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The Green IT services arena is projected to be a highly profitable industry in the year 2015. This is according to a report by the Global Industry Analyst’s report in June, 2010. “”The report titled “Green It Services: A Global Strategic Business Report” published by Global Industry Analysts, provides a review of industry overview, technology overview, technology introductions, and profiles of major players.” North America and Europe have made the majority of revenue in the Green IT area, at 88.1% , however Asia-Pacific will be the fastest growing sector moving forward. The need for Green IT education is evident as numerous individuals must get up to speed to match growth.

A video distributed by the Emirates Wildlife Society – The World Wildlife Fund brings the concept of the Ecological Footprint to life, with a highly creative approach using animated newspaper cutouts that shows the effects of excessive consumption of resources. Although created to highlight the United Arab Emirates, which has one of the highest ecological footprints in the world, with 57% being generated by households, the messaging in the video illustrates the powerful impact of individuals making conscious choices in consumption.

Read here about the initiatives that the United Arab Emirates are working on in order to decrease their ecological footprint.

2010 West African Women & Water Training Program from Unseen Pictures on Vimeo.

Through the grassroots connection of women world wide, the Women’s Earth Alliance has an  “innovative positioning — at the nexus of women’s leadership, environmental sustainability, and economic development — WEA is poised to generate self-sustaining, and thriving communities worldwide.” They deliver unique capacity-building trainings and advocacy services that brings together microenterprise, leadership development, appropriate technology and communication tools to facilitate true systemic change. The 2010 West African Women and Water Campaign is a wonderful example of the Women’s Earth Alliance in action.

(CLICK REFRESH ON YOUR BROWSER IF VIDEO APPEARS NOT TO BE ACTIVE.) Digg Dialogg sat down with President Bill Clinton for this special Earth Day interview. President Clinton answered top questions on climate change, the Clinton Foundation’s environmental work, and how everyone can take initiative for the environment.

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With the launch of the highly flexible cool high tech IPad also comes the introduction of new and innovative applications. The FCC says the apps are a great illustration of just how technology can help the environment. In this article from Earth 2Tech, five green-oriented apps are reviewed. Apps for energy management, smart monitoring and even an app for the new Nissan LEAF vehicle, which is set to debut in December are featured in this enlightening article.

In honor of World Water Week, it’s important to learn about the issues involved with water shortages, sanitation and numerous other water-related challenges. Girish Menon, director of international programmes at WaterAid talks about the importance of education as part of the solution in the water sector.