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"Robin Hood Tax" on banking transactions

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    A great video on a proposal for taxing bank transactions to fund activity on poverty and climate change etc
  • funny video
  • clear messaging
  • powerful solution

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February 16, 2010 by Peter Merry   Comments (0)

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Video introduction to Meshworking (5 mins)

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    A 5-minute introduction to meshworking with Peter Merry, Morel Fourman and Lisette Schuitemaker
  • short intro to meshworking
  • three complementary perspectives

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December 17, 2009 by Peter Merry   Comments (0)

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UK Government and Meterological Office Report on Impact of 4 Degree Rise in Temperatutre

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    UK Government and Meterological Office Report on Impact of 4 Degree Rise in Temperature, including interactive map
  • overview of key impacts and issues at a glance

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November 5, 2009 by Peter Merry   Comments (0)

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Global Innovation Commons - solutions in the public domain

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    An article from Spiegel magazine describing the work of David Martin to make available technologies some claim are patented
  • Enables people to access technology solutions
  • Helps get round many intellectual property challenges

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November 5, 2009 by Peter Merry   Comments (0)

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New Study Shows $56 Billion in Hidden Health Damage From Autos

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    Illustrates until-now uncalculated health costs of automobile transport
  • economic case

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October 23, 2009 by Peter Merry   Comments (0)

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No forest too wide or mountain too high in the fight against global warming

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    Greg Asner can design and test a system that can accurately calculate the amount of carbon locked up in forests and track changes over time
  • forest conservation
  • support for REDD
  • authoritative institution

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October 22, 2009 by Peter Merry   Comments (0)

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Developing nations join West in deforestation fight (21-10-09)

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    Six developing countries join five western nations join five western nations, to combat climate change by better managing forestry resourc
  • national collaboration
  • leading by example
  • north-south collaboration

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October 22, 2009 by Peter Merry   Comments (0)

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Cutting Non-CO2 Climate Agents

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    What’s needed to mitigate climate change fast, is a focus on phasing out short-term warming agents
  • short-term impact solution

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October 12, 2009 by Peter Merry   Comments (0)

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The Psychological and Political Challenge of Facing Climate Change

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    Reports and videos from a conference on the psychology of engagement in climate change
  • explores interior dimensions and what motivates people

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October 2, 2009 by Peter Merry   Comments (0)

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The Advent of Smart, Green Cities in Asia and Europe Shows Leadership for Copenhagen Climate Agreement

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    The Advent of Smart, Green Cities in Asia and Europe Shows Leadership for Copenhagen Climate Agreement
  • good examples of sustainable city developments in asia and europe

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September 29, 2009 by Peter Merry   Comments (0)

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