infoPatrocinios
infocsr.com Add your blog
Buscar
72 news about

canada

Canada Delays GHG Emissions Regs, Russia Ups Emissions Cuts

Publicado Posted by Environmental Leader on 19/11/2009

Add Canada to a growing list of countries that want to wait until a global climate deal is struck and the United States decides how it will regulate emissions before they regulate their own greenhouse gas emissions. Earlier this week, New Zealand made a similar announcement. There also appears to ...

Etiquetas Climate Emissions Feature Global Government Policy & Law U.S. canada Cap-And-Trade System china Climate Deal climate talks Greenhouse Gas Regulations India Russia United States


Green Buildings Do Double Duty: Reduce Energy Use, Lower Financial Risk

Publicado Posted by Environmental Leader on 18/11/2009

The potential for energy use reductions in old and new buildings is significant, according to a report from KPMG. The study finds that energy consumption in buildings can be cut by 30 to 50 percent and still produce a positive return on investments. Plus, real estate groups can get a business boo ...

Etiquetas Construction & Refitting Consumption Emissions Energy Efficiency Facilities North America Research & Technology canada carbon offsets energy consumption Energy Use Reductions Green Buildings greenhouse gas emissions KMPG


Caribbean: French Literary Prizes

Publicado Posted by Fabienne Flessel on 06/11/2009

This week, two of the most prestigious French literary prizes were awarded to two French-speaking authors of African descent: The French-speaking Caribbean blogosphere has been buzzing over this double satisfaction, in this post from Haiti, this one from Guadeloupe and this one from Martinique [Fr].

Etiquetas Americas Arts & Culture Canada Diaspora English France French Guadeloupe Haiti Language Literature Martinique Roundups Senegal Sub-Saharan Africa Western Europe


Canada Can Meet GHG Emissions Targets, While Growing Jobs, Economy

Publicado Posted by Environmental Leader on 03/11/2009

Canada can meet targets to reduce global warming pollution, while growing jobs and its economy, according to an economic modeling study commissioned by the Pembina Institute and the David Suzuki Foundation. However, not all provinces agree with the study’s findings.The report, Climate Leade ...

Etiquetas Carbon Finance Carbon Finance & Offsets Carbon Offsets/RECs Charts Climate Economics Emissions Financial Government North America Predictions Reporting Research & Technology canada Carbon Pricing Carbon Storage David Suzuki Foundation Energy Efficiency GHG Emission Reductions global warming Pembina Institute Renewable Energy Smart Grid


Ford, Azure Dynamics to Deliver All-Electric Van for U.S., Canada

Publicado Posted by Environmental Leader on 02/11/2009

Aimed at offering fleet owners the opportunity to eliminate the use of gasoline and lower their operating costs with a zero-emissions option, Ford Motor Company has extended its partnership with Azure Dynamics to deliver an all-electric Ford Transit Connect van for the U.S. and Canadian markets i ...

Etiquetas Automotive Batteries Contracts & Installations Fleets & Transportation Major Players Manufacturing North America Partnerships U.S. All-Electric Van Azure Dynamics canada Electric Vehicle Force Drive Electric Drive Train Ford Focus BEV Ford Motor Ford Transit Connect Van Hybrid vehicle Johnson Controls-Saft lithium-ion battery Transit Connect BEV