Economy & Business

"Sun for Rent"

"It's an old energy problem with a new solution: After decades of facing prohibitively high costs to install solar panels, Massachusetts residents will be able to lease the panels for a tiny fraction of their upfront cost."

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Northeast (CT MA ME NH NJ NY RI VT)

Source: Boston Globe, 05/25/2009

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"Green Last Requests, Pt. 1"

Some people are starting to weigh the environmental costs of caskets and other trappings of traditional funerals. And they have found alternatives.

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National (U.S.)

Source: Environment Report, 05/22/2009

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"Coca-Cola Introduces Plant-Based Plastic Bottles"

"For some of its beverages, The Coca-Cola Company is introducing a new type of plastic bottle made partially from plants."

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National (U.S.)

Source: ENS, 05/22/2009

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July 19, 2009 to July 22, 2009

World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology & Bioprocessing

This conference aims to bring together individuals with diverse experience to share knowledge that will speed the development and growth of a sector that is vital for value creation and sustainable industrial development.

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Chinese Solar Company Plans U.S. Manufacturing Plant

"The announcement by China-based Suntech reflects the value of federal and state incentives for renewable energy. It also counters a favorite argument on Capitol Hill that shifting to a clean energy future will send U.S. jobs overseas."

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International

Source: SolveClimate, 05/14/2009

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"Trade Secrets" — Largely Untested Grounds for Toxic Secrecy

Witnesses at a House Energy Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection hearing in February said excessive and unjustified claims of "confidential business information" dampen EPA's efforts to regulate commonly used chemicals.

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New Science Reports on Climate Change and Energy

Watch for the National Academies to release more climate change and energy reports this month, on alternative liquid transportation fuels, energy efficiency, renewables and economic impacts of greenhouse gas mitigation.

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Water Footprint: New Way To Measure Green

A recent CERES/Pacific Institute report identifies water-related risks specific to eight key industries, and offers good sources on calculating and using water footprints.

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Bike Sharing Programs Widespread

Bike sharing programs are becoming an increasingly popular way to provide affordable transportation that requires less energy, while boosting various sectors of the economy.

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Oversight Report: Agency Inspectors General Often Ignored

A US House Oversight Committee report released in January 2009 found that federal agencies frequently ignore the findings and recommendations of their inspectors general.

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