Homework: Go Win 800,000RMB!
Kunming is building a system to include more public participation in solving environmental issues. Part of this new plan is an 800,000RMB incentive to come up with your own idea to cut down on extreme...
View ArticleUN: Fight climate change with free condoms
The UN Population Fund is not a big fan of population. Or maybe the UNFP just cares more about the population as it is. There are 6.7 billion people on Earth today, and that number is expected to...
View ArticleREMINDER: Current Event Presentations Start This Week
Just in case you forgot, here is the schedule for current events presentations this week: Wednesday, Nov. 25: EAST = Emma, Grace, Molly; WEST = Jay, Momo, Lin Anzhen Thursday, Nov. 26: EAST = Anphie,...
View Article“The Story of Stuff”– A Must See!
How many of you like shopping? How many of you own an expensive cellphone? How many of you listen to an iPod? Sometime over the next two weeks please make sure to watch this video all about “stuff”...
View ArticleWho’s at the climate talks?
The New York Times breaks down who’s in Copenhagen and the results each group is looking for. Check it out.
View ArticleChina, US Blowing Smoke
The New York Times A1 headline reads what we have all been bracing for, “China and U.S. Hit Strident Impasse at Climate Talks.” No matter how many thousand people are marching in the streets or ringing...
View ArticleStory of the Week: “Full of People, No Empty Seats”— by Nancy Liu
A man carrying his bowl of soup wished that he could lose this crowd, carefully moving back to his seat. A woman taking her tickets dived into the crowd, hoping to take her order. This small Peanut...
View ArticleThe Problem for Climate Skeptics
Some of you have mentioned how confused you feel after watching documentaries alleging climate change is a hoax. Documentaries, when done well, can be very provocative, compelling, and influential....
View ArticleTurn that frown upside down!
For those of you yet to finish watching The 11th Hour, here is the Youku link. The last half of the film is full of inspiring anecdotes and brilliant technological advances. Check it out! The glass...
View ArticleSocial Media in China
My friend recently emailed me asking for my advice on “must-read” China websites and blogs. Coincidentally, I have been considering how to ensure the master’s program I pursue contains classes that...
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