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Hasbro Leads Newsweek's 2016 Green Rankings at No. 1 - Press Releases on CSRwire.com - 0 views

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PAWTUCKET, R.I., Jun. 02 /CSRwire/ - Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) is proud to announce it ranked No. 1 on Newsweek's 2016 Green Rankings, released today. The ranking assesses the 500 largest publicly traded companies in the United States on overall environmental performance.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">PAWTUCKET, R.I., Jun. 02 /CSRwire/ - Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) is proud to announce it ranked No. 1 on Newsweek's 2016 Green Rankings, released today. The ranking assesses the 500 largest publicly traded companies in the United States on overall environmental performance. </div>

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It's Time to Plan for Electric Vehicles on the Grid - 0 views

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The International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates that more than 1 million electric vehicles (EVs) were on the road in 2015, including 400,000 in the United States. In order to limit global warming to 2°C or less, the agency says the world will need 150 million EVs by 2030 and 1 billion by 2050, implying a 21 percent compound annual growth rate from now until 2050.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates that more than 1 million electric vehicles (EVs) were on the road in 2015, including 400,000 in the United States. In order to limit global warming to 2°C or less, the agency says the world will need 150 million EVs by 2030 and 1 billion by 2050, implying a 21 percent compound annual growth rate from now until 2050.</div>

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India Plants a Record 50 Million Trees in 24 Hours | Smart News | Smithsonian - 0 views

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More than 800,000 volunteers planted saplings in public spaces in the state of Uttar Pradesh hoping to reduce greenhouse gases and reforest the countryside

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">More than 800,000 volunteers planted saplings in public spaces in the state of Uttar Pradesh hoping to reduce greenhouse gases and reforest the countryside </div>

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Up to 13 Million Americans Are at Risk of Being Washed Away - Bloomberg Business - 0 views

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A report in the journal Nature Climate Change said climate change and rising sea levels could threaten 13.1 million people living along the coastal United States. The study combines population projections with rising sea level models. The areas with the greatest percentage of people at risk are Florida's Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Smaller communities are threatened too and are dealing now with environmental changes.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A report in the journal Nature Climate Change said climate change and rising sea levels could threaten 13.1 million people living along the coastal United States. The study combines population projections with rising sea level models. The areas with the greatest percentage of people at risk are Florida's Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Smaller communities are threatened too and are dealing now with environmental changes.</div>

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General Mills, 'Disappointed' by Lack of National Solution, Will Label GMOs | Sustainab... - 0 views

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On Friday, General Mills announced that it will "soon" start labeling its products that contain genetically modified organism (GMO) ingredients nationwide. With the rationale that it is impractical to label its products for just one state, the company plans to disclose GMO ingredients according to the law set to go into effect in Vermont on July 1.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">On Friday, General Mills announced that it will "soon" start labeling its products that contain genetically modified organism (GMO) ingredients nationwide. With the rationale that it is impractical to label its products for just one state, the company plans to disclose GMO ingredients according to the law set to go into effect in Vermont on July 1. </div>

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China Unveils Proposal for $50 Trillion Global Electricity Network - NBC News - 0 views

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China has proposed building a $50 trillion global transmission system that would connect the world's wind farms and renewable energy projects. "Global energy interconnection" would solve global energy instability, climate change and environmental pollution, said State Grid Corp. of China Chairman Liu Zhenya. In such a model, clean energy sources would provide about 80% of the world's total electricity.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">China has proposed building a $50 trillion global transmission system that would connect the world's wind farms and renewable energy projects. "Global energy interconnection" would solve global energy instability, climate change and environmental pollution, said State Grid Corp. of China Chairman Liu Zhenya. In such a model, clean energy sources would provide about 80% of the world's total electricity.</div>

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Quebec expects to send more renewable energy to US under 2030 energy policy - Electric ... - 0 views

