http://www.environmentalleader.com Environmental Leader Fri, 25 May 2012 17:41:13 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/22/the-best-way-to-manage-water/ http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/22/the-best-way-to-manage-water/#comments Tue, 22 May 2012 13:35:19 +0000 Kathy Miller http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=77058 What is the best way to manage water? Until recently, most of us have not given this question much attention. True enough, we may have realized at some point that water is an essential resource for supporting all life on the planet. Yet we assumed that there is, and will always be, an ample supply [...]]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/22/the-best-way-to-manage-water/feed/ 2 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/22/solving-the-worlds-water-problems-through-technology/ http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/22/solving-the-worlds-water-problems-through-technology/#comments Tue, 22 May 2012 13:27:03 +0000 Environmental Leader http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=77053 As I read report after report about the daunting water infrastructure and scarcity challenges we all face, I am heartened by the promise of technological innovation. Everywhere I look in the water world, I see talented, dedicated people developing smart, new solutions to some of our most intractable problems. Some of the solutions involve creating [...]]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/22/solving-the-worlds-water-problems-through-technology/feed/ 2 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/21/water-tech-market-for-food-and-drink-to-almost-double-by-2020/ http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/21/water-tech-market-for-food-and-drink-to-almost-double-by-2020/#comments Mon, 21 May 2012 14:20:29 +0000 Environmental Leader http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=76946 The global water technology market in the food and beverage sector is set to almost double in size by 2020 as concerns over water scarcity increase, according to new research by business data research center Global Water Intelligence. Drivers including rising demand coupled with a fixed supply, and companies’ increasing concern over environmental branding, will [...]]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/21/water-tech-market-for-food-and-drink-to-almost-double-by-2020/feed/ 1 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/14/walmart-cuts-outdoor-water-use-with-weathertrak-devices-three-products-launched/ http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/14/walmart-cuts-outdoor-water-use-with-weathertrak-devices-three-products-launched/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 06:20:31 +0000 Environmental Leader http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=76453 Walmart stores equipped with WeatherTRAK smart irrigation controllers have reduced outdoor water use an average of 39 percent since they were installed in 2008, the companies have announced. HydroPoint Data Systems supplied 631 of its WeatherTRAK controllers at select Walmart stores. The systems, which are designed to eliminate landscape water waste, harmful run-off and costly [...]]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/14/walmart-cuts-outdoor-water-use-with-weathertrak-devices-three-products-launched/feed/ 0 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/11/excessive-water-use-threatening-business-in-major-economies/ http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/11/excessive-water-use-threatening-business-in-major-economies/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 15:30:44 +0000 Environmental Leader http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=76322 Unsustainable water use is threatening agriculture, other business and populations in China, India and the US, according to a study by risk analysis company Maplecroft. The Water Stress Index calculates the water stress of over 168 countries by evaluating renewable supplies of water from precipitation, streams and rivers against domestic, industrial and agricultural use. The [...]]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/11/excessive-water-use-threatening-business-in-major-economies/feed/ 5 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/11/contract-wins-q-cells-pv-on-ikea-turboden-orc-at-heathrow-enernoc-in-sf/ http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/11/contract-wins-q-cells-pv-on-ikea-turboden-orc-at-heathrow-enernoc-in-sf/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 13:15:02 +0000 Environmental Leader http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=76328 IKEA has ordered 7MW of Q.Cells’ solar modules. The retailer will install Q.Cells’ CIGS thin-film modules on the rooftop of its main warehouse in the northern Italian town of Piacenza within the coming months. Renewables provides 51 percent of Ikea’s energy, up from 47 percent in FY10, according to the company’s 2011 sustainability report. BAA [...]]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/11/contract-wins-q-cells-pv-on-ikea-turboden-orc-at-heathrow-enernoc-in-sf/feed/ 0 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/10/changing-attitudes-about-waterways-in-post-irene-vermont/ http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/10/changing-attitudes-about-waterways-in-post-irene-vermont/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 07:11:52 +0000 Dick McCarrick http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=76171 In the immediate aftermath of last summer’s Hurricane Irene, an anecdote made the rounds featuring Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin. According to the story, Governor Shumlin was looking on as a road crew repaired some flood damage, rebuilding a destroyed bank and restoring the river to its original course. Suddenly the local environmental official arrived on [...]]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/10/changing-attitudes-about-waterways-in-post-irene-vermont/feed/ 2 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/09/chrysler-dealerships-install-solar-panels-recycle-motor-oil-and-rainwater/ http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/09/chrysler-dealerships-install-solar-panels-recycle-motor-oil-and-rainwater/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 06:50:26 +0000 Environmental Leader http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=76068 Tim Parker Chrysler, located in the Hot Springs National Park in central Arkansas, installed a 2,000-square-foot solar panel system on the dealership’s roof (pictured), making it one of the largest privately owned solar panel systems in the state, according to Chrysler. The dealership is one of 30 that Chrysler Group has recognized under the Dealer [...]]