Monthly Archive: February 2012

Feb
13

In Praise of ‘Enviropreneurs’

By Terry Anderson
Entrepreneurs are my heroes because of their optimism. Instead of seeing problems, they see opportunities. And “enviropreneurs” can give us cause to celebrate the future of our planet by finding ways to ameliorate or solve environ…

Feb
08

Climate Action Offsetter: Sokol Blosser Winery Achieves Carbon Reduction, Works Toward Carbon Restoration

written by Sokol Blosser Winery In 2007 Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski initiated a challenge to the Oregon wine industry: “Make 20 wineries carbon neutral in 18 months.”  As one of the founding wineries in Oregon and a leader in sustainability, So…

Feb
06

Climate Action Offsetter: Sokol Blosser Winery Achieves Carbon Reduction, Works Toward Carbon Restoration

written by Sokol Blosser Winery In 2007 Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski initiated a challenge to the Oregon wine industry: “Make 20 wineries carbon neutral in 18 months.”  As one of the founding wineries in Oregon and a leader in sustainability, Sokol Blosser Winery was one of the first to sign up. We felt the first [...]

Feb
06

The Locavor’s Dilemma: In Praise of the 10,000 Mile Diet

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By Pierre Desrochers and Hiroko Simizu
Today’s food activists think that “sustainable farming” and “eating local” are the way to solve a host of perceived problems with our modern food supply system. But after a thorough review of the evide…

Feb
01

Nominate a Climate Action Champion by Wednesday, February 29

Our annual Climate Action Champion awards are an opportunity to recognize individuals and organizations that exemplify leadership and commitment to the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. For their efforts in the “fight” against cl…