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Hedge fund downgrades stock over company's links to illegal logging in Russian Far East - 0 views

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Del Birmingham on 05 Dec 13

A hedge fund manager has downgraded Lumber Liquidators' stock over the company's alleged links to illegal logging in the Russian Far East Read more at http://news.mongabay.com/2013/1202-lumber-liquidators-stock-illegal-logging.html#0g9VRO8vX0tA1BP8.99

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A hedge fund manager has downgraded Lumber Liquidators' stock over the company's alleged links to illegal logging in the Russian Far East Read more at <a href="http://news.mongabay.com/2013/1202-lumber-liquidators-stock-illegal-logging.html#0g9VRO8vX0tA1BP8.99" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://news.mongabay.com/2013/1202-lumber-liquidators-stock-illegal-logging.html#0g9VRO8vX0tA1BP8.99</a></div>

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Report: Staggering amounts of toxic chemicals produced across America | Environmental D... - 0 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 22 Apr 14

"Toxics Across America" (Environmental Defense Fund) analyzes the production, consumption, and trade of 120 hazardous chemicals in the United States-complete with an interactive map showcasing the findings. The report finds that 14 chemicals are produced or imported in quantities exceeding one billion pounds per year, and that 8 chemicals are used in children's products.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Toxics Across America" (Environmental Defense Fund) analyzes the production, consumption, and trade of 120 hazardous chemicals in the United States-complete with an interactive map showcasing the findings. The report finds that 14 chemicals are produced or imported in quantities exceeding one billion pounds per year, and that 8 chemicals are used in children's products. </div>

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DOE announces $10M in new funding for $3/gal advanced biofuels : Biofuels Digest - 0 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 22 Apr 14

Up to $10 million in grants from the Department of Energy will be available for advanced biofuel and other biobased product initiatives. The program is in support of the agency's aim to lower the cost of advanced biofuels to $3 per gallon of gasoline equivalent by 2022.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Up to $10 million in grants from the Department of Energy will be available for advanced biofuel and other biobased product initiatives. The program is in support of the agency's aim to lower the cost of advanced biofuels to $3 per gallon of gasoline equivalent by 2022. </div>

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Why the world's biggest companies are investing in recycling | GreenBiz.com - 0 views

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$5 million and $10 million each into the fund: Colgate Palmolive, Coca-Cola, Goldman Sachs, Johnson & Johnson, Keurig Green Mountain. PepsiCo and the PepsiCo Foundation, Procter & Gamble, Unilever and Walmart and the Walmart Foundation.
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Adriana Trujillo on 19 Aug 14

the Closed Loop Fund, a budding $100 million effort by a group of large companies to invest in recycling infrastructure and, in the process, put more recycled materials into manufacturing supply chains. Along the way, it aims to give a boost to recycling in the United States at a time when rates are leveling off but the demand for recycled feedstocks is picking up.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">the Closed Loop Fund, a budding $100 million effort by a group of large companies to invest in recycling infrastructure and, in the process, put more recycled materials into manufacturing supply chains. Along the way, it aims to give a boost to recycling in the United States at a time when rates are leveling off but the demand for recycled feedstocks is picking up.</div>

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Clean Energy Saving US Companies More Than $1 Billion Annually | Sustainable Brands - 2 views

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clean energy is becoming mainstream for U.S. corporations
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Walmart, for example, now produces more solar power than 38 U.S. states.
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Del Birmingham on 23 Jun 14

The nation's largest companies are rapidly embracing renewable energy sourcing and greenhouse gas emissions reduction efforts, according to a new report from Calvert Investments, Ceres, David Gardiner & Associates, and World Wildlife Fund (WWF).

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The nation's largest companies are rapidly embracing renewable energy sourcing and greenhouse gas emissions reduction efforts, according to a new report from Calvert Investments, Ceres, David Gardiner & Associates, and World Wildlife Fund (WWF). </div>

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Adriana Trujillo on 24 Jun 14

The nation's largest companies are rapidly embracing renewable energy sourcing and greenhouse gas emissions reduction efforts, according to a new report from Calvert Investments, Ceres, David Gardiner & Associates, and World Wildlife Fund (WWF).

