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Pew Center convenes State-Federal conference
Published on 03 March 2008
The Pew Center This year's annual conference addressed critical issues between states and the federal government in developing policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, with participants calling for a shared aproach to climate change policy.
Canada’s most sustainable cities announced
Published on 19 February 2008
Globe-net Toronto-based Corporate Knights has released its second annual Sustainable Cities Ranking.
First forest-based emissions reduction traded under California rules
Published on 13 February 2008
SustainableBusiness Natsource LLC is the first company to invest in certified, forest-based carbon emissions reductions under California rules adopted last year.
Texas gives drivers $3,500 for cleaner cars
Published on 21 January 2008
SustainableBusiness A new state program in Texas, US is offering to pay owners of old cars to buy newer, cleaner-operating cars.
Report of the National Roundtable points the way to change
Published on 14 January 2008
(Globe-Net) Canada can achieve its greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets of 20% by 2020 and 65% by 2050 according to new report.
San Francisco launches carbon offset programme
Published on 20 December 2007
(Environmental Leader) San Francisco has creates thea first-ever city-based carbon offset programme.
Cities act against climate change and boost investment
Published on 12 December 2007
A new report shows how cities can boost investment and help address climate change.
Veto of US energy measure is raised as a possibility
Published on 12 December 2007
(NY Times) The White House has raised last-minute concerns over regulation of automobile emissions and fuel economy that aides said Tuesday could lead to a presidential veto of the energy bill now before Congress.
New biofuels initiative announced
Published on 06 December 2007
(Globe-Net) Canadian government announces new biofuels initiative.
