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Significant Efforts to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions Across UN - New Report

The United Nations emitted over 2 million tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) equivalent in 2014 - the same as the annual CO2 emissions from 191,019 US homes or from consuming 4,868,772 barrels of oil, according to the organization's annual reporting of its greenhouse gas emissions. At the same time, efforts to reduce emissions continued across the UN with 18 UN system ...

Dec. 3, 2015

By United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Two of WSP’s sustainability & energy professionals become certified Greenhouse Gas Inventory Quantifiers

WSP Environment & Energy's Dan Sobrinski and Eric Christensen are among the first twelve people to become certified Greenhouse Gas Inventory Quantifiers (GHG-IQ), as recognized by the independent body CSA Standards. With a focus on corporate or organizational greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories, this certification is for professionals who develop, quantify and report GHG emissions and removals. ...

Jan. 20, 2010

By WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff

Big oil and gas companies failing to inform investors of deepwater drilling and climate change risks

Deepwater oil drilling in all corners of the world. Hydraulic fracturing for gas and oil across the U.S. Proliferating oil sands production in Canada. A new and more risk-laden energy future is taking shape as the global thirst for fossil fuels spurs a search on frontiers once beyond technology’s reach. The environmental risks from extracting and transporting these fuels are numerous ...

Aug. 1, 2012

By CSRwire - Corporate Social Responsibility Newswire

EPA Recognizes Cobb County, Ga. Water System as a WaterSense® 2015 Partner of the Year for Making a Difference Every Day

The Cobb County, Ga. Water System in Georgia was among those recognized today by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a 2015 WaterSense Partner of the Year. The Partner of the Year awards program the commitment of WaterSense partners for creating, rebating, communicating and educating consumers about WaterSense-labeled products, homes and programs. A total of 17 winners and more than ...

Oct. 7, 2015

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

EPA announces new energy star requirements for dishwashers and furnaces

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is updating Energy Star requirements for home dishwashers and furnaces. The new requirements are a part of Energy Star’s overall commitment to protect people’s health and the environment by encouraging energy efficiency. Effective January 20, 2012, both standard-sized and compact residential dishwashers meeting the new Energy Star ...

Jul. 18, 2011

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Emterra Environmental Investing $50 Million in Cleaner Air and More Jobs in Peel

Waste diversion leader Emterra Environmental and its partners are set to invest nearly $50 million in cleaner air, more jobs and a new compressed natural gas (CNG) fleet as well as a fueling and maintenance facility in the heart of the Region of Peel. Located in Mississauga, the facility will be the largest CNG fuelling station in Ontario. The investment stems from Emterra’s successful bid ...

Apr. 27, 2015

By Emterra Group Inc

Encouraging construction companies to think green

Researchers have developed a new evaluation method that could encourage construction companies to adopt environmental management systems and processes. This could reduce the impact of construction projects on local urban environments, as well as on the environment more generally by reducing fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Many organisations follow standards and guidelines for ...

Feb. 4, 2009

By European Commission, Environment DG

Newmont Recognized by Carbon Disclosure Project for Third Consecutive Year

Newmont Mining Corporation (NYSE: NEM) announced that it was recognized for transparent climate change disclosure practices by the Carbon Disclosure Project's (CDP) Leadership Index for the third consecutive year. The Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI) is a key component of CDP's annual S&P 500 report and highlights the companies within the S&P 500 ...

Oct. 28, 2012

By Carbon Disclosure Project - CDP Worldwide

Newmont Recognized by Carbon Disclosure Project for Third Consecutive Year

Newmont Mining Corporation (NYSE: NEM) announced that it was recognized for transparent climate change disclosure practices by the Carbon Disclosure Project’s (CDP) Leadership Index for the third consecutive year. The Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI) is a key component of CDP’s annual S&P 500 report and highlights the ...

Oct. 28, 2012

By CSRwire - Corporate Social Responsibility Newswire

Weston awarded contract under US$4bn Satoc program

Weston Solutions, Inc. (WESTON) has been named a contractor under the US Air Force Civil Engineer Support Agency (AFCESA) US$4 billion dollar Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization (S/R&M) Acquisition Task Order Contract (SATOC). Work under SATOC will be awarded to multiple contractors through a task order system over a 5-year period, plus five one-year renewal options. The SATOC ...

