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US Senators Introduce Bill to Nationalize - 2007-04-02
US Senators have introduced a measure that would require automakers to reduce new vehicle greenhouse gas emissions 30% below 2002 levels by 2016.

GAO: Lack of clear policy on peak oil - 2007-03-30
The United States lacks a coordinated strategy to reduce uncertainty about peak oil or its consequences, a report by the Government Accountability Office says.

Banks Get Ahead by Funding Sustainability Projects - 2007-03-29
Banks that integrate environmental, social and governance concerns into their business strategy and seek out those opportunities make their businesses more valuable, according to a new report by the International Finance Corporation.

More U.S. college students studying clean energy - 2007-03-29
Concern over global warming has more U.S. college students looking into careers in alternative energy, leading U.S. universities to add new courses on clean energy technologies and the environment.

Spotlight On Sustainability - 2007-03-29
The greatest challenge for chemists in the coming decades will be developing molecular solutions to ensure sustainable energy, food, and water supplies for all humanity.

IEA: Energy and climate change go together - 2007-03-28
Carbon emissions are surging as a result of ever-higher global energy needs, the International Energy Agency cautioned Wednesday.

Ritter: Renewable energy will improve economic security - 2007-03-28
Surrounded by fields of experimental wind turbines, Gov. Bill Ritter signed a bill Tuesday that will require that 20 percent of the energy provided by large utilities come from renewable sources such as wind and solar power and another measure to build the power lines to deliver it.

City says going green could save more green - 2007-03-28
Mayor Becky Miller earlier this month signed the U.S. Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Agreement, joining mayors around the country — who represent some 61 million Americans — in affirming a call for cities, communities and the federal government to take action to reduce global warming.

Green Labels May Transform Food Consumption -Tesco - 2007-03-28
Green labelling of food to show the impact of its production on the environment could lead to major changes in consumption.

Boeing Prepares Fuel Cell Demonstrator Airplane for Flight Testing - 2007-03-28
Boeing researchers and industry partners throughout Europe plan to conduct experimental flight tests this year of a manned airplane powered only by a 20 kW fuel cell and a lithium-ion battery pack.

Sugar-fueled battery could power portable electronics - 2007-03-26
Researchers at Saint Louis University in Missouri have developed a fuel cell battery that runs on virtually any sugar source — from soft drinks to tree sap — and has the potential to operate three to four times longer on a single charge than conventional lithium-ion batteries, they say.

Toronto Targets 30% Cut in Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2020, 80% by 2050 - 2007-03-26
The city of Toronto has released a planning framework that targets a 6% cut in greenhouse gas emissions from the Toronto urban area by 2012, a 30% cut by 2020, and an 80% reduction by 2050.

Cars, cut your engines - 2007-03-26
No-idling policy to curb emissions should be easy sell, dealership says

San Francisco moves closer to banning plastic bags - 2007-03-23
San Francisco took another step toward becoming the first U.S. city to ban plastic grocery bags Thursday, after a legislative committee indicated it was likely to endorse the measure.

Prime Minister Harper says Canada will be as green as Canadians want it to be - 2007-03-23
Harper, who is poised for a possible federal election this spring, reiterated Thursday that his government will announce mandatory targets to reduce emissions in the coming weeks.

Miller to unveil green plan - 2007-03-23
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Volvo Aero and Swedish Government Invest $18M in Project for More Fuel-Efficient Aircraft Engines - 2007-03-23
Volvo Aero and the Swedish Government are each investing $9 million to support the development of lightweight components for more fuel-efficient aircraft engines.

UK to Raise Taxes on Least-Efficient Cars - 2007-03-22
The UK Budget 2007 introduced by Chancellor Gordon Brown will almost double the vehicle exise duty on the least fuel-efficient cars.

Science turns sun, surf into green energy - 2007-03-21
A REVOLUTIONARY technology that uses sunlight and sea water to produce an unlimited supply of clean, hydrogen fuel could be developed within a decade, Sydney researchers say.

Cities with Less Smog See More Green - 2007-03-20
Thanks to the Clean Air Act, many metro areas have tackled poor air quality, saving thousands of lives and millions of dollars in the process

Bill to offer incentives for clean, renewable energy use - 2007-03-20
Massachusetts House leaders today are to unveil plans for steering the state away from reliance on fossil fuels and toward embracing renewable energy and alternative fuels.

The business of energy conservation - 2007-03-20
When employees don't turn off their computers after work, it can cost companies millions each year in wasted electricity. But one Seattle startup has turned this failure to shut down into a plan to rake in revenue.

