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Latest Headlines
Read the latest articles about the climate from government, business, and industry sources.
Awash in Natural Gas, Part One
Thanks to the entrepreneurial drive of a few small U.S. natural gas companies, natural gas from shale is a new energy source.
Coke, eBay, Google, Wal-Mart Buy Bloom Fuel Cells
A host of major U.S. companies are becoming customers of the new Bloom Energy Server, a fuel cell technology that allows users to efficiently generate their own electricity on site.
Looking to Make Your Magazines ‘Greener’?
Take this quiz to learn useful information that can help you make more informed decisions in your efforts to go “green.”
China Both Boon and Bane for Emissions Cutting
Despite a new law aimed at cutting GHG emissions, many blame China for blocking the adoption of a climate change treaty in Copenhagen in December.
Top 20 Headlines of 2009
From the Web site Earth911.com, a summary of their top 20 favorite stories from 2009.
U.S. Energy Consumption to Grow 14% from 2008 to 2035
According to a report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, U.S. energy consumption is projected to grow 14 percent from 2008 to 2035.
Analysis – U.S. Ethanol Industry Set to Win Blend Battle
The U.S. ethanol industry is on track to win approval for higher allowable blend rates that could eventually help it sell billions of gallons more of the fuel a year.
Eniram Outsmarts Waves to Reduce Cargo Emissions
New Report: 16 cargo ships emit more sulfur dioxide pollution than all the world’s cars combined. One Finnish startup has a solution.
Why GMO Foods Have Failed at Producing Healthy Food for More People
GMOs (genetically modified organisms) have yet to justify their role in a world desperate for more sustainable ways to produce healthier food for more people.
Only 12% of Major Firms Have Executive Team for Sustainability
Many large corporations are merely paying lip service to their environmental policies, according to a new report from the Sustainable Enterprise Institute.
Lifecycle Assessment Boosts Transparency of Sustainability Program
Retailers are demanding more information about their suppliers’ sustainability programs and a higher degree of transparency.
Walmart’s Sustainability Index: The Hype and the Reality
Like many things related to Walmart and sustainability, there is both more and less going on here than meets the eye, says GreenBiz.com.
IP Says Paper is Greener than Computers
Is paper friendlier to the environment than electronic devices? International Paper says so in a new brochure.
Energy – It Just Doesn’t Add Up
We are told to reduce our consumption of electricity, but wouldn’t it make more sense for us to produce our own power to create a net savings?
Greenspirit: For a Sustainable Future
Greenpeace and Greenspirit founder Dr. Patrick Moore believes “Trees are the Answer.” He writes and speaks about ecology and society all over the world.
Most Polluted Ecosystems Can Recover, Study Finds
Yale researchers found forest ecosystems recovered in 42 years on average, while ocean bottoms recovered in less than 10 years.
Sustainable Forestry Initiative Newsletter
Read a current issue of SFI Monthly.
The Lowdown on Landfills
Americans generate daily an average of 4.6 pounds of trash per person. So, where does it go?
EPA Proposes National Reporting of GHG Emissions
Agency wants all major sources of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions reported into a national database.
The Seven Pillars of a ‘Green’ Corporate Strategy
Corporate leaders across all industries face growing pressures to become more sensitive to environmental impact.
SFI Chain of Custody Certified Printers
View this comprehensive list of environmentally-conscious printers certified by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative.