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August

Borneo is Burning… Who Cares?

Forest fires are breaking out in the Sabangau peat-swamp forests in Central Kalimantan, Indonesian Borneo, threatening the lives of the estimated 8,000 wild orangutans living here.

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July

Bombs & Weddings in Jakarta

When first decided the get in the rainforest protection and replanting business we knew it would be full of adventure and memorable experiences. I have to be honest though, we never expected to be so close to a terrorist bombing, or reassured by a bunch of strangers so quickly after the fact.

Filled Under: Public Actions

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June

The Perils of Saving the Planet with Social Media

Don’t get me wrong, I don’t think I’m addicted to Twitter, I just know what a powerful tool it is for bringing like-minded people together.

Filled Under: Public Actions

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June

Are Rainforests the Lungs of the Earth?

It has been said that the tropical rainforests are “The Lungs of the Earth.” If this is true would they not be among the most valuable parts of the planet?

14

May

Federal Regulators Prepare for $2 Trillion Carbon Market

Government regulators are readying themselves for what could be the largest
commodity markets in the world ($2 trillion within five years)

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April

Carbon Credits: The New Economy or More Hot Air?

What do Carbon Credits have to do with the New Economy?

Filled Under: Public Actions

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April

EPA Launches New Campaign to Educate Kids on Fighting Climate Change

With Earth Day only a few days away, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is kicking off the 2009 “Change the World, Start with Energy Star” campaign to educate kids and their families about how to save money and fight climate change through energy efficiency.

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April

EPA Takes First Step Toward Climate Change Regulations

The Environmental Protection Agency has concluded that carbon dioxide and five other greenhouse gases are a danger to public health and welfare, taking the first step to regulating pollution linked to climate change.

6

April

Strategies for Sustaining Rainforests

Strategies for preserving tropical forests can operate on local to international scales.

6

April

Rainforests and Climate Change Mitigation

Forests have four major roles in climate change: