http://www.mercycorps.org/ The Latest Mercy Corps Climate/Environment Content en-us (c) 2007 Mercy Corps http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:59:01 -0700 Charity Mercy Corps In-house CMS 60 http://www.mercycorps.org/ /images/donate/mercy_logo_red.gif http://www.mercycorps.org/ 136 48 http://www.mercycorps.org/countries/unitedstates/2243/ How much would it cost to offset the carbon emissions for your transportation and travel? Here are a few suggested numbers for you to pinpoint a donation amount. Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:13:24 -0700 http://www.mercycorps.org/topics/environment/2224/ Cool Carbon helps you support small climate-friendly projects to reduce your own carbon emissions. These innovative new projects address both the issues of climate change and poverty reduction. Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:17:39 -0700 http://www.mercycorps.org/countries/congo/2230/ Mercy Corps is demonstrating that daily firewood consumption can be reduced by constructing inexpensive fuel-efficient stoves and teaching families improved food preparation techniques. Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:32:13 -0700 http://www.mercycorps.org/countries/kosovo/2231/ We will set up recover and recycle plastic waste, reducing contamination while creating employment opportunities. Fri, 06 Jun 2008 08:01:02 -0700 http://www.mercycorps.org/countries/bosniaandherzegovina/2225/ Mercy Corps will help local producers turn used cooking oil into clean-burning biodiesel fuel for vehicles. Fri, 06 Jun 2008 10:52:23 -0700 http://www.mercycorps.org/countries/bosniaandherzegovina/2226/ The Solar Water Heaters project will encourage entrepreneurialism and income generation through promoting and producing solar water collectors. Fri, 06 Jun 2008 06:34:51 -0700 http://www.mercycorps.org/topics/environment/2227/ The project will build low-cost biogas digester latrines in participant households, resulting in better sanitation and less greenhouse gases. Fri, 06 Jun 2008 08:42:20 -0700 http://www.mercycorps.org/topics/environment/2228/ A small hydroelectric project will enhance educational opportunities, improve food security, ensure better health and help provide more economic opportunities to indigenous families in rural Colombia. Fri, 06 Jun 2008 08:00:48 -0700 http://www.mercycorps.org/topics/environment/2229/ This project will focus on planting and managing trees in public areas and private backyards, providing the greatest potential for improving the local environment and helping curb pollution. Fri, 06 Jun 2008 07:18:16 -0700 http://www.mercycorps.org/countries/unitedstates/2218/ Together unites brands, cities and non-profits to make it easier for every American to fight climate change. Thu, 05 Jun 2008 10:48:23 -0700 http://www.mercycorps.org/countries/ethiopia/2070/ With support from Mercy Corps and a local organization called Women in Self-Employment (WISE), Tafessu and her neighbors are finding a way to transform potato skins and fruit peels into fuel. Fri, 14 Mar 2008 10:40:09 -0700 http://www.mercycorps.org/topics/environment/2025/ Dr. Bill Barnes is one of the organizers of Focus the Nation, a nationwide effort to bring together youth and policy makers, corporations and community members to talk about climate change. Wed, 30 Jan 2008 10:03:20 -0800 http://www.mercycorps.org/topics/hurricanekatrina/1921/ This brief video documentary, which discusses and demonstrates deconstruction, was filmed during Mercy Corps' Flight of Friendship to New Orleans in April 2007. Tue, 30 Oct 2007 11:27:23 -0700 http://www.mercycorps.org/topics/environment/1883/ Mercy Corps congratulates Al Gore and the UN panel, whose work highlights how climate change impacts communities around the globe. Fri, 12 Oct 2007 08:20:51 -0700 http://www.mercycorps.org/topics/environment/1847/ This question and answer series details Mercy Corps' recent Climate Change Impact Assessment, also known as "Our Carbon Footprint." Wed, 26 Sep 2007 09:58:36 -0700 http://www.mercycorps.org/countries/unitedstates/1794/ Rick Denhart, Mercy Corps New Orleans-based Director of Gulf Coast Hurricane Recovery, has been in construction - and deconstruction - all his life. Thu, 16 Aug 2007 10:16:39 -0700 http://www.mercycorps.org/topics/environment/1791/ Mercy Corps is currently developing a comprehensive and practical strategy to ameliorate both the direct threat and secondary effects of climate change. Mon, 13 Aug 2007 08:14:50 -0700 http://www.mercycorps.org/topics/environment/1657/ In this interview, Dr. Jim Jarvie discusses environmental challenges and Mercy Corps' related response. Wed, 21 Mar 2007 10:07:44 -0700 http://www.mercycorps.org/topics/environment/1660/ Mercy Corps is preparing for climate change impacts across its global operations in more than 32 countries. Tue, 13 Mar 2007 10:26:17 -0700 http://www.mercycorps.org/topics/environment/1658/ Climate change and the environment is an integral part of Mercy Corps programming. Mon, 12 Mar 2007 08:04:02 -0700