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Cap-and-Trade Won't Cause Mass Manufacturing Migration

ClimateBiz Staff — Thu, 07 May 2009 22:44:00 -0700

As the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee wrestles over the draft climate change legislation proposed by Reps. Henry Waxman and Edward Markey, a new study has been released suggesting the feared economic toll may be lighter than some predict.

Cap-and-Trade Won't Cause Mass Manufacturing Migration

ClimateBiz Staff — Thu, 07 May 2009 22:44:00 -0700

Cap-and-Trade Won't Cause Mass Manufacturing Migration

ClimateBiz Staff — Thu, 07 May 2009 22:44:00 -0700

The Competitiveness Impacts of Climate Change Mitigation Policies

ClimateBiz Staff — Thu, 07 May 2009 18:04:00 -0700

A close look at the historical relationship between energy prices and U.S. production and consumption of energy-intensive goods suggests that energy-intensive manufacturers are likely to face only modest “competitiveness” impacts under a U.S. greenhouse gas cap-and-trade program, according to this report.

The Competitiveness Impacts of Climate Change Mitigation Policies

ClimateBiz Staff — Thu, 07 May 2009 18:04:00 -0700

The Competitiveness Impacts of Climate Change Mitigation Policies

ClimateBiz Staff — Thu, 07 May 2009 18:04:00 -0700

EU Steel Industry Reaps Extra Carbon Permits Worth $1B-Plus

Tilde Herrera — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 09:20:00 -0700

Aggressive lobbying scored the European steel industry more free carbon permits than needed.

Steel Industry Embarks on Climate Data Collection

ClimateBiz Staff — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:00:00 -0700

The World Steel Association plans to finish the first phase of a carbon dioxide emissions data collection effort at the end of the year. The data will be used to show progress on reducing emissions and share best practices in a sector that is responsible for as much as 5 percent of global emissions.

Climate Changes Your Business

ClimateBiz Staff — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 17:00:00 -0700

This report from KPMG reviews the business risks and economic impacts at the sector level.

Climate Changes Your Business

ClimateBiz Staff — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 17:00:00 -0700

This report from KPMG reviews the business risks and economic impacts at the sector level.

Voluntary Greenhouse Gas Reduction Programs Have Limited Potential

ClimateBiz Staff — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 17:00:00 -0700

Problematic reporting and collection systems mean the programs' accomplishments could be based on unreliable data. The EPA Office of Inspector General (OIR) found the 11 programs it analyzed could, at best, reduce less than 20 percent of the projected 2010 greenhouse gas emissions (non-CO2) for their industry sectors.

Voluntary Greenhouse Gas Reduction Programs Have Limited Potential

ClimateBiz Staff — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 17:00:00 -0700

Alcan Launches Initiative to Make Energy-Efficient Aluminum

GreenBiz Staff — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 16:00:00 -0800

RHÔNE-ALPES, France, Dec. 15, 2006 - Alcan is launching an R&D initiative aimed at reducing the environmental impact of its aluminum smelting technology and has set a target of reducing energy use by 20 percent.

Nippon Steel to Process Food Waste into Ethanol

ClimateBiz Staff — Mon, 17 Jul 2006 17:00:00 -0700

Nippon Steel Corp. has announced it will launch a pilot project to process food waste into ethanol. The project is scheduled to begin April 2007.

Steelworkers, Sierra Club Join to Promote Cleaner Environment, Better Jobs

GreenBiz Staff — Wed, 07 Jun 2006 17:00:00 -0700

The United Steelworkers and the Sierra Club have formed a strategic alliance to pursue a joint public policy agenda under the banner of "Good Jobs, A Clean Environment, and A Safer World."