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Despite Economy, Americans Willing To Pay More For Holiday Gifts Associated With A Cause - 2007-11-26
Nationwide Poll Indicates When Price and Quality are Equal, 77 Percent Will Choose Brand That Supports a Cause
Green-Minded Shoppers May Bring a Shift to 'Black Friday' - 2007-11-21
Last week, Cone LLC released its 2007 Holiday Environmental Survey, which found that over half of shoppers surveyed said they would pay more for an "environmentally responsible" product and that they're more likely to buy green gifts this year than in previous years.
Bayer to Spend $1.46 Billion on Climate Program - 2007-11-20
Bayer has launched its Group-wide Climate Program, a multi-focus plan for reducing carbon emissions and protecting the environment.
Germany at Odds With UK on Renewable Goals - 2007-11-20
Germany wants European states to meet their own renewable energy targets as much as possible, rather than pay other countries to do it for them, deputy environment minister Matthias Machnig said.
Most Green Marketing Claims Arent True, Says New Report - 2007-11-19
The overwhelming majority of environmental marketing claims in North America are inaccurate, inappropriate, or unsubstantiated, according to a comprehensive survey released today.
China Pulls Bank Loans to 12 Major Polluters - 2007-11-19
Twelve polluting enterprises have had crucial bank loans recalled, suspended or rejected as China's new "green-credit policy" kicks into action, Friday's China Youth Daily said.
Japan to Offer US$1.8 Bln in Environment Loans - Paper - 2007-11-19
Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda plans to pledge more than US$1.8 billion in loans for environmental projects in Asia during a meeting of East Asian leaders next week, a newspaper reported on Friday.
Investors Embrace Trees to Tap China Boom - 2007-11-19
Investors looking for new ways to cash in on China's strong economic growth are turning to its emerging forestry industry, which is flourishing amid a clampdown on the global trade of unsustainable rainforest timber.
ARB Approves Measures to Cut Emissions from Commercial Harbor Craft - 2007-11-16
The California Air Resources Board approved a measure designed to reduce harmful emissions from commercial ferries, excursion vessels such as dinner cruises and tour boats, tugs and towboats in California waters as much as 50% by 2015.
Canada Regulator Says Oil Sands Rush May Slow - 2007-11-16
Rising costs will temper production growth from Canada's vast oil sands, the country's national energy regulator forecast on Thursday, as it detailed its expectations for Canadian energy production over the next two decades.
Paying Farmers to Protect the Planet is Future - UN - 2007-11-16
Paying farmers to protect the environment -- rather than just for their produce -- will be an important way to ensure a rapidly increasing demand for food does not destroy the planet, a UN agency said on Thursday.
Marriott HQ Phases Out Plastic Utensils and Styrofoam - 2007-11-16
Marriott International Inc. will phase out the use of tons of Styrofoam and plastic utensils in its headquarters as it marches toward its five-year goal of achieving zero net waste.
Wal-Mart Releases First Environmental Report - 2007-11-16
Wal-Mart released a report on Thursday documenting its environmental efforts, such as a commitment to renewable energy.
California Leading Clean Tech Innovation, Report Finds - 2007-11-15
A new report indicates that California is now at the forefront of the fight against climate change, and its development of, and investment in, clean and energy efficient technologies will likely bring new breakthroughs.
Europe moves to force airlines to cut CO2 - 2007-11-14
The European Parliament backed plans Tuesday to include all airlines flying within or into the European Union in the 27-nation bloc's plan to cut greenhouse gases.
Teijin Introduces Concept Car Made From Lightweight Materials - 2007-11-14
The firm plans to advocate the use of advanced materials, telling automakers that a 1-tonne small car can be lightened to 500kg in five years, a move that will greatly improve fuel efficiency, according to a report on the announcement by the Nikkei.
China Raises Pollution Charges to Clean Up Lake - 2007-11-13
More than 1,000 chemical plants will be forced to close around the shores of China's third-largest lake due to an increase in pollution charges following an outbreak of algae bloom earlier this year.
