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WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new study led by a NASA scientist highlights 14 key air pollution control measures that, if implemented, could slow the pace of global warming, improve health and boost agricultural production. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20081007/38461LOGO) The research, led by Drew Shindell of NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) in New York City, finds that focusing on these measures could slow mean global warming...
GENEVA, Jan. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/-- As a leading provider of sustainability solutions, SGS Consumer Testing Services today announced the first Product Carbon Footprint program offering marks that can be applied to products manufactured and sold on international markets. Designed to provide a competitive marketing edge by displaying validated environmental claims, the program is also the first to offer a comprehensive progressive three-label scheme demonstrating...
IMC Client, SelecTrim Corp. has been granted a membership certification into the Forest Products Certification Group, LLC. This certification allows SelecTrim to sell and promote themselves as manufacturers and distributors of Forest Stewardship Council (R) certified products. Williamsport, Pennsylvania (PRWEB) January 06, 2012 IMC Client, SelecTrim Corp. has been granted a membership certification into the Forest Products Certification Group, LLC.. This certification allows SelecTrim to...
The draft 10-year strategic plan for the U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) -- which shapes and coordinates climate and related global environmental change research efforts of numerous agencies and departments across the federal government -- is "evolving in the right direction," but several key issues could strengthen these planning efforts, says a new report from the National Research Council. The committee that wrote the report found that the proposed broadening of USGCRP's...
SANTA ANA, Calif., Jan. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SaviCorp (Pinksheets: SVMI) participated, and helped sponsor the Los Angeles debut of "TECHBREW Multi-Dimensional MEGA MIXER." The event was presented by some of the world's leading environmental nonprofit organizations, who are aimed at stimulating sustainable economic development. Some of these organizations included Environmental Education Group (TM); and FD3. FD3 is a public benefit non-profit organization which supports...
BOSTON, Dec. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Governor Peter Shumlin assumes the chairmanship of the New England Governors' Conference, Inc. (NEGC) on January 1, 2012 and will serve in that role through the end of 2012. As chair of the NEGC, Governor Shumlin will provide leadership to regional initiatives of the Governors, foster and strengthen the engagement between New England and the Eastern Canadian provinces, and forward other New England priorities and the unique working...
C40-CCI collaboration on landfill closure project will generate renewable energy and drive one of the largest reductions of greenhouse gas emissions associated with solid waste management globally NEW YORK, Dec. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A project to close one of the world's largest landfills, the 927-acre Bordo Poniente Landfill in Mexico City will stem the city's largest source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, while creating renewable energy and local jobs. Developed in...
Forest thinning to help prevent or reduce severe wildfire will release more carbon to the atmosphere than any amount saved by successful fire prevention, a new study concludes. There may be valid reasons to thin forests – such as restoration of forest structure or health, wildlife enhancement or public safety – but increased carbon sequestration is not one of them, scientists say. In research just published in Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment, Oregon State University...
Tackling rising CO2 emissions from the residential sector could make a vital contribution towards mitigating climate change, according to a new report from the UCL Bartlett School of Planning. Setting out the best strategies for achieving this goal by studying examples of good practice globally, the Zero Carbon Homes Project was inspired by a progressive new policy introduced in 2007 by the UK government to ensure that all new homes built post 2016 would be zero carbon. It was this move...
A Yale study examining the impact of aviation on climate change found that removing sulfur from jet fuel cools the atmosphere. The study was published in the October 22 issue of Geophysical Research Letters. "Aviation is really important to the global economy. We better understand what it's doing to climate because it's the fastest growing fossil fuel-burning sector and there is no alternative to air travel in many circumstances. Emissions are projected to increase substantially in the...
