01 September 2008
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The "People's Assembly on Sustainable Solutions for Victims of
Sea-Level Rise" concluded on 30 August by presenting a final report
with recommendations for business leaders, scientists and policy makers
on how best to tackle the issue of rising sea levels and refugee
displacement. The panel, made up of 14 citizens, presented their report
on the issue of rising sea levels and refugee displacement to the
Climate Change and Water Minister's Special Envoy on Climate Change.
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22 August 2008
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On 29th and 30th August, 2008,the "People's Assembly on Sustainable Solutions for Victims of Sea-Level Rise" in Brisbane, Australia will bring together ordinary citizens and experts to propose realistic solutions to address the consequences of climate change and to recommend appropriate measures in the case of ...
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18 August 2008
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Global Green USA, the US national environmental affiliate of Mikhail Gorbachev's Green Cross International, applauded the work of the Chemical Materials Agency (CMA) of the US Department of Defense, which announced the neutralization of the final container of deadly VX nerve agent at Newport, Indiana. |
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13 August 2008
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Global Green is building a sustainable low-income housing community for New Orleans ravaged Ninth Ward, that consists of five single-family homes as well as an 18 unit apartment complex. The homes will save the residents an estimated $1200 to $2400 a year in utility bills, through rain water harvesting, geothermal, solar and other systems.
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12 August 2008
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On May 12, 2008 a major earthquake measuring 8,0 on the Richter Scale struck the southwest of the People’s Republic of China. The quake’s epicentre was located in Wenchuan County, Aba Prefecture, around 80 kilometres northwest of Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province. Numerous mines and chemical plants are located in this part of China, many of which were damaged or completely destroyed during the earthquake.
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04 August 2008
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Mr. Bertrand Charrier does not work anymore for GCI as of 1st August2008. For any activities and issues related to the GCI Water Programme,please contact from now onwards Mr.
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04 August 2008
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An international coalition of children exploring the high Arcticwitnessed firsthand the latest dramatic development of climate changeon Tuesday, July 22 as a huge chunk of ice was observed drifting offthe Ward Hunt Island main ice shelf, forming two ice islands totaling20 square kilometers. The children, assembled as The Young Ambassadorsof the Arctic, are part of the Global Green USA and Green Cross PaxArctica '08 expedition. |
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29 July 2008
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Green Cross Switzerland will partner with Kuoni Travel Agency to
initiate a Chernobyl awareness tour, a journey to the region affected
by the Chernobyl to raise awareness and public understanding of the
environmental catastrophe. The journey is a special opportunity for
everyday travelers or researchers alike to visit the region and
inhabitants still affected by the Chernobyl disaster 22 years after the
catastrophe.
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28 July 2008
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The Pax Arctica Expedition is an internationally sponsored awareness
building expedition across the Arctic Archipelago undertaken by a
dynamic team of adventurers with the aim of reporting the effect of
climate change on this fragile environment. The Pax Arctica and
previous Sagax expeditions are organized in partnership with Green
Cross International with the goal of fostering a global value shift
towards sustainable development.
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