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Markey-Waxman Bill passes House, but Senate looms large
June 30, 2009
After narrowly passing in the US House of Representatives, the Markey-Waxman climate bill now heads to the Senate, where it faces long odds of getting through to President Barack Obama
Wales invests 300 million in carbon emission reduction
June 30, 2009
The Welsh Assembly Government is planning to invest 300 million to help meet carbon reduction targets
Energy consulting on the rise
June 26, 2009
A Verdantix study released this week rates major energy consulting firms
Obama says time is now for climate change bill
June 26, 2009
US President Barack Obama claims the time is now for members of Congress to pass a new climate change bill that would add green jobs and technology
Environmental Consulting Market feels economic pinch
June 25, 2009
A new report says that despite growing by 9% in 2008, the 1.46 billion environmental consulting business is feeling the weight of the recession
Climate change to cost Americans less than advertised
June 25, 2009
New figures from the American Congressional Budget Office (CBO) indicate the poorest Americans will profit in 2020 from the climate bill
UK government funds Toyota plug-in hybrid test
June 25, 2009
The UK government`s Technology Strategy Board awards Toyota and EDF Energy funding to test 20 zero emissions plug-in hybrid vehicles
UK to fund electric car test beds
June 22, 2009
The UK government is going to award 25 million to eight electric car test beds
Low Carbon Communities of the Americas programme launched
June 22, 2009
DoE announces Americas partnership on climate change
Meat-free Mondays?
June 22, 2009
Friends of the Earth welcomes Paul McCartney`s protest against meat production
UK business 10 million untapped cost savings
June 18, 2009
Envirowise says companies are collectively throwing away as much as 10 million a day
Australian climate change groups urge business probe
June 17, 2009
Australian climate change groups are calling on The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to look into "deceptive conduct" by several companies` public complaints about the impact of Australia's proposed Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme
Warmer climate alters US wind speeds
June 15, 2009
A new study says that wind power could be harder to come by in the eastern two-thirds of the US because of climate change
Carbon trading gets going in New Zealand
June 15, 2009
The first international trade of New Zealand forestry`s Assigned Amount Units (AAUs) was completed Thursday
Canada to establish a new carbon market
June 12, 2009
The Canadian government announced plans Wednesday to develop a national carbon market to help the country reduce its greenhouse gas emissions
China to offer lighting subsidies
June 11, 2009
In a move to cut the country`s emissions, China will now offer 600 million yuan in subsidies to help stimulate the use of green lighting
UK DECC consultation on how to measure and report greenhouse gases
June 10, 2009
The British Departments of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) and Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) launched a public consultation aiming to help organisations report and control their greenhouse gas emissions
New pro-environment US supreme court judge
June 10, 2009
President Barack Obama`s nomination of Circuit Appeals Court Judge Sonia Sotomayor to join the Supreme Court is being met with optimism amongst environmentalists
Report: Companies failing to report climate change
June 10, 2009
A report released last week says big businesses may be withholding information on climate change from investors
BP alternative energy chief to retire
June 10, 2009
As BP scales back their level of investment into alternative energy, Vivienne Cox decides to retire at end of the month
News digest 21 May - 11 June 2009
June 10, 2009
A summary of the latest climate change news from around the world
Climate change killing 300,000 people a year, report says
June 4, 2009
Up to 300,000 people die every year from climate change, a report by the Kofi Annan-led Global Humanitarian Forum claims.
Supermarkets clearing the Amazon?
June 4, 2009
A new investigation says that cheap frozen beef products in Britain`s big supermarkets could be causing deforestation
Telecoms lacking sustainable solutions
May 20, 2009
Report compares sustainability strategies of Europe's leading telecom providers
UK sets out industrial biotech vision
May 20, 2009
Report calls biotechnology a route away from fossil fuel dependency
US PV solar array powers up this week
May 20, 2009
Orlando, FL will host largest solar installation in Southeast United States
UK calls for clearer compost labels
May 20, 2009
Environment secretary says retailers should identify peat content of compost
Companies develop CO2 management guide
May 18, 2009
Practical tools and advice for suppliers included in report by leading companies
TH!NK certified highway safe
May 18, 2009
Norwegian electric car now recognized as street safe throughout EU
US, Japan collaborate on climate issues
May 18, 2009
Practical tools and advice for suppliers included in report by leading companies
Coca-Cola launches plant-based bottle
May 18, 2009
New bottle is made from recyclable, renewable, plant-based plastic
Study: forest tenure important
May 13, 2009
Report says regulatory system should be considered for effects on forest communities
UK debuts smart meters
May 13, 2009
All British households will be using smart metering system by 2020
GE to open NY battery factory
May 13, 2009
Hybrid locomotive battery among advanced technologies that will be produced
London Array wind project approved
May 13, 2009
World's largest offshore wind farm will begin producing energy in 2012
News Digest 7 - 20 May 2009
May 12, 2009
A summary of the latest climate change news from around the world
Obama supports sustainable energy
May 11, 2009
Workgroup established to advance biofuels research in US
Bill to fund climate change preparedness
May 11, 2009
New legislation would assess impact of climate change on public health
UK waters could host marine energy
May 11, 2009
Study will investigate potential for wave, tide energy on English and Welsh coasts
EPA lays out biofuel increase plan
May 8, 2009
Plan will have US biofuel supply reaching 36 billion gallons by 2022
Owens Corning products certified green
May 8, 2009
Home builders association awards insulation, duct products with green approval
UK to support low-CO2 vehicle technology
May 8, 2009
Report sets out key recommendations for sustainable growth of UK automotive industry
Australia sets pollution reduction target
May 8, 2009
Nation pledges to reduce carbon pollution by one-quarter by 2020 if other countries join
US cities fighting climate change
May 8, 2009
Report details strategies in use by 40 largest urban areas to limit carbon footprint
News Digest 25 April - 6 May 2009
May 5, 2009
A summary of the latest climate change news from around the world
Ad spoofs big oil executives
May 1, 2009
TV spot calls on global leaders to keep word on climate change
Boeing biofuel partnership announced
May 1, 2009
Building sector can contribute to global energy targets with immediate action
AEP doubles renewable energy goals
May 1, 2009
Environmental advances offer benefits for companies and climate
Shoppers consider product sustainability
May 1, 2009
Environmental sustainability is tiebreaking factor when products are equal
L'Oreal to halve emissions by 2015
April 28, 2009
Company announces goals to cut GHG emissions, water use, waste production
