ecobriefs
Legislative Imperative Citizens Spark Action on Climate Change
On October 10, citizens in communities around the world will launch global work parties aimed both to reverse climate change caused by dangerous levels of carbon dioxide emissions and send a clear message to governments that it’s past time for elected of- ficials to get busy. Citizens will put up solar panels, insulate homes, organize
bicycle rides, plant trees and advance other ideas for the types of local and global solutions needed to address the current climate crisis. “Our message is: If we can get to work, so can our lawmak- ers,” says Bill McKibben, environmental author and founder of
350.org, the group that is rallying the 10/10/10 work party events via the Web. Last year,
350.org orchestrated an international day of action that saw 5,200 events in 180 countries support the goal of levels from 390 parts per million (now 392 ppm) back to a tipping point of 350 ppm. Leading scientists, begin-
reducing CO2
ning with pioneering researcher Dr. James Hansen of NASA, maintain that if we can get back to 350 ppm, we have a shot at climate safety.
Get on board at
350.org.
Sharp Traveler Airlines Fall Short of Facilitating Eco-Friendly Skies
According to the National Resources Defense Council, nearly 75 percent of in-flight generated waste is recyclable, but only 20 percent actually gets recycled. Green America’s consumer watchdog website, ResponsibleShop-
per.org, reports that airlines could recycle nearly 500 million more pounds of waste each year, half of it in-flight waste. Some airlines say they’re mak- ing progress, yet none collects and processes all the major recyclables of aluminum cans, glass, plastic and paper, or has a comprehensive program to minimize packaging and compost food waste, according to Green America’s recent review. “For concerned consumers looking to spend their travel dollars wisely,
airline waste may be the ultimate example of, ‘What goes up must come down,’” comments lead researcher Victoria Kreha. Green America’s airline rankings for recycling, from best to worst, are: Delta, Virgin, Southwest, Continental, Jet Blue, Ameri- can, British Airways, Air Tran, United and US Airways. Beyond the environmental benefits, recycling airline waste would create jobs nationwide; according to Colorado Re-
cycles, recycling creates six times as many jobs as does landfilling. Take action at GreenAmericaToday. org/go/AirlineRecyclingReport; email executives at listed airlines and report how flight attendants answer when asked about company recycling policies.
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