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/09/chrysler-dealerships-install-solar-panels-recycle-motor-oil-and-rainwater/feed/ 1 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/08/microsoft-commits-to-carbon-neutrality-in-fy-2013/ http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/08/microsoft-commits-to-carbon-neutrality-in-fy-2013/#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 07:33:47 +0000 Environmental Leader http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=76032 Microsoft will charge an internal carbon offset fee starting in fiscal year 2012-2013 in its effort to be carbon neutral beginning July 1, according to the company’s blog. The carbon price will be based on market pricing for renewable energy and carbon offsets, and Microsoft will apply it to operations in more than 100 countries. [...]]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/08/microsoft-commits-to-carbon-neutrality-in-fy-2013/feed/ 4 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/04/policy-enforcement-briefing-keystone-xl-korea-ets-fracking-rules-clean-energy-standard/ http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/04/policy-enforcement-briefing-keystone-xl-korea-ets-fracking-rules-clean-energy-standard/#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 14:15:25 +0000 Environmental Leader http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=75763 Here’s the latest policy, enforcement and legal news affecting corporate environmental and energy executives. Today’s briefing includes 10 items. TransCanada is expected to reapply for its US permit to build the Keystone XL pipeline as soon as today, with a new route planned through Nebraska. The company has previously disclosed plans to construct a segment [...]]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/04/policy-enforcement-briefing-keystone-xl-korea-ets-fracking-rules-clean-energy-standard/feed/ 0 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/04/nike-sustainability-report-aims-for-20-co2-15-water-10-waste-cuts-by-2015/ http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/04/nike-sustainability-report-aims-for-20-co2-15-water-10-waste-cuts-by-2015/#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 06:09:38 +0000 Environmental Leader http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=75740 Nike has committed itself to a 20 percent reduction in CO2 emissions per unit, a 15 percent improvement in water use per unit of production and a 10 percent reduction in waste from manufacturing by financial year 2015, measured against a financial year 2011 baseline, according to the company’s 2010-2011 sustainability report. Nike’s carbon emissions [...]]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/04/nike-sustainability-report-aims-for-20-co2-15-water-10-waste-cuts-by-2015/feed/ 0 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/02/policy-enforcement-briefing-rio20-crucifixion-ozone-standards-greywater/ http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/02/policy-enforcement-briefing-rio20-crucifixion-ozone-standards-greywater/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 13:15:42 +0000 Environmental Leader http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=75577 Here’s the latest policy, enforcement and legal news affecting corporate environmental and energy executives. Today’s briefing includes 11 items. Corporate sustainability reporting may drop out of the main negotiating text for the upcoming UN Rio+20 meeting, according to remarks from participants at informal discussions ahead of the June conference. Other points, including one calling for an end to fossil [...]]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/02/policy-enforcement-briefing-rio20-crucifixion-ozone-standards-greywater/feed/ 0 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/01/cox-saves-17400-tons-of-carbon-over-five-years/ http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/01/cox-saves-17400-tons-of-carbon-over-five-years/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 14:15:40 +0000 Environmental Leader http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=75437 Cox Enterprises has saved 17,400 tons of carbon through alternative energy projects since 2007 and conserves 20 million gallons of water annually, according to data the company released on the fifth anniversary of its national sustainability program. The communications, media and automotive services company has implemented energy-efficient heating and cooling systems, green energy sources, hybrid [...]]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/01/cox-saves-17400-tons-of-carbon-over-five-years/feed/ 0 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/01/coca-cola-china-plant-shuttered-over-chlorine-contamination/ http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/01/coca-cola-china-plant-shuttered-over-chlorine-contamination/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 06:35:55 +0000 Environmental Leader http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=75454 Coca-Cola was reportedly forced by regulators to temporarily stop production at a bottling plant in north China, after inspectors allegedly found chlorine in a batch of drinks. Media had earlier reported that a batch of drinks contained water with chlorine, prompting the food, safety and quality regulator in Shanxi province to inspect the plant, according [...]]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/01/coca-cola-china-plant-shuttered-over-chlorine-contamination/feed/ 3 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/01/frack-water-market-to-reach-9bn-in-2020-lux-says/ http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/01/frack-water-market-to-reach-9bn-in-2020-lux-says/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 06:30:22 +0000 Environmental Leader http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=75494 The market for treating hydraulic fracturing water – a waste byproduct of shale gas production — will grow nine-fold to $9 billion in 2020, according to a report by Lux Research. The growth in hydraulic fracturing has energized the water industry, inspiring a bumper crop of new water treatment startups aiming to treat the challenging flowback water, [...]]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/05/01/frack-water-market-to-reach-9bn-in-2020-lux-says/feed/ 4