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OYA: Everyone wants to be the last one to lose the game (Jeder möchte der letzte sein, der das Spiel verliert)
John Heimrath spoke with Mathis Wackernagel , the founder and president of “Global Footprint Network,” about the challenge to understand the limitations of earthly resources. Read More
What do Origami and Japan's Ecological Footprint have in common?
Would you believe this colorful Footprint image above was created from actual origami pieces? This charming depiction of the Ecological Footprint was used in “The Ecological Footprint for Sustainable Living in Japan” that we produced with WWF Japan last year. We... Read More
Building with nature in mind: New economic decision tools for climate change and natural disasters
If an acre of forest burns up in flames, what’s the cost? Zero, was FEMA’s reply in 2013. The Federal Emergency Management Agency rejected California’s request for a federal “major disaster” declaration and funding after the devastating Rim Fire, because... Read MoreInstitutional Investor: Climate Change Risk and Sovereign Bond Investments
After 196 countries signed a historic climate agreement in Paris at COP21, UN secretary general Ban Kimoon will address influential members of the finance community this Wednesday, at the 2016 Investor Summit on Climate Risk in New York. Read MoreNational Observer: Tips for living green in 2016
While we hold our elected officials responsible for greenhouse gas emission reductions, what can we do ourselves to contribute to that goal? National Observer asked a number of experts for tips on how you can reduce your personal carbon footprint. Read More
New Footprint Calculator Exhibit at Brazil's Museum of Tomorrow
Our personal Footprint Calculator recently took on a life of its own in Rio de Janeiro’s brand new Museum of Tomorrow. An architectural feat with futuristic lines, the museum features wide touchscreens in its lobby where visitors can calculate their... Read MoreProject Syndicate: Greece’s Other Deficit
Like the rest of the Mediterranean region (and indeed the entire world), Greece is not just running a fiscal deficit; it is also running an ecological one. Read More