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Walgreens Unveils America's First Net Zero Retail Outlet - 0 views

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The biggest pharmaceutical chain in the United States has opened what is believed to be the nation's first net zero energy store.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The biggest pharmaceutical chain in the United States has opened what is believed to be the nation's first net zero energy store.</div>

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MediaPost Publications Forrester: Retailers Need To Think Green 12/06/2013 - 0 views

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Consumer demand has finally put green retail on the main stage, according to a report from Forrester, which states that more than 50% of U.S. online adults are "green" consumers.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Consumer demand has finally put green retail on the main stage, according to a report from Forrester, which states that more than 50% of U.S. online adults are "green" consumers.</div>

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$8B Available for Carbon Capture, Other Advanced Fossil Energy Projects · Env... - 0 views

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The Department of Energy has made available $8 billion in loan guarantee authority to support advanced fossil energy projects that avoid, reduce or sequester greenhouse gases.

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Sustainable Materials, Chemicals 'Top of Agenda' in 2014, Frost & Sullivan Sa... - 0 views

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Materials market for energy efficient buildings, construction chemicals and flexible packaging will be the key growth areas in 2014 and beyond, according to Frost & Sullivan's predictions for the global chemical, materials and food industry.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Materials market for energy efficient buildings, construction chemicals and flexible packaging will be the key growth areas in 2014 and beyond, according to Frost & Sullivan's predictions for the global chemical, materials and food industry.</div>

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FIFA: 2014 World Cup will have an enormous carbon footprint - Salon.com - 0 views

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Next year's World Cup in Brazil will cause the emission of 2.72 million metric tons of carbon dioxide, according to a FIFA report -- nearly twice as much as the 2010 tournament. The organization plans to offset all of the emissions it causes directly, plus a portion of the emissions caused by fans' flights to the games

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Next year's World Cup in Brazil will cause the emission of 2.72 million metric tons of carbon dioxide, according to a FIFA report -- nearly twice as much as the 2010 tournament. The organization plans to offset all of the emissions it causes directly, plus a portion of the emissions caused by fans' flights to the games</div>

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A Successful Push to Restore Europe's Long-Abused Rivers by Fred Pearce: Yale Environme... - 0 views

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From the industrial cities of Britain to the forests of Sweden, from the plains of Spain to the shores of the Black Sea, Europe is restoring its rivers to their natural glory. The most densely populated continent on earth is finding space for nature to return along its river banks.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">From the industrial cities of Britain to the forests of Sweden, from the plains of Spain to the shores of the Black Sea, Europe is restoring its rivers to their natural glory. The most densely populated continent on earth is finding space for nature to return along its river banks. </div>

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Average American consumes 50,000 pounds of raw materials annually for the stuff they buy - 0 views

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on average, each of us in the U.S. uses 25 tons of raw materials every year to produce our stuff and our energy. That is the weight of about 20 cars. By comparison, the average Chinese person uses 12 tons and the average Indian only 4 tons of raw materials per year.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">on average, each of us in the U.S. uses 25 tons of raw materials every year to produce our stuff and our energy. That is the weight of about 20 cars. By comparison, the average Chinese person uses 12 tons and the average Indian only 4 tons of raw materials per year. </div>

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Logging kingpin linked to kidnapping, violent assault seeks legitimacy via IPO - 0 views

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A businessman whose company kidnapped and violently assaulted environmentalists investigating illegal logging in a national park is set to earn millions of dollars from Thursday's initial public offering of Sawit Sumbermas Sarana, a palm oil company with holdings in Indonesian Borneo. Read more at http://news.mongabay.com/2013/1211-ssms-ipo.html#UUOhVkZxx6UTk8Rp.99

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A businessman whose company kidnapped and violently assaulted environmentalists investigating illegal logging in a national park is set to earn millions of dollars from Thursday's initial public offering of Sawit Sumbermas Sarana, a palm oil company with holdings in Indonesian Borneo. Read more at <a href="http://news.mongabay.com/2013/1211-ssms-ipo.html#UUOhVkZxx6UTk8Rp.99" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://news.mongabay.com/2013/1211-ssms-ipo.html#UUOhVkZxx6UTk8Rp.99</a></div>

