Saturday
Feb042012

Third World Land Grabs:Demand for Renewable Energy Drives Trend 

The thirst for bio-energy is leading to a shortage of bio-mass. Will First World countries repeat the colonial exploitation they imposed with mineral mining?

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Monday
Jul182011

Google Researches Clean Energy Generation, Reveals Solar Patent

Not content with not being evil, Google wants to be clean too. It has revealed it is to invest in clean energy R&D with the aim of active clean power generation - cheaper than coal.

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Monday
Jul182011

Earth Journalism Toolkit Launched for Eco-Writers

People on the ground, telling the real story, have the power to change our global future for the better. California-based Internews has just launched an online toolkit to help journalists to tell their eco-stories most effectively.

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Friday
Jul082011

Aussie 'Bike' Fundraiser to support Project Aware and Springboard Foundation

Two dive professionals and bike enthusiasts - Allan Nash and Tommy Soderstrom - will ride all around Australia starting from August 2011 to raise funds for charity. By Sarah Joseph.

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Wednesday
Jun292011

Cebu Pacific Air's Solar System Donation Lights Up Remote Villages

The Philippines largest national flag carrier, Cebu Pacific (CEB) is known to be a successful low-cost carrier in the Asia-Pacific region. What may not readily ring a bell is that the carrier is busy with non-flight activities too, to make a difference to society and the environment.

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Saturday
Jun182011

Travel Tips for Green Tourists

Going on holiday with all the comforts of home is fine – as long as you remember to respect the environment and traditions of the destination. Wild Asia’s Deborah Chan gives us some pointers.

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Thursday
Apr212011

Earth Day: A Billion Acts of Green

On April 22, millions and millions of people will make an active effort to appreciate the planet we live on. You can join in too as Earth Day lets us all raise a hand in support of Gaia

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Monday
Mar212011

Japan Ecolodge Association sets up Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund 

Support Needed for Grassroots Emergency Relief Operations in Northeastern Japan, Led by Japan Ecolodge Association and Tourism Networks.

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Monday
Mar072011

Indigenous Ecotourism Tourism: Can It Be Responsible Tourism?

Travelling to remote places and peoples can help regenerate local communities. But it can also have adverse effects, and needs recognition to make the best appreciated. Article by Ian Hall on indigenous tourism.

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Friday
Feb112011

Best and Worst Climate Change Contributors: International Report Flags the top 100 Guilty Cities

The worst city contributors to climate change are the wealthy ones – not the biggest –a recent study from the International Institute for Environment and Development reveals in a survey of greenhouse-gas emissions for 100 cities in 33 nations.

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Friday
Feb112011

Asian LOHAS Buyers Not Being Catered for, Report Reveals.

A recent survey of environmentally-aware (LOHAS) consumers reveals an unsatisfied demand for “green” products and services across the region.

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Thursday
Dec022010

Daimler South East Asia Supports Habitat For Humanity Project in Batam, Indonesia

Employees and management members from all Daimler South East Asia entities and divisions in Singapore, actively supported the poverty housing project of Habitat for Humanity on Batam/Indonesia. Groups of volunteers performed on-site construction work on October 28/29 and November 3/4.

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Saturday
Aug222009

Kallang River Clean-Up Enhances Student Social Responsibility 

This August 16, 40 students from SIM took part in cleaning up the Kallang Basin River as their response to the Gaia campaign. As much as xxx kg litter were collected and sorted out for recycling. The student initiative cleaned the river and raised the awareness of other boat teams including the general public.

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Wednesday
May272009

Singapore Earth Hour Participation Results, Corporate Awards

Just two months after thousands of Singaporeans joined WWF’s Earth Hour, leading market research firm The Nielsen Company and figures released by the Energy Market Authority (EMA) have confirmed that Earth Hour Singapore was a huge success with phenomenal levels of participation and action.

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Sunday
Mar152009

Switch on to Earth Hour by Switching Off

A call to stand up and take control over the future of our planet. Over 74 countries and territories have pledged their support to VOTE EARTH during Earth Hour 2009.
 Singapore has joined many cities in supporting this global initiative.

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Monday
Oct202008

Universities Put Business Cases Forward for Greener Economy

Environmental sustainability was the chosen theme running through the four-day programme comprising round table discussions and business case competition, participated by nine international universities. The business case competition held for the second time was the brainchild of a student club within the Nanyang Technological University called Business Solutions - run by students for students.

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