|
||||
      |
|
Categories:
Environmental and Energy IssuesSocial Issues and Concerns
|
EnvironmentFor the past four decades the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Europe, Japan, Australia, and other developed nations have adopted sweeping environmental protection regulations to address the state of their air, water, soil and other natural resources, to protect human life and to protect and preserve the natural environment. The imposition of environmental regulations on business, while having a steep price, has had the beneficial effect of reversing two centuries of the harmful effects of the Industrial Revolution. And yet, despite all the progress, the work of protecting and preserving the Earth is never ending. As the Industrial Revolution spreads to developed nations, there is ever more “environment work” to be addressed. The original movement to protect the Earth and its inhabitants in more recent times was the Conservation Movement, stretching back to the 1800s; then more recently came the Environmental Movement; and now we see the emerging global Sustainability Movement. This section of Accountability Central is devoted to topics environmental, including news, research and insights, commentary and opinion, and more.
News & UpdatesJuly 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. July 1, 2009 Obama, Chu Roll Out New Lighting Rules and $346M for Energy Efficient BuildingsSource:Green BuildingsWith Energy Secretary Steven Chu by his side, U.S. President Barack Obama detailed stricter new lighting standards and promised the swift release of $346 million in Recovery Act funds to boost energy efficiency in new and... July 1, 2009 EPA lets state get tougher on new vehiclesSource:San Francisco ChronicleFederal officials on Tuesday cleared California to impose tough greenhouse gas limits on new motor vehicles that more than a dozen other states can follow immediately and that will form the basis of new nationwide rules in 2012. Click here for more Environment 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 25, 2009 Habits bad for the environmentSource:Fox TV 43 -PASo which of our habits is the worst enemy to the environment? For now, here's a look at some of our most common environmental transgressions, starting with the biggies 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. Click here for more Environment 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 Environment Commentary & Opinion |
...More Information     Accountability-Central partners with Google to bring you related links with relevant information - links below:
|
| HOME | ABOUT THE SITE | REGISTRATION INFORMATION | ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES | SPECIAL SECTIONS | ||
|
||
|