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Ethiopia home to potential ocean

Steph — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:09:14 +0000

A giant 35-mile long crack on Africa’s surface opened in 2005 across the desert of Ethiopia.

A recent study of this rift show that these volcanic boundaries are nearly identical to what occurs at the bottom of oceans, according to Geophysical Research Letters.

Fear did not seem evident in Twitterers around the globe:

judiemiller (Oregon) Wow! Is Moses doing his magic again? RT @current_green: Giant crack in Africa will create a new ocean: http://su.pr/7jAe1k 03 Nov 2009 from TweetDeck

BadZen (Unknown) Giant Crack in Africa Will Become New Ocean. Keep it away from Bobby and Whitney. www.flne.ws/21031544 on Fluent News 03 Nov 2009 from web

BizzOnWeb (Unknown) Wow. And we might still see it all. RT @mireyamayor: Giant Crack in Africa Will Create a New Ocean http://bit.ly/1xbESK rt @playjt 03 Nov 2009 from TweetDeck

MizzyB (Colorado) New beachfront property?? RT @RayBeckerman: RT @mireyamayor Giant Crack in Africa Will Create a New Ocean http://bit.ly/1xbESK rt @playjt 03 Nov 2009 from TweetDeck

maribethdunn (Boston) A new sea? Both fascinating + scary: Giant Crack in Africa Will Create a New Ocean http://tinyurl.com/y8pgndu 03 Nov 2009 from web

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TwitPics: World participates in International Day of Climate Action

Gracie Casella — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 21:16:36 +0000

Saturday was the International Day of Climate Action coordinated by 350.org. The mission of 350 “is to inspire the world to rise to the challenge of the climate crisis—to create a new sense of urgency and of possibility for our planet.”

The focus is on the number 350 because it is ”the level scientists have identified as the safe upper limit for CO2 in our atmosphere.”

Thousands around the world participated in the Day of Action by incorporating the number 350 in a photo somewhere in their community and sending photos to the 350.org website.

Many Twitter users around the world showed support for the Day of Action by sharing TwitPics of their communities and themselves with the number 350.

San Antonio, Texas per @gharman

Vancouver, B.C. per @arono

New York, New York per @jwarnow

Toronto, Canada per @teamsharkwater

Sydney, Australia per @lianerossler

Tunisia per @anked

Auckland, New Zealand per @taylaakurangi

Portland, Oregon per @keen

Bayonne, France per @jeep

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Greenscape Capitol Group to enter Canadian stock exchange

Elle Eichinger — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:00:00 +0000

Greenscape Capitol Group, a Canadian funding and management firm for eco-friendly companies, made a big announcement via its Twitter account, @GreenscapeCap:

GreenscapeCap (Vancouver, British Columbia) Greenscape starts publicly trading October 23rd! (TSX.V: GRN) Get the facts: http://bit.ly/Guf13 #IPO #green #environment 20 Oct 2009 from CoTweet

The company’s symbol will be GRN on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Greenscape Director Edward Wright describes the company’s mission in this an interview here.

In preparation for its emergence into the public market, Greenscape got the word out about how people could trade, also via Twitter.

GreenscapeCap (Vancouver, British Columbia) @twelpforce – curious, which mobile is phone best for mobile/online or E-trading? Any good apps u recco for stock tweeps? 14 Oct 2009 from Tweetie

BestBuyAlex (Daytona Beach, FL) @GreenscapeCap Depends on your carrier. I have been really happy with my Iphone and using it for trading. Lots of trading apps. #twelpforce 14 Oct 2009 from web in reply to GreenscapeCap

GreenscapeCap (Vancouver, British Columbia) There are more than 100 iPhone Apps for #green consumers! http://bit.ly/3EowZO (via @TreeHugger) #gogreen #environment 20 Oct 2009 from CoTweet

While news of Greenscape’s expansion is still new, at least one Canadian Tweeter shows her support:

RochelleLClarke (Vancouver, British Columbia) Loves Diplomatic Immunity and Greenscape Capital. Is your line Green Yet??? 12 Oct 2009 from web

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Costa Rica sets goal to be carbon neutral by 2021

Elle Eichinger — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:11:41 +0000

Costa Rican officials announced this week that the country plans to be carbon neutral by the year 2021, making it the first country in the world to reach carbon neutrality. Maldives is the only other developing country to have set a similar goal.

