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A simpler path to cutting carbon emissionsBy : sustainabilityo..., Jul 2, 2010
If our goal is carbon reduction, a cap-and-trade or carbon-pricing bill, with its likely compromises, would be worse right now than no regulation. Pricing carbon below $40 per ton will not change how industry does business or drive adoption of new technologies. With... Read more.. |
Global recession sees carbon dioxide levels hold steadyBy : sustainabilityo..., Jul 2, 2010
The world's industrial emissions of climate-changing carbon dioxide held steady last year, as recession slowed production in rich countries while growth in China and India made up the difference, a leading monitoring agency reported today. The Netherlands Environment... Read more.. |
Carbon Management Spending to Total $3.4 Billion in the Manufacturing Sector by 2017, According to Pike ResearchBy : sustainabilityo..., Jul 1, 2010
In 2007, global manufacturing industries accounted for about 40% of total carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, making manufacturing the single largest source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. As a result, carbon management and reduction have become serious issues for... Read more.. |
Swiss Carbon-Neutral Servers Hit the CloudBy : sustainabilityo..., Jun 30, 2010
Although the company used carbon offsets to reach zero-carbon (offsets were the tool du jour for early carbon-neutrality commitments), the offsetting was only the final stage of a three-stage process to reduce emissions. The first step involved siting their data center with... Read more.. Subject Tags: Environment |
Reject All Energy Subsidies, Not Just the Ones for Fossil FuelsBy : sustainabilityo..., Jun 29, 2010
For a country that is still heavily dependent on coal power, news of a more efficient (read: lower-carbon-emitting) coal plant should be greeted with roaring applause from the environmental community. Unfortunately, under the Obama Administration, the U.S. Export-Import bank... Read more.. |
What goes around, comes around: E-waste rules in India By : Rahul Sharma, Jun 29, 2010
India has a large consumer market and a high rate of illegal imports of electronic goods. Recently, India has released the guidelines on E waste management which are significant, but need to be implemented keeping in mind the informal sector that works on recycling. ... Read more.. |
Cabinet OKs energy efficiency planBy : Roselin Dey, Jun 28, 2010
The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved the ambitious National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency — one of the eight missions under the National Action Plan on Climate Change. The mission is expected to save 23 million tonne oil equivalent of fuel and avoid the... Read more.. |
Cabinet OKs energy efficiency planBy : Roselin Dey, Jun 28, 2010
The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved the ambitious National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency — one of the eight missions under the National Action Plan on Climate Change. The mission is expected to save 23 million tonne oil equivalent of fuel and avoid the... Read more.. |
Tussle over forests shows India's growth dilemmaBy : sustainabilityo..., Jun 27, 2010
India's maverick environment minister is resisting pressure from some cabinet colleagues to clear forests for mining and roads in a tussle that underlines the country's struggle for sustainable growth. Jairam Ramesh wants to protect and expand India's remaining forest... Read more.. |
Tussle over forests shows India's growth dilemmaBy : sustainabilityo..., Jun 27, 2010
India's maverick environment minister is resisting pressure from some cabinet colleagues to clear forests for mining and roads in a tussle that underlines the country's struggle for sustainable growth. Jairam Ramesh wants to protect and expand India's remaining forest... Read more.. |