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Monmouth University Strives to Reduce Carbon Footprint Through Agreement with EPA
(New York, N.Y.) College campuses are often venues for progressive ideas, and that’s certainly the case at Monmouth University in West Long Branch, N.J. as the school strives to enhance its environmental commitments through an agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The agreement, a memorandum of understanding signed today by university and EPA officials, outlines goals to improve the school’s energy, water and fuel use, waste disposal, ...
Topic: Environment
16/01/2009 more...
Expected Chu Confirmation as DOE Secretary Signals Focus on Climate Change, Research into New, Clean Energy Technologies
Washington, D.C., January 13, 2009 – The Alliance to Save Energy today hailed the expected confirmation of Stephen Chu as energy secretary and praised his testimony before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. Alliance President Kateri Callahan said Chu’s background as director of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) and Nobel Prize-winning physicist will redound to the benefit of the nation, as ...
Topic: Environment Society
13/01/2009 more...
Register now for the EU Sustainable Energy Week 2009
Energie-Cités is co-organising a number of highly interesting events that will take place during the 3rd EU Sustainable Energy Week (9 to 13 February). We have made a selection for you. Register now on www.eusew.eu.
Prestigious first Covenant of Mayors Ceremony
10th February, 14h30-17h30 – European Parliament ...
Topic: Renewable energy Events Environment
09/01/2009 more...
Cushman and Wakefield to Green Real Estate Through Landmark Agreement with EPA
(New York, N.Y.) The environmental impact of an office building may often be an afterthought, but office buildings are responsible for some 17 percent of the nation’s carbon dioxide emissions, about 1 billion tons annually. Cushman & Wakefield, Inc., one of the world’s largest commercial real estate firms, is planning to reduce environmental impacts of its offices and the buildings it manages through an agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ...
Topic: Environment
06/01/2009 more...
Australian local governments deliver record greenhouse gas reduction
Local Government Action on Climate Change: CCP Australia Measures Evaluation Report 2008
As well as cutting carbon emissions by 4.7 million tonnes, the 3000 actions reported by 184 participating councils in 2007/08 saved money; reduced water use, air pollution and traffic congestion; and, improved community health and fitness.
‘Our Cities for Climate Protection councils across Australia have the knowledge and skills to make good ...
Topic: Environment
06/01/2009 more...
EU Sustainable Energy Week 2009: Don't miss the 3 Energie-Cités events!
>>> Covenant of Mayors
More than 100 local authorities have signed the Covenant of Mayors, whose commitment will officially be recognised during a prestigious, high visibility event in the European Parliament’s Hemicycle on 10th February 2009 (afternoon) in the framework of the European Sustainable Energy Week. Signatory mayors are invited and will be welcomed by Andris Piebalgs, European Commissioner for Energy ...
Topic: Events Environment
19/12/2008 more...
London Energy Meeting – Canada a World Leader in Balancing Environmental and Economic Responsibilities
LONDON, UK – The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Natural Resources, today told delegates at the London Energy Meeting that the Government of Canada is committed to both securing Canada's energy future and tackling climate change.
Discussions at the London Energy Meeting focused on curbing extreme volatility in oil markets through improving transparency, encouraging investment in infrastructure and skills development, ...
Topic: Events Environment
19/12/2008 more...
“Sustainable Energy Training Modules help businesses meet 2020 Climate Change Targets”
The agreement last week by EU members to cut carbon emissions by 20% across Europe through the improved use of energy efficiency and renewable energy and the forthcoming introduction of the Carbon Reduction Commitment has increased the pressure on businesses, already facing a tough economic climate, to reduce carbon emissions. The good news is that with careful planning reducing carbon emissions can reduce energy costs, a challenge that the ...
Topic: Environment Society
18/12/2008 more...
Blue Mountain School District recognized as Energy Star Leader - - Saving Energy and Reducing Greenhouse Gases
PHILADELPHIA (December 18, 2008) - - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has recognized the Blue Mountain School District in Orwigsburg, Schuylkill Co., Pa. as one of 14 new Energy Star Leaders nationwide.
As an Energy Star Leader, the district joins 64 other leaders from school districts, commercial real estate companies, healthcare systems, supermarket operators and hoteliers as an elite group recognized for energy efficiency ...
Topic: Energy efficiency Environment Awards & Competition
18/12/2008 more...
Mitigating climate change, mitigating recession!
CAT’s Director Paul Allen reports on his experiences presenting Zero Carbon Britain at the UN climate Conference in Poznan
Poznan is one of the oldest cities in Poland, making it an important historical centre, a vibrant centre of trade, industry, and education and an ideal host. Between the 1st and 12th of December 2008 UN Climate Change Conference in Poznan, attracted ...
Topic: Events Environment
17/12/2008 more...
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