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Green news- A landmark sustainability study was wrong. Correcting it took two yearsHow one professor tried to correct a study on sustainability and stock returns that's been cited 6,000 times. The post A landmark sustainability study was wrong. Correcting it took two years appeared first on Trellis.
- Stripe, Shopify and Google accelerate progress toward zero-emissions limeReversing the emissions equation for lime could turn the hard-to-abate industry into a carbon removal powerhouse. The post Stripe, Shopify and Google accelerate progress toward zero-emissions lime appeared first on Trellis.
- What’s next for new rules on power supply emissionsGreenhouse Gas Protocol will close consultations for a proposed overhaul for Scope 2, which covers renewable energy claims, on Jan. 31. The post What’s next for new rules on power supply emissions appeared first on Trellis.
- Why we’re all part of sustainability’s elitism problemThe industry's obsession with jargon, metrics and elite interests undermines its core mission. The post Why we’re all part of sustainability’s elitism problem appeared first on Trellis.
- How Natural Fiber Welding will use its second chanceA last-minute investment rescued the Peoria next-gen materials maker from the brink of bankruptcy. It has a specific new focus. The post How Natural Fiber Welding will use its second chance appeared first on Trellis.
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Tag Archives: Biofuels
European Commission consults public on unconventional fossil fuels (e.g. shale gas) in Europe
The European Commission is holding a public consultation on the future development of unconventional fossil fuels such as shale gas in Europe. All interested individuals, organisations and public authorities are welcome to share their views on the possible opportunities and challenges that may arise from the development of such projects and on the best ways to address the challenges identified so far. The consultation is open until 20 March 2013. The consultation is available in all 23 EU languages. 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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