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By 2008, interest in a healthy, sustainable planet had grown to such levels that some suggested Earth Day had become pass�. Soon after, the economy went into a tailspin and - many fear - brought "green" along with it. Where are we now? SustainLane community members take the pulse of the green movement: In this issue: |
Earth Day Celebrates 40 Years of Going Green
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  When Earth Day started in the US in the summer of 1970, its founder couldn't predict that it would grow into a global movement for the Earth with millions of celebrants worldwide.
Read how one senator's vision sparked a global movement...
What are you doing for Earth Day? Tell us now on SustainLane.
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Tricks of the Trade: SustainLaners Go Green
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 Deanne S. tried Garden of Life's Perfect 10 Day Cleanse and says "the results are fantastic....my clothes fit better and I have more energy..." read more.
 Tom S. says the Skystream 3.7 Personal Wind Turbine is the "best residential wind turbine yet...it will generate enough electricity for a..." read more.
 Mary L. wonders if there's a "great product" behind Mona Vie Acai Juice's "huge claims" and says she "would drink it for the taste, not for its claimed..." read more.
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State of Green from our Premier Partners
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 Mr. President, It's Time for a Speech on Climate Change
President Obama has yet to lend his oratorical prowess to a speech on climate change. Mongabay weighs in on what he should say.
Where's the Reva?
Why Americans may not see the best new car on the road.
Green Roofs, Green Alleys, Green Cities
As water woes increase, cities are getting creative to fight the effects of climate change.
World's Second Largest Solar Plant to be Built in Florida
The new plant will provide "concentrated solar-thermal power," which Joe Rohm says is "probably the zero-carbon form of electricity with the most potential."
The Rich Shortchanging the Poor
When it comes to climate change policy, turns out the world's richest nations are acting like, well, the world's richest nations--which is to say, like scrooges.
Share your news stories, green tips, and topics of conversation on SustainLane.com now.
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How to Build a Green Future
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 The answer, writes Nick Ellis, is "to sort through the sounds of discontent to find notes of change." Ellis and his colleague, Bright Green co-founder Tom Savage share their wisdom on building a green future in precarious times.
Read the full article here...
Did Ellis and Savage get it right, or wrong? Share your comments on SustainLane.com now!
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Animated Short: Wake Up, Freak Out (then get a grip)
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 Climate change "isn't really about polar bears anymore," says filmmaker Leo Murray. "Turns out, the way we've been calculating the effects of climate change is missing a really important piece of the puzzle...the "tipping point."
Read more about Earth's "tipping point" ...
What are your thoughts on the "tipping point" theory? Share them on SustainLane.com now.
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CTN Green - Earth Day Video Mashup
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The "Earth Day Video Mashup"
is a viral
environmental awareness campaign that supports charities by bringing together
millions of movie makers to create a one of a kind video collaboration. CTN
Green has edited tens of thousands of
videos into a 5-10 minute Earth Day movie. You can check out the finished product here: Earth Day Video Mashup |
Is Climate Change a Threat to National Security?
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 Shall we add National Intelligence Director, Admiral Dennis Blair, to the list of people who are promoting climate change as a national security
priority? Don Bosch, Managing Editor of the Evangelical Ecologist, chips in his two cents.
Read about intelligence director Blair's stance on climate change and national security...
Do you think climate change is a threat to national security? Tell us why or why not on SustainLane.com.
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