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AMD Sets Ambitious Climate Change Goals 
The computer chip maker has released its seventh annual Global Climate Protection Plan, announcing it has reduced greenhouse gas emissions by more than 50% between 2002 and 2007 — exceeding its 40% goal — and setting a new target of cutting emissions another 33% between 2006 and 2010. (Green Wombat) Read more...
This Week's Climate Stories Cleaner Cargo Trucks Coming to Port of Los Angeles The port has kicked off a yearlong program to replace dirty diesel freight trucks with a greener port fleet, including 20 new Kenworth trucks powered by liquid natural gas. (Environment News Service) Read more... Many Sustainability Reports Upbeat, Ignoring Climate Change Risks A new study on sustainability reports notes that companies highlight new business opportunities created by climate change and shy away from risks associated with climate change. (SocialFunds) Read more... U.S. Congress Nudges Energy Industry to Go Green The U.S. House of Representatives has taken an unprecedented step toward cutting greenhouse gas emissions as it passed a bill requiring utility companies to produce 15% of their electricity from wind and solar power. (Agence France-Presse) Read more... ______________________________________________ Registration Now Open for Sustainable Brands ‘07
U.K. Launches CO2 Car-Ranking Website The British government has set up a website designed to lure consumers towards buying the greenest cars available as the EU prepares to set binding caps on the amount of CO2 that new vehicles can emit. (EurActiv) Read more... Wells Fargo Helps Companies Hedge Their Bets on Electricity Costs, Carbon Emissions The financial services company said the hedging program can benefit companies spending at least $1 million a year on electricity and also help them purchase environmental management products to offset greenhouse gas emissions. (Press Release) Read more... Sony GHG Emissions Jumped 17% In 2006 
Aug. 2, 2007 — According to Sony, the increase in greenhouse gas emissions was due primarily to two factors: a change in the definition of greenhouse gas index that resulted in the inclusion, beginning in fiscal 2006, of CO2 emissions from logistics, and an increase in CO2 generated during product use. (Environmental Leader) Read more...
Climate Change Soon to Top European Business Agenda, Execs Say The European business community expects climate change to top its agenda within the next five years, a new survey finds. (Press Release) Read more... Checkout Climate: Hotels Open the Door to Low-Carbon Travel From major hotel names such as Doubletree to smaller bed-and-breakfast spots, the purchase of carbon emissions is becoming the newest eco-amenity as these sites offer guests the option of making their travels "carbon neutral" at checkout. (MarketWatch) Read more... |
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