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Green news- Unilever pushes trade associations to speak up on climate policyThe consumer products company said only half of its closest industry associations actively support regulations needed for its climate transition to succeed. The post Unilever pushes trade associations to speak up on climate policy appeared first on Trellis.
- 3 ways tariffs will affect sustainable supply chainsData collection, carbon disclosures and compliance requirements may shift. The post 3 ways tariffs will affect sustainable supply chains appeared first on Trellis.
- 5 insights for CSOs from London’s Nature Tech SummitThese innovations give sustainability leaders the data they need to strengthen the case for funding nature strategies. The post 5 insights for CSOs from London’s Nature Tech Summit appeared first on Trellis.
- New SBTi CEO urges companies to step up action on net zeroFormer EY partner David Kennedy calls for more “partnership” with corporations as the nonprofit finalizes a major revision to the Corporate Net Zero Standard. The post New SBTi CEO urges companies to step up action on net zero appeared first on Trellis.
- Climate United Fund v. Citibank (and EPA): What you should knowThe outcome of this case will significantly help or hinder the Trump administration's efforts to unwind Biden Era climate action. A decision is expected next week. The post Climate United Fund v. Citibank (and EPA): What you should know appeared first on Trellis.
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Tag Archives: alternative energy
The Future of US Wind Power
It’s amazing to think that wind power could actually be on the decline when the alternative energy sector seems to be just taking off in the United States. Wind power generation broke records in 2009 with 9.8 GW of new installation; however, this expansion of growth is slowing down dramatically as favorable sites are already taken and energy consumption has dropped in the US creating less demand. Continue reading
Types of Alternative Energy
We have traditionally used fossil fuels to provide most of our energy needs. These fossil fuels, like gasoline and coal, have some significant disadvantages. First, the world’s supply of these nonrenewable resources is diminishing. Second, the prices continue to skyrocket, making it unaffordable for many people. Third, fossil fuels are damaging to the environment. Because of these three reasons, we are beginning to look at alternative energy sources. We really need to look carefully at these sources. Fossil fuels will not be around forever, and we are currently using them as if we have an unlimited supply. This supply, if we continue as we are today, will be gone. Fortunately, there are other options out there, and many of them do not have the same concerns that fossil fuels have, as these alternative sources are environmentally friendly, renewable, and more affordable in some cases. Continue reading
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