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Fossil Fuel Emissions Rose 29% since 2000

Posted by Environmental Leader on 19/11/2009

A report (PDF) by scientists shows that emissions are outpacing the ability of ocean and land carbon sinks to soak up carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). They are concerned that if natural sinks can’t keep pace with th ...

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SEC Charges Four in ‘Green’ Investment Ponzi Scheme

Posted by Environmental Leader on 19/11/2009

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged four people in connection with an alleged $30 million Ponzi scheme that targeted more than 300 elderly and near retirement age investors who were seeking environmentally-friendly investments, reports the Philadelphia Business Journal.T ...

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USPS Energy Use Down 9% From 2005 to 2008

Posted by Environmental Leader on 18/11/2009

In its first-ever sustainability report, the U.S. Postal Service showed a decrease in total energy use of 9 percent from 2005 to 2008. In 2008 the agency used 123 million gigajoules, compared to 131 million GJ in 2007, 134 million GJ in 2006 and 136 million GJ in 2005.The USPS reduced energy use ...

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U.S., China Partner on Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency

Posted by Environmental Leader on 18/11/2009

President Barack Obama and China’s President Hu Jintao have agreed to a wide ranging package of programs and initiatives (seven in total) to strengthen the two countries’ cooperation on renewable energy and energy efficiency. One key program establishes a U.S.-China Clean Energy Resea ...

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

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 ...

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