Global Green USA is a national environmental organization addressing three great challenges facing humanity. http://globalgreen.org/publications/ Copyright 2008, Global Green This is an article by Dr. Paul F Walker, Security and Sustainability  Program Director at Global Green USA. It was published in the September issue of the Chemical Disarmament Quarterly, a publication by the Organization for theProhibition of Chemical Weapons. The article, from an NGO perspective, highlights the important successes over the past decade as well as the challenges facing the OPCW for completing its primary goals of global elimination of chemical weapons. http://globalgreen.org/publications/85 2008-11-19 http://globalgreen.org/publications/84 2008-11-18 This is a summary of the second Nuclear National DIalogue organized by Global Green USA/ Green Cross in April 2008 in St. Petersburg Russia. The event was organized in partnership with the Stanely Foundation who provided  this summary of the conference. Proceedings of this unique event have been published in Russian and will soon be avaliable in English in December 2008, in both hard copy and electronic versions. http://globalgreen.org/publications/83 2008-11-18 This report outlines the significant benefits of green schools which include improved learning, reduced operating costs, and better student attendance (which translates into more dollars for school districts). In addition, it provides a green school practitioner guide, case studies, and a reference guide to draft a green school resolution. The report also offers the first overview of Global Green’s landmark green schools initiative in New Orleans made possible by a grant from the Bush Clinton Katrina Fund http://globalgreen.org/publications/82 2007-10-12 This report outlines the significant benefits of green schools which include improved learning, reduced operating costs, and better student attendance (which translates into more dollars for school districts). In addition, it provides a green school practitioner guide, case studies, and a reference guide to draft a green school resolution. The report also offers the first overview of Global Green’s landmark green schools initiative in New Orleans made possible by a grant from the Bush Clinton Katrina Fund. http://globalgreen.org/publications/79 0000-00-00 As part of Global Green's Greening the Tax Credits Campaign, an effort to encourage various states around the country to adopt sustainable building practices as part of the state-administered federal low-income housing tax credit program, we recently published Green Building Developer Fact Sheets, which highlight various sustainable building practices and provide information about local product availability and cost. The first set of fact sheets is for Louisiana, the second set for NY State. http://globalgreen.org/publications/78 2008-06-13 The film  explores how we’ve arrived at this moment -- how we live, how we impact the earth’s ecosystems, and what we can do to change our course. Featuring ongoing dialogues of experts from all over the world, including former Soviet Prime Minister Mikhail Gorbachev, renowned scientist Stephen Hawking, former head of the CIA R. James Woolsey and sustainable design experts William McDonough and Bruce Mau in addition to over 50 leading scientists, thinkers and leaders who discuss the most important issues that face our planet and people. A portion of the profits will be donated to Global Green. http://globalgreen.org/publications/75 2008-07-10 Drawing on over a decade of experience by Global Green staff on technical assistance and policy development, the Blueprint for Greening Affordable Housing offers housing developers, designers, advocates, public agency staff, and the financial community specific guidance on green practices and innovative strategies for incorporating green building strategies into the design, construction, and operation of affordable housing developments. The book presents 12 case studies of model developments, including rental, home ownership, special needs, senior, self¬help, and cohousing from around the United States. http://globalgreen.org/publications/74 2008-07-08 Despite the growing environmental crises, Global Green made great strides and advancements in 2007 as we expanded our activities, took on new projects and doubled our incredibly dedicated staff. Through our continued communications initiatives, Global Green reached over 100 million people last year with information about smart solutions to climate change. Learn about our efforts through the annual report. http://globalgreen.org/publications/73 2007-12-13 Global Green USA’s step-by-step guidebook outlining a six-step process that local agencies can utilize to develop their own green building programs. The process was developed based on the real world experience that Global Green has gained in working with local governments to develop green building programs in cities such as, San Francisco, Santa Monica, Pasadena, Irvine, West Hollywood, and New Orleans.   