Latest Climate change policy Stories

AAA Says Policymakers Failing to Connect with Motorists' Practical Concerns WASHINGTON, April 25, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Sixty-two percent of U.S. motorists believe the federal government should invest more money to improve roadways, according to a recent public opinion poll conducted by AAA. The vast majority of drivers (81 percent) also believe the federal government should do more to improve the condition of roads and bridges. "Most Americans recognize the need for...

PROMOTING A GREENER, CARBON-FREE BUSINESS IS NOW EASIER THAN EVER TORONTO, April 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- JustGreen, is pleased to announce the launch of JustGreen Business Advantage, a new green energy initiative designed to help businesses go carbon neutral and help slow global warming and climate change by pursuing renewable and sustainable energy solutions that support green energy projects across North America. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130424/CL01017LOGO )...

The Heartland Institute Celebrates Earth Day with the Release of a New Book, "The Mad, Mad, Mad World of Climatism. CHICAGO, IL (PRWEB) April 22, 2013 In celebration of Earth Day, The Heartland Institute – a free-market think tank The Economist magazine calls “the world’s most prominent think tank promoting skepticism about man-made climate change” – is sending 100,000 copies of "The Mad, Mad, Mad World of Climatism" by Steve Goreham to educators, business and...

OTTAWA, April 22, 2013 /CNW/ - Kivuto Solutions Inc., the global leader in complex digital distribution, announced a renewed commitment to deliver green distribution solutions to customers worldwide and to continue to offset its carbon footprint with the Carbonfund.org Foundation, the leading nonprofit carbon reduction and climate solutions organization. The announcement today reaffirms Kivuto's commitment to environmental care programs that reduce carbon emissions and contribute...

Wind energy, efficiency programs and power plant improvements are credited MINNEAPOLIS, April 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Xcel Energy today announced a 16 percent reduction in carbon dioxide emissions, or 14 million tons, since the utility in 2005 began a reduction strategy in its eight-state service territory. The company's goal is to achieve a 20 percent CO2 reduction by 2020, and the latest projections are that it will surpass that goal by up to 7 percent. (Logo:...

U.S. schools working to reduce $22 billion building-operations and energy spend MILWAUKEE, April 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls, the global leader in delivering solutions that increase energy efficiency in buildings, celebrates Earth Day by releasing its Top Earth Day Champions in Education list to highlight higher education institutions and kindergarten through 12 (K12) grade school districts in North America that saved the carbon equivalent of 91,800 acres of forest...

Offsetters highlights recent global stories on innovative carbon management VANCOUVER, April 18, 2013 /CNW/ - Since launching in 2005, Vancouver-based Offsetters Climate Solutions has worked with more than 150 clients in various sectors helping to offset more than six million tonnes of carbon, the equivalent of taking more than 1.25 million cars off the road for one year. "As we mark the 43rd annual Earth Day, our team is inspired by so many of our partners who were early...

California's strategic, smart move forward with WCI, Inc. makes economic sense MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., April 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- A vote of confidence today from California business leaders as California's carbon trading program prepares to expand. "Smart business owners know that one of the best ways to expand opportunities and bring down costs is to align with a smart and capable partner. That is exactly what California is doing by linking its trading program with Quebec's...

EMERYVILLE, Calif., April 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- SCS Global Services (SCS) has earned accreditation from the Costa Rican government as a carbon footprint verification body under its ambitious new climate policy, which aims to make Costa Rica the first carbon neutral country. SCS will verify the measurement of private and public sector entities' carbon footprints to help the government evaluate policies for emissions reduction. (Logo:...

New Study Explores Climate and Energy Policy Challenges in Brazil, China, EU, India, U.S. WASHINGTON, April 15, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The implementation of policy relevant to climate change, and its impact, accelerated markedly over the last decade, despite the slow pace of international climate negotiations, says Climate Policy Initiative in a new report, The Policy Climate. The study, released today at an event at The Brookings Institution in Washington DC, presents...