Green Collar Jobs Could Top 40M by 2030: Report - 2007-11-09
The renewable energy and energy efficiency industries stand to add millions of jobs and pump trillions of dollars in revenues during the next twenty years, according to a new research report.
California Sues EPA For Stonewalling Law to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Light-Duty Vehicles - 2007-11-09
As promised, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and Attorney General Edmund G. Brown Jr. today sued the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), to force the agency to take action on Californias request to curb greenhouse gas emissions from light-duty motor vehicles.
Wal-Mart, Marks & Spencer Fuel Retail Industry's Green Strategy - 2007-11-08
After years of negative press for its business practices, Wal-Mart's recent, reactive moves toward environmental stewardship have improved the world's largest retailer's ethical standing.
Shell Recycling Adverts "Misleading" - Watchdog - 2007-11-08
An advertisement by Royal Dutch Shell Plc promoting its waste recycling record broke British advertising rules, the industry's watchdog ruled on Wednesday.
Ballard To Sell Automotive Fuel Cell Assets to Daimler and Ford - 2007-11-08
A New Company Will Further Automotive Fuel Cell Technology
Developments in China and India Transforming the Global Energy System; Alarming Consequences for All Countries - 2007-11-08
Energy developments in China and India are transforming the global energy system as a result of their sheer size and their growing importance in international energy markets, according to the International Energy Agencys (IEA) World Energy Outlook (WEO) 2007.
Study Links Pollution from Marine Vessels to Heart and Lung Disease - 2007-11-08
Annual Deaths from Ship Emissions Could Increase 40% by 2012
Consumers Want More Than Green Promises From Companies - 2007-11-07
Companies face a backlash if they cast a green smokescreen without any action, according to a new consumer report by branding and marketing agency BBMG.
LG To Launch Energy Consulting Business - 2007-11-06
LG Electronics plans to expand into the energy solution business. Through the move, LG expects to reach sales of $7 billion by 2010.
Green Seal Certifies Three Green Cleaning Programs - 2007-11-05
CleanPower's EmeraldSolutions janitorial cleaning program utilizes energy efficient cleaning systems during the day to curb electricity usage.
UQM Technologies to Develop Advanced Grid-Connect Interface for the California Energy Commission - 2007-11-05
UQM Technologies has received a $1,046,500 cost-share contract from the California Energy Commissions Public Interest Energy Research (PIER) Program and the US Department of Energys National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to develop an advanced grid-connect inverter under the Advanced Power Electronics Interface (APEI) Initiative.
Los Angeles Harbor Commission Adopts Proposal to Ban Older Trucks from Port - 2007-11-05
The ban will reduce port-related truck pollution by approximately 80% over a period of just over five years.
Zipcar and Flexcar to Merge - 2007-11-01
Car-sharing providers Zipcar and Flexcar will merge. The combined company will operate under the Zipcar brand and be headquartered in Cambridge, MA, led by Zipcar Chairman and CEO, Scott Griffith.
GE Develops 'Eco-Dashboard' for Homeowners - 2007-10-31
General Electric Co. will introduce control panels to the market in December to help homeowners control water and power usage.
UK Invites Private Funding for 'Green' Transport - 2007-10-31
Britain invited the private sector to play a bigger role in plans to ease congestion of the UK's clogged transport network on Tuesday while keeping a lid on CO2 emissions.
Corporations Are Embracing Green Real Estate, Survey Finds - 2007-10-30
Nearly 80 percent of industry leaders say sustainability is a major issue for today's businesses, and are willing to pay a premium to achieve it, according to a survey from CoreNet Global and Jones Lang LaSalle.
British Columbia Advisory Council Calls for Feed-in Tariffs - 2007-10-29
An advisory council to British Columbia Premier Gordon Campbell has recommended that the Canadian province adopt feed-in tariffs for new sources of renewable energy.
Senate Agriculture Committee Approves Major Farm Bill - 2007-10-29
Last Thursday, the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry passed by an overwhelming majority the 2007 Farm Bill, The Food and Energy Security Act.