According to an interview with Costa Rican president Oscar Arias, Time announced that 95 percent of Costa Rica’s energy already comes from renewable sources that do not pollute the environment.

Twitter users have been praising Costa Rica’s commitment to the environment:

innovacr (Costa Rica) Time’s Costa Rica’s President: It’s Not Easy Staying Green http://bit.ly/97pyF – una buena oportunidad para cumplir esa vision q proyectamos (a good opportunity to fulfill that vision projected)

HotUrbanGreen (San Francisco, CA)Love it RT@OceanChampions @reenymal: Already 1 of the greenest countries Costa Rica has Goal 2 be Carbon Neutral by 2021 http://bit.ly/uoupe

russwilliamsiii (Greensboro, NC) RT @OceanChampions: Awesome! RT @reenymal ne of greenest countries, Costa Rica Sets Goal to be Carbon Neutral by 2021: http://bit.ly/uoupe

GreenEconomics (London, England)@alejoint666 Costa Rica is increible.

windandthestars (New York) Go Costa Rica!! http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/12/opinion/12friedman.html
For once someone sees the environment as > than an economic asset!

onyxdog (Los Angeles, California) Costa Rica Sets Goal to be Carbon Neutral by 2021 http://bit.ly/26e2PG {imma movin’ to costa rica}

CNN has a video about the country’s plans to reach its goal.

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‘Hopenhagen’ campaign spreads via Twitter

Elle Eichinger — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 03:15:46 +0000

In an attempt to bring every citizen of the world into the climate change debate that will happen in Copenhagen on December 7 of this year, the International Advertising Association has launched ‘Hopenhagen.’

Although the concept was developed by Ogilvy and Mather as far back as June, it is just picking up steam on Twitter as the day of the convention draws nearer. Citizens can sign the Hopenhagen petition and share what gives them hope.

Some are doing this on Twitter as well, and others are spreading the word:

NatFace (Sydney, Australia) Hats off to all involved in this! @campaignbrief: Advertising world joins to create ‘Hopenhagen’ http://bit.ly/12b7xR 13 Oct 2009 from Echofon

nickberger (Boulder, CO) I just signed a UN Climate petition for the Dec. 7 meeting in Copenhagen http://hopenhagen.org 13 Oct 2009 from web

almeyda64 (Campeche, Mexico) Become a citizen of Hopenhagen. Sign the UN Climate Petition and tell the world what gives you hope http://bit.ly/JSL4H 13 Oct 2009 from TweetDeck

murphy_s (Australia) Advertising world creates ‘Hopenhagen’ http://bit.ly/x2YMF 13 Oct 2009 from web

LopaBrunjes (Bay Area, CA) Let’s turn Copenhagen into Hopenhagen. Sign the UN #Climate Petition and make change happen @ http://hopenhagen.org #biochar 14 Oct 2009 from web

The campaign has its own Twitter profile, so Tweeters can follow @Hopenhagen:

hopenhagen (location undisclosed) @treehugger: Thanks for sending some hope our way this week! http://bit.ly/4c1oeV 10 Oct 2009 from TweetDeck

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PowerShift youth mobilize for climate change action in front of Parliament

Elle Eichinger — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:44:56 +0000

PowerShift 2009 — ‘a group of young voters demanding bold action on climate and energy in 2009,’ according to their Web site — took over the park in front of London’s Parliament when a flash mob began a choreographed dance to promote environmental action. The U.K.’s Guardian has the video.