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The government of Quebec, Canada, has set a goal to export 60.9% of its installed renewable energy capacity to the US -- up from its current level of 46.6% -- by 2030. "With the most developed wind energy supply chain in Canada and the northeastern United States, Quebec's wind industry is in a good position to meet our continent's energy challenges," Canadian Wind Energy Association Vice President Jean-Francois Nolet said.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The government of Quebec, Canada, has set a goal to export 60.9% of its installed renewable energy capacity to the US -- up from its current level of 46.6% -- by 2030. "With the most developed wind energy supply chain in Canada and the northeastern United States, Quebec's wind industry is in a good position to meet our continent's energy challenges," Canadian Wind Energy Association Vice President Jean-Francois Nolet said.</div>

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Companies, Lawmakers Step Up to Support Clean Power Plan - 0 views

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Adobe, IKEA North America, Mars, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts filed briefs in the U.S. Court of Appeals in support of the EPA's Clean Power Plan. The companies stated they "view the Clean Power Plan and its emissions reduction program as a component of their domestic and international business risk mitigation strategies."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Adobe, IKEA North America, Mars, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts filed briefs in the U.S. Court of Appeals in support of the EPA's Clean Power Plan. The companies stated they "view the Clean Power Plan and its emissions reduction program as a component of their domestic and international business risk mitigation strategies."</div>

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Nations seek rapid ratification of Paris climate deal, four-year lock | Reuters - 1 views

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The United States, China, and around 130 other nations are expected to sign the Paris Agreement on April 22 at the UN headquarters in New York City.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The United States, China, and around 130 other nations are expected to sign the Paris Agreement on April 22 at the UN headquarters in New York City.</div>

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Oregon Way Behind On Its Goals For Reducing Carbon Emissions: Report . News | OPB - 0 views

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A Oregon Global Warming Commission report reveals that the state likely will not meet its goal to reduce carbon emissions by 2020 or 2050. Committee members said the increase in carbon emissions is largely due to more Oregon residents driving longer distances and in bigger vehicles.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A Oregon Global Warming Commission report reveals that the state likely will not meet its goal to reduce carbon emissions by 2020 or 2050. Committee members said the increase in carbon emissions is largely due to more Oregon residents driving longer distances and in bigger vehicles.</div>

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State of Green Business: Chemical transparency creates a window of opportunity | GreenB... - 0 views

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Wal-Mart, Target and other major retailers have discovered that greener chemicals and concerned citizens create a potent formula for change.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Wal-Mart, Target and other major retailers have discovered that greener chemicals and concerned citizens create a potent formula for change. </div>

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Wal-Mart, Target and other major retailers have discovered that greener chemicals and concerned citizens create a potent formula for change

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State of Green Business: Water rises as a risk factor | GreenBiz.com - 0 views

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Coca-Cola, MillerCoors, H&M and others are finding new ways to mitigate water issues. But their actions are just a drop in the bucket.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Coca-Cola, MillerCoors, H&M and others are finding new ways to mitigate water issues. But their actions are just a drop in the bucket.</div>

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Intel, Microsoft, Kohl's lead EPA's green power ranking | GreenBiz.com - 0 views

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What do tech giants Apple, Google, Intel and Microsoft, retailers Kohl's, Whole Foods and Wal-Mart, the U.S. Energy and Veteran Affairs Departments, and the cities of Houston and Washington, D.C. have in common? According to recently updated data in the Environmental Protection Agency's Green Power Partnership, they are the most prolific users of renewable energy in the United States.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">What do tech giants Apple, Google, Intel and Microsoft, retailers Kohl's, Whole Foods and Wal-Mart, the U.S. Energy and Veteran Affairs Departments, and the cities of Houston and Washington, D.C. have in common? According to recently updated data in the Environmental Protection Agency's Green Power Partnership, they are the most prolific users of renewable energy in the United States.</div>

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State of Green Business: Shadow pricing steps into the limelight | GreenBiz.com - 0 views