http://globalgreen.org/publications/71 2007-11-13 The 1st Russian Nuclear National Dialogue meeting in Moscow on 18-19 April 2007 showed the enormous range of complex and unaddressed subjects in the Russian nuclear energy and security discussions and the difficulty for the diverse stakeholder groups to discuss these critical issues in a productive way. The Green Cross conference provided a unique platform to begin to address these challenges in a serious and transparent manner. http://globalgreen.org/publications/69 2007-04-13 The proceedings of the 9th Chemical National Dialogue on the Implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention by Russia as of the end of 2007. Nearly 150 experts, representing media, academia, federal authorities, and residents of those areas affected by CWD, took part in the Dialogue. http://globalgreen.org/publications/68 2007-06-13 Funded by the Ford Foundation - This report identifies strategies that can simultaneously build community assets while promoting strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The report suggests using existing financial regimes or creating new ones where necessary and by engaging community and non-environmental stakeholders. http://globalgreen.org/publications/54 2004-07-13 The classic composition by Sergei Prokofiev gets a new soul and also a new soulmate, Wolf Tracks, by Jean-Pascal Beintus. Both pieces are conducted by Kent Nogano and the Russian National Orchestra (RNO). The original tale of Peter's dangerous encounter is narrated by ardent animal-rights supporter Sophia Loren. Wolf Tracks, narrated by former US President Bill Clinton, is about Peter's own little grandson.Introduced by Mikhail Gorbachev. A portion of the proceeds supports the Green Cross and other charitable organizations. http://globalgreen.org/publications/53 2003-09-23 Global Green USA's proposal for the City of Los Angeles to develop its solar resources by committing to "carving out" 1% (80 megawatts) of its electrical generation capacity for photovoltaic technology. Benefits for the City include economic development opportunities, stabilizing electric rates, improving air quality and reducing green house gas emissions. Winter 2005. http://globalgreen.org/publications/50 2005-11-13 Developed for the Los Angeles Sustainable Building Program (LASBP). The Guidebook and Checklist outline sustainable building practices and identify cost comparisons. The Sourcebook identifies product manufacturers and suppliers in the Southern California region. Summer 1999. http://globalgreen.org/publications/48 1999-08-06 The Building Blocks provide concise information on several of the most important green building issues. This enables community development corporations, for-profit developers, architects, and builders to quickly gain an understanding of green building issues. The Building Blocks can also be used to identify specific opportunities for upcoming development projects. The Building Blocks also provide eight case studies from the country to illustrate how various strategies and approaches have been implemented in actual projects.  VIEW ONLINE http://globalgreen.org/publications/47 2000-07-13 A guide for retrofitting commercial properties, particularly tenant-occupied office buildings, to improve energy efficiency and reduce operating costs. Summer 1999. http://globalgreen.org/publications/46 1999-06-13 A report outlining recommendations made by participants from a GG USA Roundtable to HUD Secretary Andrew Cuomo on ways to increase resource and energy efficiency and save HUD between $300 million and $1 billion annually. Spring 1999. http://globalgreen.org/publications/45 1999-03-13 Global Green USA worked with Alameda County and What's Working to develop green building guidelines for building and remodeling homes. Several other Bay Area counties are adapting and using the guidelines as the basis for local green building programs. 2001. For more information about the Alameda County Waste Management Authority programs and green building resources please visit www.stopwaste.org. http://globalgreen.org/publications/44 2001-07-13 Article by Sergei Baranovsky, Stephan Robinson, & Paul Walker. Op-Ed published by the Boston Globe. June 2000. http://globalgreen.org/publications/35 2000-06-13 Article by Dr. Paul F. Walker, Legacy Program Director, concerning current obstacles to full CWC implementation and CW abolition. Reprinted from Harvard/Sussex CBW Bulletin, June 1999. http://globalgreen.org/publications/34 1999-06-29 Report from the Sixth Annual Legacy Forum on Military Toxic Cleanup and the Environment, held December 4-5, 1999 at Georgia State University's Student Center in Atlanta, Georgia. http://globalgreen.org/publications/27 1999-12-13 The Forum brought together a broad cross-section of over 200 citizens, officials from local, state and federal government, defense and service branch personnel, non-profit groups and others working on military base cleanup and conversion issues. The day was highlighted by Green Cross International President and Nobel Laureate Mikhail Gorbachev who gave an enthusiastically received speech on "The Environmental Legacy of the Cold War: The Challenge to Communities and the World." President Gorbachev was introduced by fellow Nobel winner Oscar Arias Sanchez, the former president of Costa Rica. November 1996. http://globalgreen.org/publications/25 1996-11-13