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California City’s Green Building Ordinance Applies to Commercial Buildings

Posted by Environmental Leader on 20/11/2009

New commercial buildings in San Mateo, Calif., will have to be constructed to minimum environmental standards now that a previously voluntary green building ordinance has become mandatory.The new standards take effect Jan. 1, reports the San Jose Mercury News. They had been voluntary for more tha ...

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EPA Is One Step Closer to New Ship Emissions Standards

Posted by Environmental Leader on 20/11/2009

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) delivered draft rules for new engine and fuel standards for the largest ocean-bound ships to the White House for review, reports the New York Times.The draft rule (PDF) requires vessels with large diesel engines to significantly cut their nitrogen-ox ...

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Ontario May Follow California’s Lead on TV Energy Efficiency

Posted by Environmental Leader on 20/11/2009

Following California’s decision earlier this week to require elevated energy efficiency standards for TVs, the Canadian province of Ontario is considering a similar move.On Nov. 18, California became the first state in the country to institute its own standards on energy efficiency of telev ...

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CDP Launches Water Disclosure Project

Posted by Environmental Leader on 20/11/2009

The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) has launched a global water disclosure project to help businesses and institutional investors understand the risks and opportunities associated with water scarcity and other water-related issues, including greater demand for water, shrinking glaciers and changi ...

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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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