Greenpeace volunteers also participated, watching from the roof of the Parliament. A participant posted this TwitPic:

@greenpeaceuk: Our view of the Powershift flashmob #climateaction

Lots of Tweets came in from the volunteers involved, and other groups that were inspired by it:

PowerShiftUK (United Kingdom) Thanks to the #powershift organisers! The amount of clapping & foot-stomping in this room is a sign of how inspiration this w/end has been. 11 Oct 2009 from TwitHive.com

bricksandbread (Aldershot, Hampshire, UK) UK Youth Climate Change Coalition @bricksandbread will give you lots of support if you would like it! well done #powershift it looks great 11 Oct 2009 from web

susan_nash (location undisclosed) Powershift just taken over Jubilee Gardens with best dance ever #Powershift 12 Oct 2009 from UberTwitter

LuluSchon (location undisclosed) @Greenpeace We hope you enjoyed our dance! We love you guys. #powershift 12 Oct 2009 from Echofon

Greenpeace (global) RT @LuluSchon Take off moved to Parliament Square #powershift And Greenpeace are on the roof of parliament! What a great day! #climateaction 12 Oct 2009 from Seesmic

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UPS offers new option to ship green

Elle Eichinger — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:39:19 +0000

UPS has announced an option for customers to offset the carbon dioxide emissions that are created through the shipping of their packages across the U.S.

While there is a fee for this option, it is only five cents for regular shipping or 20 cents for overnight. UPS also plans to match the cost of fees up to $1 million to further fund climate change research and offset the CO2 emissions. More information about UPS’ plan can be found here.

UPS announced the new plan on Twitter today, as well as some other big ‘green’ news:

UPSjobs (Global HQ, Atlanta, GA) RT @DebCM For 5¢ a package, UPS helps shippers offset carbon emissions. First in industry to offer “carbon neutral” http://bit.ly/6WfZI 06 Oct 2009 from web

UPS_News (UPS Communications, undisclosed) UPS Among Top 50 Globally for Carbon Disclosure http://bit.ly/1i05bb 28 Sep 2009 from web

Twitter users responded:

animatortodd (Ringwood, NJ) @TimBabbComedian yes, all carriers like UPS are going “green” and have donkeys pulling carts across the US. Good luck getting your package! 02 Oct 2009 from Twitterrific in reply to TimBabbComedian

secondreview (Toronto) The battle between UPS and Fedex continues on the Green front : http://dominatinglogistics.blogspot.com/ via @addthis 05 Oct 2009 from web

jebminty (Bethesda,MD) Cheers to UPS for their new #green shipping option! http://bit.ly/3g3ytC 06 Oct 2009 from web

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Apple’s strong position on climate change forces it to leave U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Elle Eichinger — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:34:17 +0000

This week, Apple joined the ranks of Nike and Exelon when it dropped out of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce due to the Chamber’s opposition of regulating greenhouse gas emissions.

Apple’s resignation from the Chamber, the world’s largest business federation which represents more than three million businesses, is effective immediately, according to the New York Times.

One user who follows Apple news, rumors and insights announced Apple’s resignation to the Twitter world with a few tweets:

appletweets (Nagaland, India) Apple Resigns from U.S. Chamber of Commerce over Climate Change Stance:
Multiple sources, including the Washin.. http://tinyurl.com/ya77ymx 05 Oct 2009 from twitterfeed

appletweets Apple abandons U.S. Chamber of Commerce over climate policy: In response to recent comments opposing efforts to.. http://bit.ly/68zaw 06 Oct 2009 from twitterfeed

Twitter users from around the world added information and voiced their support:

lizschlegel (Vermont)RT @LarisaBelliveau: Nation’s Largest Utility Leaves U.S. Chamber Of Commerce Over Climate Denial http://rly.cc/CvQX3 // Go Exelon! 29 Sep 2009 from web

Novae_ (Montreal)RT @F_Cardinal: Nike claque la porte du c.a. de la Chambre de commerce des ÉU, trop laxiste en matière climatique http://bit.ly/3BAXE (Nike slams the door of the AC Chamber of CommerceUSA, too soft on climate)02 Oct 2009 from TweetDeck

brazilinyc (New York City)@diegocaesaes Apple quits Chamber of Commerce over Climate Change IQUIT http://tinyurl.com/y927so9 2 hours, 7 minutes ago from web

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Start of October initiates bird migration season

Lindsey Drakert — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:18:03 +0000

It has technically been fall since Tues. Sept. 22, but October means definite bird migration season in North America. Bird watcher blog Duncraft.com describes how “when winter descends, birds have little trouble relocating to warmer climates and more plentiful food sources.”

