Friday, March 27, 2009

Microsoft & Bill Clinton: We'll Save the Cities from Climate Change | On Sustainability | ZDNet.com
Yesterday, at the Microsoft Government Leaders Forum, (former) President Bill Clinton launched the Microsoft & Clinton Climate Initiative joint effort, Project 2°, to save the cities of the world from ravages of climate change. Microsoft have developed a tool to help city Administrators assemble an inventory of their CO2 emissions and model planning scenarios to reduce impact.
Twitter / Natalie Ross [and maybe we can listen on a handmade natural radio?]
i will be playing in the dark for an Earth Hour special performance on Radio Wey. combat climate change by switching off your lights!
Claim: Trace amounts of CO2 have slowed Asia/Pacific development
A new report by the United Nations has pointed out three simultaneous threats in Asia and Pacific region - financial crisis, food-fuel price rise and climate change, which have decelerated the development process.
Climate Change Skepticism Earns Congressman Olbermann's 'Worst'
MSNBC host, citing material from left-wing blog, asks the Texas congressman to repeat his skepticism when 'the sun has just lit your neighbor's roof on fire.'
The Failure of "Earth Hour" 2008 - Greg Pollowitz - The Media Blog on National Review Online
The Chicago Tribune has an unintentionally hilarious collection of "Earth Hour" darkness photos from around the world. The one striking similarity between the photos is how many people decided to leave their lights on. For example, here's Chicago...

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