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The nation's largest companies are rapidly embracing renewable energy sourcing and greenhouse gas emissions reduction efforts, according to a new report from Calvert Investments, Ceres, David Gardiner & Associates, and World Wildlife Fund (WWF). </div>

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JPMorgan Facing A New Environmental Fight Over Tar Sands Funding | HuffPost - 1 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 03 Oct 17

JPMorgan Chase is the target of a new environmental push demanding the bank end funding for tar sands drilling, HuffPost has learned. In a new campaign set to be announced Tuesday, the San Francisco-based Rainforest Action Network criticizes the country's largest bank by assets for providing over $3.1 billion to tar sands producers between 2014 and 2016 alone.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">JPMorgan Chase is the target of a new environmental push demanding the bank end funding for tar sands drilling, HuffPost has learned. In a new campaign set to be announced Tuesday, the San Francisco-based Rainforest Action Network criticizes the country's largest bank by assets for providing over $3.1 billion to tar sands producers between 2014 and 2016 alone.</div>

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RELEASE: Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance Forms to Power the Corporate Movement to Rene... - 0 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 24 May 16

BSR, Rocky Mountain Institute, World Resources Institute, and World Wildlife Fund created the Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance, which combines the strengths of their respective programs to help corporations deploy an additional 60 GW of renewable energy capacity in the United States by 2025.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">BSR, Rocky Mountain Institute, World Resources Institute, and World Wildlife Fund created the Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance, which combines the strengths of their respective programs to help corporations deploy an additional 60 GW of renewable energy capacity in the United States by 2025.</div>

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Starbucks Is Selling Nearly A Half-Billion Dollars In 'Sustainability' Bonds - 0 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 25 May 16

Starbucks has reportedly requested around $496 million in funding from its investors to finance projects that increase "responsibly grown" coffee purchases, establish research centers to help farmers boost production, and more.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Starbucks has reportedly requested around $496 million in funding from its investors to finance projects that increase "responsibly grown" coffee purchases, establish research centers to help farmers boost production, and more.</div>

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CEO Declaration: Accelerating a low emissions future | OGCI - 0 views

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shared by Adriana Trujillo on 17 Nov 16 - No Cached

Adriana Trujillo on 17 Nov 16

BP, Shell, and other global oil and gas companies created OGCI Climate Investments, a 10-year, $1 billion dollar investment fund to "accelerate the development of innovative technologies that, once commercialized, have the potential to reduce GHG emissions on a significant scale." The combined operations of the OGCI member companies account for more than one-fifth of global oil and gas production and more than 10% of the global energy supply.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">BP, Shell, and other global oil and gas companies created OGCI Climate Investments, a 10-year, $1 billion dollar investment fund to "accelerate the development of innovative technologies that, once commercialized, have the potential to reduce GHG emissions on a significant scale." The combined operations of the OGCI member companies account for more than one-fifth of global oil and gas production and more than 10% of the global energy supply. </div>

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Cheetah Populations Plummet as They Race Toward Extinction | Smart News | Smithsonian - 0 views

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Del Birmingham on 27 Dec 16

According to the Cheetah Conservation Fund, before 1900, the cheetah population numbered over 100,000 and its range included the majority of Africa through the Middle East and into Asia. Since then, however, the animal has gone extinct in more than 20 countries, with a mere 7,100 animals remaining globally

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">According to the Cheetah Conservation Fund, before 1900, the cheetah population numbered over 100,000 and its range included the majority of Africa through the Middle East and into Asia. Since then, however, the animal has gone extinct in more than 20 countries, with a mere 7,100 animals remaining globally</div>

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US and India launch US$20 million clean energy finance initiative for Indian solar | PV... - 0 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 23 Jan 17

The U.S. Government collaborated with India and the Overseas Private Investment Corporation to launch a $20 million initiative that aims to increase funding opportunities for renewable energy projects - such as distributed solar - across India.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The U.S. Government collaborated with India and the Overseas Private Investment Corporation to launch a $20 million initiative that aims to increase funding opportunities for renewable energy projects - such as distributed solar - across India.</div>

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Solar, energy efficiency part of Minnesota National Guard push for net zero | Midwest E... - 0 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 24 Jan 17

The Minnesota National Guard installed solar panels and geothermal systems at its Camp Ripley base in an effort to reach zero emissions. The Guard earned a silver LEED rating for its readiness center and hopes to achieve a similar rating for all of its federally funded buildings.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Minnesota National Guard installed solar panels and geothermal systems at its Camp Ripley base in an effort to reach zero emissions. The Guard earned a silver LEED rating for its readiness center and hopes to achieve a similar rating for all of its federally funded buildings.</div>

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Tunisia Seeks $7 Billion to Fund Shift Toward Cleaner Energy - Bloomberg - 0 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 27 Jul 16

Tunisia has set a goal to source 33% of its total electricity needs from renewables by 2030. Energy and Mines Minister Mongi Marzouk said Tunisia's installed renewable energy capacity would have to reach 16 gigawatts to meet that goal, requiring an investment of about $7 billion.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Tunisia has set a goal to source 33% of its total electricity needs from renewables by 2030. Energy and Mines Minister Mongi Marzouk said Tunisia's installed renewable energy capacity would have to reach 16 gigawatts to meet that goal, requiring an investment of about $7 billion.</div>

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WWF: Companies Still Have a Massive Soy Footprint - 0 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 05 Jul 16

