Asia Society's 18th Asian Corporate Conference is taking place on May 28-30, 2008 in Tianjin, China. The conference is known for attracting a range of participants - previous years brought 15,000 participants from 38 countries around the world. The conference plans to focus on China's economic development and examine different strategic models of sustainability.  

Vegas is hosting the Green Retail Trade Show called earthNOW expo! on June 4th and 5th which includes seminars and exhibits. The show is designed for retailers, developers and eco-business leaders to learn more about "green retail trends, consumer buying habits and sustainable business practices".  The expo should be full of green products and services and "buyers from retail stores, specialty shoppes, e-tailers, colleges, hotels, and other businesses will find new and innovative products and services that will help increase profits while making a difference in our world" states earthNow expo promotions.

The National Biodiesel Board launched a new website to help citizens keep up to date with sustainability issues as well as the Board's Sustainability Task Force activities. The website is comprised of information on environmental, economic and social sustainability. As well, the website has a link to the Sustainability Task Force where individuals can view meeting minutes.  

On April 22, 2008 millions of people will celebrate Earth Day - a day that originated in celebration on March 21, 1970 by John McConnell and proclaimed by the City of San Francisco. What inspired Earth Day was McConnell's interest in Space exploration and awareness of the March Equinox (nature's primary day of global equilibrium). Nowadays, the day is celebrated by the United Nations and individuals around the world as a day of connecting with the earth and taking responsibility for it.