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USGCC June 26th Newsletter

Travel through China while networking with global executives. Join the USGCC from April 8 to April 16 as we explore the world’s most enchanted country. For more information click here Our 100 Cities for Change campaign has been running strong. With our membership rate of just $197 you can expect to enjoy such benefits as…

Going Local with the U.S. Green Chamber

A locavore is a person who makes an effort to eat food that is grown, raised, or produced locally usually within 100 miles from their home. Eating locally not only raises awareness about where our food comes from but also helps the environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the transportation of products and helps…

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A Tragicomic Take on Cape Wind – NYTimes.com

More than 10 years later, the offshore project is still not up and running, although it has passed some regulatory hurdles and survived a few legal challenges from locals who oppose the project. The long controversy is now the focus of a documentary, “Cape Spin: An American Power Struggle,” which opened on Friday in Washington after showings in Boston and a sprinkling of film festivals.

Go on Vacation, Help Reverse Deforestation

Patagonia—a region at the southern end of South America—is probably one of the most beautiful places in the world, with striking mountain regions, ice sheets, volcanoes, and pond-dotted plains, among other geographical marvels. The Chilean section of Patagonia is also home to some of the world’s worst deforestation, which is particularly troubling when you realize…

35% of Americans Have Never Heard of Fracking. Have You?

6/21/12 If you read green news, you’ve heard of “fracking.” If you follow progressive politics, you’ve heard of fracking. If you know much about modern energy production, you’ve heard of fracking. If you’re an environmentalist, you’ve probably protested fracking. But those descriptions don’t apply to the 63% of Americans who’ve never heard of, or aren’t…