Energy Contracting: Cutting Emmissions While Earning Cash - 2007-03-20
As the earth heats up and fuel prices soar, energy efficiency is becoming the new catchworld. A growing number of firms and individuals are investing in energy renovations to make money and cut emissions.

As Canada turns 'green,' its Conservatives follow - 2007-03-20
Once hostile to the idea that man-made greenhouse gases can cause global warming, Prime Minister Stephen Harper's Conservative government is now eagerly trying to prove its green credentials.

Governor rides his eco-image north to Canada - 2007-03-19
He's traveled abroad to China and Japan and crossed the border to Mexico. Now Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is preparing to take his eco-friendly California sales pitch in another direction -- Canada.

Investors to press Congress on warming - 2007-03-19
Joining a rising corporate chorus itching to sink money into clean energy projects, big investors will press the U.S. Congress on Monday to pass laws attempting to tackle global warming.

How can gasoline usage be reduced? - 2007-03-19
Alt-fuels part of nation's plan for a 'gas diet'

Pemex Oil, Gas Reserves Drop By Half Since 2002 - 2007-03-19
Petroleos Mexicanos, the third- biggest oil supplier to the U.S., said its reserves of oil and natural gas have dropped by half since 2002 because of a lack of investment, leaving the company in a ``critical'' situation.

Wal-Mart suppliers on track to reduce packaging - 2007-03-16
Wal-Mart said this week that enough suppliers has signed on to its online "green" rating system, to keep the giant retailer on track toward achieving a five percent reduction in packaging by 2013.

G8 environment ministers begin talks on climate change - 2007-03-16
Environment ministers from the world's leading industrial nations began discussions Friday on how to step up international action to combat climate change.

U.S. needs to take lead on global clean-coal efforts, report says - 2007-03-16
On the same day that Gov. Ted Strickland announced a fresh initiative to develop clean-coal technology in Ohio, a new study warned that America’s existing efforts are "completely inadequate."

Greenhouse Gas Storage is Feasible, MIT Study Says - 2007-03-15
A long-awaited Massachusetts Institute of Technology study on the future of coal says the technology needed to capture greenhouse gas emissions from plants and store them underground apparently is sound, and urged Congress to swiftly pass controls on gases that contribute to global warming.

Good, clean, green way to generate electricity is approved by city in San Diego County - 2007-03-15
Forward-thinking city officials have approved a special use permit which allows Envirepel Energy Inc., to move forward with the balance of the permits required to finish construction of its renewable, bio energy facility and begin operation of it for an initial 18-months.

New GEMI Tool Navigates Challenges of Sustainability - 2007-03-15
The Global Environmental Management Initiative launched a new tool today that offers a six-step plan to help companies focus on and acheive their environmental sustainability goals.

Big Lighting Firm Leads Move to Phase Out Incandescent Bulb - 2007-03-14
Aiming to slow global warming through energy efficiency, a coalition led by the world's largest lighting manufacturer is planning to phase out energy-wasting incandescent light bulbs in the United States by 2016.

PAC Brings Sustainable Packaging to Canada - 2007-03-13
The Packaging Assocation of Canada today announced the signing of a partnership agreement with the Virginia-based Sustainable Packaging Coalition, designed to fast-track sustainable packaging methods across Canada.

A New Battery Takes Off in a Race to Electric Cars - 2007-03-12
A123Systems, a start-up in Watertown, Mass., says it has created a powerful, safe, long-lived battery. If the cell fulfills the ambitions of its maker, that softer sound will be the future of automobiles.

Five states sign climate pact - 2007-03-12
California is no longer alone in its campaign against climate change. The nation's most populous state, after passing a landmark law last year to slash industrial greenhouse gas emissions 25 percent by 2020, has joined with Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon and Washington to address what some are calling one of the planet's most serious threats.

Alberta Seeks to Restrict Emissions From Biggest Polluters - 2007-03-09
The Canadian province of Alberta, home to the largest oil reserves outside the Middle East, introduced a bill to limit greenhouse gas emissions from the area's top 100 polluters.

Renewable Energy Markets to Exceed $220 B by 2016 - 2007-03-09
Internationally, clean energy markets are poised to quadruple in the next decade, growing from $55.4 billion in revenues in 2006 to more than $226.5 billion by 2016 in four key renewable energy sectors, according to a report released this week by the research and publishing firm Clean Edge, Inc.

