 USC ...
Google Tech Talks July 24, 2008 ABSTRACT Faculty Summit 2008 - Day 1 Power and Green Computing - Bill Weihl Google continues to grow, and the infrastructure that underpins that growth depends on electricity. We will discuss a number of the challenges and opportunities in making our infrastructure greener. How can we make our servers and data centers more energy efficient? How can we reduce the environmental impact of the energy that we do consume? Speaker: Bill Weihl...
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