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U.K. Low Carbon Transition Plan Puts Government In Charge of Renewables

James Murray — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:16:00 -0700

The U.K.'s Low Carbon Transition Plan released Wednesday secures wide-ranging praise as the government outlines how it plans to deliver deep emission cuts of 34 percent below 1990 levels by 2020.

China and U.S. Partner for Clean Energy R&D

GreenBiz Staff — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 16:56:00 -0700

The world’s top two emitters of greenhouse gases will launch a research center to explore low-carbon technologies for green buildings, clean cars and carbon capture and storage.

Planes, Trains, Hybrid Automobiles Keep UPS Trucking Toward Efficiency

ClimateBiz Staff — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:08:00 -0700

In its 2008 corporate sustainability report, UPS sets a hard target for emissions reductions in what it says is the world's ninth-largest airline, and lays out how a steady focus on efficiency is trimming the company's footprint.

Alaska Airlines Begins 'Greener Skies' Testing

ClimateBiz Staff — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 05:25:00 -0700

With the help of guidance technology, Alaska and Horizon Airlines are using pinpoint landing technology to save fuel, cut emissions, and reduce noise for communities around airports.

The Climate Change Showdown: Dealmaking Begins Anew with Bill in U.S. Senate

Bill Beaver — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 09:35:00 -0700

If you thought automakers and banks were the only companies getting a blank check from the government -- think again. The debate over which companies will cash in and how much money will get back to consumers hit with higher energy prices are leading to a showdown this summer in Congress.

Climate Savers: Global Climate Treaty Good for Business

ClimateBiz Staff — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:58:00 -0700

Nike, Nokia, HP and 16 other multinational companies launched a campaign this week to nudge world leaders toward agreement of a global climate change treaty by late 2009. The Let the Clean Economy Begin campaign was unveiled as the G8 leaders convene in Italy to discuss climate change and the U.S. Senate begins hearings on climate change legislation.

Technology for a Low-Carbon Future

ClimateBiz Staff — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:15:00 -0700

This report from the Climate Group finds that scaling up energy efficiency and renewable energy while avoiding deforestation can dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the short term, and are much-needed steps to achieve global climate goals.

Efficiency, Renewables and Trees Vital to Global Climate Goals

ClimateBiz Staff — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:49:00 -0700

A new Climate Group report predicts that scaling up energy efficiency, renewable energy and deforestation prevention can deliver 70 percent of the global greenhouse gas emissions cuts needed by 2020.

IBM Reports Progress Toward CSR Goals

GreenBiz Staff — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:25:00 -0700

IBM made strides in reducing energy use, greenhouse gas emissions, material sent to landfill and hazardous waste, according to the company's latest corporate responsibility report.

A Strong Energy Bill Means a Strong Economy and Future

Mindy S. Lubber — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:57:00 -0700

Friday’s historic House vote on the climate change bill will go down as one of the most important votes of our era. Congress has taken a vital step toward launching the first national action plan to address climate change, and moving America down the vitally needed path to a new economy.

House Passes Landmark Climate Change Bill, Now Heads to Senate

ClimateBiz Staff — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:18:00 -0700

The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed a sweeping climate change bill today that will significantly change the way Americans use and produce energy. The American Clean Energy and Security Act (ACES), which passed on a 219-212 vote, now moves to the Senate, where experts predict another battle.

The Climate Bill is Essential, But Won't Break U.S. Oil Dependence

Bennett Cohen — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:50:00 -0700

The Waxman-Markey bill is a giant step in transitioning toward a low-carbon economy, but it will not, as some proponents claim, solve the grave problem of U.S. oil dependence.

Obama Delivers Last Minute Push for Waxman-Markey Bill

ClimateBiz Staff — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:27:00 -0700

In a speech delivered from the Rose Garden today, President Barack Obama called the American Clean Energy and Security Act a chance to curb greenhouse gas pollution while also significantly boosting long-term employment and business opportunities. A vote on the bill is scheduled for tomorrow.

The Nexus of Climate Change and Human Rights

Ryan Schuchard and Nicki Weston — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 01:02:00 -0700

The intersection of climate change and human rights is an emerging issue for global companies as climate change mitigation, adaptation and its direct effects impact human rights in the communities where they operate.

Climate Change Will Cause Shipping Delays, Higher Insurance Losses, Report Says

ClimateBiz Staff — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:50:00 -0700

While some have trouble imagining what the worst impacts of climate change will look like, the effects are apparent today and projected to get dramatically worse if nothing is done to rein in greenhouse gas emissions. For the business community, this means shipping delays, more insured losses, constrained energy supplies and a decline in some tourism-based activities.