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Hearing the Call: A Promethean Encounter in Copenhagen?

[caption id="attachment_634" align="aligncenter" width="396" caption="Cate Blanchett: A Promethean Encounter with CEOs in Copenhagen?"][/caption] The great and the good of global business got together in Copenhagen last week to try to reach consensus on what the private sector message should be to the UN...

Tags: Greenhouse Gas, Copenhagen, Climate, Deforestation, Intellectual Property, Research & Development, Business Operations, James Farrar

Blog posts 2009-06-03

Snakes on a Plain...and Down the Avenue

Seems Belem, Brazil, has a reptile problem. We're not talking about lawyers and politicians either, though these reptiles also slither on their bellies. These are the legless snakes who cannot speak with their forked tongues. And the Belemites are worried their city on a level plain at...

Tags: Brazil, Greenpeace, Deforestation, Sugar, Government, Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, Harry Fuller

Blog posts 2008-03-11

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Copenhagen countdown

"climate debt" is BS. It's wealth transfer.From countries that work, to countries that don't work.And Harry. This is a TECH SITE. Go somewhere else with your anxious alarmist nonsense.AMEN!THIS IS A TECH SITE!Well, I think going to Copenhagen is too political and he should skip it.Better to do some behind...

Tags: Taxes, Free trade, sea surface temperature, wealth transfer, tax

Discussion threads 2009-10-25

Can anybody here play this game?

Kyoto Protocol miscalculated on deforestation and biofuel production. Big mistake. by Harry Fuller

Tags: Game, Biofuel, Harry Fuller

Blog posts 2009-10-22

Will the trees save us?

In Tolkein's fantasy world the ents came to the rescue of earthlings as they struggled against the forces of Mordor. The ents were ancient trees, protecting the planet from a scorched earth policy. Real-life science indicates trees will not rescue us from global warming, that's just fantasy. ...

Tags: Earth, Tree, Global Warming, Harry Fuller

Blog posts 2009-10-05

EcoRescue - Project Rainforest (Windows)

Our rainforests are home to more than half of the world's plants and animal species. Deforestation, pollution, and other unnatural forces have put our forests in grave danger. As the newest member of the eco-team, it's up to you to travel the world on a mission to rescue the rainforests....

Tags: Rainforest Inc., Digital Brand Play, Microsoft Windows, Benefits, Operating Systems, Software, Human Resources

Software downloads 2009-08-20

EcoRescue: Project Rainforest 1.0 (Mac)

See how much fun making a difference can be in EcoRescue - Project Rainforest, a wonderful hidden object game that puts you in charge of saving the planet! Earth's rainforests, home to more than half of the world's plants and animal species, are in danger of disappearing from deforestation, pollution,...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Rainforest Inc., Macgamestore, Games, Benefits, Personal Technology, Human Resources

Software downloads 2009-08-11

NOAA's prophetic pronouncements get reax

From Greenpeace, hated by global warming deniers--Greenpeace USA Climate Campaign Director Damon Moglen issued this statement: “The White House report on climate change is a stark confirmation of what scientists have been saying for years: unless we dramatically curb our emissions, the world will face unprecedented climate...

Tags: U.S., President, NOAA, Climate, Global Warming, Harry Fuller

Blog posts 2009-06-16

Airlines on Climate: Don't blame us blame the Banks

I've posted before in these pages about how the business lobby, under pressure to respond to climate change, is starting to fracture. There was another dramatic example of this yesterday in Kuala Lumpur at the annual general meeting of the International Air Transport Association IATA when the CEO, Giovanni Bisignani, took an...

Tags: Bank, Carbon, Climate, Climate Group, Government, James Farrar, Management, Strategy, UK Air Passenger Duty

Blog posts 2009-06-09

Greenpeace: running may be good for you, hurting the Earth

Luxury product, big American retailers, greedy developing national leaders, resource exploitation. You can almost write the script. This time it's not soybeans or mahogany or mining. It's leather for running shoes from Nike, Adidas and their ilk. Greenpeace says consumers buying leather shoes from major manufacturers...

