
The
United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) has teamed up with
Treehugger to draw attention to
World Environment Day June 5th. (Mark your calendars!)
In honor of this day of global action, UNEP and Treehugger are running a blogging contest -- the topic is "The Green Economy, Does it Include Me?"
Since the Green Economy is one of our favorite topics, our writers had a lot to contribute. Here are their submissions. Make sure to like them on Facebook and tweet them in order to show your support for TriplePundit!
The Green Economy: It May Not Include Me, by Jonathan Mariano
Our resident libertarian Jonathan wonders if there's really room for him at the sustainability table.
Tweet: The Green Economy: It May Not Include Me #susty #WED2012 http://bit.ly/zf8E7m
Does Gender Equality Have a Place in the Green Economy? by Andrea Newell
Andrea reaches out to some of the female leaders in the sustainability movement to get their thoughts on the role of gender and social equality in the green movement.
Tweet: Does Gender Equality Have a Place in the Green Economy? http://ow.ly/902VI #WED2012 #susty @anewell3p
The Green Economy: Does it Include You? by RP Siegel
RP makes the case for why the green economy should include everyone.
Tweet: The Green Economy: Does it Include You? http://j.mp/yvewk4 #susty #RPsiegel #WED2012
From Detroit to Doha, Citizens Are Building a Greener Economy by Leon Kaye
Leon looks at how cities around the world are embracing the green economy.
Tweet: From Detroit to Doha, Citizens Are Building a Greener Economy #WED2012 http://ow.ly/8PM29 via @leonkaye
LA’s Transition to a Greener Economy by Kara Scharwath
Kara examines how her home city is faring in the quest to get greener.
Tweet: LA’s Transition to a Greener Economy #WED2012 via @karameredith http://ow.ly/8NmNi
Tell us what you'll be up to on June 5th in the comments, or register your action here.