Teachers participating in ECO Classroom have brought back exciting stories and engaging new lessons to their schools.
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Category Archives: Business
What’s the Water Footprint of Your Diet?
At World Water Week, everyone is talking about the close ties between fresh water and food.
Adapting Coffee to a Changing Climate in Sumatra
The Indonesian island is known for producing some of the world’s best coffee. But the environment is changing.
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Farmer Training Essential to Fight Climate Change Impacts
I recently joined one of the world’s foremost experts on coffee farming on a visit with Sumatran farmers.
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From South Carolina to Sumatra — All Thanks to a Cup of Coffee
How did I end up on a Sumatran coffee farm? The story begins with a visit to Starbucks a decade ago.
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Summit for Sustainability in Africa: Day 1 Speech Highlights
Four event speakers — including two African presidents — share their views on incorporating nature into the global economy.
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CI + Botswana Convene First-ever Summit for Sustainability in Africa
Top African officials and global business leaders will discuss incorporating nature into Africa’s economic development.
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16 Science Teachers Chosen for Costa Rican Fieldwork Trip
Two weeks in the Costa Rican rainforest will help teachers inspire the next generation of conservationists.
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Fortune Brainstorm GREEN Conference Should Inspire Rio+20
An environmental economist urges leaders to create a new corporate model.
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Corporations are Critical to Protect Valuable Freshwater Sources
We all need water, but the fact remains that businesses are responsible for the lion’s share of daily freshwater use.
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