Green Days at the San Diego County Fair

The skies are clearing, the water is warming, and it’s almost officially summertime. It’s my favorite time of year…time to head to Del Mar! The San Diego County Fair will run from Friday, June 10th through Monday, July 4th. The theme is Race to the Fair, and it’s all about cool cars. For the eco-warriors…

Study: Sustainability a Priority for CEOs

Consumers are a big factor why CEOs are putting more emphasis on sustainability, according to a new study from Accenture and the UN By Georg Kell and Peter Lacy This week, the UN Global Compact and Accenture Sustainability Services are releasing the largest-ever chief executive study on corporate sustainability. Through an online survey and in-depth one-to-one…

Developing Countries Pledge Deeper Emissions Cuts Than Rich Nations

SustainableBusiness.com – News Developing countries are pledging to cut their emissions of greenhouse gases by more than developed countries, according to a new study conducted for Oxfam. The international nonprofit organization estimates that over 60% of emissions cuts by 2020 are likely to be made by developing countries. Monday delegates from 195 countriesresumed negotiations in…

Celebrate World Oceans Day!

Established at the Rio Earth Summit in 1992, countries unite with the common goal of ocean preservation and protection for our stunning oceans in celebration of World Oceans Day. Home to the worlds richest habitats, the vast beauty that covers 2/3 of our earth and contains 94% of all living organisms is continuously threatened by…

Freedom From Oil: Policy Solutions Released by the Congressional Livable Communities Task Force

SustainableBusiness.com – News: The Congressional Livable Communities Task Force, chaired by Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), and consisting of all Democrats, released recommendations which will wean the US off oil, while creating much more livable communities. “Freedom From Oil: Policy Solutions From the Livable Communities Task Force,” says that our only way to control gas prices…

What About GMO’s?

1 out of every 7 people do not have enough food to eat. As populations are on the rise food production rates will need to rise by 70-100% in the next 50 years to sustain global needs.  The planning of future developments to insure food security, human health, and nutrition are constantly being considered. Thus raising the…