The Together Blog
GREEN VOICE
Turning America into a low carbon economy
by Alexander Heller
Hello. My name is Alexander Heller and I am interning with The Climate Group this summer. More specifically I am working on the Together Campaign. The reason the together campaign is so important and can truthfully make a difference is because they are providing simple and easy ways for every American to change the path our environment is heading down and turning America into a low carbon economy. Changing a light bulb is as easy as it gets, yet it can make such a large difference if every American decided to use energy efficient light bulbs. Taking it a bit... Read more »
CONSUMER VOICE
Hottest days of summer
by Robin Wilson
As we all move into the hottest days of summer, many people have asked me questions about affordable ways to minimize their electrical usage. And we have located a solution that everyone should know about – a SOLIO solar powered charger (http://www.solio.com/). It is a compact solar panel charger that you can wear around your neck as a solar collector or leave on your desktop to collect the sun’s energy. And then it is powerful enough to charge all of your handheld devices – from MP3 players, to PDAs such as Blackberrys or iPods, or your... Read more »
GREEN VOICE
The Carbon Offset Question
by David Delcourt
The summer holidays are upon us, and record gas prices aren’t keeping everyone from summer travel. Once again, the airwaves and TV are abuzz with news of “green travelers” and carbon offsets. These references often remind me of an April 2007, New York Times article from environmental expert Andy Revkin titled “Carbon-Neutral Is Hip, but Is It Green?” in which he equates carbon offsets to Catholic Church indulgences before the reformation; the accompanying illustration shows a man on his knees admitting he has “S.U.V.’d.” As amusing as this is, Revkin’s piece remains relevant today, as the market for carbon offsets... Read more »
GREEN VOICE
Together.com Launch Blog 6-5-08
by David Delcourt
The threat of rain had been looming in the forecast for the past week leading up to today’s event and the skies were grey upon arrival to Times Square. However, the greenery that colored Military Island remained dry even though the sun didn’t shine.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg, U.N. Secretary Ban Ki-Moon, Climate Group CEO Dr. Steve Howard, JP Morgan Chase Head of CSR Bill Daley and ICLEI Executive Director Michelle Wyman took the stage, together with host Simran Sethi, to the sounds of cabs, pedestrians and the New York hustle and bustle. It seemed fitting that the... Read more »
GREEN VOICE
Together We Stand
by David Delcourt
During Saturday morning youth soccer games my father would slowly walk the perimeter of the field, hands clasped behind his back, picking up trash and occasionally giving me advice on the game. At the time I questioned why he didn’t join the other parents in the stands, but these days, when people ask me about my personal ecological motivations, about why I started www.MakeMeSustainable.com and why I blog on the environment, those soccer games are what come to mind.
We face a daunting task ahead in addressing climate change. Since the industrial revolution we have manufactured, produced, and... Read more »
BRAND VOICE
Together
by David Frink
The connected era is here and people all over the world are taking action to address the threats posed by global climate change. Businesses see the value of this, not only for the bottom line, but because their customers, employees and stakeholders are making it clear they care. This is a global movement gathering momentum every day. The iron is hot. Never before in our history has there been a time in which corporations and customers can promote a ‘greener’ Earth by working together, sharing ideas, facilitating dialogue and bringing about meaningful change.
“Together ” is... Read more »
NGO VOICE
What Corporate Climate Metrics Matter?
by Wood Turner
Consumer climate action isn’t just about switching to compact fluorescent lightbulbs or buying recycled. While people across the country are taking action to reduce their own carbon footprint, some consumers are using their power to push companies to take action themselves – and it’s paying off.
In early May, Climate Counts (www.climatecounts.org) released its second annual Climate Counts Company Scorecard. We launched our Scorecard last year with the hope that creating a simple, easy-to-understand ranking of companies would motivate both companies and consumers to step-up their efforts on climate change. We are proud to be associated with The... Read more »
CONSUMER VOICE
Together Launch
by Robin Wilson
Hello…my excitement over the Climate Group/Together launch continues to grow! What a phenomenal launch event they have planned here in New York City on June 5 in Times Square. And most importantly, this is a very important movement for more people to be aware of the small things that can be done to influence a positive impact on the environment.
My role in this endeavor is to be the “consumer” voice. Whenever I hear about an interesting product, project or hear a unique insight into how you can change your lifestyle into one that is more eco-friendly, it is my... Read more »
