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Europe's Food Supply Not At Risk From Biofuels EU - 2008-04-15
Europeans should not fear a fall in food supplies caused by the European Union's ambitious targets for using biofuels in transport fuels, the EU's executive Commission said on Monday.
Four Aveda Ingredients Certified Cradle to Cradle - 2008-04-14
Four botanical ingredients made by beauty company Aveda have been certified to meet Cradle to Cradle Design Concept (C2C) standards.
Waste Mgmt. Breaks Ground on Second Canadian Waste-to-Energy Plant - 2008-04-14
Waste Management broke ground on its second Canadian landfill gas-to-energy facility as part of its goal of building 60 new renewable energy facilities by 2012.
Cereplast Opens European Headquarters - 2008-04-14
Cereplast, Inc., manufacturer of proprietary bio- based, sustainable plastics, officially opened its European headquarters in France today to capitalize on the growing demand for sustainable plastics throughout Europe.
P&G and Domtar Step Up Sustainable Foresty Committments - 2008-04-11
Procter & Gamble and Domtar Corp. joined the North America Forest & Trade Network (NAFTN) in a bid to make their wood-based products more sustainably sourced.
U.K. McDonald's Turn Trash Into Energy - 2008-04-11
Eleven McDonald's locations in the Sheffield area have completed a test program turning waste into energy, and found it has helped reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
Fiji Water Discloses Supply Chain Carbon Footprint, Plans to Reduce Environmental Impact - 2008-04-11
Fiji Water has calculated the carbon footprint of its entire supply chain, from raw materials and packaging to distribution and recycling. Along with changing its operations to lessen its impact, the company is helping a reforestation project in Fiji.
Capstone Turbine Gets $2M Samsung Deal - 2008-04-10
Capstone Turbine Corp. said Thursday it has received a $2 million order for its biogas microturbine systems from Samsung C&T Corp., expanding its business in Asia.
Ford Yields to Shareholder Pressure, Outlines Plan to Reduce GHG Emissions - 2008-04-10
Bowing to pressure from a bloc of shareholders, Ford has become the first automaker to detail its strategy to reduce its fleet's greenhouse gas emissions 30 percent by 2020.
United Steelworkers Join NGOs to Promote Green Collar Jobs - 2008-04-10
The United Steelworkers have joined forces with prominent environmental groups to drum up support and raise awareness for green job creation.
Office Depot Launches Green Product Line - 2008-04-09
Office Depot launched a new environmentally friendly line of office supplies on Tuesday that will include products with features such as high recycled material content or certification from Green Seal.
Leak At Pakistan Atomic Energy Site Kills Two - 2008-04-09
A gas leak killed two people on Tuesday at a heavy water plant run by Pakistan's atomic energy agency in central Punjab province, a spokesman for the agency said.
Bridgestone Turns to Fuel Cell Lift Trucks, Texas Program Funds Cleaner Engines - 2008-04-08
A Bridgestone tire plant in South Carolina will replace 43 of its lift trucks over the next two years with hydrogen fuel-cell-powered models.
Shell Chief Seeks Carbon Capture Subsidies - 2008-04-08
The European Union must create rapid incentives to promote underground storage of carbon dioxide (CO2) to achieve its ambitious climate change goals, the head of oil major Royal Dutch Shell said on Monday.
Nevada Utility's Coal Pursuit a Risk for Investors, Ratepayers: Report - 2008-04-07
A plan to build a new coal-fired power plant in Nevada will expose the shareholders of Sierra Pacific Resources to "significant financial and environment risks," according to a financial advisory firm.
GM Moves to Green its Australian Supply Chain - 2008-04-04
GM's Australian subsidiary will partner with the World Environment Center (WEC) to help make the automotive supply chain there more sustainable.
HP Lists Suppliers, Aims to Increase Social and Environmental Accountability - 2008-04-04
In its 2007 Global Citizenship Report, Hewlett-Packard has included a list of its top suppliers in the hopes that it raises social and environmental standards in technology supply chains.
Paulson Urges China To Scrap Pollution Tariffs - 2008-04-04
China should drop the barriers it maintains against foreign-made anti-pollution equipment as a means of quickly cleaning up its dirty air and water, US Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said on Thursday.
