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Green news- ISO adopts standard for managing SDG commitmentsThe system builds on guidelines the International Organization for Standardization and United Nations Development Programme co-developed in 2024. The post ISO adopts standard for managing SDG commitments appeared first on Trellis.
- 50 years ago, Amory Lovins rewired how we think about energy — and about sustainability itselfThe landmark 1976 article by "the Einstein of energy efficiency" seems frustratingly fresh. The post 50 years ago, Amory Lovins rewired how we think about energy — and about sustainability itself appeared first on Trellis.
- What to know about the EU’s updated anti-greenwashing lawEmpowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive, which took effect on Sept. 27, is stricter and more prescriptive than its predecessor. The post What to know about the EU’s updated anti-greenwashing law appeared first on Trellis.
- ISO members send net-zero draft back for revisionsOpposition from fossil-fuel countries is believed to have contributed to the decision. The post ISO members send net-zero draft back for revisions appeared first on Trellis.
- How FedEx’s CSO engineers sustainability into long-term strategyKaren Blanks Ellis reports to the logistics giant’s legal team and her sustainability impact team includes representatives across every business function. The post How FedEx’s CSO engineers sustainability into long-term strategy 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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