from the New York Times:
Wealthy countries are spending far more to limit their own risks from global warming’s consequences than to help the world’s most vulnerable regions.
so what are we doing about it in philly? might be time to step it up.
The world’s population has just reached the point where 50 percent is urbanized and the other half is not. As a result, development pressure is increasing at an ever-faster rate, and open space is disappearing. But there are ways to discourage sprawl and to redirect development. In this podcast, Sustainable Pittsburgh’s Court Gould, recently featured at the event "Pittsburgh: A Humane Metropolis," shares concrete examples from Pittsburgh, describing ways that the region that is our metropolis can and is being developed in a humane way. The Humane Metropolis is defined as a city that develops through an understanding that space is a finite commodity. Building green, environmentally-friendly buildings and neighborhoods, utilizing previously-developed space through rehabilitation, creative urban planning, and maintaining a clear focus on the arts and cultural development are all hallmarks of a Humane Metropolis. Pittsburgh ranks at the top of U.S. cities when measured in those fields. Whether it’s greening our hospitals, enacting permanent zoning protections for our hillsides, bringing car-sharing to the city through a new endeavor with Flexcar (PennFuture is a charter member!), or providing education to residents about energy efficiency, these and hosts of other reasons make Pittsburgh a leader nationwide. Listen as Court describes how Pittsburgh is well on the path to becoming a truly Humane Metropolis. To learn more about the many organizations and initiatives mentioned in the podcast, peruse the following list. We welcome your comments below; simply click on "Comments." For more information about the work PennFuture is doing to support Pittsburgh’s environment, communities, and economy, visit our Web site or e-mail us at podcast (at) pennfuture (dot) org. Sites to visit for more information: Green Chemistry at Carnegie Mellon University East Liberty Development Incorporated
Environment Meetups > The Philadelphia Environment Meetup Group
Tuesday 27 March 2007
7pm
Green architect Eric Corey Freed will be speaking to the Architecture
Department.
In this lecture you will hear about the emerging field of green building;
see some of the most exciting technologies availab…
Philadelphia, PA 19147 - USA
Tuesday, March 27 at 7:00 PM
Attending: 0
Details: http://environment.meetup.com/228/calendar/5551815/
Just read an article on the changing climate of high-altitude pockets of arizona referred to as ’sky islands’:
The American Southwest has been warming for nearly 30 years, according to records that date to the late 19th century. And the region is in the midst of an eight-year drought. Both developments could be within the range […]
If You Maintain It…They Will Stay. Applying LEED for Existing BuildingsIf You Maintain It…They Will Stay. Applying LEED for Existing BuildingsThe buzz about LEED for New Constructions is clear. Newly certified buildings make the press and get accolades. But what happens after that? How do you keep your LEED building running […]
Environment Meetups > The Philadelphia Environment Meetup Group
Come and eat, talk, and wake up with green minded folks from every walk of life.
To add to the already successful green drinks that Grow Design hosts, the Urban Green Partnership would like to help connect the breakfast crowd.
Once a month a…
Philadelphia, PA 19147 - USA
Sunday, March 25 at 11:00 AM
Attending: 0
Details: http://environment.meetup.com/228/calendar/5520939/
Join us at Big Blue Marble Bookstore(www.bigbluemarblebooks.com), a new independent bookstore in the Mt. Airy neighborhood of Philadelphia for monthly Sustainability Salons, where people gather and disucss different themes on sustainability each month.
Thursday, April 5, 7:00pm. Sustainability Salon. Theme: Sustainability and Local Politics. Join Big Blue Marble in the cafe to gather and discuss sustainability […]
Environment Meetups > The Philadelphia Environment Meetup Group
How will our next mayor meet the challenges of rising energy costs, peak oil and global warming?
MAYORAL CANDIDATES? FORUM ON
ENERGY & TRANSPORTATION
FRIDAY, MARCH 23
FRIENDS CENTER MEETINGHOUSE
15th & CHERRY STREETS
PHILAD…
Philadelphia, PA 19147 - USA
Friday, March 23 at 5:30 PM
Attending: 0
Details: http://environment.meetup.com/228/calendar/5433766/
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