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PepsiCo UK offers farmers web water, carbon saverBy : sustainabilityo..., Oct 19, 2010
PepsiCo UK and Ireland, whose brands include Walkers Crisps and Quaker Oats, said on Tuesday it will roll out globally a web-based crop management system to help farmers reduce water use and carbon emissions. The company, a unit of PepsiCo Inc (PEP.N: Quote, Profile,... Read more.. |
Climate change treaty must address health issues: WHOBy : sustainabilityo..., Oct 19, 2010
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Tuesday said next month's climate change conference in Mexico must address health concerns in any legally-binding agreement on mitigating the impacts of global warming as it threatens human health. Health experts from the 11 member... Read more.. Subject Tags: Disaster , Environment , Health , Labor , Social Issues , Technology , Weather , World Health Organization |
Chevron Attempts to Repair Tarnished Image with ‘We Agree’ Ad CampaignBy : Preeti Aggarwal, Oct 19, 2010
Chevron has launched a new global advertising campaign called “We Agree,” which is in direct response to industry critics as it tries to repair its image in the wake of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill and a multi-billion lawsuit that claims the oil company is responsible for oil... Read more.. |
How Facebook, eBay Improve Energy Efficiency in Data CentersBy : Preeti Aggarwal, Oct 19, 2010
Better airflow management helps improve energy efficiency and cut electricity costs in data centers according to one tip shared by Facebook and eBay, reports Computerworld. Facebook and eBay shared some energy-saving tips at a recent panel session, “holistic approaches... Read more.. |
Walmart Unveils Global Sustainable Agriculture GoalsBy : Preeti Aggarwal, Oct 15, 2010
Walmart today launched its new global commitment to sustainable agriculture that will help small and medium sized farmers expand their businesses, get more income for their products, and reduce the environmental impact of farming, while strengthening local economies and... Read more.. Subject Tags: Environment , food |
ASEAN ministers call for agreement on climate change in Cancun meetBy : Preeti Aggarwal, Oct 14, 2010
ASEAN environment ministers have reiterated the importance of reaching agreement on climate change issues at the meeting in Cancun, Mexico in November-December this year. In a joint statement after their meeting in the Bruneian capital, Bandar Seri Begawan, the 10... Read more.. Subject Tags: Environment |
Japan sees China, India backsliding on climateBy : sustainabilityo..., Oct 14, 2010
China and India are deviating from an accord they took part in last December to fight global warming, slowing the progress of U.N. climate talks, a key delegate from the Japanese government said on Wednesday. Jun Arima, Deputy Director-General for Environmental Affairs... Read more.. |
Green mission draft aims forest quality enhancementBy : Preeti Aggarwal, Oct 13, 2010
Reducing carbon emission by enhancing forest quality with the help of local people is the main highlight of the final draft of the National Mission for a Green India (GIM) which awaits clearance from Prime Minister's Council on Climate Change. The draft of the GIM,... Read more.. Subject Tags: Environment |
India, China say no to new targetsBy : sustainabilityo..., Oct 12, 2010
A new divide has emerged between rich and the developing nations with India and China opposing a move to link trade with reducing carbon emissions. The developed world, led by the US and Europe, has been talking of imposing a tax on countries that fail to abide by a... Read more.. Subject Tags: Environment |
U.S. official says China ignoring climate dealBy : Preeti Aggarwal, Oct 9, 2010
The top U.S. climate envoy accused China on Friday of trying to undermine the commitments it made to cut greenhouse gas emissions in the latest round of international climate change talks. Todd Stern said China, which has overtaken the United States as the largest... Read more.. |