REEEP Offers 3 Million Euro for Clean Energy Projects - 2007-03-08
The Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP) has launched a call for project proposals to support the development of markets for renewable energy and energy efficiency.

Why being green is good business - 2007-03-08
Dozens of companies are following the latest hot trend of publicly announcing how they intend to combat climate change and cut carbon emissions.

The Politics of Renewable Energy at PGRE&F 2007 - 2007-03-07
Building on the momentum of proposed renewable energy legislation coming out of the 110th Congress over the past two months, Kashkari, senior advisor to Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson, Jr., is set to discuss the President's "Twenty in Ten Initiative," which aims to replace 15% of current gasoline use with biofuels by 2017.

EU can lead way on climate change, says Blair - 2007-03-07
Tony Blair called on fellow European heads to lead the way on climate change when they gather in Brussels later this week. The prime minister expressed optimism that progress could also be made on energy security and deregulation at the European council on Thursday and Friday.

Splitting Water Molecules the Next "Green" Power Source? - 2007-03-06
A limitless renewable energy source that can wean humans off fossil fuels has existed for billions of years, according to the latest report from a "green" scientist.

Capitol gung-ho on green - 2007-03-06
More than a dozen bills aiming to transform Colorado into the green energy capital of the nation are wending their way through the legislative process, inching toward Gov. Bill Ritter's desk for his blessing.

China vows to take due responsibility to curb global warming - 2007-03-06
China will earnestly fulfill its commitment to the international community to curb global warming as the country is seeking sustainable development, said Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing in Beijing Tuesday.

Green utility plan grows - 2007-03-06
Responding to growing concern from Madison area residents about global warming, Madison Gas & Electric will triple the size of its green-power pricing program and reopen the program to new customers.

Chinese Academy of Sciences Makes Recommendation for Non-Petroleum Energy Sources - 2007-03-06
A panel of the Chinese Academy of Sciences Academic Divisions recently issued a report recommending medium-and long-term development strategies for energy sources that can supplement or substitute for petroleum in China.

'Green' options - 2007-03-05
Canada's main industrial producers of greenhouse gases will be offered a menu of options for how they want to meet the Conservative government's new reduction targets, in a policy paper that insiders say will be announced within weeks.

Energy Dept. Wants to Fast-Track Energy Efficiency - 2007-03-02
U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Samuel W. Bodman has sent legislation to Congress requesting authorization that would significantly speed up the process to establish energy efficiency standards and ultimately bring more efficient products to market sooner.

Push to make consumers adopt energy-saving bulbs - 2007-03-02
The world’s three largest light-bulb makers today said they will push European consumers to switch to energy-saving bulbs in a bid to cut carbon dioxide emissions that are believed to contribute to global warming.

Transmission Plan Proposed for Texan Renewable Energy Zones - 2007-03-01
Electric Transmission Texas LLC filed a transmission proposal with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) for the construction of approximately 1,000 miles of transmission lines to support development of the Competitive Renewable Energy Zones (CREZ) in Texas.

Carbon storage can fuel economy - 2007-02-28
A new industry is waiting to be born. Worth up to £2bn a year in the UK and £100bn worldwide, the new field of 'carbon capture and storage' - filtering off and burying carbon dioxide emissions - has the potential to be both environmentally friendly and lucrative.

London plans to be world's greenest city - 2007-02-28
London set out today to become the greenest city in the world with a radical climate action plan to cut carbon emissions by 60 per cent within 20 years in the battle against global warming.

MIT to Help Develop Renewable Energy Institute in Middle East - 2007-02-28
Known primarily as being a country rich in oil reserves, the United Arab Emirates will soon play host to a new research institute that offers postgraduate programs in renewable energy and sustainability in its capital city of Abu Dhabi.

Port leaders promote clean-air technology - 2007-02-27
Conference officials say current changes will pay off with future business.

Smell of money is turning investors green - 2007-02-27
Wind is filling the sails of the alternative energy industry after repeated false starts, bringing big business and the green movement into an uneasy partnership - as investors smell money.

German Conservatives Up Renewables Ante - 2007-02-27
German Christian Democratic Party proposes even more renewables.

Eco-label will create green standard for food, says Miliband - 2007-02-26
An eco-label for food that shows the amount of greenhouse gases involved in growing and transporting it is being considered by the Government, David Miliband, the Environment Secretary, will announce today.

