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Getting to 350

With the launch of our special issue on "Getting to 350," we will encourage authors and readers to use this page to explore climate change solutions. Join the conversation: post links, share articles, and start new discussions. We look forward to hearing from you, and look out for updates on the special issue!

Breaking: Flow of Oil Stopped (For Now)

Jesse Watson

Finally, 85 days after the first report on April 20 of an explosion on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig, the oil has stopped flowing. But we're not out of the woods yet. See the linked article on treehugger.com below for more details.

More updates will be posted as they come in.

http://www.treehugger.com/files/2010/07/bp-oil-spill-flow-of-oil-stopped...

$200 Million for Smart Grid Ideas

Jesse Watson

On Tuesday, General Electric, in partnership with four prominent venture capitalist firms, announced a $200 million competition for clean energy innovation funds. This competition is called the "Ecomagination Challenge", and is aimed at speeding up the development of a true "smart-grid". This smarter electric grid could reduce overall energy waste and the nation's carbon footprint through improved control and efficiency of the energy grid. The competition runs from now until September 30th, and aims at budding smart-grid entrepreneurs.

Sustainable Design

Martel Catalano

Sustainable or regenerative design is what I believe can solve the environmental problems we face today such as climate change. Everything around us is a product of design, but so many of these things are only produced to fulfill our present needs and meet society's craving for instant-gratification. By embracing sustainable design practices, we consider the life-cycle of the product and therefore the life-cycles of our planet - everything living on it today and in the future.

What I Can Do

Caylen P

Its easy to point fingers at big corporations, factory farms, and China when trying to wrap your head around the global problem of climate change and increased carbon emissions, but none of us are perfect. Being critical of these point sources of pollution is important, but so is taking a look at our own impact. This list (link below) from Millie Jefferson shows some simple steps that everyone can take to lower their impact, and maybe live a simpler, happier life. Read the list, keep it in the back of your head.

Maine Wind Project

Jesse Watson

Maine Governor John Baldacci announced today that the U.S. Department of Energy is committing $20 Million to Maine to further the development of deepwater wind energy projects. After Ken Salazar finally approved the Cape Wind Power project this spring, Maine and eight other states formed The Atlantic Offshore Wind Energy Consortium, designed to help streamline the review and siting process for projects in federal waters. Check out the link below and let's hope we can begin to see more like this coming soon!

350.org video

Tess Croner

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Lord Nicholas Stern on Managing Climate Change and Overcoming Poverty

Tess Croner

Click on the link below to watch an interesting lecture by Lord Nicholas Stern, former Chief Economist at the World Bank, on the dual issue of managing climate change and overcoming poverty. Stern is the author of the Stern Review on the Economics of Climate Change, a 700-page report released in October 2006 on the effects of climate change on our global economy.

Solutions Journal Special Issue on 'Getting to 350'

Tess Croner

Dear Friends:

On October 24th, 2009, people in 181 countries came together at over 5200 events to celebrate the International Day of Climate Action and call for the strongest possible action on the climate crisis. In response to 350.org’s brilliant and provocative campaign, Solutions will be launching a special edition for publication next summer dedicated to this singular global challenge. As we detail below, we're asking for your help as we design and begin to assemble this special edition on 'Getting to 350.'