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  • US retailer to host wind, solar power

    August 20, 2008


    JCPenney will install renewable energy systems on stores, distribution center


     

  • US cities will report GHG emissions

    August 20, 2008


    21 cities begin project to monitor and report climate data


     

  • Swedish train could cut energy use 30%

    August 20, 2008


    Bombardier tests new green transport model designed especially for Nordic countries


     

  • US utilities commit to renewable energy

    August 20, 2008


    PGandE, SoCal Edison announce plans for solar, wind power facilities


     

  • Sustainable biofuels principles drawn up

    August 18, 2008


    Draft principles cover human rights, land and water use


     

  • Industry group opposes Australia renewables target

    August 18, 2008


    Australian industry group says meeting renewables target will cost too much


     

  • New Shell ad ruled misleading

    August 18, 2008


    Uk Advertising Standards Authority upholds a complaint against Shell oil sands advert


     

  • UK biofuel quality falls below par

    August 13, 2008


    Less than 20% of road fuels met standards earlier this year, says report


     

  • Groups say UK banks funding coal

    August 13, 2008


    Environmentalists object to financing of coal-fired power plants by RBS, HSBC


     

  • Americans find business influential against global warming

    August 13, 2008


    Survey: Americans see business, government as having equal influence on climate change


     

  • UK approves new wind farms

    August 13, 2008


    108 turbines at fourth-largest offshore installation could power over 170,000 homes


     

  • Dell goes carbon neutral

    August 12, 2008


    Technology company meets end-of-year goal ahead of schedule


     

  • HP products now ship green

    August 12, 2008


    EPA certifies goods as lowering emissions in transport


     

  • US biofuel requirement still in place

    August 12, 2008


    Request from Texas denied; ethanol and biodiesel to remain in the mix


     

  • US now leads wind power industry

    August 12, 2008


    Organization reports nation has nearly 20,000MW of power capacity currently installed


     

  • News digest 1 - 14 August 2008

    August 12, 2008


    A summary of the latest climate change news from around the world


     

  • Climate modelling techniques analyzed

    August 6, 2008


    Regional precipitation predictions still a weakness of modern simulations


     

  • Report examines climate's impact on business

    August 6, 2008


    WBCSD addresses climate issues from business perspective in new publication


     

  • Young consumers name top green brands

    August 6, 2008


    Automakers, grocers make list of favorite environmentally-friendly retailers


     

  • LG partners to recycle electronics

    August 6, 2008


    160 drop-off locations now open in U.S.; deal hopes to locate a center in every state


     

  • Australian farmers train for climate change

    August 5, 2008


    $26.5 million allotted for courses in preparation, risk management


     

  • Report calls China leader in renewables

    August 5, 2008


    Climate Group study finds nation a top producer of solar, wind energy technology


     

  • MIT develops fuel from water

    August 5, 2008


    Researchers believe discovery could hold enormous potential for solar power


     

  • South Africa launches climate change plan

    August 5, 2008


    Carbon tax, emissions reduction goals part of new policy


     

  • Europe's solar PV market analyzed in report

    August 1, 2008


    Spain joining Germany as industry leader while large-scale installations grow


     

  • Climate Group publishes climate topic papers

    August 1, 2008


    Global experts contribute to far-reaching analysis pieces


     

  • GE enters $8 billion UAE partnership

    July 30, 2008


    $8 billion partnership will put energy technologies in carbon-free city


     

  • WBCSD releases impact measurement framework

    July 30, 2008


    Method will help companies determine long-term impact on environment, society


     

  • News digest 23 - 30 July 2008

    July 29, 2008


    A summary of the latest climate change news from around the world


     

  • EDF energy price hike

    July 28, 2008


    Unable to absorb the price of gas, EDF is forced to raise their wholesale gas and electricity prices.


     

  • KPMG reports on carbon in India

    July 28, 2008


    Climate change not first concern of many executives


     

  • Report: Canada safest from climate change

    July 28, 2008


    Index ranks countries on vulnerability to effects of climate change


     

  • US will spend billions on climate change

    July 28, 2008


    Economic losses for many states found to be above $1 billion


     

  • Coca-Cola announces sustainability goals

    July 28, 2008


    Beverage manufacturer will cut carbon emissions, increase recycling


     

  • Praxair joins climate advisory committee

    July 23, 2008


    Board aims to implement disclosure standards for business climate data


     

  • Brown will speak at climate conference

    July 23, 2008


    British PM agrees to address business leaders in New Zealand


     

  • Gore challenges US to 100% renewable energy

    July 23, 2008


    Environmentalist calls goal achievable and affordable in new marketplace


     

  • NYC mayor guarantees city's hybrid taxis

    July 23, 2008


    Manufacturers will supply 300 new yellow cabs each month


     

  • US EPA funds clean diesel

    July 23, 2008


    Grants will fund development in bus, heavy truck engines


     

  • Food companies to cut transport miles

    July 23, 2008


    40 firms sign agreement to work on many aspects of product transport


     

  • Toyota to fund energy efficiency research

    July 23, 2008


    $1.4 million study will explore barriers to implementing energy cuts


     

  • Report: EU importing illegal timber

    July 23, 2008


    WWF says 20% of supply suspected to be from illicit sources


     

  • UK sets emission targets for 2050

    July 21, 2008


    The UK government Climate Change Bill plans to cut emissions by more than half before 2050


     

  • World`s first tidal turbine makes a splash in Britain

    July 21, 2008


    The world`s first commercial sized tidal turbine, more than four times as powerful than the previous top tidal turbine, will now provide clean electricity to the Stanford Lough grid in Northern Ireland.


     

  • News digest 8 - 22 July 2008

    July 21, 2008


    A summary of the latest climate change news from around the world


     

  • EU releases green labelling scheme

    July 18, 2008


    The European Commission`s Action Plan will require mandatory `green` labelling of products to promote sustainability and energy efficiency in the consumer market.


     

  • Exelon sets low-carbon plan

    July 18, 2008


    Exelon`s carbon emissions reduction target is equivalent to removing 3 million cars off the road


     

  • Australia puts a price on pollution

    July 18, 2008


    Australia`s Carbon Pollution Reduction scheme, which will be effective from 2010-2015, intends to change emission habits by setting a cap on pollution.


     

  • OECD criticizes efficiency of biofuels

    July 18, 2008


    The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) report, released July 16th, claims that only certain biofuels actually reduce emissions.


     

  • GE renewables investments top $4 billion

    July 18, 2008


    Company closer to $6 billion renewable energy investment goal


     
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