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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 & UpdatesJuly 4, 2009 Basin Electric gets $100 million from stimulus for clean coal projectsSource:Bismarck TribuneBasin Electric Power Cooperative was awarded $100 million in stimulus money Wednesday for clean coal projects. July 3, 2009 London oil market probes alleged rogue trader
Source:AFP
Oil market officials in London have launched a probe into an alleged rogue trader who helped push prices to eight-month peaks this week, costing his company nearly 10 million dollars (6.12 million pounds). July 2, 2009 Debate Rages Over Climate Bill as Obama Eyes Global Conference
Source:Fox News
House Democratic leaders said the bill helped accomplish one of Obama's campaign promises and would make the U.S. a leader in international efforts to address climate change when negotiations take place in Copenhagen. Click here for more Carbon News & Updates
Research & InsightsJune 29, 2009 The science of climate change, for public consumptionSource:Global PostShortly after moviegoers watched images of New York City fall to what can only be described as flash glaciation in the movie "The Day After Tomorrow," a group of climate scientists launched a blog called RealClimate. June 23, 2009 Reports Say Green Projects Could Create 1.7M US Jobs
Source:Cleantechbrief.com
Two reports released last week say measures to reduce carbon emissions, improve energy efficiency, retrofit buildings and invest in renewable energy could create 1.7 million new jobs in the United States. April 29, 2009 ANALYSIS-Australia carbon market sidelined as uncertainty growsSource:ReutersSYDNEY/SINGAPORE, April 29 (Reuters) - Deals in Australia's fledgling carbon market show some investors expect the government's national emissions trading scheme will kick off -- but not necessarily on time or in its proposed... Click here for more Carbon Research & Insights
Commentary & OpinionJuly 1, 2009 New EU President Sweden To Lead Fight Against Climate ChangeSource:Radio Free EuropeShifts in priorities are a recurrent feature in the way the EU's system of rotating presidencies functions. But Sweden, a country of under 10 million people, has a history of pursuing sweeping agendas despite its small size. June 30, 2009 The Hope Behind The Holes In The Climate BillSource:Environmental LeaderHowever, more recently, Wall Street has been looking at environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance of companies as an indicator of financial performance. In fact, AT Kearney reported that companies that had ESG... June 30, 2009 'Special Report' Panel on Climate Change Bill DebateSource:Fox NewsREP. ERIC CANTOR, (R-VA) HOUSE MINORITY WHIP: In the midst of a severe recession, why would we even contemplate a plan that amounts to a growth-killing millstone around the neck of small businesses and all American consumers? Click here for more Carbon Commentary & Opinion |
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