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Some Biofuel Might Have Exactly the Opposite Impacts than Intended

Biofuels based on ethanol, vegetable oil and other renewable sources are increasingly popular with government and environmentalists as a way to reduce fossil fuel dependence and limit greenhouse gas emissions.

28 May 2008

National Commitment to Retrofit Low-Income Housing with Energy Efficient Features

An estimated 25 million very low-income families in America struggle with increased utility and energy costs due to inefficiently built housing. A new study by Enterprise Community Partners, Bringing Home the Benefits of Energy Efficiency to Low-Income Households.

27 May 2008

WindConnect Completes Construction of the Harvest Wind Farm

WindConnect(R) has completed construction of the Harvest Wind Farm, located on 3,200 acres in Huron County, Michigan. Harvest is the first utility-scale wind facility to operate in the state of Michigan.

27 May 2008

R.R. Donnelley Joins EPA's Voluntary SmartWay Transport Partnership

R.R. Donnelley + Sons Company announced today that it has joined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's voluntary SmartWay Transport Partnership and will enter the program with the highest score available.

27 May 2008

Heinz to Reduce its Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 20 Percent by 2015

The H. J. Heinz Company announced today a milestone company goal: to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 20 percent by 2015. This effort is part of Heinz's sustainability vision, to be a trusted leader in nutrition and wellness, dedicated to the sustainable health of people, the planet and the Company.

27 May 2008

Climate Change Group to Preserve and Protect the Environment

Sullivan + Worcester LLP announced today that it has formed a Climate Change Group to address a variety of business, legal and risk-management issues arising from the global need to preserve and protect the environment.

27 May 2008

First Sustainability Certification of its Kind in the State

Hanesbrands Inc., a leading marketer of innerwear, outerwear and hosiery apparel, today announced that it has earned the U.S. Green Building Council's sustainability certification for its Bentonville, Ark., sales office.

27 May 2008

DuPont President Participates in Panel Discussion on Agriculture and Biofuels

Ian Hudson, president, DuPont Europe, Middle East + Africa, recently participated in a public policy panel discussion on agriculture and biofuels hosted by the European Policy Centre in Brussels. Representatives from the European Commission, European Parliament, international community and industry attended.

23 May 2008

WSC Sets Aggressive Targets for Reductions in Energy and Water Usage

The World Semiconductor Council (WSC) concluded its twelfth successful annual meeting today in Taipei with a wide-ranging set of recommendations for expanding global trade in semiconductors and electronic products, enhancing intellectual property protections and supporting strong environment, safety and health practices.

22 May 2008

Program Assists With Development of Emission Inventories and Action Plans

To help local governments play a role in combating climate change, the commonwealth is making $300,000 available through a new grant program so municipalities can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, conserve energy, and lower operating expenses.

22 May 2008