http://www.environmentalleader.com The Executive's Daily Green Briefing Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:16:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/20/epa-is-one-step-closer-to-new-ship-emissions-standards/ http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/20/epa-is-one-step-closer-to-new-ship-emissions-standards/#comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:26:17 +0000 Environmental Leader http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=27712 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) delivered draft rules for new engine and fuel standards for the largest ocean-bound ships to the White House for review, reports the New York Times. The draft rule (PDF) requires vessels with large diesel engines to significantly cut their nitrogen-oxide and sulfur-dioxide emissions, reports the New York Times. Short-term standards [...]]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/20/epa-is-one-step-closer-to-new-ship-emissions-standards/feed/ 0 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/20/european-paper-industry-cuts-co2-emissions-by-42-since-1990/ http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/20/european-paper-industry-cuts-co2-emissions-by-42-since-1990/#comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:23:31 +0000 Environmental Leader http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=27692 The European paper industry has reduced CO2 emissions per ton of paper produced by 42 percent since 1990, according to the Confederation of European Paper Industries’ (CEPI) fourth Sustainability Report (PDF). The paper industry was the only industrial sector to reduce emissions under the EU Emissions Trading System in 2008 compared to 2007, according to CEPI. [...]]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/20/european-paper-industry-cuts-co2-emissions-by-42-since-1990/feed/ 0 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/20/whirlpool-cuts-water-use-by-nearly-22-from-2004-to-2008/ http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/20/whirlpool-cuts-water-use-by-nearly-22-from-2004-to-2008/#comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:34:36 +0000 Environmental Leader http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=27683 Whirlpool Corp. is on track to cut its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 6.6 percent by 2012, according to the company’s first global sustainability report. The company also cut water use by 21.5 percent and overall waste generated per unit decreased by nearly 4 percent from 2004 to 2008. The appliance maker also recycled 90 [...]]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/20/whirlpool-cuts-water-use-by-nearly-22-from-2004-to-2008/feed/ 0 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/20/volvo-mack-engines-first-to-meet-2010-epa-emissions-standards/ http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/20/volvo-mack-engines-first-to-meet-2010-epa-emissions-standards/#comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:56:30 +0000 Environmental Leader http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=27639 With heavy truck engines facing a 2010 deadline for new emissions standards from EPA and the California Air Resources Board, engines from Volvo and Mack claim to be the first to meet both certifications. Heavy duty 11- and 13-liter diesel engines from Volvo and Mack recently passed emissions tests that show them to be compliant with [...]]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/20/volvo-mack-engines-first-to-meet-2010-epa-emissions-standards/feed/ 0 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/19/fossil-fuel-emissions-rose-29-since-2000/ http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/19/fossil-fuel-emissions-rose-29-since-2000/#comments Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:42:07 +0000 Environmental Leader http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=27625 A report (PDF) by scientists shows that emissions are outpacing the ability of ocean and land carbon sinks to soak up carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). They are concerned that if natural sinks can’t keep pace with the increased CO2 emission then the impacts of global [...]]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/19/fossil-fuel-emissions-rose-29-since-2000/feed/ 0 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/19/canada-delays-ghg-emissions-regs-russia-ups-emissions-cuts/ http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/19/canada-delays-ghg-emissions-regs-russia-ups-emissions-cuts/#comments Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:01:49 +0000 Environmental Leader http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=27594 Add Canada to a growing list of countries that want to wait until a global climate deal is struck and the United States decides how it will regulate emissions before they regulate their own greenhouse gas emissions. Earlier this week, New Zealand made a similar announcement. There also appears to be some widespread discussion over [...]]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/19/canada-delays-ghg-emissions-regs-russia-ups-emissions-cuts/feed/ 0 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/19/climate-change-doubter-fox-adopting-energy-efficiency-environmental-management/ http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/19/climate-change-doubter-fox-adopting-energy-efficiency-environmental-management/#comments Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:47:30 +0000 Environmental Leader http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=27596 News Corp. – owner of Fox News, the Wall Street Journal and numerous other media properties – is adding software to help manage its environmental impact and energy use. News Corp. is using software from Hara Environmental and Energy Management to begin collecting energy and emissions information from its hundred-plus facilities worldwide, according to a press [...]]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/19/climate-change-doubter-fox-adopting-energy-efficiency-environmental-management/feed/ 1 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/18/u-s-china-partner-on-renewable-energy-energy-efficiency/ http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/18/u-s-china-partner-on-renewable-energy-energy-efficiency/#comments Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:39:17 +0000 Environmental Leader http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=27527 President Barack Obama and China’s President Hu Jintao have agreed to a wide ranging package of programs and initiatives (seven in total) to strengthen the two countries’ cooperation on renewable energy and energy efficiency. One key program establishes a U.S.-China Clean Energy Research Center, supported by $150 million in public and private funds over the [...]]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/18/u-s-china-partner-on-renewable-energy-energy-efficiency/feed/ 0 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/18/green-buildings-do-double-duty-reduce-energy-use-lower-financial-risk/ http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/18/green-buildings-do-double-duty-reduce-energy-use-lower-financial-risk/#comments Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:43:51 +0000 Environmental Leader http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=27500 The potential for energy use reductions in old and new buildings is significant, according to a report from KPMG. The study finds that energy consumption in buildings can be cut by 30 to 50 percent and still produce a positive return on investments. Plus, real estate groups can get a business boost from green buildings [...]]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/18/green-buildings-do-double-duty-reduce-energy-use-lower-financial-risk/feed/ 0 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/18/uk-to-ease-rules-for-on-site-renewable-energy-installations/ http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/18/uk-to-ease-rules-for-on-site-renewable-energy-installations/#comments Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:38:01 +0000 Environmental Leader http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=27492 Aimed at helping cut carbon emissions, the UK has proposed new planning rules that will allow home owners, offices, schools, stadiums and railway stations to install solar panels without planning permissions, reports the Telegraph. Councils will also be able to install charging stations for electric cars in public parking lots without filling out forms, according [...]]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/18/uk-to-ease-rules-for-on-site-renewable-energy-installations/feed/ 0