In case you have not already heard…
From It’s Getting Hot In Here
This Tuesday, February 20 from noon-3:00pm, The New York Academy of Sciences will host the “2010 Imperative: Global Emergency Teach-In.” The teach-in on “global warming, climate change, and the built environment” will be broadcast live on the web at www.2010imperative.org. Speakers include James Hansen of NASA and environmental architect, Edward Mazria of Architecture 2030. The teach-in is intended to educate students, faculty, and practicing professionsals in the architecture, planning, and design communities and will be focused on ecological design in a world effected by global warming and climate change.
For more information go to www.2010imperative.org.
BTW, here is a recent Inhabitat interview with Ed Mazria (same interview can be found at WorldChanging): INTERVIEW: Ed Mazria from Architecture 2030 (includes info about the teach-in)
Sounds very interesting!
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Written by Bentley on February 16th, 2007 with no comments.
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Some headlines from this week that caught my eye…
1) Solar technology producer, International Automated Systems inc (IAUS), have announced that their unique thin film ‘solar lens’ systems can be produced at a fraction of the cost of today’s PV technology; 2) The Guardian reports on a recent fuel cell research breakthrough – platinum-nickel crystal catalysts shown to be 90 times more effective than the traditional platinum-carbon; 3) GM claims Chevy Sequel fuel cell vehicle will be available for purchase by 2010; 4) Yet another interesting article from WordChanging – LA’s mayor wants to transform his city into the greenest metropolis in America!; 5) The New York Times article discussing a report prepared by Electric Power Research Institute – claims that emissions from US electric power companies CAN be reduced to pre-1990 levels, but it will take at least 20 years to do so.; 6) Finally, I just couldn’t resist adding this headline, since it made me laugh out loud when I read it – Gee, I can’t possibly imagine why Exxon would caution people not to jump on the emissions-reduction bandwagon!! (wink wink)
1) Solar Power Breakthrough: IAUS Hits Milestone Previously Thought To Be Impossible
2) Discovery Propels Hydrogen Fuel Research
3) GM readies its first fuel cell for regular production
4) Transforming Los Angeles into a Sustainable City
5) Study Questions Prospects for Much Lower Emissions
6) Don’t rush to cut carbon emissions, cautions Exxon
Technorati Tags: green news, eco news, environmental news
Written by Bentley on February 16th, 2007 with no comments.
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