The Entertainment Industry has been getting big on climate change awareness since Al Gore released his documentary "An Inconvenient Truth" in 2006. Pumping out a long list of environmentally friendly productions, its TV shows, films, and celebrities has been treated to an unexpected series of honorary awards and prizes.

British economist, Sir Nicholas Stern, released a review on the current situation of the earth?s climate changes and warned that if nothing is done to tackle these changes, global economy could shrink by 20%. In his 700-page report, Stern also warned that there was overwhelming scientific evidence of global warming and its consequences could be disastrous.

Willie Nelson has been politically active lately, pushing for greener fuel and petitioning congress to pass a bill banning the industrial slaughter of wild horses to sell as meat to consumers abroad.

However you choose to look at it, the recent rise in gas prices in the United States, coupled with the raising of airline fares and the prices of admission into U.S. theme parks such as Universal Studios in Florida and Walt Disney World, also in Florida, cannot be thought to have a positive effect on the pocketbooks of those Americans who drive or like to travel.

Russia`s oil policies toward neighbors that willingly leave Moscow`s orbit, such as Ukraine, have sparked criticism throughout Europe. At full capacity and friendly conditions, the oil pipeline can deliver up to 1.2 million barrels of oil per day. Still, Russian officials weren`t convinced.

Patricia A. Boutenis, U.S. Ambassador to Bangladesh, called on Tariqul Islam, Forest and Environment Minister of Bangladesh, at his office in Dhaka on Sunday.

Think Host, a Portland based web hosting company, decided to change things in the free email services market and launched a service with a green edge to it ? free email accounts that are powered by renewable energy.

Taking care of the environment has become the number one issue for most businesses. Considering the fact that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, has started handing out violations for companies that do not abide by the rules, this has become a serious financial matter.

An environmentalist from Kenyan named Wangari Maathai and also last year?s Nobel Peace Prize Winner, has received some harsh criticism over the years. Those who side with her actions refer to her as brave and outspoken. Her detractors call her crazy, stubborn, and brash - particulary when she is doing stuff like leading a group of women to strip off their clothes during one protest.