The alternative race heats up - 2007-02-26
Carmakers are modifying their ways in the face of pressure over global warming and demand for eco-friendly vehicles. A sign of the changing times in the auto industry came when the Toyota Camry Hybrid was named Canada's Car of the Year

Minnesota’s task: Move green energy from drawing board to power grid - 2007-02-23
Taking Minnesota’s renewable energy goal from the drawing board to the power grid won’t come easily or cheaply — it is likely to require billions of dollars in new equipment and miles upon miles of transmission lines. But state leaders described the power shift as vital.

FL Officials Award Grants for Renewable Energy Technologies To Encourage Investment In Research - 2007-02-23
Eight companies received $15 million in grant money Thursday through the 2006 Florida Energy Act Thursday.

Austin Energy and Incubator to Test Clean Technologies for Commercialization - 2007-02-22
The Austin Technology Incubator's Clean Energy Incubator and Austin Energy have agreed to create the first test-bed environment in the United States for alternative energy companies to prepare their technologies for commercialization.

Yahoo, Wal-Mart join light bulb campaign to fight global warming - 2007-02-22
A coalition of private companies and government agencies is launching a grassroots marketing campaign to persuade more Americans to help combat global warming by using energy-efficient light bulbs.

Ontario considers banning old-style light bulbs - 2007-02-22
Ontario is considering becoming the first province in Canada to follow Australia's lead in banning old-fashioned, energy-sucking light bulbs, Environment Minister Laurel Broten said Wednesday as the province draws up a plan to cut its greenhouse gas emissions.

New Wave-Pump Technology Hits the Water - 2007-02-22
A new pump system designed to turn salt water into fresh water when combined with desalination systems -- and produce clean renewable energy when combined with hydroelectric systems -- is currently being tested in the Gulf of Mexico, off the Texas coast.

Poll: Enhanced Fuel Economy Remains Top Priority for European Vehicle Owners - 2007-02-22
For the second year in a row, Europeans have chosen enhanced fuel economy as the top automotive technology that they are very or extremely likely to purchase for their new vehicle.

Alternative energy goes after investor dollars - 2007-02-22
Executives tell big investors the cost of producing power in the sector is dropping.

Industry leaders endorse fight against gas-caused climate change - 2007-02-21
The leaders of several worldwide corporations — including General Electric, Volvo and Air France — called Tuesday for prompt, decisive action on climate change created by the emission of greenhouse gases and carbon dioxide.

'Clean Car' Bill Gets Overwhelming Support in Annapolis - 2007-02-21
A proposed law requiring new cars to comply with stricter emissions standards starting in 2011 won overwhelming approval on Tuesday from Maryland's House of Delegates. The legislation now moves to the Senate, where it is expected to also find strong support.

Environment Tops Priority List for Europe's Business Leaders - 2007-02-20
Business leaders across Europe think that protecting the environment should be the number-one priority for global political leaders, according to the results of the 16th annual UPS Europe Business Monitor.

Is USA near a tipping point on global warming? - 2007-02-20
U.S. policy on global warming seems headed for a tipping point, with politicians, business leaders and economists joining environmentalists to call for new laws to limit greenhouse gases that spur climate change.

Is USA near a tipping point on global warming? - 2007-02-20
U.S. policy on global warming seems headed for a tipping point, with politicians, business leaders and economists joining environmentalists to call for new laws to limit greenhouse gases that spur climate change.

Climate protection best choice for business growth, top economist says. - 2007-02-20
Former World Bank chief economist Sir Nicholas Stern was making his first visit to Canada since last fall, when he published a 700-page report that made international headlines with its warnings that the world could face an economic catastrophe similar to the Great Depression by ignoring the threat of climate change.

Australia pulls plug on old bulbs - 2007-02-20
Australia has announced plans to ban incandescent light bulbs and replace them with more energy efficient fluorescent bulbs.

Green chemistry can help nanotechnology - 2007-02-20
A U.S. scientist said researchers should be using "green" chemistry to reduce future risks of nanotechnology.

PLUNGING INTO LOW-FLOW TOILETS - 2007-02-19
Water prices are going up and in some fast- growing communities water supplies are growing more scarce.

Alcoa Chairman Urges Climate Action at China Forum - 2007-02-16
Alain Belda, Chairman and CEO of Alcoa today highlighted the need for urgent and concerted action to press for major breakthroughs on two pressing global issues -- climate change and water management -- in a keynote address to a major Sustainability forum in Beijing.

US industry warming to climate change fight - 2007-02-15
Saving the planet is a worthy goal, but corporate America also sees money to be made in the fight against global warming.

