Earth Hour Tonight
EARTH HOUR REMINDER: TONIGHT 8:30PM Lights out to stop climate change! www.earthhour.org
Earth Hour 2012
Tomorrow is Earth Hour which started in 2007 in Australia and has blown up worldwide in the past several years. Where it doesn’t seem to have as large an impact is in the U.S. If it is just a matter of promotion then please talk to your employees, friends, neighbors, and social media contacts. Let…
New Lawsuit that could Change the Face of Sea World and Redefine Animal Rights
A recent hearing held in San Diego is making waves across the frontier of civil rights. For the first time in U.S. history, a federal judge, U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Miller, is reviewing a case that could determine whether animals can enjoy the same constitutional protection against slavery as human beings. It all began after…
10/27/11 – California Adopts Innovative Cap-and-Trade Legislation
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…
How Companies Are Making Eco-Labels Core to Sustainability Strategy
The number of eco-labels in the marketplace continues to grow: According to Ecolabelindex, 426 labels circulate in 246 countries and 25 industries. Most commentators are quick to point out the negative consequences: consumer confusion, disinterest and mistrust. However, there is a growing wave of large companies that pursue product certification to appeal to and meet…
10/6/11 – 2011 Eco-Maverick Honorees Announced
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California Center for Sustainable Energy Looks at Electric Vehicle Batteries
Published By SanDiegoLovesGreen.com on The California Center for Sustainable Energy (CCSE) will lead a joint research study of how the useful lifespan of electric vehicle batteries could be extended by repurposing them as household electric storage devices with a $992,000 grant from the University of California. The grant was awarded by the Plug-In Hybrid Electric…
Take Action in Support of the California Shark Fin Bill AB 376
Take Action in Support of the California Shark Fin Bill AB 376 The Shark Fin Bill will reduce demand for fins and will help enforcement in our ports. The Bill has passed the Assembly and Senate Committees and is going to the full Senate next week. We Must Act Today! Please support this bill by calling…
The “Young & Restless:” How Can San Diego Win the Race for America’s Top Talent
Equinox Center and the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation (EDC) invite U.S. Green Chamber members to join other top business leaders and policy makers from the San Diego region for a luncheon event on September 14, 2011: “The Young & Restless: Winning the Race for America’s Top Talent.” This luncheon presentation will feature Portland…
Are you Thinking Green Before Every Cell Phone Ring?
For every 3 people in the world there are currently 2 cell phones floating around in pockets and landfills. With 61% of the population using cell phones the rate in production of cell phones continues to rise. The average cell phone user will replace their cell phone once every 12 months leaving an astounding 140,000,000…