Tags: Brazil, Greenpeace, Nike Inc., Adidas AG, Greenhouse Gas, Harry Fuller

Blog posts 2009-06-01

Environmental groups dump on "global warming" bill

A gang of environmental groups are calling the current proposed energy and security act a sham, another government giveaway. The bill has just passed out of the House Committee where debate was held. Here's the crux of some environmnentalists' complaint: "As passed through the Energy and...

Tags: U.S., Permit, Carbon Dioxide, Pollution, Global Warming, Cap And Trade, Harry Fuller

Blog posts 2009-05-22

Microsoft promotes social responsibility

As many of you will be aware, even through visiting Google's homepage this morning, today is Earth Day, designed to show appreciation for all that we have on this glorious planet. Microsoft have recently launched Microsoft Student TV as part of their efforts towards the Student Experience....

Tags: Student, Microsoft Corp., Public Relations, Corporate Communications, TVs, Marketing, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Zack Whittaker

Blog posts 2009-04-22

Resources: for today, for tomorrow, forever?

Resources: for today, for tomorrow, forever?Site ran by Al Gore?I am starting to think Al Gore is the editor forall of these articles?Lulwut?So let me get this straight... You're all for fossil fuels, deforestation and everyone peeing in the river?Having the same person in charge of environment and energy seems...

Tags: recession

Discussion threads 2009-04-12

Sun power could be really cooking

A solar cooker that can be made for a few dollars has won a prize for best eco-idea. An inventor in Kenya came up with the cardboard-based cooker. It can be used for bloiling water, baking or boiling food. He named it "Kyoto Cooker"...

Tags: Emission, Sun Microsystems Inc., Food & Beverage, Network Technology, Manufacturing, Networking, Harry Fuller

Blog posts 2009-04-10

Cisco applies networking technology to global enviro data collection project

Cisco has struck up a partnership with NASA to create what it is called the "Planetary Skin," a monitoring platform and multi-agency initiative that will capture environmental and climate data from sensors planted across the globe and in satellites above the earth. Information captured with the network...

Tags: NASA, Network, Networking Technology, Cisco Systems Inc., Business Structures, Finance, Heather Clancy

Blog posts 2009-03-09

Carbon neutrality murkier than you'd think

Carbon neutrality murkier than you'd thinkvet what?Dell could increase their carbon output and just buy more carbon credits from some agency with vague claims of planting trees, none of which is ever shown. It does nothing to reduce footprint.Carbon Neutrality is a ploy, and carbon trading is an advertising...

Tags: carbon, global warming, Dell Computer Corp.

Discussion threads 2008-12-30

Venture Arctic 1.1 (Mac)

Caribou and Wolves roam the tundra while Polar Bears and Orcas patrol the icy seas in this eco-friendly video game. The player must harness the forces of sun, snow, and wind to create balance in these fragile ecosystems. Global warming, extinction, and deforestation threaten to undermine the food chains that...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Pocketwatch Games, Games, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2008-09-23

Venture Arctic 1.1 (Windows)

Venture Arctic is an interactive nature documentary. Caribou and Wolves roam the tundra while Polar Bears and Orcas patrol the icy seas in this eco-friendly video game. The player must harness the forces of sun, snow, and wind to create balance in these fragile ecosystems. Global warming, extinction, and deforestation...

Tags: Pocketwatch Games, Games, Microsoft Windows, Food & Beverage, Corporate Communications, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Personal Technology, Operating Systems, Software, Manufacturing, Marketing

Software downloads 2008-09-23

No, this is not bathroom humor. Brondell touts toilet seats that cut back on toilet paper usage

No, this is not bathroom humor. Brondell touts toilet seats that cut back on toilet paper usageAir Dryer??In a toilet?? Let's see.... water.... electricity... plumbing.... naked butt..... Hmmmmmmm.But as a conversation piece, it could be loads of fun. I mean, uh, discussing how the air dryer blows your........

Tags: Forest Service, toilet, Forest, set-aside, Brondell

Discussion threads 2008-09-17

CO2 is increasing says US report, but GW doubters give raspberry

CO2 is increasing says US report, but GW doubters give raspberryYour bias is showingYou are obviously biased against GW doubters. What are your credentials to make such a judgment?Tobacco - that's it neutrally!Obviously "what comes 'round goes 'round" applies. Trees and plants require CO2 to grow, so burning...

Tags: carbon dioxide, GW doubter, doubter

Discussion threads 2008-05-13