Easyjet Calls for Cuts in Greenhouse Emissions - 2007-02-15
Low-cost airline easyJet called on airlines to cut greenhouse emissions on Wednesday, becoming the latest in a string of UK companies to broadcast a warning about the environment.

US must lead on global warming: Senators - 2007-02-15
Corporate moguls, policy experts and US senators spoke with one voice about global warming Thursday, telling a world forum the United States must take a lead role in cutting greenhouse gases if it wants to encourage China and India to do the same.

Canada Introduces Two New Programs to Support Consumers in Selecting Fuel-Efficient Vehicles - 2007-02-15
The Canadian government has introduced two new programs, with a combined total of C$35 million in funding, to help Canadians choose more eco-friendly vehicles.

City tries to cut energy bills with LEDs - 2007-02-14
The city, which is in the center of the state's tech hub, is conducting experiments to see if it can cut energy consumption and maintenance costs by replacing conventional public light fixtures with ones based around light-emitting diodes.

Companies Pressed to Define Green Policies - 2007-02-14
Tracey C. Rembert, the coordinator of corporate governance and engagement for the Service Employees International Union, acknowledges that Wells Fargo is the country’s largest purchaser of renewable energy offsets and has specialists on staff studying all of the implications of climate change on its businesses.

IT goes green - 2007-02-14
As the climate debate heats up IT finds itself part of the problem ... and part of the solution.

Time to begin 'adapting' to climate change? - 2007-02-14
At the World Bank in Washington, officials have posted some new "help wanted" signs. The bank is looking for a few good specialists (two, to be precise) to focus on adapting to global warming.

Yokohama Tire Technology Cuts Petroleum Use in Tire by 80% - 2007-02-14
Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. (YRC)—the seventh-largest tire manufacturer in the world—has developed a process that combines citrus oil with natural rubber to form a new compound it calls Super Nanopower Rubber (SNR).

BC Premier Calls for 33% Reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions; 30% Reduction in Tailpipe CO2 One Initiative - 2007-02-14
In a speech to the BC Parliament, British Columbia (Canada) Premier Gordon Campbell called for a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions of 33% from current levels by 2020. That is equivalent to a 10% reduction from 1990 levels.

IEA Increases Forecast for Growth in Global Oil Demand in 2007 - 2007-02-13
In its monthly Oil Market Report published today, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said that global oil demand in 2007 will increase at almost double last year’s pace based on increasing demand in China and the Middle East.

Canada pledges $1.3bn green fund - 2007-02-12
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper has announced C$1.5bn (US$1.3bn, £656m) in new funds to combat climate change.

HP Introduces Greener Ink Packaging - 2007-02-12
Hewlett-Packard announced recently that it has redesigned its ink cartridge packaging. The packaging is now smaller and lighter, and it contains more recycled content.

The next big development in computer technology may be growing in the muck of a nearby riverbed. - 2007-02-12
The latest dirt on technology: River germs could run computers

Area companies welcome state's alternative energy strategy - 2007-02-12
Gov. Ed Rendell's renewed focus on developing renewable and alternative energy sources in Pennsylvania could be a boon to local companies in solar power, biodiesel and other related industries.

EU gets tough on 'green crimes' - 2007-02-09
The European Commission has unveiled plans to turn environmental offences over to criminal courts across the European Union.

China Set to Launch Kyoto Clean Energy Fund - 2007-02-09
Beijing will launch within weeks a renewable energy fund likely to deploy tens of millions of dollars it has taxed from carbon trading under the Kyoto Protocol.

Blair ready to cut out Bush in quest for a green legacy - 2007-02-09
Tony Blair is planning to work for a new “postBush” consensus on climate change with the US Congress and world leaders after he leaves office this summer.

PG&E Pushes for High-Tech Energy Savings - 2007-02-08
Pacific Gas and Electric Company announced today that it is leading the formation of a nationwide coalition of utilities to discuss and coordinate energy efficiency programs for the high tech sector, focusing on data centers.

Climate challenge tipped to heat up the global economy - 2007-02-08
Climate change will boost the global economy and dominate financial markets over the next 25 years, a leading investment bank has predicted.

Canada Will Regulate Vehicle Fuel Economy - 2007-02-08
Declaring that "the era of voluntary compliance is over," Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper has said that for the first time ever, Canada "will regulate the fuel efficiency of motor vehicles, beginning with the 2011 model year."

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