North America backs plan to cut greenhouse gases.
| Delving Deeper to Enhance Data Center Efficiency By Climate Corps FellowBy Catherine Sweere, a 2009 Climate Corps fellow and a Net Impact member, is pursuing a Master’s of Business Administration degree at Carnegie Mellon University.Efficiency. Renewable Energy. Energy Savings. It seems so easy: Add recycle bins, upgrade light bulbs, buy more efficient desktop monitors, make all your company cars hybrid. Then slap a big green [.] |
| Clean Energy Works: Broad coalition for a climate bill By Sharyn SteinThere’s a lot of news about the clean energy bill now that Congress is back in session, but we wanted to make sure you didn’t miss this announcement: EDF has joined dozens of other groups to create the Clean Energy Works Coalition.The five dozen groups represent more than 12 million Americans from all walks of [.] |
| Canada, U.S. backs proposal to cut HFC greenhouse gases. The United States, Canada and Mexico have proposed using an existing international protocol to reduce emissions of potent greenhouse gases called hydrofluorocarbons used in refrigerators and air conditioners, the State Department said on Tuesday. |
| Environmental Consequences: Asbestos and Human Health When microscopic asbestos fibers are inhaled, they lodge themselves in the lining of lungs. This lays the groundwork for the deadly asbestos cancer, mesothelioma. Perhaps it should come as no coincidence then that rates of pleural cancer (mesothelioma) in oil refinery workers are among the highest of any occupation.  |
| China and India warned over emissions. Todd Stern, the USs climate change envoy, has warned countries such as China and India that they run greater risk of protectionist measures in the US Congress if they do not co-operate on international steps to hold down carbon emissions. |
| More Fuzzy Math on the Costs of Climate Legislation By Tony KreindlerFor those of you wondering what the story is with a Treasury Department document that purports to estimate the cost of climate legislation: it doesnt.The Treasury Department analysis simply quantifies the potential revenue from a hypothetical auction of all pollution permits under a cap and trade bill.Opponents of climate [.] |
| North America backs plan to cut greenhouse gases. Small island nations gained North Americas powerful backing Tuesday for a plan to convert the U.N. ozone treaty into a tool for phasing out some of the globes most powerful climate-warming gases. |
| Press Release: Statement of EDF Vice President of Corporate Partnerships Gwen Ruta on Verizon Sponsorship of Event Opposing Climate Legislation (Washington — September 3, 2009) “Environmental Defense Fund is disappointed that Verizon is sponsoring opposition to the American Clean Energy Security Act, landmark legislation that would cap carbon pollution, create new jobs, and reduce America’s dependence on foreign oil.”In our 2009 Innovations Review, EDF recognized a number of companies for specific environmental innovations that are good for the planet. Verizon was recognized for its power management software and its use of energy-efficient “thin client” computers.”Verizon is currently listed as a sponsor of an upcoming rally against the American Clean Energy and Security Act. By joining with oil companies and other special interests to undermine support for clean energy legislation, Verizon is undermining its own reputation for environmental innovation.” |