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Why Did Apple Quit the U.S. Chamber of Commerce?

BY Ariel SchwartzTue Oct 6, 2009 at 4:47 PM

Earlier today, Apple took a bold stance on climate change by quitting the US Chamber of Commerce. The company joins PG&E, Nike, and Exelon in stepping down from the organization, which is working to stop the Waxman-Markey climate ...READ»

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Tech Award Laureates: Cows to Kilowatts Produces Clean, Waste-Reducing Energy

BY Ariel SchwartzWed Sep 9, 2009 at 1:26 PM

Each year, the Tech Awards honors innovators who use technology to benefit humanity. This year's winners are a motley crew, ranging from nutrient-rich rice and open-source math software to a slaughterhouse waste-reducing program ...READ»

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U.S. Army Expands Tracking of Its Carbon "Bootprint"

BY Ariel SchwartzTue Jul 21, 2009 at 3:45 PM

Forgive the cheesy headline, the military really does refer to its carbon footprint as a "bootprint." And now the Army, which was commanded by executive order in 2007 to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 3% annually through 2015, is ...READ»

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Scientist Attempts to Curb Methane Emissions by Minimizing Cow Burps

BY Ariel SchwartzTue Jun 23, 2009 at 9:37 AM

Methane is 20 times more potent as a greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide, and cows are responsible for almost three-quarters of total methane emissions. So it makes sense that Stephen Moore, a professor of agricultural, food, and ...READ»

CARBON COUNTER | 1 comment

Deutsche Bank Unveils Scary 50-Foot Carbon Counter, But Will It Make a Difference?

BY Ariel SchwartzThu Jun 18, 2009 at 3:14 PM

As if New York City's national debt clock wasn't depressing enough, the city is now the proud bearer of a 50-foot high sign with a digital display tracking the greenhouse gases entering our atmosphere. In addition to scaring the ...READ»

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The Real American Auto Industry

BY Terry TamminenMon Jun 1, 2009 at 6:43 PM

As crocodile tears are shed for GM and its now penny shares of stock, commentators are also mourning the demise of the American auto industry. While I also regret the loss of jobs at the former “Big Three”, the truth is that the American auto industry is alive and well - - we’ve just been looking in the wrong place.READ»

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Nuns Pressure Chevron to Track Carbon Emissions

BY Ariel SchwartzWed May 27, 2009 at 4:47 PM

Oil companies aren't usually known for their environmental awareness, but Chevron became the largest company--and the only major U.S. oil company--to track its carbon emissions yesterday. The declaration came partially as a result ...READ»

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Virgin America Now Reporting Greenhouse Gas Emissions

BY Ariel SchwartzTue Apr 21, 2009 at 2:10 PM

Virgin America, the low-cost airline known for cabin mood lighting and satellite TV access, is set to become the first U.S. airline to report carbon emissions through the Climate Registry, a nonprofit that calculates and reports ...READ»

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Can Timberland Halve Its Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Next Year?

BY Ariel SchwartzWed Apr 15, 2009 at 2:06 PM

Can a major multinational brand halve its carbon emissions in only four years? We'll find out next year if Timberland manages to cut its greenhouse gas emissions in half based on a 2006 baseline. The footwear company, which ...READ»

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Latest Cola Wars Skirmish: Battle for the Greenest Vending Machines

BY Ariel SchwartzMon Mar 30, 2009 at 11:44 AM

Vending machine purchases often elicit feelings of guilt about the sugar and fat contents of soda and candy, but rarely about the greenhouse gas emissions of the machine itself. Soda vendors know, though, that their machines use ...READ»

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