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Environmental tax reform: increasing individual incomes and boosting innovation
European governments could simultaneously reduce income tax, increase innovation and cut pollution by introducing well-targeted environmental taxes and recycling the revenues back into the economy. This was one of the findings from a pair of reports on environmental tax reform (ETR) published today by the European Environment Agency (EEA). Environmental tax reform is defined as 'reform of the ...
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Technology Innovation Leadership Award biohazardous waste treatment North America, 2014
Frost & Sullivan is in its 50th year in business with a global research organization of 1,800analysts and consultants who monitor more than 300 industries and 250,000 companies. The company’s research philosophy originates with the CEO’s360-Degree Perspective™, which serves as the foundation of its TEAM Research™ methodology. This unique approach enables us to ...
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Singapore, U.S., Australia, Germany Are Trendsetters in Green Buildings
Energy security, and environmental and livability concerns drive government policy on green-building technologies but eventually cost and affordability determine the extent and pace of adoption, according to Lux Research. The firm ranked 21 countries using these factors to determine the best markets for green buildings. “Buildings are the spine of the ...
By Lux Research
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Upward trend in US companies integrating sustainability agenda in larger business strategy reports Carbon Disclosure Project
New Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) analysis shows that S&P 500 companies are making significant strides in both transparency and progress towards carbon goals when compared to the Global 500. The results highlight a tipping point in the actions being taken in American C-suites and boardrooms to integrate a sustainability agenda into overall business strategy despite a lack of comprehensive ...
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Questioning nuclear power`s ability to forestall global warming
Rising energy and environmental costs may prevent nuclear power from being a sustainable alternative energy source in the fight against global warming, according to a new study. In the article, Gavin M. Mudd and Mark Diesendorf investigate the 'eco-efficiency' of mining and milling uranium for use as fuel in nuclear power plants. Advocates of nuclear power claim it has the potential to mitigate ...
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Metso to modernize automation and field instrumentation at Helsingin Energia´s Salmisaari power plants in Helsinki, Finland
/www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Metso to modernize automation and field instrumentation at Helsingin Energia's Salmisaari power plants in Helsinki, Finland Metso Corporation's press release on May 2, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. local time Unified automation and accurate process controls contribute to better overall process management of the Salmisaari power plants Metso will modernize the automation and ...
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Verdantix announces smart vendors of Carbon Management Software
Firms and large public sector organizations face increasing pressure from energy costs and climate change regulations to measure, manage and analyze energy and carbon dioxide emissions data. To resolve this cost and compliance challenge a new report from Verdantix, the independent business research firm, highlights ten “Smart Vendors” that offer software solutions for carbon ...
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North County Transit District Selects Oracle to Optimize Environmental Sustainability Reporting and Analysis
Oracle (NASDAQ: ORCL) News Facts North County Transit District (NCTD), the agency responsible for public transportation in North San Diego County, CA, selected Oracle to support its sustainability reporting goals. A vital part of San Diego's regional transportation network, NCTD serves more than 12 million passengers annually through a family of transit services, including bus system, ...
By Oracle
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The business value of a climate program
Over the last decade, the environment in which businesses operate has been upended. Regulation, science, and ultimately a cultural shift have put climate action at the center of corporate responsibility. Through international agreements and national regulations, efforts led by governments and NGOs to combat climate change have expanded meaningfully—but success depends on the private ...
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