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July 22, 2008 What's Hot in Climate Today SLM Home | Climate News & Ideas | Connections | Events | About

Lousy Business Climate Has Chilling Effect on Planet The global credit crunch is paying unexpected dividends in the fight against global warming: With M&As on the downswing, thousands of jet-setting investment bankers are staying home, Reuters reports. Read more... Also This Week... Nordstrom Expands Distribution Facility, Cuts Energy Costs Nordstrom says it will save $150,000 in energy costs at its Michigan fulfillment and contact center this year - despite a recent site expansion that nearly doubled the size of the facility. Read more... Olympic Village to Save Energy with Networked Lighting The Chinese government is pulling out all the stops on its upcoming "Green Games," equipping Beijing's massive Olympic Village with a super-sensitive IT network to control the venue's many lighting systems. Read more... Exelon Aims to Eliminate Carbon Footprint by 2020 Exelon, one of the largest energy utilities in the U.S., has crafted a 12-year plan to reduce or offset more than 15 million metric tons of greenhouse gases - equal to 100% of its current carbon footprint. Read more... Can You Trust Your Climate Change Consultant? Not necessarily, according to a new study from Verdantix, a business-research firm. Let the buyer beware of untested offerings and gaps in consulting firms? expertise in this still-emerging field. Read more... We want to hear from you! Post your comments or questions below any SLM news story and we'll feature the best of them here. (Note: You must be a registered SLM user to post. Not yet signed up? Click here!) Forward to a Friend! Exxon Called "Climate Friendly"...What Did You Expect? The five companies consumers consider most "climate friendly" are GE, BP, Toyota, Wal-Mart, and Exxon. Here's why I'm not surprised (ok, maybe a little). By Jacquelyn Ottman Read more... Solution Providers

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