Inspirational and good news.
An Indian NGO has started a website directed at kids to educate them about the environment. OneWorld has a great description of the site with some good background too.
Indian NGO Center for Environment Education (CEE) is working to promote awareness and understanding of environmental issues in the country. It has recently introduced a website for children – www.kidsrgreen.org – that allows children to explore and discover environment-related issues.
Former US president, Bill Clinton, has managed to get 5 billion dollars to green some of the world’s largest cities. The money comes in the form of loans and will double the world market for energy saving retrofits within 18 months.
Toronto is one of 16 cities which will be part of the project.
The project, organized by the Clinton Foundation, will involve replacing heating, cooling and lighting systems with energy efficient technology.
It will also involve turning roofs white or reflective to deflect heat from the sun, sealing windows to prevent heat from escaping, replacing windows to allow for more light and setting up sensors that will make lighting and air conditioning more efficient.
Thanks, Arvin!