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CarbonCarbon is a chemical element which is the stuff of life – carbon atoms are found in all living things on Earth. Downside: the combustion of carbon-based fuels (such as coal and oil) leads to a build up of “Greenhouse Gases,” (GhG’s) including carbon dioxide (CO2), methane and nitrous oxide (NoX), which trap heat in the atmosphere. We call this Global Warming as the atmospheric effects cause the Earth to heat up. The effects of global warming could include changing climate conditions, rising seas (as polar caps melt), interruptions in agricultural production, and destruction of ecosystems. Governments, advocates, investors, lenders and others are encouraging corporations to reduce their carbon footprint. The objectives are to reduce risk, moderate the impact of the enterprise on the environment, reduce operating and capital costs, and to be a better corporate citizen. Cutting carbon use / carbon emissions have become an important corporate strategy.* In this section we bring you news and updates, research and insights, commentary and opinion, and other resources of value to all stakeholders in the effort to reduce GhG’s and the effects of global warming. *As the chair of PricewaterhouseCoopers observed in 2008: Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) findings show a clear trend that carbon reduction is becoming a key component of business strategy. As CEOs we see it and long-term institutional investors see it… --Dennis Nally, PWC at global launch of the CDP News & UpdatesDecember 30, 2008 Green Goal of 'Carbon Neutrality' Hits LimitSource: The Wall Street Journal Computer giant Dell Inc. said this summer that it has become "carbon neutral," the latest step in its quest to be "the greenest technology company on the planet." What that means, and what it doesn't, may surprise Dell customers... December 30, 2008 Court re-imposes clean-air rulesSource: Philadelphia Inquirer Pennsylvania on Thursday will begin enforcing a federal clean-air rule to reduce emissions of smog-forming pollutants from power plants following a court decision that affects 28 states including New Jersey, officials said... December 30, 2008 Power Companies to Disclose Financial Risks of Climate Change  Source: Law.com For years, environmental and shareholder activists have pushed companies that generate greenhouse gases to disclose how climate change could affect their financial outlook. Now, two operators of coal-burning power plants -- Xcel... Click here for more Carbon News & Updates
Research & InsightsDecember 31, 2008 Abrupt Climate Change - ReportSource: U.S. Climate Change Science Program Abrupt Climate Change. A report by the U.S. Climate Change Science Program and the Subcommittee on Global Change Research [Clark, P.U., A.J. Weaver (coordinating lead authors), E. Brook, E.R. Cook, T.L. Delworth, and K. Steffen... December 16, 2008 Ceres and RiskMetrics Group Issue Report on Business ChallengesSource: TradingMarkets.com While progress is being made, consumer and technology companies still have more to do in confronting the business challenges posed by climate change, according to a report issued by the Ceres investor coalition and authored by... December 3, 2008 U.S. report questions value of carbon-offset dealsSource: Guardian.com.UK Europe's greenhouse gas market has shown that investments by rich countries into clean-energy projects in poor nations are not always the best way to cut emissions blamed for global warming, the investigative arm of the U.S.... Click here for more Carbon Research & Insights
Commentary & OpinionJanuary 5, 2009 Lloyd Stover: Why a carbon tax is key to an energy policySource: Lloys Stover, Tallahassee Democrat, FL Inmany ways, the recent holiday season seemed to be less joyful than past seasons. There was, however, one unexpected present for most Americans. Lower gasoline prices seemed to put more money into the pockets of consumers. Some... December 29, 2008 Carbon Limits, Yes; Energy Subsidies, NoSource: William Tucker, The Wall Street Journal Wind and biofuel could become the next subprime mortgage fiasco. There isn't much doubt that Congress and incoming President Barack Obama will try to impose some kind of limits on carbon emissions. The Republicans, girding in... December 27, 2008 The Gas Tax - Editorial Source: New York Times President-elect Barack Obama and the Democrats in Congress seem to have a clear vision of the auto industry they think the country needs. It must be financially self-sufficient. It also must be capable of producing highly... Click here for more Carbon Commentary & Opinion |
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