Jun. 2, 2008

By Weston Solutions, Inc

EPA honors green building challenge winners

EPA recently honored six innovative green concepts designed to reduce the environmental and energy impacts of buildings. These concepts may assist the building industry in reducing more than 88 million tons of building-related construction and demolition debris sent to U.S. landfills each year. The EPA awards recognized student and professional designs for buildings and building projects, as ...

Oct. 8, 2009

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Countdown to Cool Savings this Summer

(Washington, D.C.) The heat of summer may be right around the corner, but consumers and small businesses can stay cool and protect the environment by following five recommendations from EPA. 'This summer, you don't have to let sweltering temperatures and sky-high energy bills get under your skin,' said EPA Administrator Stephen L. Johnson. 'By taking a few simple energy-efficient steps, ...

May 23, 2007

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Blue Sphere Rhode Island Development Update

Blue Sphere Corporation – (OTCQB: BLSP) (the “Company” or “Blue Sphere”), an international Independent Power Producer (IPP) that is globally active in the clean energy production and waste to energy markets, provided a project update today for the waste-to-energy facility it has developed and is currently under construction in Johnston, Rhode Island. The ...

Nov. 29, 2016

By Blue Sphere Corporation

Grand Rapids (MI) and Beaverton (OR) Win First Place Honors For Local Climate Protection Efforts

Grand Rapids, MI Mayor George K. Heartwell and Beaverton, OR Mayor Denny Doyle have been selected as the nation's top winners in the 2012 Mayors' Climate Protection Awards, an initiative sponsored by The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) and Walmart. (Logo: ...

Jun. 14, 2012

By The United States Conference of Mayors (USCM)

Suncor outlines environmental goals

CNW - Suncor Energy Inc. today announced the release of its web-based 2009 Report on Sustainability - a comprehensive review of the company’s environmental, social and economic performance for the past twoyears. The seventh biennial report, entitled ’Seeing the Possibilities in a Changing World,’ profiles Suncor’s progress on a wide range of sustainability objectives. For the first time, the ...

Jun. 22, 2009

By GLOBE SERIES

NASA´s Johnson Space Center, White Sands Earn EPA ´Green´ Honors

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized NASA's White Sands Test Facility in Las Cruces, N.M., and Johnson Space Center in Houston as Federal Green Challenge National Award winners. White Sands received the National Award for Overall Achievement for outstanding efforts in 2012 ...

Apr. 21, 2013

By National Aeronautics and Space Administration - NASA

EPA Offers Cooling Tips for Every Budget this Summer (HQ)

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Energy Star program offers low to no-cost energy-efficient cooling tips to beat the heat. A typical household spends almost 20 percent of its utility bill on cooling, and by taking steps this summer to improve energy efficiency, you can save energy, save money and help fight climate change. Try these simple tips to start saving today: ...

Jun. 7, 2010

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

The 2010 Ryder cup tees up for green drive

A partnership of bodies, led by Ryder Cup Europe and The Celtic Manor Resort, and managed by the Golf Environment Organisation, have been laying the foundations of an action plan that will deliver a diverse range of tangible social and environmental outcomes. The initiative is backed by the Welsh Assembly Government, Ryder Cup Wales, the Wales Event Recycling Project, Newport City Council and is ...

Jun. 17, 2009

By Greenstone+

CH2M Supports Deepwater Container Terminal (DCT) Gdansk in Expanding Poland`s Sole Deep-sea Terminal

Deepwater Container Terminal (DCT) Gdansk, maritime ports consultant CH2M and Belgian contractor BESIX celebrated the opening of Terminal 2 (T2), expanding Poland’s sole deep-sea terminal to become the largest container hub in the Baltic Sea. The new 650-meter-long and 17-meter-deep quay increases DCT’s annual handling capacity to up to 3 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent ...

Oct. 23, 2016

By CH2M Hill Companies, Ltd.

2900 Fairview Park Drive Awarded LEED Gold Certification

HITT Contracting Inc. is proud to announce that 2900 Fairview Park Drive has received LEED® Gold certification, established by the U.S. Green Building Council and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute. LEED is the nation’s preeminent program for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings. Home to HITT’s ...

Dec. 12, 2011

By US Green Building Council / International Conference and Expo

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