WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A trio of climate change meetings in the United States this week will focus attention on how Washington can deliver on its pledge to play a lead role in combating global warming.
The central issue is how to curb the emission of climate-warming greenhouse gases, especially carbon dioxide from coal-fired power plants and petroleum-fueled vehicles, and whether to make the goals mandatory or "aspirational" as the White House has proposed.

An iceberg melts off Ammassalik Island in eastern Greenland, part of a record retreat of Arctic sea ice.

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Ways to help save the environment. 100 different ways each one of us can make a difference and help to save our environment on planet Earth.

By Brita Belli, E Magazine

Today's eco designers don't talk about being inspired by leaves falling or icecaps melting; they're starry-eyed for futuristic-looking chairs, towering skyscrapers and folding bicycles. They're thinking like architects, leading with design and textile as opposed to an activist agenda.

(CSRwire) LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND - September 14, 2007 A growing number of European companies are switching to renewable energy for their manufacturing plants, stores and office facilities. Renewable energy is allowing more companies than ever to power their operations while realizing a number of business benefits in the process.

When Amma came to the temple for Meditation Day on Tuesday, a small purse and hand-fan were waiting for her on her peetham. After sitting down, Amma placed the purse's strap over her shoulder and began fanning herself, beaming a smile as if she were modelling some of the most glamorous apparel in the world. Amma then showed everyone how the blade of the fan was made from chocolate-bar wrappers and how the purse had been woven from strips of disregarded plastic.

To support non-profit environmental groups worldwide, two Canadian companies will donate $10 from every sale of their technology that reduces vehicle emissions and fuel consumption to a designated environmental organization. For helping, each agent of change will also receive $10.

Washington, D.C.—Consumption of energy and many other critical resources is consistently breaking records, disrupting the climate and undermining life on the planet, according to the latest Worldwatch Institute report, Vital Signs 2007-2008.

By Pooling Resources, Californians Are Leveraging Buying Power To Lower The Cost Of Solar Panels

It’s basic capitalism: the more you buy, the cheaper your price per unit. It is this very simple economic guiding principal that has allowed giant big box retailers, distributors and other megacorporations to enjoy enormous profits and buying power, from Wal-Mart to HMOs to Standard Oil. Why not use some of that bargaining leverage for good, argues an editorial in the Marin Independent Journal.

What is so special about the three-acre campus of Amrita Vidyalayam (school for children) situated on the banks of the Adyar River in Chennai, India?

The lush greenery and flower gardens tell us a different story from the arid surroundings - a green revolution is quietly underway. Mr. Krishnamachari, the school Principal and Mr. Raj, former landscape expert, and GreenFriends staff have been working steadily to grow a paradise

Their aim - to help children enjoy Nature while caring for it.