The World Wildlife Fund released its Soy Scorecard, which uses cultivation, land use, and workers' rights data to score the practices of 133 European companies in the soy industry.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The World Wildlife Fund released its Soy Scorecard, which uses cultivation, land use, and workers' rights data to score the practices of 133 European companies in the soy industry.</div>

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Legislature pledges $250 million in annual funding for Everglades, springs | Miami Herald - 0 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 24 Mar 16

The Florida legislature has adopted a measure that allocates at least $250 million a year for 20 years to restore the Everglades. The money comes from a tax on real estate transactions.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Florida legislature has adopted a measure that allocates at least $250 million a year for 20 years to restore the Everglades. The money comes from a tax on real estate transactions.</div>

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For The First Time In A Century, Wild Tiger Numbers Are On The Rise - 1 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 13 Apr 16

In 1900, an estimated 100,000 tigers roamed free on our planet. Yet within a hundred years, that number plummeted by more than 95 percent - the result of rampant poaching and widespread habitat loss. But it seems the tide may finally be turning for the majestic cat. On Sunday, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) announced that wild tiger numbers were on the rise for the first time in over a century.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">In 1900, an estimated 100,000 tigers roamed free on our planet. Yet within a hundred years, that number plummeted by more than 95 percent - the result of rampant poaching and widespread habitat loss. But it seems the tide may finally be turning for the majestic cat. On Sunday, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) announced that wild tiger numbers were on the rise for the first time in over a century.</div>

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H&M's Bring It On campaign is the motivation you need to recycle your clothes - 1 views

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Del Birmingham on 03 Feb 17

H&M, one of the most eco-conscious fashion stores out there, has been battling against just that since 2013, and is hoping to enlist the help if its customers with a powerful new video. Entitled Bring it on, a short film shows what happens to the garments you recycle, from being turned into new fabrics for new clothes to being used as cleaning clothes. In doing this, it hopes to collect 25,000 tonnes of unwanted clothes per year by 2020.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">H&M, one of the most eco-conscious fashion stores out there, has been battling against just that since 2013, and is hoping to enlist the help if its customers with a powerful new video. Entitled Bring it on, a short film shows what happens to the garments you recycle, from being turned into new fabrics for new clothes to being used as cleaning clothes. In doing this, it hopes to collect 25,000 tonnes of unwanted clothes per year by 2020. </div>

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Adriana Trujillo on 24 Feb 17

H&M's "Bring It On" campaign encourages customers to recycle unwanted clothing at local stores, with Londoners getting a gift voucher worth about $6.25 in exchange. The company aims to collect more than 27,500 tons of used clothing and donate the funds from the garments toward textile recycling and human rights organizations.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">H&M's "Bring It On" campaign encourages customers to recycle unwanted clothing at local stores, with Londoners getting a gift voucher worth about $6.25 in exchange. The company aims to collect more than 27,500 tons of used clothing and donate the funds from the garments toward textile recycling and human rights organizations.</div>

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'Climate Saving' Companies Build a Framework for Progress - 1 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 23 Feb 17

World Wildlife Fund is encouraging Climate Saver companies to help reduce global carbon emissions by 1.2 gigatons by 2020. WWF created the Climate Savers program in 1999 to give companies a way to partner to achieve environmental and sustainability goals.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">World Wildlife Fund is encouraging Climate Saver companies to help reduce global carbon emissions by 1.2 gigatons by 2020. WWF created the Climate Savers program in 1999 to give companies a way to partner to achieve environmental and sustainability goals.</div>

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Apple's new campus partially built with green bonds | GreenBiz - 1 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 23 Mar 17

Apple released its first Green Bond Impact Report, which highlights 16 projects made possible by proceeds from a $1.5 billion green bond it issued last year. The company allocated approximately $441 million to environmentally beneficial projects in fiscal year 2016, with the majority of funds going toward renewable energy (about $129 million), green building (about $232.6 million), and energy efficiency (about $74.6 million).

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Apple released its first Green Bond Impact Report, which highlights 16 projects made possible by proceeds from a $1.5 billion green bond it issued last year. The company allocated approximately $441 million to environmentally beneficial projects in fiscal year 2016, with the majority of funds going toward renewable energy (about $129 million), green building (about $232.6 million), and energy efficiency (about $74.6 million). </div>

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Green financial investments: Banks, companies, funds meet at U.N. on climate solutions. - 0 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 23 Jan 14

Major institutional investors are increasingly mindful of the risk that carbon-intensive assets could lose their value if climate regulations become tougher, Tim McDonnell argues. That could be good news for clean energy investment, even though spending on that sector declined in 2013.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Major institutional investors are increasingly mindful of the risk that carbon-intensive assets could lose their value if climate regulations become tougher, Tim McDonnell argues. That could be good news for clean energy investment, even though spending on that sector declined in 2013. </div>

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