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Walmart, Disney and General Motors are among the powerful companies putting a price tag on environmental impacts

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Walmart, Disney and General Motors are among the powerful companies putting a price tag on environmental impacts</div>

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SolarCoin promises incentives to solar energy producers | GreenBiz.com - 0 views

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A team of volunteers in the United States launched SolarCoin, a virtual currency similar to Bitcoin that will reward companies or individuals that generate solar energy. Solar producers will receive 1 SolarCoin for each renewable energy certificate they earn, thereby improving the economics of solar energy.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A team of volunteers in the United States launched SolarCoin, a virtual currency similar to Bitcoin that will reward companies or individuals that generate solar energy. Solar producers will receive 1 SolarCoin for each renewable energy certificate they earn, thereby improving the economics of solar energy.</div>

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W.R. Grace & Co. Pays $54 Million to EPA · Environmental Management & Energy ... - 0 views

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Columbia, Md.,-based W.R. Grace & Co. under its bankruptcy plan of reorganization, paid over $63 million to the US government to resolve claims for environmental cleanups at approximately 39 sites in 21 states, the US Department of Justice and the EPA announced today

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Columbia, Md.,-based W.R. Grace & Co. under its bankruptcy plan of reorganization, paid over $63 million to the US government to resolve claims for environmental cleanups at approximately 39 sites in 21 states, the US Department of Justice and the EPA announced today</div>

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Nine US Cities May Have Water Emergencies this Year · Environmental Managemen... - 0 views

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Based on data released earlier this month by the US Drought Monitor, nine urban areas in the United States are under "exceptional drought" conditions and may experience widespread crop damages, even more severe water restrictions, and water emergencies in coming months.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Based on data released earlier this month by the US Drought Monitor, nine urban areas in the United States are under "exceptional drought" conditions and may experience widespread crop damages, even more severe water restrictions, and water emergencies in coming months.</div>

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PSU and Walmart Collaborate on Green Roof - 0 views

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Look for Portland State University students climbing on the Walmart roof, the green roof, that is. Under a two-year research partnership between the Oregon school and the retail giant, PSU is building a green roof research site on Walmart's new North Portland store.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Look for Portland State University students climbing on the Walmart roof, the green roof, that is. Under a two-year research partnership between the Oregon school and the retail giant, PSU is building a green roof research site on Walmart's new North Portland store. </div>

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Are 90 Companies Responsible For Nearly Two-Thirds Of Global Warming? - 0 views

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A new study from the Colorado-based Climate Accountability Institute suggests that 90 companies are responsible for almost two-thirds of global greenhouse gas emissions since the start of the Industrial Revolution.
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The top 90 emitters include 50 investor-owned energy companies like BP, ExxonMobil and Shell, along with 31 state-owned companies and some nation-states themselves. 83 of the 90 are coal, oil and gas producers and the remaining seven are cement manufacturers.
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Based on studies published during the past several years, the IPCC found that in order to have at least a 66 percent chance of limiting global warming to, or below, 3.6°F above pre-industrial levels, no more than 1 trillion tonnes of carbon can be released into the atmosphere from the beginning of the industrial era through the end of this century.
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The IPCC report estimates that we’ve already used 531 billion tonnes of that budget as of 2011 by burning fossil fuels for energy as well as by clearing forests for farming and myriad other uses. That means we’re on the wrong side of the carbon budget, with 469 billion tonnes left.
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"It increases the accountability for fossil fuel burning," climate scientist Michael Mann told the Guardian. "You can't burn fossil fuels without the rest of the world knowing about it."
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Hasbro Leads Newsweek's 2016 Green Rankings at No. 1 - Press Releases on CSRwire.com - 0 views

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India Plants a Record 50 Million Trees in 24 Hours | Smart News | Smithsonian - 0 views

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General Mills, 'Disappointed' by Lack of National Solution, Will Label GMOs | Sustainab... - 0 views

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