June 10th, 2009
Dow Corning Adopts Eco ‘Megatrend’ Strategy
Dow Corning is shifting its focus to more research and development of "solutions linked to global megatrends such as the drive for efficiency, increased focus on ...
FTC Cites Kmart, Tender, Dyna-E for False Green Claims
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has charged Kmart Corp., Tender Corp., and Dyna-E International with making false and unsubstantiated claims that their paper products were ...
Top UN Environmental Official: Ban Plastic Bags
Plastic bags, which choke marine life, should be banned or phased out rapidly, says Achim Steiner, executive director of the U.N. Environment Programme (UNEP).
UNEP released a ...
Midwest States Call for 20% Reduction in GHG Emissions
Six Midwestern governors and a Manitoban premier have released recommendations for a regional cap-and-trade program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The plan calls for a 20 ...
Green Transport Cuts Emissions, Fuel Use and Cost
It's simple and profitable to reduce transportation-related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, according to a new white paper from Chicago-based EA Logistics.
The company's first whitepaper on ...
Green Jobs Not Just For the Environmental Set
At a recent Green Jobs Summit in New York City, the evening began with the seemingly simple question, "What is the definition of a green job?"
A ...
Policy & Enforcement Briefing: CARB Diesel Vehicles, China vs. EU ETS, Mexico Climate Law
