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News Corp. Taps Hara for Energy Efficiency, Environmental Management

Posted by Environmental Leader on 19/11/2009

News Corp. – owner of Fox News, the Wall Street Journal and numerous other media properties – is adding software to help manage its environmental impact and energy use.News Corp. is using software from Hara Environmental and Energy Management to begin collecting energy and emissions i ...

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EPA May Regulate Sulfur Dioxide Emissions on Hourly Basis

Posted by Environmental Leader on 18/11/2009

Manufacturers and utilities that emit sulfur dioxide may soon fall under tighter regulation, as the Environmental Protection Agency has proposed new rules that set hourly requirements on emissions, the Wall Street Journal reports.Currently, emissions standards are based on annualized or 24-hour a ...

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Afghanistan's President Karzai must commit to human rights

Posted on 18/11/2009

Amnesty International has urged Afghanistan's newly re-elected President Hamid Karzai to prioritize human rights and the rule of law in his second term in order to strengthen the country's stability and security. "Afghans from around the country continue to tell us that they suffe ...

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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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