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GLOBE 2012 Tackles Pipeline and Electricity Infrastructure Challenges

Mon, 2012-01-30 22:00
The environmental and social challenges of developing the infrastructure needed to support Canada’s energy resources have never been more apparent.
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UN launches climate adaption guide for businesses

Sun, 2012-01-29 22:00
The UN has launched a new online database to showcase successful strategies businesses and communities can use to adapt to climate change while increasing their profits and using their resources more efficiently.
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USA Study Shows Direct Correlation Between Brand Website Usage and In-Store Purchases

Sun, 2012-01-29 22:00
A groundbreaking consumer study has found that consumer brand websites significantly impact in store purchasing behavior.
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Make Practical Green Part of Your Future Proof Brand

Sun, 2012-01-29 22:00
Ever since the Kyoto Protocol imposed restrictions on industrial countries, we’ve made it our objective to create less carbon dioxide emissions. Only problem is, we won’t do it if it entails any form of sacrifice.
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A GLOBE-Net Exclusive - An Interview with Scott Wicker, Chief Sustainability Officer, UPS Inc.

Sun, 2012-01-29 22:00
In this exclusive GLOBE-Net interview, Scott Wicker, Vice President of Sustainability and Vice President of Corporate Plant Engineering for United Parcel Service (UPS), discusses his perspectives on Corporate Sustainability.
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California Approves Advanced Clean Car Rules

Thu, 2012-01-26 22:00
Air Resources Board approves Advanced Clean Cars Rules designed to save drivers money, create jobs, and cut smog and greenhouse gas emissions
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Waste Management to open Toronto's most advanced facility for waste materials

Thu, 2012-01-26 22:00
Waste Management to establish Toronto's most advanced facility for processing construction and demolition waste materials. Plant will divert more than 87,000 tonnes from landfill each year
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Apartment Owners, Residents key to the 'green economy'

Thu, 2012-01-26 22:00
Energy efficiency upgrades in multifamily buildings could save U.S. building owners and residents up to $3.4 billion nationwide.
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UN Global Compact Joins Forces with the Fashion Industry

Thu, 2012-01-26 22:00
The fashion industry has the potential to lead the push toward more sustainable solutions that address critical environmental, social, and ethical challenges on a global scale.
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EU initiative to help bring green technologies to market

Thu, 2012-01-26 22:00
The European Commission recently launched a new instrument to help companies that are developing innovative environmental technologies.
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What is the economic value of green infrastructure?

Thu, 2012-01-26 22:00
A new study has proposed a method to place monetary value on green infrastructure at both a project and regional scale.
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New Funding for Promising Clean Technologies

Thu, 2012-01-26 22:00
Sustainable Development Technology Canada announced funding totalling $22 million for eight new clean technology projects
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Pressure for short-term financial return biggest barrier to sustainabilty

Thu, 2012-01-26 22:00
Financial short-termism represents a critical barrier to businesses' transition to sustainability, according to a new poll.
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Removal of fossil fuel subsides could achieve 50% of global CO2 reduction targets

Wed, 2012-01-25 22:00
The International Energy Agency estimates a complete phase-out of fossil fuel would reduce carbon-dioxide emissions by 5.8% or roughly 40% of the abatement needed to limit global warming to a 2°C rise.
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CEOs say prospects gloomy for global economy

Tue, 2012-01-24 22:00
Nearly half (48%) of the 1,258 CEOs polled worldwide believe the global economy will decline even further in the next 12 months, according to PwC’s 15th Annual Global CEO Survey.
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SUNCOR President Confirmed for GLOBE 2012

Tue, 2012-01-24 22:00
Suncor Energy"s newly named President Steve Williams will join the GLOBE 2012 Opening Plenary on Innovation and its Role in Driving Sustainability, March 14th, 2012 in Vancouver
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Climate change not linked to violent conflict

Mon, 2012-01-23 22:00
It has long been held that climate related shortages of water, arable land and food supply could precipitate violent conflict and political destabilization.
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Airlines may escape EU carbon law penalties

Mon, 2012-01-23 22:00
Countries opposing an EU law that charges airlines for carbon emissions should consider seeking waivers by adopting equivalent emission reduction measures, says the EU's new ambassador to India.
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U.S. reliance on imported energy sources declining

Mon, 2012-01-23 22:00
EIA projects that increased oil, natural gas and renewable energy production and energy efficiency improvements will reduce U.S. reliance on imported energy sources
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China Moves to Lower Carbon Emissions

Mon, 2012-01-23 22:00
The Asian Development Bank will help the People's Republic of China set up a pilot provincial emissions trading system that could pave the way for a national scheme and lower greenhouse gas emissions in the country.
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