June 10th, 2008 | by Katy Bacon | published in Google.org
Posted by Michael Terrell, Program Manager, Google.orgA new survey commissioned by Google.org shows that three out of four voters support an active government role in promoting plug-in electric cars and trucks. The poll of more than 700 likely voters c…
May 29th, 2008 | by Katy Bacon | published in Google.org
Posted by Frank Rijsberman, Program Director, Google.orgBjorn Lomborg likes to tackle “grand challenges.” In 2004, he organized the Copenhagen Consensus to have teams of economists recommend solutions to the world’s greatest problems. Experts were…
May 27th, 2008 | by Niki Fenwick | published in Google.org
Posted by Adam Borelli, Team CoordinatorOn June 11th and 12th Google.org and the Brookings Institution will host a conference on plug-in vehicles in Washington, D.C. We’ll examine their potential to reduce oil dependence and pollution, and the role th…
May 19th, 2008 | by Katy Bacon | published in Google.org
Posted by Katy Bacon, Google.org TeamCheck out this video of Fortune Magazine’s Mark Gunther interviewing Dan Reicher. Dan explains the RechargeIT program, talks about the potential for vehicle to grid technologies, and discusses the future of electri…
May 16th, 2008 | by Katy Bacon | published in Google.org
Posted by Larry Brilliant, Executive Director, Google.orgWe’re extremely saddened by the loss of life in both Myanmar (Burma) and China. In the days since the cyclone in Myanmar (Burma), teams across Google have been working to contribute to relief ef…
April 24th, 2008 | by Katy Bacon | published in Google.org
Posted by Salimah Samji, Program Manager, Google.orgPeople in developing countries often lack information that is critical for their well-being. For example, in India, the poor often do not know what they are entitled to and what services are available…
April 22nd, 2008 | by Niki Fenwick | published in Google.org
Posted by Shannon Oliver, Associate, Google.orgIn the spirit of Earth Day, I took a look at how the environmental movement can foster job growth. Here’s what I found:First, what exactly are green jobs and what can they do to spur the U.S. economy and s…
April 18th, 2008 | by Katy Bacon | published in Google.org
Posted by Christiaan Adams, Google Earth & Maps Specialist, Google.orgGoogle Earth is a great tool for exploring the world in ways never before possible. Many of the non-profits and other public-benefit organizations that we work with find it espe…
April 11th, 2008 | by Katy Bacon | published in Google.org
Posted by Aleem Walji, Head of Global Development Initiatives, Google.orgTwo members of our team recently attended an international conference at the Carter Center on the right to information (RTI). I must admit that I didn’t have much knowledge in thi…
April 7th, 2008 | by Katy Bacon | published in Google.org
Posted by Amy Luers, Program Manager, Google.org The World Health Organization (WHO) has dedicated today, World Health Day 2008, to raising awareness of the health risks of global climate change. Health belongs in the climate change discussion, a…
April 7th, 2008 | by Katy Bacon | published in Google.org
Posted by Christiaan Adams, Google Earth & Maps Specialist, Google.org, and France Lamy, Program Manager, Google.orgWith the World Health Organization (WHO) and World Health Day 2008 drawing attention to climate change and health today, we wante…
April 3rd, 2008 | by Katy Bacon | published in Google.org
Posted by Kataneh Sarvian, Coordinator, Google.orgLast night the University of California, Berkeley hosted the 12th Annual Public Health Heroes Awards Ceremony in San Francisco. The goal of the Public Health Heroes honor is to broaden awareness and und…
April 2nd, 2008 | by Katy Bacon | published in Google.org
Posted by Katy Bacon, Google.org TeamThis week, Google Grants marks its fifth year. The program currently supports more than 4,000 grantees and to date has provided approximately $273.3 million in free AdWords advertising. You can learn more about the…
March 28th, 2008 | by Katy Bacon | published in Google.org
Posted by Kirsten Olsen, Program Manager, Google.orgCalCars just received the Aspen Institute’s First Annual Energy and Environment Award for its prominent role in promoting PHEVs and the electrification of transportation. The inaugural award is meant…
March 27th, 2008 | by Niki Fenwick | published in Google.org
Posted Niki Fenwick, Google.orgWith the price of gas topping $3.75 this week here in California, drivers will be pleased to learn about the official launch of the Progressive Automotive X PRIZE. This is an international competition (with a $10 million …