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Eye on Earth is a news service offering key developments in international environmental news. A combination of global knowledge from the minds of Worldwatch Institute researchers and on-the-ground reporting from our staff and contributors, Eye on Earth offers new ideas and analysis on sustainability.

Climate Debate Overlooks Small Businesses

by Ben Block on June 15, 2009
Small companies are mostly disengaged from the climate debate, businesses advocates say, yet environmentally conscious, small enterprises could become influential supporters of climate legislation.

Aviation Industry Outlines Ambitious Climate Goals

by Ben Block on June 9, 2009

The industry pledged to achieve carbon-neutral growth by 2020. But technology limitations and the rising number of air passengers make the goal highly challenging.

Expanded Coalitions Support U.S. Climate Bill

by Ben Block on June 8, 2009
The environmental community is reaching out to organizations not traditionally involved in climate or energy issues, in an effort to broaden its support base.

Violence Denies Economy Trillions, Study Finds

by Ben Block on June 4, 2009
The latest Global Peace Index found that world peace would generate as much as $7.2 trillion for the global economy.

Energy Leaders Launch Efficiency Partnership

by Ben Block on June 2, 2009
The International Partnership for Energy Efficiency Cooperation, the first high-level body focused exclusively on efficiency, will inventory national policies and share best practices for efficiency standards, codes, and labels.

Global Bird Species in Serious Decline

by Ben Block on May 29, 2009
The IUCN Red List, considered the authority on the status of the world's plant and animal species, now identifies 12 percent of known bird species as threatened with extinction.

Solar Plan Could Revolutionize India's Energy Sector

by Anna da Costa on May 29, 2009
A leaked government report offers a glimpse into India's potential: 200,000 megawatts of solar energy generation capacity by 2050. But what would it take?

African Leaders Pursue “Malawi Miracle”

by Ben Block on May 26, 2009
A dozen countries in Africa may soon replicate the "Malawi Miracle," a program that provides direct subsidies to small farmers for fertilizers and improved seeds.

OPINION: Winds of Change in the U.S. Auto Industry

by Michael Renner on May 21, 2009
With its auto industry reliant on government support, the United States finally mustered the political strength to overhaul laggard fuel efficiency standards. Still, higher standards are needed.