Tuesday November 8, 2011 will go down in history as a significant milestone in the international climate change debate, for this was the day the Australian Federal Parliament passed its Clean Energy Future Package and put a price on carbon pollution.
U.S. Green Chamber Member ActionCOACH San Diego sets a great example for local and small business owners to establish themselves as leaders in Corporate Social Responsibility with an emphasis on sustainability issues. Even if your business isn’t directly involved in environmental issues, you can be an advocate for sustainability issues through CSR initiatives. Stacey McKibbin,…
Late Thursday the Air Resources Board unanimously approved cap-and-trade regulations as part of an on-going effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions which are contributing to climate change. This landmark set of air pollution controls is the first in the nation to be implemented at the state level. The regulations were originally brought to the board…
October 12 the Obama Administration released the 2011 America’s Great Outdoors (AGO) Progress Report. 15 federal agencies outlined their combined conservation and recreation successes. Successes include creation of jobs, new trail designations, the creation of urban campgrounds, and investments in large landscapes such as the Everglades. The report elucidates efforts made under the AGO initiative…
John Reaves, Ecovolve Partners, U.S. Green Chamber Advocacy Department Leader, San Diego attorney, and environmental policy expert introduces the Fee and Dividend program for addressing global climate change. John Reaves: I’ve often heard people say that the first third of your life you’re growing up and getting educated. The second third of your life you’re…
Attending the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) meetings is an exhilarating experience. This unique event, which is hosted by former President Bill Clinton and coincides with the opening of the U.N. General Assembly in New York, brings together leaders from corporations, nonprofits, and governments around the globe to address BIG social and environmental problems. While there…
Local grassroots environmental groups are joining together to stage San Diego’s response to the 350.org call for an international day of action on climate change.
It’s all about collaboration!! Knowledge Sharing. Critical thinking. Dynamic Interactions. Ideas Exchange. Engaging Relationships. Playful Banter. Stimulating Debates. Insightful Feedback. Sounding Board….
Moving San Diego to a Clean Energy Future Join the Worldwide Rally to Demand Solutions to the Climate Crisis! Scientists tell us that 350 parts per million is the safe upper limit of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere. Currently we are at 394 and rising rapidly. Click here to read about the effects and dramatic…
U.S. Green Chamber Southeast Regional Office Snapshot The Southeast Regional office of the U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce was officially opened with 250 Central Florida area business leaders in attendance to celebrate the grand opening and engage with speakers from national companies who shared their success stories of sustainability. Speakers representing AAA, Costco, Darden, Honeywell,…