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From outdoor party to environmental awareness, a student's view of Earth hour in China
When I was growing up in Shenzhen, China, one of the must-join activities in my high school was the “Earth Hour” performance. On the last Saturday in March, companies, government, and environmental organizations run by high school students organized performances... Read More
National Footprint Accounts 2016 are out! Carbon makes up 60% of world's Ecological Footprint
Global Footprint Network launches its 2016 edition of the National Footprint Accounts today, featuring a refined carbon Footprint calculation. The updated calculation has revealed that the global carbon Footprint is 16 percent higher than previously calculated, with a consequent 8 percent increase... Read More
What do Origami and Japan's Ecological Footprint have in common?
Would you believe this colorful Footprint image above was created from actual origami pieces? This charming depiction of the Ecological Footprint was used in “The Ecological Footprint for Sustainable Living in Japan” that we produced with WWF Japan last year. We... Read More
Building with nature in mind: New economic decision tools for climate change and natural disasters
If an acre of forest burns up in flames, what’s the cost? Zero, was FEMA’s reply in 2013. The Federal Emergency Management Agency rejected California’s request for a federal “major disaster” declaration and funding after the devastating Rim Fire, because... Read More
New Footprint Calculator Exhibit at Brazil's Museum of Tomorrow
Our personal Footprint Calculator recently took on a life of its own in Rio de Janeiro’s brand new Museum of Tomorrow. An architectural feat with futuristic lines, the museum features wide touchscreens in its lobby where visitors can calculate their... Read More
World leaders agree to end fossil fuel age
The climate pact approved in Paris Saturday represents a huge historic step in re-imagining a fossil-free future for our planet. We consider it nothing short of amazing that 195 countries around the world—including oil-exporting nations—agreed to keep global temperature rise... Read More
Mediterranean Initiative
The Mediterranean is a unique biodiversity hotspot and tourist destination. One third of all tourists worldwide visit the Mediterranean region every year. Unsustainable consumption and development trends, however, threaten the ecological assets that are the Mediterranean region’s most valuable sources... Read More
Committing to a New Future
The United Nations launches global goals to achieve humanity’s collective dream: sustainable development Download Our Sustainable Development Poster This week marks an extraordinary moment for humanity. Representatives of 193 nations are convening in New York at the United Nations to... Read More