For those birds that regularly migrate, people have started spotting them all over the place.

Twitterers keep reporting on the flocks:

strouthion (Undisclosed) Just saw four different warblers in 30 seconds… LOVE migration time!!! (Hence the name STROUTHION… Greek for “little bird”) #fb 30 Sep 2009 from UberTwitter

TomsBirdFeeders (Portal, Arizona) It’s Great to Bird Watch in Portal, Arizona!: Our hummingbird migration is still going on. We still have Rufous.. http://bit.ly/mt5uf 30 Sep 2009 from twitterfeed

AlabamaBeaches (Orange Beach, Alabama) Bird watch alert for Gulf Shores/Orange Beach. Follow the Fall Hawk Migration with this great blog. http://tinyurl.com/ycr93nl 29 Sep 2009 from TweetDeck

charliedavidson (Undisclosed) The swift migration bird watching crowd around the house is record breaking. Our deck is like the skybox suite. http://is.gd/3HPNB 27 Sep 2009 from Seesmic

MatthewSarver (Undisclosed) Another solid bird migration tonight according the radar. Should be good again tomorrow morning! 26 Sep 2009 from web

Cameron923 (Knoxville, Tennessee) There’s something endearing about bird migration. 24 Sep 2009 from Echofon

Bird watching is not always fun for everyone:

auto_de_fe (Richmond, Virginia) Just watched an hour and a half of bird migration footage. I have never been so bored in my life. 24 Sep 2009 from txt

If you aren’t intrigued by watching a couple of birds fly over your house, keep an eye out for a massive flock like the one seen here in this recording from Traverse City, Michigan:

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Bottled Water in Australia: Bundadoon bans it, Adelaide may depend on it

Elle Eichinger — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:18:54 +0000

Bundadoon, a small town in New South Wales, has placed a ban on bottled water, becoming the first town to do so in the world, according to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.

Ironically, Australian politician David Winderlich revealed last week that the town of Adelaide may be dependent on bottled water within a year due to the dangerous salinity levels of the towns water source. Winderlich has called on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency, according to news.au.com.

Twitter users in Australia and abroad showed their pride for Bundadoon’s effort, and shed more light on the situation in Adelaide:

caninoz (Sydney, Australia) First town in the world to ban bottled water. Three cheers for Bundanoon! http://bit.ly/4wxjg5 #water #environment 26 Sep 2009 from bit.ly

eidmaclackshaw (Sydney, Australia) Bundanoon….leading the way! NSW town dumps bottled water: http://bit.ly/iPq0o 26 Sep 2009 from Echofon

HarperBooksAus (Australia) RT @glendalarke Bundanoon in Oz bans all bottled water. About time! NSW study found industry contributed 60,000 tonnes of greenhouse gases 28 Sep 2009 from web

thomax (Oslo, Norway) Australian city Bundanoon bans the sale of bottled water as it requires 2000x more energy to produce than tap http://tr.im/zXJW. Impressive! 28 Sep 2009 from Nambu

sydneynewsnow (Sydney, Australia) Towns warned water unfit to drink: COUNCILS plan to ship bottled water to residents whose drinking water is so .. http://bit.ly/2a9Q59 28 Sep 2009 from twitterfeed

news_com_au (Australia) Adelaide water supply ‘not secure’: ADELAIDE is just one dry year away from becoming reliant on bottled water, .. http://bit.ly/14vSjB 28 Sep 2009 from twitterfeed

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