"Greening the Grid" in California - 2007-10-26
The California Independent System Operator Corporation (California ISO) Board of Governors last week approved making changes to its federal tariff that spell out how a new financing tool will work to remove barriers for renewable power trying to access the power grid.
Investor Confidence in Cleantech Grows - 2007-10-26
The Cleantech Network announced that investor momentum in clean technologies reached an all-time high as venture capitalists in North America and Europe invested a record $1.74 billion in the third quarter.
GE ecomagination R&D Investment to Reach $1 Billion by Year End, Driving Expansion of Advanced Technology Pipeline - 2007-10-24
Today GE (NYSE: GE) announced that it will invest more than $1 billion on cleaner technology research and development (R&D) for 2007, drawing closer to its pledge to invest $1.5 billion annually on ecomagination R&D by 2010.
America's Greenest States - 2007-10-24
On top: Vermont, Oregon and Washington. All have low carbon dioxide emissions per capita (or "carbon footprints"), strong policies to promote energy efficiency and high air quality, as indicated by their major metro areas that are low in smog and ozone pollution.
Reports say Texas doesn't need more electric plants - 2007-10-22
Two reports issued late last month by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy found that Texas could do without any new power plants for the next 15 years and create more than 38,000 jobs by increasing energy efficiency.
Morgan Stanley Sees US$1 Trillion Green Mkt by 2030 - 2007-10-19
Global sales from clean energy sources like wind, solar and geothermal power and biofuels could grow to as much as US$1 trillion a year by 2030, US bank Morgan Stanley has estimated.
Crude oil futures hold near $90 a barrel Friday - 2007-10-19
Oil's advance appears to be trickling down to consumers in the form of higher gas prices, and may result in higher heating prices this winter.
California Setting Limits on State Funding for Hydrogen Production and Use Based on Well-to-Wheels Greenhouse Gas Profile - 2007-10-17
Among a plethora of energy bills signed into law by California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger last week was AB 809a bill that sets limits on state funding for the production and use of hydrogen fuel for vehicles that is based on the well-to-wheels greenhouse gas profile of the vehicles using the hydrogen.
US House Committee Advances Energy Storage Systems Research, Development and Demonstration Bill; Vehicle-to-Grid Services Included - 2007-10-17
The US House Committee on Science and Technology advanced two energy billsone focused on energy storage technologies and the other on industrial energy efficiency researchfor consideration by the full House. Last week, both of these bills were cleared by the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
Even as economy lags, corporate 'green' push may advance - 2007-10-16
Companies used to shelve environmental initiatives when times got tough, but now, with oil so expensive, spending on green projects is expected to accelerate.
APS to let customers decide on renewable energy sources - 2007-10-15
It's not easy being green -- especially for businesses -- but Arizona's largest power utility is making it a little easier with a new renewable-energy program called Green Choice.
Chipping in - 2007-10-09
Better course management can make golf green
GE Restructuring Operations to Phase Out Low-Efficiency Incandescents - 2007-10-08
The company will focus more of its resources on developing and producing compact fluorescent lighting (CFL) and LED products at a time when incandescents have fallen out of favor with consumers, businesses and even governments.
Panasonic to Elimimate 300K Tons of Emissions from its Manufacturing Activities - 2007-10-08
Panasonic aims to cut carbon dioxide emissions by 7.5 percent at its manufacturing operations by 2010, the company announced Friday.
Majority of Americans want local action on global warming - 2007-10-08
Nearly three-quarters of Americans are willing to pay more in taxes and other expenses to support local government-led initiatives designed to reduce global warming, according to a first-of-its kind survey conducted by GfK Public Affairs and the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies.
UPS Expands "Green Fleet" With 306 Alternative Fuel Vehicles - 2007-10-08
UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced it was adding 306 alternative fuel vehicles to its "green fleet" by placing an order for 167 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) delivery trucks while taking delivery of 139 new propane delivery trucks in North America. Additionally, the company has launched an initiative to use biodiesel fuel in its ground support vehicles at the UPS Worldport® air hub in Louisville.
