July 03, 2008
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Environment Management Newsletter July 03, 2008 |
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European green buildings market to see exponential growth
As all the EU member states look to reduce their energy consumption, new programmes such as the Green Building Programme and the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) were implemented to help the EU save energy around 75% by the end of 2020. With oil prices skyrocketing throughout Europe, the demand for alternative energy sources is paramount. Green Buildings is a fairly new concept that has been recognized as a necessary EU initiative. These new buildings serve as the catalyst across the market for building technologies and services. For the past decade this new market has garnered ... |
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McCain and Obama`s plans to combat climate change
Regardless of who is elected next November, both candidates agree that climate change is a fact and not a theory. “I know that climate change is real,” said John McCain. “We can have a debate about how serious it is, but the debate about climate change is over.” John McCain and Barack Obama however vary widely in their response to this issue, leaving the American people with a choice of approaches when choosing the next president. McCain’s primary tools include implementing a cap and trade system for emissions and utilizing greater amounts of nuclear power and “clean” coal. McCain Cap ... |
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