Author Archives: Nicole
Snooki Has A Call to Action on Global Warming
New Jersey natives, think fast: Who's your most embarrassing resident, your governor or your reality TV stars? Personally I think the scales are tipping in favor of the Jersey Shore cast. Chris Christie basically hates the environment, but Snooki believes … Continue reading
Microsoft, HP, Coke Bumped from Dow Jones Sustainability Index
41 companies added, 23 deleted from index Some of the world's largest and best-known companies accustomed to their annual inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index received a bit of a jolt this week when they were bumped from the … Continue reading
24 Hours of Reality
What is 24 Hours of Reality? 24 Presenters. 24 Time Zones. 13 Languages. 1 Message. 24 Hours of Reality is a worldwide event to broadcast the reality of the climate crisis. It will consist of a new multimedia presentation created … Continue reading
The Five Best (and Worst) Places to Bike in Philly
Gritty, old Philadelphia is the most bike-riding big city in America. According to the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, biking in Philadelphia has exploded since 2000, when the rate was just .86 percent, nearly doubling between 2005 and 2008 alone. … Continue reading
Renew Our Economy
Imagine a society that keeps renewing itself and thrives with vibrant energy. Imagine a resilient economy that enhances life without depleting it. Imagine institutions that empower people to reach our full potential. The world we’re creating is shaped by how … Continue reading
River to River Anti-Fracking March
River to River invites you — and Protecting Our Waters supports their call — to join your neighbors, friends, and community members on Saturday April 23 for the River to River march. Philadelphia’s rivers have vastly improved, thanks to hard work … Continue reading
Obama to Thousands of Young Climate Activists: Push Me
Mark Hertsgaard | April 18, 2011 Bring to Washington, DC, 10,000 political organizers who are willing to play hardball, and you can get serious face time with the president of the United States. Even if you aren’t yet 25 years … Continue reading