San José Mayor Unveils Green Vision 15-Year Roadmap - 2007-10-08
San José, California Mayor Chuck Reed on Friday released a 15-year roadmapGreen Visionto address environmental problems while growing the local economy.
Chinese Agree to Nix Incandescents - 2007-10-03
China agreed to nix incandescent light bulbs during the next 10 years as part of a program backed by the Global Environmental Facility.
Patrick unveils $2 million energy efficiency program - 2007-10-02
Gov. Deval Patrick announced a new state-funded energy efficiency program designed to help Massachusetts cities duplicate a model unveiled Thursday by Cambridge officials.
Congressman Unveils Carbon Tax Proposal; Asks for Public Review and Comment - 2007-09-28
The legislation would impose a $50/ton tax on carbon emissions and an incremental $0.50/gallon tax on petroelum-based liquid fuels (diesel is exempt); and phase out the mortgage interest deduction on large houses.
Inspector Finds Broad Failures in Oil Program - 2007-09-27
The Interior Departments program to collect billions of dollars annually from oil and gas companies that drill on federal lands is troubled by mismanagement, ethical lapses and fears of retaliation against whistle-blowers, the departments chief independent investigator has concluded.
evolutionary New High Density Vertical Growing System Now in Production and Commercial Testing - 2007-09-27
Valcent Products Inc. (OTC BB:VCTPF.OB) announces that its revolutionary High Density Vertical Growing (HDVG) system is now producing vegetables within its greenhouse production facility in El Paso, Texas.
New Material for Aircraft Wings Could Lead to Reduced Fuel Consumption - 2007-09-26
A new special aluminum-fiber combination material ( Central Reinforced Aluminum, CentrAl) for aircraft wings that makes them nearly immune to metal fatigue could contribute significantly to lower fuel consumption by reducing the weight of conventional constructions.
Banks Urging U.S. to Adopt the Trading of Emissions - 2007-09-26
A group representing some of the worlds leading banks will urge the United States and other industrial nations this week to move quickly to introduce a lightly regulated system for trading carbon emissions permits.
Philips Sets Target to Double Sales from Green Products to 30% of Total Revenues Within Five Years - 2007-09-25
Royal Philips Electronics (AEX:PHI, NYSE:PHG) announced today that by 2012, it aims for 30% of total revenues to come from Green Products, compared with 15% of group sales in 2006. This commitment is part of Philips' latest EcoVision program that focuses on reducing the energy consumption of its products and facilities.
Wal-Mart Offers Road Map for Greener Supply Chain - 2007-09-25
With an eye toward minimizing its carbon footprint, Wal-Mart Stores (NYSE: WMT) Latest News about Wal-Mart will partner with the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) to measure the amount of energy used to create products throughout its supply chain.
Waste Management to build 60 new landfill energy facilities - 2007-09-25
Waste Management (NYSE: WMI) said the new facilities, which will capture methane gas from decomposing landfill waste, will generate more than 700 megawatts of clean renewable energy, or enough to power 700,000 homes or replace more than eight million barrels of oil per year.
Quentin T. Kelly, Chairman and CEO of WorldWater & Solar Technologies Corp., to Testify at U.S. House Hearing - 2007-09-24
Congress Considering Small Business Alternative Energy Tax Policies to Lessen Dependence on Foreign Oil
Food, Waste or Biogas? - 2007-09-24
One of the solutions to dealing with food waste actually results in a product that could keep cars on the road: Biogas.
Wal-Mart to Market House-Brand CFLs to U.S. Customers - 2007-09-21
Wal-Mart yesterday announced its plan to release its own brand of energy-efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs, which will go on sale at more than 3,000 of its U.S. stores by the end of the month.
An Off-Grid Vertical Farm for Downtown Seattle - 2007-09-21
We face a lot of challenges, complex and sometimes overwhelming challenges. There are no Single Shot / Silver Bullet solutions out there. But, in some ways, there are solution sets that could be considered a Silver BB.