UN Body Nears Agreeing Ship Pollutant Limits - 2008-04-04
The world's top maritime body has tentatively agreed new sulphur limits for ship fuels that will slash air pollutants, but cost the oil and ship industry dear, an industry source close to the talks said on Thursday.
18 US States Sue EPA Over Greenhouse Gas Pollution - 2008-04-04
Eighteen states sued the US Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday for failing to limit greenhouse gas emissions from new cars and trucks, one year after the Supreme Court ruled that the agency had the power to do so.
IKEA to Phase Out Plastic Bags in U.S. - 2008-04-03
IKEA plans to stop offering plastic bags to its U.S. customers beginning in October following a successful plastic bag reduction program.
Dell's HQ Switches to 100 Percent Renewable Energy - 2008-04-03
Energy from wind and landfill gas sources now completely powers Dell Inc.'s 2.1 million square foot headquarters in Austin, Texas, the computer maker said Wednesday.
Capstone Turbine get $5M order from DesignLine - 2008-04-03
DesignLine International has ordered 150 microturbines from Capstone Turbine Corp. DesignLine will use the low-emission power generators on its line of EcoSaver IV hybrid electric buses. The contract is valued at $5 million.
Georgia Power lands seventh renewable energy contract - 2008-04-03
Georgia Power, a unit of Atlanta-based Southern Co. (NYSE: SO), said Thursday it has a 10-year pact with Georgia Waste To Energy Cedar Grove LLC for electricity that will be generated from everyday household trash from the Cedar Grove gasification facility in Barnesville, Ga.
Wal-Mart Expands Sustainability Efforts With Coffee, Trucks - 2008-04-02
Along with its visionary goals of reaching zero waste and using 100 percent renewable energy, Wal-Mart is launching or planning a number of smaller sustainability initiatives, from the trucks it ships products in to the coffee on its shelves.
Bloggers, Consumers Quick to Spot Greenwashing: Report - 2008-04-02
Greenwash doesn't fly with consumers and bloggers, and can set tongue wagging online, according to a new report.
Toy 'R' Us Unveils New Line of Green Toys - 2008-04-01
A little more than a month after tightening its product safety requirements, Toys "R" Us has launched a new line of environmentally friendly toys marketed under its brand.
CFOs View Sustainability as a Business Opportunity: Survey - 2008-03-31
More than half of chief financial officers and finance executives in a recent survey believe their companies will boost revenue, investor returns and employee retention through sustainability.
London Launches £24m Program to Reduce Business Waste - 2008-03-31
A £24m program to deal with London's commercial and industrial waste has been launched which could see waste companies bid for funding before a 'Dragons' Den'-style panel of experts.
Credit Suisse to Invest $300M in Renewables - 2008-03-28
Credit Suisse and its partners will invest at least $300 million in the renewable energy sector through Hudson Clean Energy Partners, the bank announced Thursday.
Irish State Utility To Halve Carbon Output By 2020 - 2008-03-28
Ireland's Electricity Supply Board (ESB) on Thursday announced an investment programme of 22 billion euros ($34.72 billion), half of which it plans to spend on renewable energy sources such as wind, tidal and biomass.
Oil jumps as an attack on an Iraqi pipeline slows exports - 2008-03-28
Oil futures shot back above $107 a barrel Thursday after the bombing of an Iraqi oil pipeline diverted investors' attention away from a stabilizing U.S. dollar.
Ohio Awards $17M in Advanced Energy Grants; Major Focus on Alternative Fuels - 2008-03-26
The Ohio Third Frontier Commission has awarded more than $12 million in grants to 17 Ohio-based entities to accelerate the development and growth of the advanced energy industry in Ohio. Awards for advanced energy were selected from the wind, solar, alternative fuel, energy storage and instruments, controls, and electronics sectors.
China's Auto Industry Agrees to Parts Recycling Program - 2008-03-25
China has launched a pilot program to recover and reuse auto parts. The country is looking to boost the amount of auto parts that are reprocessed as well as spur innovation in recovering and rebuilding parts.
