Tag: climate change
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Tell President Obama to Move Forward on Climate and Clean Water by Stopping Dirty Energy
WATERKEEPER ALLIANCE / RIVER NETWORK — This petition unites the voices of people across the U.S. who are demanding that President Obama make good on his promise to move forward on climate change and stop our reliance on dirty energy …
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Oil and Gas Sector Ranks Number Two in Global Warming Pollution
THINKPROGRESS — When it comes to greenhouse gas emissions, power plants are the 800-pound gorilla in the room. But a new report from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency shows that oil and natural gas are a pretty sizable monkey …
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The Building’s Green; What About the Equipment That Built It?
The building has been planned carefully as an eco-friendly model. Careful attention to detail in selecting building materials was paramount. The heating and air conditioning was not only environmentally sound but the ventilation system had been thoroughly tested on a scale model for maximum design efficiency. Selection of the location was precise for orientation, natural…
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Three States Push Bills to Require Teaching Climate Change Denial in Schools
ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION — The front group for the pollution industry has convinced three states to consider bills that, if passed, would require public schools to teach a so-called “balanced” view of global warming, in which …
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Carbon Footprint Measurements: Understanding the Basics
Carbon emissions are directly correlated with energy and other business inputs. Conducting a comprehensive business carbon footprint can help you identify bottom-line savings in the form of operational, process, and technological inefficiencies. It can also draw the attention of investors, the press, and others, helping you to improve the overall profile of your organization in…