Business Leaders Call for Public Policies that Leverage Forest Carbon Cycle - 2007-09-20
A group of World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) member companies is calling for public policies that make the best use of the forestry sector's carbon profile and carbon cycle.
$14M VC Funds Awarded to Clean Energy Storage Company - 2007-09-20
Pentadyne Power Corporation, a commercial manufacturer of renewable energy storage systems using advanced composite flywheel technology, announced today that Loudwater Investment Partners have led a $14 million capital round to finance further company growth and product development.
New Membrane Technology for Lower-Cost CO2 Separation from Power Plant Gases - 2007-09-20
Researchers in the membrane research group (MEMFO) at The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim have developed and are patenting a new nano-structured plastic membrane for the low-cost separation of CO2 from flue gases from power plants.
UK-Based Metal Recycler Sees 25 Pct Volume Growth - 2007-09-20
UK-based SIMS Recycling Solutions (SRS) expects its metals recycling volumes to grow by 25 percent a year for the foreseeable future because new rules will compel firms to adopt a greener approach.
The Potential For Energy Efficiency Among Industrial Giants - 2007-09-19
This essay is an exclusive excerpt adapted from Kevin Klustner's upcoming book, "Energy Efficiency -- The Future is Now," which will be released in October.
Generators say carbon price must rise - 2007-09-19
A CARBON price of more than $50 a tonne would be necessary to allow power from clean coal to compete on the wholesale electricity market, the group representing power generators said yesterday.
Venezuela Chavez Prods His Government Again To Shun Dollars - 2007-09-18
Venezuela President Hugo Chavez has once again resumed his campaign to shun the U.S. dollar, this time by prodding state oil company Petroleos de Venezuela, PdVSA, to convert its dollar holdings into other currencies.
Study: Meeting London Emissions Targets for 2030 Could Require Banning Cars in Inner and Outer London - 2007-09-13
Future emissions targets for London stand little chance of being achieved without radical steps, one of which could be the removal of all cars from both inner and outer London, according to an analysis of scenarios by a team from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and the Transport Studies Unit (Oxford University Centre for the Environment).
Mazda Develops Biofabric Made With 100% Plant-Derived Fiber for Vehicle Interiors - 2007-09-12
Mazda Motor, collaboration with Teijin Limited and Teijin Fibers Limited, has developed the worlds first biofabric made with completely plant-derived fibers, suitable for use in vehicle interiors.
Boulder Outlook Hotel Pursues Zero-Waste Goal - 2007-09-12
Is zero waste possible in a hotel that has a full-service restaurant, 3,800 square feet of meeting space and 162 guestrooms?
Utility will use batteries to store wind power - 2007-09-11
American Electric Power, a coal-burning utility company that is looking for ways to connect more wind power to its grid, plans to announce on Tuesday that it will install huge banks of high-technology batteries.
Nation's nuclear waste storage industry in a jam - and Utah in the spotlight - 2007-09-11
The nuclear waste industry is preoccupied with one big question these days: What to do with trainloads of low-level nuclear waste that soon won't have anywhere to go.
PSE&G Supports Strong Role for Utilities in Meeting States Aggressive Energy Efficiency Goals - 2007-09-11
PSE&G today urged state regulators to partner with the states electric and gas utilities to adopt the policies and programs to help consumers conserve energy and use renewable energy.
Africa: World Bank Project to Help Light Up Sub-Saharan Africa - 2007-09-11
Jointly managed by the bank and its private sector lending arm, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Lighting Africa aims to develop market conditions for the supply and distribution of new, non-fossil fuel lighting products such as fluorescent light bulbs and light emitting diodes in rural and urban areas that are not connected to the electricity grid.
IEA Calls for Greater Efforts on Energy Efficiency - 2007-09-10
The study notes that while new engine technologies and vehicle design have produced significant efficiency benefits in passenger cars, in many countries the benefits of introducing more efficient vehicles have been eroded by increased congestion, changes in driver behaviour and additional in-car amenities.