Kansas Government Vetoes Plan For Coal-Fired Power Plants - 2008-03-25
In a big win for environmentalists, the Democratic governor of Kansas Friday vetoed legislation that would have allowed a huge coal-fired power plant to expand in the state and spew 11 million more tons of greenhouse gas emissions a year.
Better Sanitation Has Huge Economic Spin-Offs-UN - 2008-03-25
Spending $10 billion a year would enable the world to reach a 2015 goal of improved sanitation in developing countries with huge spin-offs such as less poverty and better health, UN experts said on Thursday.
EU Environment Chief Backs Green Tax Plan - Report - 2008-03-25
The European Union's environment chief on Friday backed a Franco-British proposal to cut sales tax on green products to fight climate change, despite opposition from some countries and within the EU executive.
EEA Report Studies Six Successful Local and Regional Transport Policy Efforts for GHG Reduction - 2008-03-24
The projects, which also helped improve air quality and reduce noise, are not based on new vehicle technology. Measures include replacing business travel with teleconferencing, limiting driving speed, promoting behavioral change with ecodriving, introducing congestion charges and environmental zones, and improving energy efficiency by means of freight consolidation centers.
HSBC Bank Pledges £100 Million for Renewable Energy Projects - 2008-03-20
The HSBC Environmental Infrastructure Fund has pledged up to £18 million for a 49 percent stake in Partnerships for Renewables, according to news reports. Partnerships for Renewables is a group set up by Carbon Trust that works only on getting renewable energy projects onto public sector land in the UK.
JCPenney's Green Line to Focus on Recycled, Organic Materials - 2008-03-19
JCPenney this week announced the creation of its Simply Green line of clothing and houseware products, a move that responds to consumer demand for green products.
Europe's Renewables Lead Stirs US Concern-Germany - 2008-03-19
The United States' resistance to international efforts to fight climate change is linked to Europe's growing competitive advantage in the renewable energies sector, Germany's deputy environment minister said on Monday.
Clover Technologies Joins USPS for E-waste Program - 2008-03-18
Clover Technologies Group will partner with the United States Postal Service to offer consumers free postage for recycling certain products, such as inkjet cartridges and digital cameras.
Governor touts renewable energy - 2008-03-18
The quickest way to create jobs is in the renewable energy industry, according to Gov. Jennifer Granholm.
EPA Sets Tight Emissions Rules for Trains and Boats - 2008-03-17
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued stringent emissions regulations for boats and trains last week, drawing praise from industry and environmental groups alike.
DP World Orders 19 Siemens Diesel-Hybrid Drive Gantry Cranes for Saigon Port - 2008-03-14
Operational data from container terminals that have purchased Rubber Tired Gantry cranes equipped with the hybrid ECO-RTG drive system indicate fuel savings of 50% or more compared to conventional RTG drive systems while maintaining the same levels of productivity.
Wal-Mart Pushing Chinese Suppliers To Go Green - CEO - 2008-03-14
Wal-Mart Stores Inc will meet with its thousands of Chinese suppliers this fall as part of a big push to reduce waste and emissions at factories that make its products, Chief Executive Lee Scott said on Thursday.
Canada to Release Green Advertising Guidelines - 2008-03-13
Businesses advertising green products in Canada will soon have to back up their environmentally friendly claims under stricter guidelines in the works.
Pilot Program to Quantify the Impact of Driving Behavior on Fuel Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions - 2008-03-12
The City of Denver, Colorado, is launching what it calls the worlds first vehicular greenhouse gas (GHG) management and reduction pilot programDriving Change. Driving Change measures the environmental impact of individual driving behavior through the installation of accelerometers that connect to internal vehicle systems and the use of an Internet-based GHG management system.
Con-way Freight Slows Down Trucks to Save Fuel - 2008-03-11
The company estimates it will cut its diesel fuel use by 3.2 million gallons a year and its carbon dioxide emissions by 72 million pounds. Con-way, which provides trucking throughout North America, uses 100 million gallons of gas a year.
Wireless Industry Goes Green - 2008-03-10
The wireless industry is among the latest to consider going green to reduce their impact on the environment and potentially cut costs.
