http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/images/gnn_logo_rss.gif http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/ 249 31 News of a better world editor@greatnewsnetwork.org great news network en editor@greatnewsnetwork.org Copyright 2008 2008-05-17T16:00:01-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/architects_home_and_office_is_less_than_eight_feet_wide/?source=rss So often the space between buildings is just wasted, a source of heat loss and little else. Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Forests, Land, Water, Science, Health, Business, Regions, Europe, Belgium, Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Health Top Stories, Science Top Stories 2008-05-15T11:55:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/gov_celebrates_irvine_ranch_land_designated_as_1st_ever_california_natural_/?source=rss Describing the land around her as a "majestic natural landmark," California State Parks Director Ruth Coleman today announced that of the 50,000 acres permanently preserved on the historic Irvine Ranch, almost 40,000 have been designated as the first-ever California Natural Landmark (CNL). World, Politics, Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Forests, Land, Water, Wildlife, Regions, North America, United States, California, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, USA Top Stories, World Top Stories 2008-04-27T11:42:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/regrowing_the_rainforest/?source=rss Half a century after most of Costa Rica's rainforests were cut down, researchers from the Boyce Thompson Institute took on a project that many thought was impossible - restoring a tropical rainforest ecosystem. Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Forests, Science, Technology, Regions, Central America, Costa Rica, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Science Top Stories 2008-04-24T00:35:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/video_private_rain_forests_touted/?source=rss After decades of deforestation, conservationists have hit upon an innovative plan to preserve Brazilian rain forests?by encouraging landowners to create private, legally protected nature reserves. Environment, Forests, Land, Wildlife, Regions, South America, Brazil, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories 2008-04-22T00:01:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/fake_concrete_bat_roosts_reclaim_rainforest/?source=rss Artificial bat roosts may kick-start forest renewal, as the bats' droppings spread seeds for 'pioneer' plants Environment, Forests, Wildlife, Environment Top Stories 2008-04-19T11:00:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/canada_to_create_giant_new_northern_national_park/?source=rss OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada will create a giant new national park covering some 1.9 million acres along one of the country's most spectacular northern rivers, Environment Minister John Baird said on Monday. The Naats'ihch'oh National Park Reserve will cover the watershed of the South Nahanni river in the Northwest Territories. World, Politics, Environment, Forests, Land, Wildlife, Regions, North America, Canada, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Canada Top Stories, World Top Stories 2008-04-08T16:01:01-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/the_fruit_tree_planting_foundation/?source=rss Do you know what is one of the best things about Green Drinks being so popular? Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Forests, Regions, North America, United States, California, Florida, Hawaii, New York, Washington, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-04-01T10:03:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/frederick_may_be_target_for_clean_energy_center/?source=rss Frederick could be home to a state economic development corporation aimed at bringing renewable energy industries to Maryland. World, Politics, Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Forests, Land, Water, Wildlife, Science, Technology, Business, Regions, North America, United States, Maryland, Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Science Top Stories, USA Top Stories, World Top Stories 2008-03-28T12:29:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/livingstone_bids_to_turn_the_election_battle_green/?source=rss Ken Livingstone sought to turn the mayoral race into a "green election" today as he unveiled his environmental policies for a third term. World, Politics, Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Forests, Land, Water, Wildlife, Health, Regions, Europe, United Kingdom, England, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Health Top Stories, UK Top Stories, World Top Stories 2008-03-25T18:01:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/australian_cemetery_going_green/?source=rss An Australian cemetery will plant a tree for each burial or cremation it conducts to offset carbon emissions, its chief executive said Monday. Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Forests, Land, Business, Regions, Oceania, Australia, Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories 2008-03-24T11:06:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/green_spaces_in_green_places_is_building_green_going_from_niche_to_mainstre/?source=rss There hasn't been a lot of good news in the general economy lately; from a complete collapse of sub-prime mortgage loans, to slumping property values, whip-sawing stock markets, $110+ barrels of oil and colossal brokerage houses that suddenly run out of cash -- it isn't pretty. Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Forests, Land, Water, Wildlife, Science, Technology, Regions, North America, United States, North Carolina, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Science Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-03-21T12:45:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/an_ex_president_an_actor_and_hundreds_of_students_help_rebuild_new_orleans/?source=rss More than 600-students from 40 states in the U.S. and six continents joined Sunday with former President Bill Clinton and actor Brad Pitt to help rebuild the Katrina-damaged Lower 9th Ward in New Orleans. World, Human Rights, Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Forests, Land, Water, Wildlife, Science, Technology, Regions, North America, United States, California, Louisiana, Environment Top Stories, Science Top Stories, USA Top Stories, World Top Stories 2008-03-21T10:22:01-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/angelina_jolie_makes_it_right_too/?source=rss Pregnant Angelina Jolie comes out to support her main man Brad Pitt in the Lower 9th Ward of New Orleans, Louisana on Sunday. World, Human Rights, Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Forests, Land, Water, Wildlife, Science, Technology, Special Interest, Regions, North America, United States, California, Louisiana, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Science Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories, World Top Stories 2008-03-21T10:18:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/green_means_go_for_new_firms/?source=rss When Anya Pearson was forging a highflying career working for high-street clothing retailers, she noticed a lot of things about the fashion industry that she did not like. World, Human Rights, Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Forests, Land, Water, Wildlife, Science, Technology, Business, Regions, Europe, United Kingdom, England, Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Science Top Stories, UK Top Stories, World Top Stories 2008-03-19T08:48:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/southern_baptist_leaders_sign_environment_vow/?source=rss In a major shift, a group of Southern Baptist leaders said their denomination has been "too timid" on environmental issues and has a biblical duty to stop global warming. World, Human Rights, Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Forests, Land, Water, Wildlife, Science, Technology, Regions, North America, United States, Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, New York, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Washington D.C., Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Science Top Stories, USA Top Stories, World Top Stories 2008-03-16T12:17:01-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/green_jobs_focus_of_union_environment_talks/?source=rss In addition to helping the environment, an economy driven by clean energy would create hundreds of thousands of "green collar" jobs and help revitalize U.S. manufacturing, proponents said as they gathered at a conference of union organizers and environmental activists. Environment, General Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, General Environment, Forests, Land, Water, Wildlife, Business, General Business, Regions, North America, United States, Pennsylvania, Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-03-15T09:47:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/interview_with_tree_chick_cindy_katz/?source=rss I had the privilege of interviewing Cindy Katz from Plant A Tree USA. Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Forests, Business, Regions, North America, United States, New Jersey, Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-03-13T16:34:01-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/18_fairtrade_ideas_for_fairtrade_fortnight/?source=rss With Fairtrade Fortnight reaching the end of its first week, the Fairtrade Foundation has come up with 18 tips and nuggets of Fairtrade information to spread the word about the UK’s fastest growing grocery sector. World, Human Rights, Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Forests, Land, Water, Wildlife, Business, Special Interest, Regions, Central America, Belize, Europe, United Kingdom, England, Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, UK Top Stories, World Top Stories 2008-03-10T13:11:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/watershed_restoration_funded_for_washington_oregon_forests/?source=rss National forest lands in Washington and Oregon will get federal funding to help restore critical and endangered watersheds. World, Politics, Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Forests, Land, Water, Wildlife, Regions, North America, United States, Oregon, Washington, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, USA Top Stories, World Top Stories 2008-02-28T18:54:01-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/environment_should_take_priority_over_forestry_industry_nb_survey/?source=rss New Brunswickers place environmental values ahead of the industrial harvesting of forests, suggests a government-commissioned survey released on Wednesday. World, Politics, Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Forests, Land, Water, Wildlife, Business, Regions, North America, Canada, New Brunswick, Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Canada Top Stories, World Top Stories 2008-02-28T18:23:00-08:00