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EPA’s GHG Endangerment Ruling Puts Utilities, Manufacturers on Defensive

April 20, 2009October 18, 2009 by Paul Nastu

In the wake of the Environmental Protection Agency’s so-called “endangerment” ruling on greenhouse gases, pundits are in full-spin mode, with advocates, critics and interested observers detailing their own takes on the news. EPA’s move is a strong signal from the Obama Administration that Congress must act on climate legislation, including ... Read more »

A New Generation of Batteries Awaits

April 14, 2009September 14, 2010 by Glen Merfeld

If you are a parent, homeowner or someone who frequently uses a cell phone or laptop computer, replacing or re-charging batteries is a way of life. The vibrating chair that lulls your baby to sleep, the power drill to put up a new set of blinds and the countless minutes ... Read more »

GreenWaste, SolarCity Complete 1,502 Solar Panel installation

April 14, 2009 by Gina Roos

SolarCity has completed the installation of a dual-array, 1,502-panel solar power system that will power GreenWaste Recovery’s Material Recovery Facility in San Jose, California. The 1.8-acre solar panel system is said to be one of the largest commercial installations in the city of San Jose. GreenWaste’s new facility is capable ... Read more »

Lighting Retrofit Saves Pipe Foundry $100K a Year

April 1, 2009February 18, 2010 by Paul Nastu

AB&I Foundry is starting to enjoy the benefits of $100,000 a year in energy savings after a lighting retrofit at its facility. The Oakland, Calif., manufacturer of cast iron pipe was able to tap into $45,000 in incentives, including subsidies from a California utility rebate program, said Matt Krieger, a ... Read more »

Is Criticism of EPA GHG Reporting Rule Justified?

March 16, 2009September 14, 2010 by Andy Hultgren

In a recent article, a representative of consulting firm CRA International criticized the proposed Environmental Protection Agency Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule for including both upstream and downstream reporting of emissions, saying it was “costly” and “duplicitous” to take such an approach. It is correct that it is more costly to ... Read more »

More Americans Believe Global Warming is ‘Exaggerated’

March 16, 2009March 13, 2009 by Paul Nastu

At 41 percent, the proportion of Americans who think global warming is exaggerated has been on a steady climb since 2006, when only 30 percent of Americans surveyed by Gallup said that. Gallup attributes the rise to Republicans and independents believing media coverage of global warming is exaggerated. In the ... Read more »

Patagonia: On The Road to 100% Recyclability

March 10, 2009October 18, 2009 by Gina Roos

Clothing manufacturer Patagonia is still working to meet its goal of recycling 100 percent of its products by 2010, according to the company’s latest report. In 2005, Patagonia announced a new line of recyclable Capilene Performance Base Layer garments, together with a five-year goal to make all Patagonia products recyclable ... Read more »

Businesses Warned to Heed Potential for Water Scarcity

March 3, 2009 by Paul Nastu

Too few businesses and investors are taking into consideration the potential for economic upheaval if water resources become as scarce as predicted, according to a recent report from CERES. Industry has traditionally taken for granted the availability of clean, reliable and inexpensive water, however decreasing availability, declining water quality and ... Read more »

Major Retailers Give Organic Jeans Shelf Space

February 19, 2009 by Paul Nastu

Greensource, a supplier of organic cotton apparel, is launching organic cotton jeans at major retailers including Walmart, Kmart, Macy’s and Kohl’s, the company announced. The jeans are certified to organic standards for both their organically grown cotton fibers, and their dye processing which meets the new Global Organic Textile Standard ... Read more »

Patagonia Goes For Gold At Reno Distribution Center

February 5, 2009October 18, 2009 by Paul Nastu

To accommodate growth plans to 2016, the outdoor gear and apparel company Patagonia constructed a 171,000-square-foot addition to its 12-year-old, 342,000-square-foot distribution center in Reno, Nevada and achieved LEED Gold certification, writes Modern Materials Handling. The new green distribution center features: A steel frame, insulation, and window glass that contain ... Read more »

100 Most Sustainable Companies 2009

February 4, 2009February 4, 2009 by Paul Nastu

Corporate Knights Inc and Innovest Strategic Value Advisors announced its fifth annual list of the 100 most sustainable corporations in the world at the World Economic Forum in Davos. The G100 includes companies from 15 countries encompassing all sectors. They were evaluated according to how effectively they managed environmental, social ... Read more »

Some Climate Damage Unstoppable, Research Says

January 28, 2009 by Paul Nastu

It’s already too late to fix some of the problems caused by carbon emissions, according to research led by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, USA Today reports. In findings published this week in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Susan Solomon and the team of scientists and climate ... Read more »

EPA’s GHG Endangerment Ruling Puts Utilities, Manufacturers on Defensive

A New Generation of Batteries Awaits

GreenWaste, SolarCity Complete 1,502 Solar Panel installation

Lighting Retrofit Saves Pipe Foundry $100K a Year

Is Criticism of EPA GHG Reporting Rule Justified?

More Americans Believe Global Warming is ‘Exaggerated’

Patagonia: On The Road to 100% Recyclability

Businesses Warned to Heed Potential for Water Scarcity

Major Retailers Give Organic Jeans Shelf Space

Patagonia Goes For Gold At Reno Distribution Center

100 Most Sustainable Companies 2009

Some Climate Damage Unstoppable, Research Says

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