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- About Me:
- I am a consultant, eco-entrepreneur, sustainable investor and writer. I am the owner of THE GREEN MARKET, one of the Web’s most comprehensive resources for information and tools on sustainability. I am also the author of numerous articles on sustainable positioning, green investing, enviro-politics and eco-economics.
- What environment issue or innovation do you feel most strongly about?
- sustainable business
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- http://thegreenmarket.blogspot.com
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Copenhagen Diagnosis: Planetary Prescription
The recently released Copenhagen Diagnosis provides an updated summary of the scientific evidence supporting immediate action on climate change. The study is described as the final scientific briefing before the world convenes for COP15 climate change talks next week in Copenhagen. Although credible scientific evidence is derided by climate change… Continue
Posted on December 2, 2009 at 7:58am —
Eco Cyber Monday
The term "Cyber Monday" refers to the Monday immediately following Black Friday and marks the beginning of the online holiday shopping season when retailers offer bargains through online purchasing portals. The National Retail Federation (NRF) reports Cyber Monday spikes online sales. While some Americans may observe the anti-consumerist event known as… Continue
Posted on November 30, 2009 at 4:42am —
Obama Buoys Hopes for a Climate Change Deal
President Obama will attend COP15 in Copenhagen where he will promise the most ambitious targets America has ever proposed to reduce climate change causing greenhouse gases.
The White House has announced 17 percent emissions reductions below 2005 levels by 2020, 30 percent by 2025, 42 percent five years later and 83 percent by 2050.
The lack of progress… Continue
Posted on November 29, 2009 at 6:04am —
Danish Optimism Ahead of COP15
Despite the widespread belief that we will not see a global deal to combat climate change this year, some continue to have the audacity to hope. An essay written by the Danish Ambassador to the United States, Friis Arne Petersen indicates that he believes we will "seal the deal" in Copenhagen this December.
To continue reading go to… Continue
Posted on November 25, 2009 at 6:30am —
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