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Green news- Climate policy has fragmented — here’s how companies are respondingLeaders are not retreating or waiting for clarity; they’re actively managing strategy across conditions they don’t control. The post Climate policy has fragmented — here’s how companies are responding appeared first on Trellis.
- 100,000s of tons of emissions are missing from automakers’ disclosures, think tank saysAlmost every manufacturer included in Carbon Tracker's study is said to have undercounted vehicle-use emissions. The post 100,000s of tons of emissions are missing from automakers’ disclosures, think tank says appeared first on Trellis.
- Why CDP faces an uncertain future after 25 years of progressThe proliferation of mandatory reporting requirements appears to be prompting some companies to cut ties with the nonprofit. The post Why CDP faces an uncertain future after 25 years of progress appeared first on Trellis.
- Mitsubishi, Tencent and WWF unite to kick-start carbon credit buying in AsiaThe launch of the coalition underscores the rapid spread of climate initiatives in the region. The post Mitsubishi, Tencent and WWF unite to kick-start carbon credit buying in Asia appeared first on Trellis.
- This new symbol indicates a bottle, cup or container is reusableThe new logo can be used by companies conforming to standards being developed by PR3: The Global Alliance to Advance Reuse. The post This new symbol indicates a bottle, cup or container is reusable appeared first on Trellis.
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Tag Archives: wind power
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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