Environment

Blessed Unrest for a Wiser Earth: John Stauber Interviews Paul Hawken

by John Stauber — June 19, 2007 - 10:11am
  • Topics: Corporate Campaigns, Activism, Corporate Social Responsibility, Corporations, Democracy, Environment, Social Justice

    • My first introduction to author Paul Hawken's work was his 1994 book The Ecology of Commerce. It is essential reading for anyone grappling with issues surrounding capitalism, social justice and ecological sustainability. Hawken is, among his plethora of accomplishments, a highly successful businessman, but The Ecology of Commerce pulled few punches in its criticism of even those companies truly trying to set and reach a higher standard of business social responsibility.

    Al Gore, Corporate Greenwasher?

    by John Stauber — June 18, 2007 - 4:40pm

    Is Al Gore aiding and abetting the world's largest greenwashers? The New York Times reports that "The brightest lights in the advertising business are gathering in Cannes, France, this week for an annual celebration. ... Mr. Gore is being accorded rock star status at the festival. ... The embrace of Mr. Gore shows how 'green' advertising has galvanized the marketing community.

    Main Source: 
    New York Times, June 18, 2007

    Talent's Talents Used to Oppose Fuel Efficiency

    by Diane Farsetta — June 18, 2007 - 3:06pm

    In his new role as co-chair of the PR firm Fleishman-Hillard's government relations (or lobbying) practice, former U.S.

    Main Source: 
    O'Dwyer's PR Daily (sub req'd), June 18, 2007

    Coke's Water Deal Omits India

    by Bob Burton — June 11, 2007 - 8:39pm

    When Coca-Cola announced it would fund a joint water conservation initiative with WWF, it identified seven major water reserves around the world where it would fund projects. But none of the projects will be in India, where the company has been embroiled in controversy.

    Main Source: 
    Press Trust of India, June 5, 2007

    WWF Greenwashes Coca-Cola

    by John Stauber — June 5, 2007 - 10:24am

    As Ronald Reagan loved to remark, "There they go again." WWF, the corporate-funded environmental giant often accused of taking greenbacks in return for greenwashing its corporate benefactors, has

    Main Source: 
    Environmental News Service, June 5, 2007

    Shell's Broadwater Gathers ACORN's Support

    by John Stauber — June 1, 2007 - 8:40am

    Newsday reports on a successful cooptation of the activist group ACORN by Shell Oil's natural gas venture: "Amid its ongoing e

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    Newsday, June 1, 2007

    Nuclear Greenwashing

    by Sheldon Rampton — May 30, 2007 - 8:07am

    Professional Greenpeace turncoat Patrick Moore is going around with a slide show that "isn't as slick as Al Gore's," writes Amanda Witherell, promoting nuclear power as a safe, clean, reliable and emissions-free solution to g

    Main Source: 
    San Francisco Bay Guardian, May 29, 2007

    EPA Screens Have Gaping Holes, Warn Scientists

    by Diane Farsetta — May 29, 2007 - 3:12pm

    Will it be "one of the most comprehensive screening programs ever to check whether chemicals can disrupt human hormones" or "a misleading $76 million waste"? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program, which is slated to begin tests in 2008, is already controversial.

    Main Source: 
    Dallas Morning News, May 27, 2007

    Young, Reliable "Activists" Outed as Corporate Spooks

    by Bob Burton — May 28, 2007 - 7:38am

    A private investigation company, Thompson & Clark Investigations, employed agents to infiltrate environmental, peace and animal rights groups in New Zealand, investigative journalist Nicky Hager has revealed.

    Main Source: 
    Sunday Star Times (New Zealand), May 27, 2007

    Automakers Fight Fuel Efficiency Standards

    by John Stauber — May 25, 2007 - 10:18pm

    The Hill reports, "Automakers plan to attack congressional efforts to raise fuel mileage standards in a series of radio and newspaper advertisements this weekend, the unofficial start of summer driving season.

    Main Source: 
    The Hill, May 25, 2007
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