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Are trees really our allies in the fight against global warming?

Posted by AditiJ on 18/02/2010

Trees are considered the greatest rescuers from pollution, global warming and climate change. But, what if I tell you that they are the sources of greenhouse gases. Would you buy it? According to an interesting study, it has been found out that these.

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BP, Caterpillar Join USCAP Exodus

Posted by Environmental Leader on 17/02/2010

BP America and Caterpillar have decided to leave the U.S. Climate Action Partnership (USCAP), a coalition of major businesses that has been lobbying for cap and trade legislation. This follows the Feb. 16 announcement that ConocoPhillips would not renew its membership.ConocoPhillips cited a need ...

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Nike, Starbucks Lead Push in Oregon for Clean Energy Economy

Posted by Environmental Leader on 17/02/2010

Kicking off a race to jumpstart American jobs in a clean economy, Nike, Starbucks, and other businesses, unions and youth groups in Oregon are urging Congress to approve a comprehensive climate change legislation this year, reports The Oregonian.The group was joined by U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer, ...

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ConocoPhillips Quitting U.S. Climate Action Partnership

Posted by Environmental Leader on 16/02/2010

Citing a need to ensure “fair and equitable treatment of the transportation sector,” ConocoPhillips has decided against renewing its membership in the U.S. Climate Action Partnership (USCAP).ConocoPhillips, one of the nations largest producers of natural gas and refiners of transporta ...

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U.S. Chamber of Commerce Petitions Federal Court to Review EPA GHG Ruling

Posted by Environmental Leader on 15/02/2010

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is asking a federal court to review the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ruling in December that greenhouse gases is a health risk under the Clean Air Act, reports Business Week. Opponents to the “endangerment finding” say it will hurt the econ ...

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