China, From Red to Green

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This amazing PBS show is called e². It’s a documentary-style television series produced by Kontent Real and sponsored by Autodesk. The ongoing series is focused on the economies of being environmentally conscious. Shot completely in HD, the e² documents efforts on a global level to solve issues of energy, waste, health, policies, and sustainable communities to name a few topics. The focus is on innovators who are actively reducing the negative impacts that humans have had on the environment. Through interviews with experts, policy-makers and pioneers from all different disciplines, the show offers extremely important insight into the issues that are facing us and the amazing solutions we are realizing as elements of sustainability are beginning to come to fruition.

For more information, visit the PBS e² Website.

South Korea Opens Global Warming Center

The first environmental group not tied to government in South Korea is being formed under the name “Korea Green Foundation”, or KGF. Their goal is to attack issues of global warming in and outside of South Korea. They will soon be opening the Global Warming Center at the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Seoul. Their committee is comprised of local and international scholars, business leaders, and civic activists who are working collectively to combat global warming. Through ongoing support, the KGF will continue to define and act on long-term plans to solve the issue of global warming. Their first actions will come in the form of campaigns to stop environmental damage. They have already been backed by Seoul National University and world-famous anthropologist and activist Jane Goodall.

Much Needed Action to Make the South Bronx More Sustainable

Majora Carter is a very inspiring activist who has been making a massive difference in New York’s South Bronx. Her organization, Sustainable South Bronx works to locally improve the use of land, water and energy while innovating transportation and education.

To learn more about her initiatives click here.