September 20, 2012
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Environmental Management Newsletter September 20, 2012 |
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Who Are the Greenest Presidents in U.S. History?
Corporate Knights, the magazine for clean capitalism, announced today its Greenest U.S. Presidents ranking just seven weeks before Americans head to the polls to select their next commander-in-chief. The results of the ranking, the first to be determined by top environmentalists themselves, show that protection of our natural world has a long tradition with both Democrats and Republicans. Indeed, Republican presidents captured the two top spots in the ranking, followed by two Democrats. Of the 12 environmental groups surveyed, America`s 26th President Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt was ... | ||
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Using information and communications technology to create cohesive, sustainable cities
More than half of the world’s population lives in urban areas, and countries such as India and China are in need of hundreds of additional cities to accommodate growing populations. People in many cities suffer from inadequate transportation, sub-standard buildings, lack of sanitation, and poor public safety, highlighting the need for sustainable and livable urban planning. Information and communication technology (ICT) can be a useful tool in helping cities improve their safety, cleanliness, and sustainability, according to Diana Lind, contributing author to Worldwatch Institute’s ... | ||
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