Socially Responsible Investment Assets Top $2.71T - 2008-03-06
Socially responsible investment assets grew more than 18 percent between 2005 and 2007, compared to a 3 percent growth rate for all investment assets during the same period, according to a new report.
Sweden Aims For Renewable Sources For Half Its Energy - 2008-03-06
Sweden will aim to get nearly half its energy from renewable sources by 2020 as part of an EU-wide plan, Energy and Enterprise Minister Maud Olofsson said on Wednesday.
DuPont's Energy Reductions Save $100M - 2008-03-04
Since 2001, DuPont Titanium Technologies has saved more than $100 million through cuts in energy consumption achieved through innovation and operational changes.
France, Germany Draw Battlelines On Car Emissions - 2008-03-04
European Union countries that make heavy cars, led by Germany, clashed on Monday with makers of smaller ones such as France over tough measures to force automobile manufacturers to cut carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.
U.K. Retailers Threatened With Plastic Bag Fee, Figures on Bag Use by Government, Stores Revealed - 2008-03-03
Under legislation set to be introduced, retailers that are still giving away plastic bags a year from now would have to impose a fee and keep track of how much it raises.
Japan May Invest $1.93 Bn In Climate Fund - Report - 2008-03-03
Japan is planning to invest up to $1.93 billion in an international fund aimed at encouraging the use of renewable energy technology in developing countries, the Nikkei financial daily said on Sunday.
Marks And Spencer To Charge 5p For Bags For Food - 2008-02-29
British retailer Marks & Spencer Group Plc will charge food customers 5 pence for a plastic carrier bag, with profit being used to improve parks and play areas across the country, the company said on Thursday.
Big Oil May Strike Out With Next US President - 2008-02-29
Oil and gas companies for years have pushed for drilling access on more US government lands, but they could be left out in the cold under the next American president when it comes to getting new acres to explore for energy.
Indonesia Blackouts May Be Sign Of Dark Years Ahead - 2008-02-29
Sudden blackouts on two key Indonesian islands last week may be just the start of a spiralling two-year power crisis that could stymie economic growth, curtail resource exports and trigger social unrest.
EPA Could Exempt Farms From Reporting Certain Emissions - 2008-02-28
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency plans to exempt farms from reporting emissions of certain toxic gases, such as ammonia and hydrogen sulfide, the Washington Post reported.
California Grocers Recycled 2.3 Billion Pounds of Materials in 2006 - 2008-02-28
About 3,500 grocers in California recycled nearly 2.3 billion pounds of materials in 2006, an increase of 100 million pounds over 2005's figures.
White House Wants More Oil; Investment Not Seen - 2008-02-28
The White House called for more US and global oil output to fight rising energy costs, but a top intelligence official said Wednesday that prices at $100 per barrel had yet to spur production.
Norilsk Hit With $178 Mln Russia Pollution Suit - 2008-02-28
Mining firm Norilsk Nickel was named in a 4.35 billion rouble ($178 million) pollution suit filed by Russia's environment agency on Wednesday in its largest ever claim against a metals company.
US Western Governors Agree to Speed Adoption of Alt Fuels; Commit to Regional GHG-Based Standard for Fuels - 2008-02-27
Governors of 19 Western US states and three US-Flag islands agreed to take action within their states and as a region to speed the development and use of alternative fuels, improve vehicle fuel efficiency and reduce dependence on petroleum.
Alberta To Wait On Call For Oil Sands Moratorium - 2008-02-27
The Cumulative Environmental Management Association (CEMA), an umbrella group that includes industry, government, aboriginal and environmental groups -- and includes companies already operating in the region -- has asked the Alberta government in a letter for a moratorium on leases in three areas that are being considered for environmental protection.
Top China Plastic Bag Maker Closes Amid Green Drive - 2008-02-27
China's largest plastic bag maker has closed following a state-led environmental campaign discouraging plastics use, Xinhua news agency said on Tuesday.
Staff Warned US EPA Head On California CO2 Waiver Rule - 2008-02-27
Staff of the Environmental Protection Agency warned the agency's head that he might have to resign if he blocked attempts by California to set first-ever limits on greenhouse gas emissions from cars, according to internal agency documents released by Congress Tuesday.
