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CauseWorld is a mobile application that allows you to donate to charities of your choice, free of cost to you, while you shop. As you visit various stores, you accumulate “karmas” which can then be used for donations to charitable organizations. CauseWorld just got another contribution from corporate sponsor Citi which put its total contribution [...]

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With the 82nd Annual Academy Awards just around the corner all eyes are on Oscar and top nominees from films around the world. But with the production of award shows come large carbon footprints; the 2008 Oscars had an estimated 630 metric tons of carbon emissions.
However, recently the film industry has taken notice that [...]

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Carbonfund.org has partnered with OpenPath Products to develop and launch a mobile version of our carbon calculators. Initially, Carbonfund.org’s mobile carbon calculators work on the Symbian platform – the operating system for many new Nokia phones. The calculators will soon be available for public download on the phones. The calculators will allow users to reduce [...]

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Happy Valentine’s Day!!
Think fast, Valentine’s Day is almost here, or here if you’re reading Sunday! If you’re going for the ‘wow’ factor this year try visiting the website of CarbonFree® Partner Brilliance. From sparkling diamond pendants to gorgeous engagement rings, Brilliance has a large selection of fine diamond jewelry and certified diamonds.
In addition to working [...]

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Please consider making 2010 a carbon neutral year. This could be your resolution that makes not only a positive impact on your life and those around you, but the lives of all by helping to fight global warming. It’s a critical year– will the US make good on its promises to take concerted action on [...]

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Samsung makes a broad range of consumer electronics, and at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2010), the world’s largest consumer electronics trade show, the company has made a number of announcements. Introducing the world to its new products at its booth #11026, Samsung has also addressed the environmental impact of participating at the show [...]

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As the U.S. Census Bureau today kicks off a three-month national road tour to raise awareness of the 2010 Census, Carbonfund.org is donating the carbon offsets for the Road Tour, supporting third-party validated renewable energy, energy efficiency and reforestation projects worldwide.
With 13 vehicles traveling to communities across America from January through March, the 2010 Census [...]

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Food helps define societies and brings people together. As we enter the second decade of the new millennium, this will becoming increasingly true as population increases and new energy demands put added emphasis on global food supplies.
Food can be used to generate electricity. Many Americans know that corn is a vital ingredient to many current [...]

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With Dec. 31 approaching, please consider making a year-end, tax-deductible donation to Carbonfund.org to fight global warming today!
Through the environmental leadership and support of donors, Carbonfund.org in 2009:

Reached 5 billion pounds of CO2 reduced through carbon reduction projects around the globe;

Supported innovative projects like India’s Neria [...]

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If you’ve still got names on your gift list to check off, giving Carbonfund.org E-Certificates is fast, meaningful and affordable!
You can help someone reduce their carbon footprint, from as little as $10 or a custom donation amount, and within minutes- even seconds- receive a framable e-certificate made out in your recipient’s name.
The e-certificate recognizes their [...]

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