http://www.climatecafe.org/blog A blog to inspire Appreciation and Action on Climate Change Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:28:50 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en http://www.climatecafe.org/blog/2008/11/obama-pledges-action-on-climate-change/ The European Union is firm in their resolve to limit Greenhouse Gas Emissions, despite the impact that regional legislation will have on industry.  Learn more about the resolve of the UE to do what needs to be done. Hopefully Canada's new government will take such news in a positive light and ... http://www.climatecafe.org/blog/2008/10/eu-leaders-agree-to-stay-the-course-with-ghg-cuts/ OTTAWA – Canadian artists have joined together to record a song, titled "You Have a Choice," to mobilize Canadian voters to let their voices be heard in support of strong, concrete action on climate change. The song is sponsored by Avaaz, a new web movement with over 300,000 supporters across ... http://www.climatecafe.org/blog/2008/10/we-have-a-choice-rejoice/ Keeping the Greens out of the 2008 Leaders Debate Dream Conversation? Broadcast consortium. "We think we might have to invite Liz to the party? Any ideas on getting out of this mess with the 2008 Leader's debate?" Steve. "Oh no, can't have that, it'll make Canadians want to learn more about ... http://www.climatecafe.org/blog/2008/09/canadian-democracy-is-a-dream-how-the-greens-were-kept-out-of-the-2008-leaders-debate/ Every once in a while I get an email that has information that looks like it is really valuable. Sometimes the information is valuable to me, and sometimes that information is valuable to others. When it's for someone I know, I take the time to craft an email ... http://www.climatecafe.org/blog/2008/09/an-invitation/ http://www.toronto.ca/livegreen/index.html The city of Toronto is encouraging projects that will help reduce carbon emissions by donating millions of dollars in a scheme that Mayor David Miller hopes is copied by cities all over the world. It's no longer a debate about climate change and whether or not carbon emissions are the culprit, ... http://www.climatecafe.org/blog/2008/07/toronto-encourages-carbon-friendly-initiatives-with-cash/ A new paper released yesterday presents a summary from the Business Travel Coalition - Beyond the Airlines $2 Can of Coke, Catastrophic Impact on the US Economy From Oil Price Trauma in the Airline Industry about the impacts of high aviation fuel prices and the imminent impact on airlines and ... http://www.climatecafe.org/blog/2008/06/beyond-the-airlines-2-can-of-coke-and-co2-targets-will-affect-tourism-as-we-know-it-today/ Norwegian company Th!nk is hoping to kick become a leader in the market for electric cars with its five-seater, the Ox. Th!nk Ox is certainly a stylish vehicle and it might be the most functional in a crowded market of up and coming electric car companies. Due out in 2010/2011, the Ox ... http://www.climatecafe.org/blog/2008/06/electric-car-thnk/ Japan's 24-hour convenience stores, may need to limit business hours and close the stores late at night. Saitama, which borders Tokyo, may follow in the ... http://www.climatecafe.org/blog/2008/06/24-hour-lifestyles-time-to-reconsider-convenience/ Our daughter Emily recently had a home energy audit that may lead to up to $9000 in grants from the Ontario and Canadian (federal) governments to make their home more efficient.  But even better than that, the energy audit showed the potential for over $5000 in annual energy savings for ... http://www.climatecafe.org/blog/2008/06/ontario-and-canada-government-grants-help-with-saving-energy/