Wal-Mart First to Join Program Connecting Cleantech Companies With Projects - 2008-02-27
Wal-Mart is the first company to sign onto Cleantech Group's Accelerator project, a forum for connecting cleantech companies with businesses seeking their services.
China Orders Listed Firms To Be Greener - 2008-02-26
Beijing has launched a "green securities" scheme aimed at making it harder for polluters to raise capital and requiring listed firms to disclose more information about their environmental record.
Energy Storage Nears Its Day in the Sun - 2008-02-25
Energy storage is an unglamorous pillar of an expected revolution to clean up the world's energy supply but will soon vie for investors attention with more alluring sources of energy like solar panels, manufacturers say.
Wal-Mart Joins Group Working to Reduce Pollution Around Ports - 2008-02-22
Wal-Mart yesterday announced that it was the newest company to join the Coalition for Responsible Transportation (CRT), an innovative private-sector initiative aimed at addressing environmental issues caused by the shipping and trucking industries.
Wal-Mart Joins Group Working to Reduce Pollution Around Ports - 2008-02-21
Wal-Mart yesterday announced that it was the newest company to join the Coalition for Responsible Transportation (CRT), an innovative private-sector initiative aimed at addressing environmental issues caused by the shipping and trucking industries.
The Big Impact from Greening Small Businesses - 2008-02-19
When it comes to the environment, small business is big business.
Philips' Green Product Sales Jump by a Third - 2008-02-19
Royal Philips Electronics boosted the sales of its green products by 33 percent in 2007, the company announced Monday.
Green Paper Mills See Sales Boost - 2008-02-18
A new report released by Markets Initiative, an environmental publishing organization, shows a dramatic increase in recycled paper sales in 2007, despite difficult economic conditions for Canada's paper mills.
Canada's Oil Sands A Massive Disaster - 2008-02-18
Environmental Defence said excavation of the oil sands in the western province of Alberta -- home to the richest petroleum deposits outside the Middle East -- is producing vast amounts of greenhouse gases and poisoning local water supplies.
Efficiency Now Ahead Of US Carbon Rules: Utilities - 2008-02-18
US utilities are focusing on energy efficiency to lessen the need to build new power plants while they await what they see as inevitable carbon regulation, executives said at the four-day CERA conference in Houston that ended Friday.
China Warns Of New Wave Of Coal Mine Disasters - 2008-02-18
China, home to the world's deadliest mining industry, could be faced with a new wave of accidents as collieries start operations again following severe winter weather which forced many to close.
US Investors Pledge $10 Bln For Renewable Energy - 2008-02-18
US institutional investors pledged at a UN summit on Thursday to invest $10 billion over two years in technologies that aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to pressure companies to disclose their risks associated with climate change.
EU Wants Partial Ban of Toxic Paint Removers - 2008-02-15
The sale and use of paint removers containing dichloromethane, a chemical with toxic vapour, would be restricted under a proposal made by European Union regulators on Thursday.
Shoppers Fret More Over Food Packaging Waste - Poll - 2008-02-15
Wasteful food packaging is among the fastest-growing environmental concerns for shoppers worldwide with New Zealanders most willing to cut back, a poll showed on Thursday.
US Power Plant Costs Up 130 Pct Since 2000 - CERA - 2008-02-15
The cost of building a US power plant has risen 130 percent since 2000, and 27 percent in the 12 months to October 2007 alone, according to a new index developed by Cambridge Energy Research Associates and released Thursday.
GeoSun Helps Buildings Reduce Emissions - 2008-02-15
GeoSun Energy will try to combine aspects of building design, energy efficiency and renewable energy generation in one functional system for office buildings between 5,000 square feet and 20,000 square feet.
NZ Plant Sets Nov Shutdown Ahead of Clean Fuel Rule - 2008-02-15
New Zealand Refining Co plans to take a 66,000 barrels per day (bpd) crude unit offline for maintenance in November, ahead of the nationwide move to cleaner diesel in January next year, a company official said on Thursday.