Green Valley In Wal-Mart's Back Yard - 2007-09-07
Start-Ups Set Out to Sustain Giant's Eco-Friendly Focus
Toyota and BMW Cut Emissions, Take Market Share: Report - 2007-09-07
Toyota and BMW cut their cars' carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions rates while taking larger slices of the U.S. automobile market, according to a recent report.
Coca-Cola Unveils 100% Recycling Goal, New Plant Plans - 2007-09-06
Coca-Cola announced plans Wednesday to step up its recycling efforts with a $60 million recycling plant that will be the world's largest.
Beijing Calls for $265B Investment in Renewable Energy - 2007-09-06
Shares in renewable energy companies edged up on Chinas stock exchanges Wednesday following the release of a national plan for reducing fossil fuel-based energy consumption, according to the country's official Xinhua News Agency.
Ford Developing New Anti-Corrosion Technology That Cuts Water Use and Sludge Production - 2007-09-04
Ford Motor Company is developing a new anti-corrosion technology that cuts water use in automotive paint shops by 40% and decreases the production of sludge by 90%.
Mexico City Outlines Green Plan - 2007-08-31
The government of Mexico City has proposed a wide-ranging Green Plan that, among other measures, will seek to better manage traffic flow, improve the emissions quality of the public transportation fleets, and put more emphasis on walking and cycling.
Global warming heats up proxy season - 2007-08-31
People more than ever want companies to adhere to more responsible environmental practices to create less of an impact on global warming. And they are voicing those wants with their shares of stock.
Interview: Bob Elton, BC Hydro CEO - A 100-year thinker - 2007-08-31
Elton became a chartered accountant not long after graduating and credits the experience with instilling in him his long held belief that ethics and values come first, no matter what.
Energy Efficiency Seen Easiest Path to Aid Climate - 2007-08-30
Energy efficiency for power plants, cars or homes is the easiest way to slow global warming in a long-term investment shift that will cost hundreds of billions of dollars, the United Nations said on Tuesday.
Michigan governor says Canadian trash could be alternative fuel source - 2007-08-30
All that trash coming in from Canada that Michigan politicians have argued about for years is starting to look like pure gold as a source of alternative energy, Gov. Jennifer Granholm said Tuesday.
UN: Climate Change Mitigation Could Require Additional US$88B Annual Investment in Global Transport Sector in 2030 - 2007-08-29
The additional investment in the global transport sector required under a scenario for mitigating climate change by rolling back emissions in 2030 to current levels could reach US$88 billion annually by 2030, according to a new report issued this week by the Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
Wells Fargo Invests in Solar, Loans Money for Green Projects - 2007-08-28
Wells Fargo & Co. announced this month a flurry of environmentally driven moves, including an investment in solar power, loans for green projects and an electricity price hedging offering to help mid-market companies manage power costs.
Firms urged to tap into global carbon emissions market - 2007-08-28
Trading in carbon emissions has created a global carbon market estimated to be worth more than $30 billion this year, according to the Nordic-based think-tank Point Carbon.
The green VW - 2007-08-28
By fixing up the already clean VW Golf, a group of German engineers poked holes in Detroit's story that it ain't easy being green.
Sony Develops Bio-Battery Powered by Glucose - 2007-08-24
Sony has developed a bio-battery that uses glucose to generate enough electricity to power a Walkman.
Utility Shows it's Easy Being Green - 2007-08-24
To any critic who insists environmentalism is a synonym for higher taxes or intrusive government, consider what is happening with Consumers Energy:
Chicago Climate Exchange to Offer Kyoto Contracts - 2007-08-24
The Chicago Climate Exchange said on Thursday it will launch a futures contract on Friday representing clean projects under the Kyoto Protocol that are designed to cut greenhouse emissions.
Big Oil's in the House! (and the Senate) - 2007-08-23
The Center for American Progress has released a report cross-referencing oil and gas political donations with voting activity on a recent clean energy bill passed in the House of Representatives.
China hails car trial a 'success' - 2007-08-22
A four-day scheme that took 1.3 million cars off Beijing's streets reduced air pollution by 15-20%, officials in the Chinese capital say.
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