“Climate change is real,” BMX legend Dave Mirra says, “It affects everything from snow quality to quality of life.” Indeed, as Protect the 360° explains, “climate change doesn’t just mean warmer weather.” Now, from skate parks to ski slopes, action-sports athletes and enthusiasts are banding together to make a difference—and you can join them…. Read the full story on TreeHugger

Guest blogger Caroline Chisholm, head of marketing and communications globally for Earthwatch Institute, a non-profit organization dedicated to a sustainable environment, is swimming the English Channel in August to raise funds for Earthwatch initiatives.

There is nothing like a deadline to galvanize the mind. The final hurdle before attempting my English Channel crossing was the prospect of a marathon six hour qualifying swim. This presented two major challenges. Firstly, I’ve never spent more than two and a half hours in the sea. And even that… Read the full story on TreeHugger

Tempting fate is never a good idea. I was so busy gloating about how many lengths I could do that I didn’t see it coming. As Oxford’s finest were leaping off the Magdalene Bridge in a tradition that dates back to the dawn of alcopops, I was preparing to take a road trip. Though, not by road you see, because that wouldn’t be very eco. I took a train to the coast to dive into the depths of Dover harbour. And despair.

Swimming in the sea is nothing like swimming in a pool. I know that because I’ve read it several times since undertaking this challenge. And because … Read the full story on TreeHugger

This month Time Square is getting a makeover. Brooklyn-based artist Molly Dilworth won the competition reNEWable Times Square to design temporary surface treatments, launched by the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT). Her project “Cool Water, Hot Island” will refresh and revive the streetscape designs currently at the Times Square pedestrian a… Read the full story on TreeHugger

We’re coming into the home stretch before the COP15 climate talks in Copenhagen and we need to put as much pressure as possible on our national representatives that at this moment there is no more important single issue than establishing a fair, ambitious, and binding international climate change agreement. One great way you can make your voice heard is by taking part in Hopehagen, and signing the UN Climate Petition:… Read the full story on TreeHugger

The COP15 United Nations Climate Change Conference–December 7-18 in Copenhagen–is fast approaching, and many of us are eager to see leaders sit down and come up with some kind of plan to get us back on the sustainable climate track. But what about those of us not able attend, are there still ways to participate and get our voices heard? Of course there is, didn’t someone once say something about never underestimate what a small group can do, ah well. 350.org wants to get groups all around … Read the full story on TreeHugger

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said he’d be back to co-host the second Global Climate Summit in Los Angeles, this past week he addressed the group again saying this reprise will be better than most movie sequels (”except for mine,” added the Governator). US governors gathered with international governors from Canada, Mexico, Indonesia, Brazil, Nigeria, and The Philippines, from Tuesday September 29-October 3. Also present were Lisa Jackson, Administ… Read the full story on TreeHugger

Do you love to compare your monthly energy savings? Do you have spreadsheets tracking years worth of data showing monthly snapshots of each new energy efficient upgrade you’ve installed? Well then you’re in luck because My Emissions Exchange will pay you when you show them how you lowered your energy bill over the last year. (Even… Read the full story on TreeHugger

‘A Rational Response to the Climate Change Debate’
Do you know everything there is about climate science and the debate about global warming? Stop reading this.

Everybody else: Think you know all the ins and outs of climate change? Still plowing through all the models and possible scenarios for our climate’s future? Leaning … Read the full story on TreeHugger

‘A Rational Response to the Climate Change Debate’
Do you know everything there is about climate science and the debate about global warming? Stop reading this.

Everybody else: Think you know all the ins and outs of climate change? Still plowing through all the models and possible scenarios for our climate’s future? Leaning … Read the full story on TreeHugger