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What you can do
10.15.2009 Stop Deforestation -- Stop Climate Change! Shrinking arctic ice. Increased tropical cyclone activity. Severe droughts. Scientists say we’re already beginning to experience the effects of climate change -- but it’s not too late to change the course. For more than 20 years, the Rainforest Alliance has been working to curb deforestation, responsible for 20 percent of all global greenhouse gas emissions. That’s more than the emissions from trains, planes and automobiles combined. 9.25.2009 World Tourism Day: Tips to Celebrate Sustainably Each year, more than 900 million travelers hit the road, seas, skies and rails in search of new adventures, relaxing getaways and business opportunities. Naturally, that travel has a huge impact on local communities, economies and the environment. For nearly three decades, the United Nation's World Tourism Organization has recognized the importance of business and leisure travel with World Tourism Day, celebrated annually on September 27. This year, commemorate the holiday by committing to responsible travel choices. 9.22.2009 Ring in Climate Week NY°C with the Rainforest Alliance Climate Week NY°C was organized to coincide with a day of ministerial meetings on climate change led by United Nations (UN) Secretary Ban Ki-moon. Held on September 22, many global leaders -- in town for the UN General Assembly later in the week -- plan to attend. While not formally related to December's UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, the September 22 meetings will provide an opportunity for world leaders to further discussions about how to significantly reduce carbon emissions. 6.8.2009 This Father's Day, Think Green Before shopping for another tie or set of barbecue tools, check out our suggestions for an eco-friendly Father's Day... There are no additional blog entries in this category. |
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