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Executives think the public now cares less about green
The global downturn has shifted executives’ perceptions about the issues that matter most to the public, according to a recent McKinsey survey.
The environment is perceived as being less critical to the public than it was a year ago (only 49% of respondents marked it as a top concern of the public, compared with 57% in 2008), while executive compensation has moved more into the spotlight (28% in 2009 versus 15% in 2008).
Despite the global economic downturn, a greater proportion of executives than last year say large corporations make a positive contribution to the public good, according ... |
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Fuel economy increases as CO2 decreases
For the fifth consecutive year, EPA is reporting an increase in fuel efficiency with a corresponding decrease in average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions for new cars and light duty trucks. This marks the first time that data for CO2 emissions are included in the annual report, “Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions, and Fuel Economy Trends: 1975 through 2009”.
“American drivers are increasingly looking for cars that burn cleaner, burn less gas and won’t burn a hole in their wallets,” said EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson. “We’re working to help accelerate this trend with ... |
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