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"Achieving global sustainability" qualifies as both a worthy and sufficient challenge. Meeting this challenge will require tremendous effort but that the benefits to mankind from this effort will far exceed their costs. To be successful, though, we must apply what we have learned about motivation and human nature. We offer some of the tools essential to this effort.

Global Climate Change Coalition: Blog

 

“Debate About the Planet’s Sustainability Distorted by Media Self Interest,” by Stuart M. Whitaker

 

Al Gore, former vice president and current Jedi master of climate change, took his new book to CBS studios last month, where Katie Couric rolled out an old and rusty argument of the climate skeptics. Isn't it the case, she wanted to know, that scientific consensus on climate change is falling apart? Citing a Wall Street Journal article, she said 'someone named Joanne Simpson, the first woman to receive a Ph.D. in meteorology, doubts humans cause climate change.' (more . . . )

 

 

“Ridesharing Space Heating Up With Uber-Networkers,” by Stuart M. Whitaker

 

Despite some prior claims that US automobile miles driven was price inelastic, the runup of gasoline prices—which peaked at $4.16 in mid-2008—did induce consumers to seek transportation alternatives, including walking, bicycling, public transit, and carpooling. Prices fell to $1.61 in January 2009 but have been climbing steadily since them, and are now at $2.61(1). While the decline in gasoline from their 2008 peak has reduced the financial incentives associated with non-private automobile transportation, price is only one of a number of factors that US consumers consider when making their transportation choices. Another significant consideration is the relative convenience offered by each transportation alternative. (more . . . )

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We intend to hold a series of networking events with programs on key sustainability topics, including alternate transportation, commercial property energy savings, to tax incentives for investment in sustainability investments. Watch our calendar for important events.

 

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