Inhabitat Weekly December 10th

Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Dear Inhabitants, We're well into December and it's been an exciting week in world affairs as the COP15 Climate Conference kicked off, drawing 20,000 official delegates from 192 countries to address the urgent issue of climate change! We have several reporters on the scene to bring you the latest news, so be sure to check out our coverage of this historic event. We're also excited that the winter holidays are just a few short weeks away, so if you're still searching for the perfect gift for the eco guy or gal on your list be sure to check out our Green Holiday Gift Guide! INHABITAT REPORTS FROM THE COP15 CLIMATE SUMMIT! The United Nations COP15 climate change conferences kicked off this week in Copenhagen, and Inhabitat has been bringing you the latest news from this monumental event all week! In case you missed it, read on for our essential guide to the climate conference of the century and check out all of our coverage! Inhabitat's Green Guide to COP15 Inhabitat’s Event Picks for the COP15 Climate Conference COP15 LIVE: Optimism, Hard Work and Bridging the Divide COP15 News Update: Rich & Poor Nations Seek a Deal Norway’s Most Energy-Efficient Office Unveiled for Cop15 WMO Confirms No Slowdown to Global Warming One Ton CO2 Cube to be Dropped on Copenhagen Path to COP15 Will Be Lit by Solar-Powered Street Lamps Fun, Games, and Stunts at COP15 VIDEO: Inhabitat Editors Chat With You! Back in October we harnessed the power of the interwebs to bring you our first live webcast where our editors discussed the future of sustainability! In case you missed it, we’re now thrilled to present you with the full discussion broken down into 5 easy-to-swallow segments for your viewing pleasure. Watch as we answer your questions on alternative transportation, the cost of green, and the future of Inhabitat! INHABITAT EDITORS ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS > CHECK OUT THE 2009 INHABITAT GREEN GIFT GUIDE! The holidays are almost here, so if you're still on the hunt for a last minute present for the beloved greenie in your life look no further than our 2009 Green Gift Guide! We've got 19 categories brimming with over 200 green gift ideas, so this year ditch the mall and shop from the comfort of your own home! You're sure to find plenty of eco-friendly gifts perfect for the friends and loved ones in your life. GREEN GIFTS UNDER $20 > GREEN GIFTS UNDER $50 > HOMEMADE DIY GIFTS > GIFTS FOR HER > GIFTS FOR HIM > GIFTS FOR KIDS > GIFTS FOR PARENTS > GREEN GADGET GIFTS > GIFTS THAT GIVE BACK > INHABITAT 2009 GREEN HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE > And now for our favorite green design stories from the past week... World’s Largest LED Project Completed in Abu Dhabi Solar-Powered Plane Takes Maiden Flight Self-Heating Radiator Roads Save Cars From Icy Conditions California Approves Orbiting Solar Panel Project Top 5 Green Cars at the LA Auto Show! Deep-Seawater Air Conditioning System to Cool Honolulu Maniwa Wooden Car is a Real Green Supervehicle Bottlestop: A Solar-Powered, Bottle-Adorned Bus Shelter New York City Unveils New Silent Electric Bus UPCOMING DESIGN COMPETITIONS: DESIGNBOOM'S HANDCRAFTED DESIGN COMPETITION Designboom just kicked off their latest competition, where they're challenging students, professionals, and design enthusiasts to create a high-value household product that proves beautiful craftsmanship and artisan precision is alive and well today. They're looking for home accessories, tableware, utensils, tools, and furniture, and we're hoping to see some beautifully-finished heirloom designs - so if you have a great design submit it before the contest deadline of January 3rd, 2010! ENTER DESIGNBOOM'S INTELLIGENT HAND CONTEST > GREEN KIDS STUFF FROM THE PAST WEEK IN INHABITOTS... VIDEO: Eliminate Diapers with Infant Potty Training! 7 Eco-friendly Stocking Stuffers for Green Kids! NYC’s Garden Room Features Living Plant Sculptures Twin Lakes Treehouse is a Green Utopia M112 Pod Shipping Container Miniatures INHABITOTS CONTEST: Win a Set of 12 Jibibuts Toys! This week we’re giving away a set of 12 wonderful wooden Jibibuts figures valued at $108 to one lucky winner! All that you have to do to win is leave a comment on this post telling us why they'd make the perfect stocking stuffers for your tot. Our contest ends this Sunday, December 13th, at midnight so submit your response today! ENTER TO WIN 12 SUPER-CUTE JIBIBUTS > FASHIONABLE FINDS FROM ECOUTERRE: Eco-Chic Knit Totem Poles You Can Wear TOO FAR: Clothes Made From Used Blow-Up Dolls LED Kimono Creates Interactive Light Show Thats all for now, see you next week! Jill, Yuka & Mike Inhabitat Editors Extraordinaire Your are receiving this email because you opted in to our newsletter Unsubscribe fijatv.creations@blogger.com from this list. 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