A victory for The Lorax

01/27/2012 // 10:31 am // 7 Comments // , Digital Director

I was deeply inspired by Mr. Wells’ fourth grade class. They changed the moment for The Lorax by making sure the film wasn’t just about movie tickets and extra-large sodas, but acknowledging the full truth about the climate crisis and providing a platform to take action.

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Marooned by climate change

01/15/2012 // 11:57 am // 6 Comments // , Solutions Analyst

What some communities are facing is almost incomprehensible. Because most of us live in large cities, we have easy access to groceries, supplies and services. Have you ever lived in a remote area where global warming impacted your access? Or, like many of us, can you scarcely imagine what life would mean if you found yourself stranded by climate change?

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Green design, “Desi-style”

12/22/2011 // 12:23 pm // Add a Comment // , Solutions Analyst

GRIHA is quickly challenging some myths, such as the notion that a green building costs more. In fact, GRIHA buildings have had little or no cost differential, and some have even had lower construction costs. For the few projects that have had a small initial cost increase of up to 5%, the additional money is recovered almost immediately from energy and water savings that continue over the building’s lifetime.

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Roz Savage: Around the world with her own two hands

11/29/2011 // 2:56 pm // Add a Comment // , Communications Intern

This year, Roz Savage, environmental campaigner and our own Climate Presenter, became the first woman to row solo across “the big three” (the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian Oceans). A holder of multiple world records, Roz’s ultimate goal is to help people learn about environmental issues and inspire change through rowing.

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