From Rust Belt to Green Economy

By  Jeff Smith, PDG D 7170 The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 28) will take place from November 30 to December 12 in Dubai.  This annual summit is the world’s only multilateral decision-making forum on climate change, drawing representatives from almost...
Share your circular economy or pollution projects

Share your circular economy or pollution projects

By Ariel Miller, ESRAG Newsletter Editor Please share your circular economy or pollution projects with ESRAG’s newsletter and social media to inform and inspire Rotarians worldwide. Our  December focus is circular economy. In January, 2024 we will highlight...
Rotary Pre-COP28 Webinar, 7 Oct at 3:00 pm UTC

Rotary Pre-COP28 Webinar, 7 Oct at 3:00 pm UTC

ESRAG just learned that there will be a webinar about Rotary’s role at COP 28.  For information on speakers, topics and to register, please go to the website for the Rotary Clubs of the United Arab Emirates, rotary.ae/events/pre-cop-28-webinar. Here is some of...
Circular Economy Will Flourish in France

Circular Economy Will Flourish in France

By Ariel Miller, ESRAG Newsletter Editor ESRAG Chair Yasar Atacik was delighted to find a news story by columnist George Monbiot in The Guardian on France’s commitment to reduce waste and pollution, including passing a circular economy law. Circular economy will...

Rescue PCs and their vital materials

By Jorge Restrepo, Ballard Rotary Club, Seattle, USA I’m writing to offer a project that can make your club a boon for marginalized communities, low-income seniors, international service projects, non-profits, NGOs, and the environment. Here’s how...
Cape Cod Proving Ground

Cape Cod Proving Ground

By Ariel Miller, ESRAG Newsletter Editor For over thirty years, Brian Braginton-Smith has been urging the United States to change course to prevent climate calamity.   Working from the storm-battered Massachusetts coast where he grew up, this American Rotarian has...