Looking Into the Sun
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Business Must Conserve Ecosystems or Pay the Price
URL: http://www.ens-newswire.com/ens/jul2005/2005-07-12-02.asp Website: http://www.ens-newswire.com/ens/jul2005/2005-07-12-02.asp
Exxon Mobil Becomes Focus of a Boycott
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Climate Scientists See Intimidation in Letter from House Energy Chair
From BushGreenWatch.org, July 13, 2005 Texas Republican Rep. Joe Barton, powerful chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, has created a stir among many of the nation’s leading climate scientists over what they call an “unprecedented” inquiry into their research. In late June, Barton sent a letter to three scientists whose findings show that global temperatures have increased dramatically since 1900. [1] The letter calls on them to provide all the raw data that contributed to their research. Barton has also called on the National Science Foundation for a list of “all grants and other funding” given for climate research. Critics within the scientific community assert that Barton’s request is a blatant political maneuver to discourage scientists from pursuing studies that might verify the link between global warming and human activity. Michael Bender, a professor of geosciences at Princeton University and a member on the board of atmospheric sciences and climate at the U.S. National Academies told Environmental Science and Technology, “I feel there is an attempt to intrude on the work of scientists…government is attempting to intimidate scientists that have findings they don’t agree with.” [2] At issue is research conducted mainly by Michael Mann, an assistant professor […]
Corn Ethanol Takes More Energy Than it Makes
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US Energy Bill Talks this Week, MTBE Deal Looms
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Carmanah Announces Record Q2 Results
Carmanah Technologies Corporation (TSX Venture: CMH) announced its financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004. Highlights for the Quarter: – Record Q2 2005 revenues of $6,542,507, representing an 87% increase over Q2 2004; – 2005 year-to-date revenues at record $11,392,049, representing a 50% increase over the same six-month period in 2004; – Sales order backlog of $1.64 million at close of quarter; – Net income for the quarter of $387,217 (6% of sales) as compared to a net loss of $156,189 in 2004; – Year-to-date net earnings of $650,639 (6% of sales) as compared to $213,303 (3% of sales) in 2004. Says Carmanah’s CEO, Art Aylesworth, “All vertical markets are contributing significantly to the Company’s revenues. In particular, we are seeing a breakout year in the sales of our transit shelter and bus stop lighting products with more than $1.8 million in sales in Q2 2005 alone.” These results do not include revenues from the Company’s acquisition of Soltek Powersource Ltd. which closed effective July 1, 2005. This will be reflected in the Company’s third quarter results. The full version of the financial statements is available at: Website: [sorry this link is no […]
Vigeo-Ethibel Merger Forms Largest SRI Research Firm
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UQM Technologies Named to Russell Microcap(TM) Index
UQM Techologies, (Amex: UQM), a developer of alternative energy technologies, has been named to the Russell Microcap(TM) Index. The Russell Microcap(TM) Index measures performance of the microcap segment and includes the smallest 1,000 companies in the small-cap Russell 2000(TM) Index plus the next 1,000 smaller companies. Russell indices are widely used by investment managers and institutional investors for index funds and as benchmarks for both passive and active investment strategies. Investment managers who oversee these funds purchase shares of member stocks according to the company’s weighting in the particular index. “We are pleased to have been added to the Russell Microcap(TM) Index which we believe will raise the visibility of our company in the investor community”, said William G. Rankin, President and Chief Executive Officer of UQM Technologies, Inc. UQM Technologies, Inc. is a developer and manufacturer of power dense, high efficiency electric motors, generators and power electronic controllers for the automotive, aerospace, medical, military and industrial markets. A major emphasis of the Company is developing products for the alternative energy technologies sector including propulsion systems for electric, hybrid electric and fuel cell electric vehicles, 42-volt under-the-hood power accessories and other vehicle auxiliaries and distributed power generation applications. Website: [sorry […]
Domini, Christian Bros. Issue Guidelines to Locate Big Box Stores
In the wake of dozens of often bitter community-level controversies across the U.S. and Mexico focused on the sites selected for “mega stores,” Christian Brothers Investment Services, Inc. (CBIS) and Domini Social Investments (Domini) have issued a set of nine guidelines for major retailers to use in making decisions about store site locations, land procurement and leasing. In addition to CBIS and Domini, 20 institutional investors and mutual fund families representing $33 billion in assets under management support the guidelines. The guidelines urge major retailers to embrace environmental stewardship; public disclosure of siting policies; advance consultation with affected communities; respect for Indigenous cultures; protection of cultural heritage; and adherence to “smart growth” practices. While companies are encouraged to adapt the guidelines to suit their unique business models, the report strongly recommends that all retailers should have a clearly formulated, well-monitored and effective policy for assessing and mitigating social and environmental risks associated with store siting. The report also contains dozens of examples of past controversies, some positive cases, and many suggestions and resources that companies may use to minimize future conflicts. Julie Tanner, Corporate Advocacy Coordinator for CBIS, said, “Store siting is such a central component of a retailer’s business […]
