Bold Statement By Business Leaders: Net-Zero Emissions by 2050
Sir Richard Branson's B Team calls for this global target by governments and corporations, plus a price on carbon and ending fossil subsidies.
Nature's Path: Model for Organic Farming
Nature’s Path provides an inspiring story of going beyond its own business to care about organic agriculture in general. We need more organic farmland in the US to meet demand and also to preserve and care for land that might otherwise be chemically farmed. This company is buying land and turning it over to adjacent organic farmers to help them bring more land into organic production, while training youth to be our future organic farmers. Nature’s Path has also been leading the fight for GMO labels. This article first appeared in the Organic Trade Association’s newsletter, Organic Report, Summer 2014. by Barbara Haumann A major challenge for US organic trade is that domestic farmland isn’t being converted to organic at a fast enough pace to meet growing demand. North America’s largest independent organic cereal company is leading the way to show how this can change. In May, Nature’s Path announced the purchase of 2760 acres in northern Montana to increase organic farmland, attract and educate new farmers, and meet the growing demand for organic grains and legumes. To make this possible, Nature’s Path is working with local organic farmer Vilicus Farms, which will farm the land and support a one-of-a-kind […]
Wales Bans Fracking! Landlords Barred From Renting Uninsulated Homes
In a great move, landlords in England and Wales will have to tighten up properties that get a failing grade on energy efficiency.
Threatened By Rising Water, Bangladesh Turns to Floating Schools & Farms
Bangladesh is creating a model for climate resilience, learning how to live in a watery world powered by solar.
The Unspeakable Connection: Soaring Human Population & Climate Change
Universal family planning should be considered integral to climate-compatible development, says an international coalition.
California Utility Offers 100% Solar Option, Colorado Republicans Vote to Dilute RPS
Californians in PG&E's territory can get locally-sourced solar starting later this year, while Republicans in Colorado vote to cut the state's Renewable Portfolio Standard in half.
Obama Budget Permanently Extends Renewable Energy Tax Credits
As he's proposed in the past, he would also phase out fossil fuel subsidies, while boosting funds for renewables and climate resilience.
EPA, DOI Warn Against Keystone Pipeline
EPA and DOI's statements lay out why the State Department should reject Keystone.
Stars Align for 2015, Climate Treaty in Paris
The right people are finally in the right place at the right time to make it happen.
Executive Order Requires Preparation For Sea Level Rise
Projects in flood-prone areas will receive federal funds only if they plan for sea level rise.