Coal's Time Is Up In US, Environmentalist Warns - 2008-02-15
Wall Street, politicians and public opinion have all turned so dramatically against coal in the last year over climate concerns that it is probably "the beginning of the end of the coal industry," said Lester Brown.
INTERVIEW - Mankind Can't Afford More Oil Drilling - Ex-BP Exec - 2008-02-14
Known oil, gas and coal reserves may already contain a quarter more carbon than mankind can emit and still avoid dangerous climate change, putting the value of new oil exploration in doubt, said a former oil major executive.
Jewelers Join to Oppose New Alaskan Gold Mine - 2008-02-14
A group of jewelers, including Tiffany & Co. and Helzberg Diamonds, signed a pledge opposing a planned Alaskan gold and copper mine near the site of the globe's most prolific sockeye salmon run.
Westport Awarded US$2.25 Million to Support Development of Next Generation Heavy-Duty LNG Fuel System - 2008-02-13
Westport Innovations Inc. has been awarded US$2.25 million in funding from the California South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD), the California Energy Commission (CEC) and the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
London Increasing Daily Congestion Zone Fee to £25 (US$49) for High GHG-Emitting Vehicles - 2008-02-13
Completing a process he initiated in 2006 (earlier post), Mayor of London Ken Livingstone has confirmed that the city will levy a substantially larger daily charge for high greenhouse gas-emitting vehicles entering the citys Congestion Zone: £25 (US$49).
BofA Forming Environmental Group - 2008-02-13
Bank of America Corp. will form an environmental banking group to explore financing opportunities for renewable energy and resource conservation.
CSR Practices Can Lead to Increased Profits, Two New Reports Find - 2008-02-13
Not only are more companies taking CSR practices seriously and implementing them across operations, those companies are more likely to see their value grow, according to two reports released yesterday from IBM and and the Economist Intelligence Unit.
China Sets Pollution Reduction Targets For 2008 - 2008-02-13
China will aim this year to reduce its emissions of sulphur dioxide by 6 percent from their 2005 levels as it steps up efforts to fight pollution, its top environmental official said in remarks published on Tuesday.
Mayor of London Unveils Major Walking and Cycling Programs; City to Spend Almost US$1B on Cycling Over Next Decade - 2008-02-12
The Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone, announced a major package of five programs to create a new network of quick, simple, and safe routes for cyclists and pedestrians that represents the largest investment in walking and cycling in the citys history. The plan also makes cycling a fully-funded part of the public transport network for the first time.
State regulators want project and its profits kept in Arizona - 2008-02-11
According to the task force report, plants generating 1 gigawatt of solar power could lead to 10,000 manufacturing jobs, 5,000 construction jobs, 250 permanent solar plant positions and up to $4 billion in private investment in the next 30 years.
World Bank Plans Clean Technology Fund For Poor - 2008-02-11
Poor countries will soon receive billions of dollars from a new World Bank fund to help them cut pollution, save energy and fight global warming, the international organisation said.
Utilities add contracts to meet renewable-power goals - 2008-02-11
By 2010, 20 percent of the energy sold by Pacific Gas & Electric Co., Southern California Edison and San Diego Gas & Electric Co. must come from renewable sources.
Poland to Hamper GMO Planting Despite Lifting Ban - 2008-02-11
Poland will seek to make planting of genetically modified seeds nearly impossible for local farmers even though it plans to lift an official ban to comply with EU law, the agriculture minister told Reuters on Friday.
US EPA Must Rewrite Utility Mercury Rule - US Court - 2008-02-11
In a victory for environmentalists and a setback for big US coal-burning utilities, a federal court ruled Friday that the Environmental Protection Agency must fundamentally rework its mercury rules for utilities.
Staples Fires Paper Supplier with Questionable Green Track Record - 2008-02-11
Staples Inc. reportedly canceled all contracts with a Singapore-based paper company because of concerns over its deforestation practices.
London Gas Guzzler Tax Decision Expected Next Week - 2008-02-08
Owners of gas-guzzling cars could be paying 25 pounds a day for the privilege of driving them in central London from October if, as expected, mayor Ken Livingstone decides next week to go ahead with the plan.
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