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.
A new research conducted by Ricoh has shown that business leaders in Europe are missing chances unnecessarily. They miss chances to reduce environmental impact and drive efficiencies through document governance.
West Arnhem Land Fire Abatement (WALFA) project focuses in reducing damages caused by the natural savannah blazes. Its aim to protect the culture and the quality of the native lands has been acclaimed. The usage of conventional fire management techniques as a part of the ongoing battle against biodiversity loss and climate change is also highly appreciated.
In a last-minute effort to mobilize a public mandate for establishing a binding agreement at the impending COP15 conference, the Copenhagen Climate Council (CCC) launched a call for action against climate change towards citizens across the globe. The social media initiative, i speak earth, is CCC’s appeal to act against global warming through social media by inviting their friends and family to do the same.
Global carbon markets may well have been hailed as the saviour of the planet by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, but in many ways they are doing more harm than good, according to new evidence.
The Bay Area Quality Management District issues the first alert for the season, ‘Winter Spare the Air Alert’ on 26 November 2009. This main task carried is out by the Bay Area Quality Management District, which is the regional agency in this area, to protect the quality of air in the Bay Area.
His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco will be participating in the National Press Club Speakers Series luncheon in Washington, D.C., where he will address journalists on the global necessity of dealing with climate changes, and he will also highlight his initiatives and measures to fight global warming. This press conference will take place on 30 November, 2009 as simultaneous preparations are done by international leaders who will be participating in UN Climate Summit in December 2009.
Linde North America is all set to take part in the upcoming SF Auto Show, thanks to AAA Northern California, which is featuring the company’s technology in the AA Greenlight Showcase for displaying new eco-friendly technologies.
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