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The End of Growth by Richard Heinberg

The End of Growth by Richard Heinberg

Posted Tue, 04 Oct 2011 13:30:00 GMT by Julian Jackson

New book review, The End of Growth, by renowned eco-author Richard Heinberg, which clearly defines the problems our society faces. The world, and everyone in it is subject to environmental limits. Conventional economics believes that these limits are not there and anything can be substituted if the price is right. Acclaimed environmentalist Richard Heinberg disagrees.

The End of Growth by Richard Heinberg

Energy management booming in tough times

Energy management booming in tough times

Posted Mon, 03 Oct 2011 18:05:00 GMT by Colin Ricketts

A meeting of energy managers will hear the latest developments in a business that is booming despite - or perhaps because - of the fragile world economy. The 34th Annual World Energy Engineering Congress which meets next week in Chicago is sponsored by the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) and will attract more than 4,000 workers in the field.

Energy management booming in tough times

Seriously shining green light on New York traders

Seriously shining green light on New York traders

Posted Mon, 03 Oct 2011 17:20:00 GMT by Colin Ricketts

The New York Stock Exchange might not be an obvious green pioneer, but the historic building's new windows are saving CO2 emissions. The windows, which have been approved by the Landmark Preservation Commission which safeguards national landmarks, will improve the building's thermal performance by 60% and reduce the solar heat gain by 40%.

Seriously shining green light on New York traders

New hybrid power for giants of the bus world

New hybrid power for giants of the bus world

Posted Mon, 03 Oct 2011 16:30:00 GMT by Colin Ricketts

BAE Systems says its new hybrid system will bring the green and economic The HDS 300 is aimed at articulated vehicles - dubbed 'bendy buses' in the UK - which can carry more passengers, making them a greener option from the outset.

New hybrid power for giants of the bus world

Green Brands for Green Places: Good Idea or Liability?

Green Brands for Green Places: Good Idea or Liability?

Posted Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:09:00 GMT by Melanie J. Martin

Green branding is a novel idea whose time has not come, research shows. Researchers question whether the 'green branding' of countries could help to bring the right kind of tourists there: those who want environmentally friendly adventures. But are countries prepared for green branding?

Green Brands for Green Places: Good Idea or Liability?

Tackling the electric car doubters

Tackling the electric car doubters

Posted Fri, 09 Sep 2011 15:21:00 GMT by John Dean

Electric cars are being hailed as a major breakthrough in the battle against greenhouse gas emissions - but reservations remain. One of the major criticism of electric cars is their range between refuelling stops, that they cannot go much more than 100 miles without grinding to a halt.

Tackling the electric car doubters

UPS introduces zero-emission electric fleet for use in California

UPS introduces zero-emission electric fleet for use in California

Posted Thu, 25 Aug 2011 15:41:00 GMT by Kieran Ball

UPS buys 100 zero-emission vehicles for use in California. EVI is still a small company but it's a significant account win for the electric commercial vehicle manufacturer that operates by putting their green technology into chassis made by other companies.

UPS introduces zero-emission electric fleet for use in California

Vegas water bills could double: maybe not such a bad thing

Vegas water bills could double: maybe not such a bad thing

Posted Tue, 23 Aug 2011 17:44:00 GMT by Michael Clark

A recent study indicates the proposed Southern Nevada Water Authority groundwater project could double Vegas water rates. Perhaps they should be doubled anyway. The current average water bill for families using 15,000 gallons per month is $31, but could increase by $36, to cover the costs of the pipeline project.

Vegas water bills could double: maybe not such a bad thing

The Farmer's Share

The Farmer's Share

Posted Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:44:00 GMT by Angela Lovell

If we want agriculture to be more eco-friendly, we have to encourage and reward the conservation practices that many farmers are already implementing on their own. The Farmer's Share research project was commissioned by KAP, the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan, and Wild Rose Agricultural Producers of Alberta.

The Farmer's Share

Emerging economies fragile when disaster strikes says report

Emerging economies fragile when disaster strikes says report

Posted Thu, 11 Aug 2011 21:05:00 GMT by Martin Leggett

Despite their growing wealth, emerging countries such as China and India are vulnerable to major dislocation from natural disasters on their doorstep, says a report from a UK risk consultancy. Although the US and Japan are amongst those at highest risk to an economic loss, their societies are resilient enough to bend, and not break, suggest the authors.

Emerging economies fragile when disaster strikes says report

Trickle down effect

Trickle down effect

Posted Thu, 11 Aug 2011 20:48:00 GMT by Michael Clark

Water and wastewater infrastructure improvements may suffer due to S&P's downgrade of federal debt and municipal bonds. Much needed capital improvements projects could therefore be shelved. Typical improvements include replacing old pipes to reduce leakage and building or upgrading treatment facilities to keep pace with the rapidly changing water quality regulations.

Trickle down effect

Cash grants support green building jobs

Cash grants support green building jobs

Posted Thu, 11 Aug 2011 19:24:00 GMT by Colin Ricketts

The American government is funding training programmes for 'green' jobs in construction for union members in Miami and across the country. At least 40 people a year will complete a three year programme of two training sessions a year. The trainees will come out of the programmes with qualifications recognised by industry as good green employment credentials.

Cash grants support green building jobs

''Where's the fish!'' call for new salmon jobs plan

''Where's the fish!'' call for new salmon jobs plan

Posted Wed, 10 Aug 2011 17:17:00 GMT by Colin Ricketts

After a judge ruled that US Government Columbia-Snake River salmon conservation plans weren't legal, businesses affected by the loss of salmon in West Coast rivers have called for action to save the species and thousands of jobs which depend on it.

''Where's the fish!'' call for new salmon jobs plan

Borneo Longhouse communities sue timber companies and government

Borneo Longhouse communities sue timber companies and government

Posted Tue, 09 Aug 2011 21:43:00 GMT by Melanie J. Martin

Companies stole their resources and polluted their land, Iban longhouse communities assert, and now the Iban want justice. In Malaysian Borneo, 276 Iban families from 15 longhouses are suing timber companies and the government for pollution, trespassing and illegal logging on their land.

Borneo Longhouse communities sue timber companies and government

Deloitte signs on to Water Disclosure Report project

Deloitte signs on to Water Disclosure Report project

Posted Thu, 04 Aug 2011 17:58:00 GMT by Michael Clark

On Monday Deloitte, the consulting firm, announced a new partnership with the Carbon Disclosure Project to support the development of CDP's second edition of the Water Disclosure Report. The purpose of the report, which is backed by institutional investors overseeing $43t in assets, is to assess water risk for companies on the Global 500 List and drive investment in sustainable water practices. The growing demand for this report indicates companies need to get their water matters in order.

Deloitte signs on to Water Disclosure Report project

A plan to divert Mississippi flood waters to west is proposed

A plan to divert Mississippi flood waters to west is proposed

Posted Tue, 02 Aug 2011 18:29:00 GMT by Michael Clark

Pat Mulroy, head of the Southern Nevada Water Authority, proposed diverting Mississippi River flood waters to the West at a conference hosted by the US Chamber of Commerce. The proposal is to divert excess Mississippi River water to the west to irrigate crops to reduce pressure on the stressed Colorado River.

A plan to divert Mississippi flood waters to west is proposed

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