A new method to measure CO2 absorption by oceans was developed by an international team of scientists. This initiative was led by University of East Anglia (UEA), and the CO2 uptake for the whole of North Atlantic was mapped for the first time.
The 38 M€ FCEP Research Program that deals in the development of a Future Combustion Engine Power Plant was launched by Cleen Oy, Center of Science, Technology and Innovation for Energy and Environment . This program is scheduled for a period of three years starting from 1 January, 2010. A reduction of 80% in the emissions of combustion engine power plant is expected to be achieved through this research program. Helsinki University of Technology TKK will play a vital role in this program.
The FTTH Council Europe has stated that Green Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) Technologies will help in connecting the UN Climate Change Conference to the world. The Highest FTTH Penetration Rates are found in Denmark, which is considered as a Leading European Country in terms of its Sustainable Innovation. The Climate Change conference will offer the possibilities of remote participation besides being connected by the fiber-to-the-home technology. Efficient developments and high-speed access will be obtained from the Copenhagen Bella Conference Center and from the broadband connections in Denmark.
An announcement was made by megabus.com on 2 December, 2009 about its participation in the Green Coach Certification Pilot Program (GCC) developed by the University of Vermont (UVM). Megabus.com has been selected to participate in this program because they offer a cheap bus express service at only $1. This program conducted as part of a research program is scheduled for two years and is expected to provide the basis for a long-term environmental certification program for the passenger transportation sector and the motorcoach industry. Green Coach Certified ecolabels are provided to the companies participating in this program and these labels can be placed on specifically qualified vehicles projecting their benefits to the environment.
Harris Interactive has conducted an online survey of 2,303 adults, between November 2 and 11, 2009, which revealed a sharp reduction of people who believe that emission of carbon-di-oxide and other gases will lead to global warming. Two years ago, 71% of people believed that global warming is due to emission of greenhouse gases and that percentage has dropped to 51% according the poll. The poll results also reveal an increase of people from 23% to 29% who do not believe that global warming is due to carbon-di-oxide emissions since 2007.
The Sherwin-Williams Company has guaranteed to reduce its overall emissions of US greenhouse gas from the year 2007 to 2010. The company aims in achieving a reduction of 4% in greenhouse gas emissions by joining with the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Climate Leader program. The Sherwin-Williams Company joined this program in the year 2007.
Mercy Corps has implemented an Indonesian Cities Project, with the support from the Urban and Regional Development Institute (URDI). This one year project has received a grant of $525,000 from the Rockefeller Foundation. Mercy corps is involved in preparing and recovering the urban slum dwellers in Indonesia from the impacts brought about by global warming. This is quite similar to the Copenhagen conference that aims in fighting against various climate change issues. This project is a part of the Asian Cities Change Resilience Network that was established by the Rockefeller Foundation.
Sprint announced the opening of its first eco-friendly retail store in Houston, which is located at 1493 Parks at Boulder Creek. This new eco-friendly store in Houston consist of lighting equipment with energy efficient features and it also consists of carpets and paints with a low volatile organic compound (VOC) that helps in bringing down the carbon footprint rate of this new store.
GreenEcoCertified.com has launched a green business certification service for small businesses intending to adopt, and obtain a verification and registration of all the green practices carried out in their organizations.
Kohl’s Department Stores have announced its commitment to reach net zero U.S. greenhouse emissions, which is a part of its partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Climate Leaders program. In order to achieve this goal, Kohl’s will continue to invest in projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Facilities including distribution centers, stores, and corporate offices of Kohl will account for the greenhouse gas emissions. The goal once realized will equal to removing more than 130,842 vehicles from the road for a year or avoiding emissions from electricity, which is used by 99,084 homes.
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