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How Far Will the Electric Car Go?

The US auto market should have two electric cars to choose from in the near future – the Nissan Leaf and the Chevrolet Volt. These vehicles could start the revolution towards zero direct emission cars that are more efficient and less harmful to the environment. But questions are starting to mount over how far these [...]

Emissions Up 29 Percent Since 2000

A new study published in the journal Nature Geoscience states that global CO2 emissions have risen 29% since 2000 and 41% since 1990. Moreover, in spite of the global economic downturn, emissions still rose 2% globally in 2008, the most recent year of record.
The increase in emissions is attributable to many factors, but most notably [...]

Pests on the Rise in a Warmer World

The effects of global warming will be far reaching and pervasive. But what does that really mean? Well, you can’t really explain it in one blog post, but you can give a great example that will make you squirm: a warmer world means more pests.
An AP article offers its insights on some of the bugs [...]

Wedding Photos with Dreamtime Images

CarbonFree® Partner Dreamtime Images is a wedding photojournalist organization.  Run by magazine and newspaper photojournalist Nathan Welton, their style ranges from energetic and adventurous to chic and youthful.  Nathan first learned to capture life’s most fleeting moments by shooting world-class rock climbers, Tour de France cyclists, and Olympic-caliber equestrian riders.  His work has appeared in [...]

#ClimateTuesday is Here!

#ClimateTuesday is here and we’re taking over facebook and twitter. Today is the day to invite your friends and supporters to get involved in a 350 event. Can we make #climatetuesday a trending topic? Can we double our registrations for the event? I think we can!
On October 24, events are happening [...]

Vote Ends Monday! Vote for Clean Air Lawn Care

One of our business partners, Clean Air Lawn Care, is up for an Entrepreneur of the Year award. They’re a very cool business–they use electric mowers, organic fertilizers and recycle all their clippings. Please take a second and vote for them!
The Emerging Entrepreneur Award from Entrepreneur Magazine selects innovative startup businesses who stand out among [...]

2009 World Poverty Day Focuses on Children and Families Living in Poverty

October 17, 2009 is observed as The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. With the upcoming 20th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, this year will recognize the plight of children and families.
The UN’s ex-Secretary General Kofi Annan has highlighted the need for real action, “The campaign to make poverty [...]

US Chamber Writes Bitter Letter to Departed Apple

The US Chamber of Commerce has shown how riled up it is over the exodus of major companies from its membership rolls. In a letter to Apple CEO Steve Jobs over the company’s recent departure, the Chamber’s CEO, Thomas Donohue, explains the Chamber’s position on climate change. Unfortunately it merely highlights why Apple, Exelon, [...]

The Tengchong Conservation Carbon Project

Carbonfund.org supports projects all across the world, and a project we are supporting is the Tengchong Conservation Carbon Project in the Yunnan Province of Southwestern China. This project is reforesting 1,093 acres at the south end of the Gaoligongshan Nature Reserve and will ultimately sequester nearly 170,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide from our atmosphere.
The [...]

G-20 Ends with Little Substance on Climate Change or Poverty

G-20 ends with little concrete action on poverty and climate change. Only vague commitments in addressing both problems.