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You don't have to go to the ends of the Earth to save the rainforest. Just Follow the Frog! Shop for Rainforest Alliance Certified products here: http://ow.ly/dKlao.
The Rainforest Alliance is a nonprofit conservation organization that holds Charity Navigator's highest rating of Four Stars: http://ow.ly/ekYUy.
© Rain Forest Alliance
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If we had more time, could we be more creative ? Could we really create under pressure ? Not so sure...
© DR
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Europe went through a period of intense growth over the 20th century - its population grew four times and its economic output grew 40 times. This process has been highly resource-intensive: the use of fossil fuels increased 16 times, fishing catches 35 times, water 9 times and carbon emission 17 times.
The clip offered shows how Denby Pottery, a British company selling tableware in 30 countries, found a way to run its business in a more sustainable and less resource-intensive way. Denby has put into place an innovative recycling process so its pottery waste is no longer sent to landfill. Instead it is processed through a special machine, which crushes it into small pieces so that it can be reused as raw material.
The European Commission stressed the need for more attention to be dedicated to wiser resource use in a ‘Flagship Initiative' under the Europe 2020 Strategy. The document sets out the Commission's views on a strategic framework for a more “sustainable use of natural resources and a shift towards resource-efficient, low-carbon growth in Europe”.
© Commission Européenne
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Peter Haas, Professor of Political Science at the University of Massachusetts, was in Paris to give a lecture at Sciences Po. TerreTv was there. In this interview, he explains how organized science can help politicians make a decision about environmental issues.
© IDDRI / Science Frontières Production 2011
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For businesses, ADEME has developped the "Bilan Carbone" Carbone Balance. This tool helps them to evaluate their activities. The next step is to develop plans of action to reduce their energy consumption, and then, to limitate the greenhouse effect.
© ADEME / Science Frontières Production / TerreTv