May 06, 2010
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Energy & Renewables Newsletter May 06, 2010 |
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Record drop in U.S. carbon dioxide emissions in 2009
In 2009, energy-related carbon dioxide emissions in the United States saw their largest absolute and percentage decline (405 million metric tons or 7.0 percent) since the start of EIA`s comprehensive record of annual energy data that begins in 1949, more than 60 years ago. While emissions have declined in three out of the last four years, 2009 was exceptional. As discussed below, emissions developments in 2009 reflect a combination of factors, including some particular to the economic downturn, other special circumstances during the year, and other factors that may reflect persistent trends ... |
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The seven habits of highly efficient companies
Leading firms that give greater attention to energy efficiency report billions of dollars in savings and millions of tons of avoided greenhouse gas emissions, according to the new report `From Shop Floor to Top Floor: Best Business Practices in Energy Efficiency` from the Pew Center on Global Climate Change. This report stems from a historic shift in business leaders` perceptions of energy and climate change issues. In the last decade, rising and volatile energy prices have converged with increasing concern about climate change and growing consumer support for action on energy and environmental ... |
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