No U.S. Growth in CO2 Emissions in 1998
The American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy reports that for the first year since 1991, energy-related carbon emissions did not rise. They remained …
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Clinton Issues Energy Use Executive Order
In a June 3 Executive Order, President Clinton directed federal agencies to cut energy use 35 percent by 2010 compared to 1985 levels, expanding the current …
Toronto Airport Receives ISO 14001 Certification
SGS International Certification Services Canada certified Toronto’s Pearson International Airport as the first in North America to receive 14001 …
U.S. Citizens Give Renewable Energy Priority; Congress Cuts Funding
Just two weeks before appropriation committees of the U.S. House and Senate voted to cut DOE’s programs for renewable energy and energy efficiency, and …
Brazil Approves GMO Soybeans as UK Drs. Call for Moratorium
The Brazilian Agriculture Ministry approved five varieties of genetically modified soybeans made by Monsanto, a significant decision considering the country is …
Greener Computers: Dell Joins With Environmental Alliance
The Alliance for Environmental Innovation and Dell Computer are partnering to address environmental solutions for the personal computer industry. The Alliance …
Stricter Paint Standards for Southern California
The Los Angeles basin already has the most stringent paint pollution standards in the U.S., but now the rules are tightened even more to reduce volatile …
Norm Thompson Catalogs Undergo Life Cycle Analysis
Norm Thompson Inc., one of Oregon’s oldest “Northwest style” clothing retailers, is working with students at the University of Portland to …
Partnership Will Develop International Greenhouse Gas Measurement Standards
An international partnership has formed to develop an international protocol for measuring and reporting greenhouse gas emissions from business. The protocol …