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Unilever, Wilmar International ink palm oil supply chain deal | GreenBiz.com - 0 views

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The world's biggest palm oil company, which supplies to consumer giants including Unilever and Procter & Gamble, is pledging to halt deforestation

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Unilever, Wilmar International ink palm oil supply chain deal | GreenBiz.com - 1 views

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Wilmar International yesterday signed a deal with consumer goods giant Unilever, which has promised that 100 percent of the palm oil used in its supply chain would by fully traceable by the end of 2014.
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Wilmar controls 45 percent of the world's palm oil market
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The company has already taken steps to preserve high conservation value forests and peatland on its own concessions, although campaigners have been quick to point out that deal covers just a sliver of the palm oil it trades.
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A report by Greenpeace earlier this year accused Wilmar of trading with companies that deforest areas illegally
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Sustainable food certification gets 'REAL' | GreenBiz.com - 0 views

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Restaurants across the country soon will be able to let customers know how nutritious and sustainably sourced their food is thanks to the United States Healthful Food Council (USHFC).

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Restaurants across the country soon will be able to let customers know how nutritious and sustainably sourced their food is thanks to the United States Healthful Food Council (USHFC). </div>

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Nike fires starting gun on water-less dye factory - 03 Dec 2013 - News from BusinessGreen - 0 views

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Nike opened a waterless dying facility in Taiwan that requires 60% less energy than traditional factories.

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Rio 2016 signs agreement to serve only sustainably produced fish at the Games | Rio 2016 - 0 views

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The organizing committee for the Rio 2016 Olympics and Paralympics signed an agreement serve only sustainably produced seafood. Seafood offerings will be certified by the Marine Stewardship Council or the Aquaculture Stewardship Council.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The organizing committee for the Rio 2016 Olympics and Paralympics signed an agreement serve only sustainably produced seafood. Seafood offerings will be certified by the Marine Stewardship Council or the Aquaculture Stewardship Council.</div>

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Beef Sector Collaborates on New Principles for Sustainable Beef Farming | Sustainable B... - 0 views

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The Sustainable Agriculture Initiative (SAI) Platform, a group helping food and drink companies to achieve sustainable production and sourcing of agricultural raw materials whose members include McDonald's Europe and Unilever, has announced the development of its Principles for Sustainable Beef Farming, what it is calling the most complete guidelines developed for beef production to date.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Sustainable Agriculture Initiative (SAI) Platform, a group helping food and drink companies to achieve sustainable production and sourcing of agricultural raw materials whose members include McDonald's Europe and Unilever, has announced the development of its Principles for Sustainable Beef Farming, what it is calling the most complete guidelines developed for beef production to date.</div>

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Dell Helps Develop E-Waste Business Model · Environmental Management & Energy... - 0 views

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Dell has helped developed an e-waste model for developing countries and opened East Africa's first large-scale e-waste recycling hub.

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Shell, GE, Clean Energy Fuels to Build LNG Fuel Station for Cargo Ships · Env... - 0 views

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Shell, General Electric and Clean Energy Fuels will begin construction next year on the US' first fuel station for liquefied natural gas-fueled cargo ships in Jacksonville, Fla., Bloomberg reports.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Shell, General Electric and Clean Energy Fuels will begin construction next year on the US' first fuel station for liquefied natural gas-fueled cargo ships in Jacksonville, Fla., Bloomberg reports. </div>

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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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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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McDonald's, Unilever back sustainable beef guidelines | GreenBiz.com - 0 views

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Sustainable Agriculture Initiative publishes new guidelines designed to help cut the environmental impact of beef production

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With new store, Walgreens goes net-zero for the first time | GreenBiz.com - 0 views

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With the help of renewable power, the retailer's new store in Evanston, Ill., is its greenest yet

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World's biggest palm oil company makes zero deforestation commitment - 1 views

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Wilmar, the world's largest palm oil trader and a long-time target of environmentalists, has signed a landmark policy that commits the company to eliminate deforestation from its supply chain. Read more at http://news.mongabay.com/2013/1205-wilmar-zero-deforestation.html#I1BBsX02RqbVmSSf.99

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Wilmar, the world's largest palm oil trader and a long-time target of environmentalists, has signed a landmark policy that commits the company to eliminate deforestation from its supply chain. Read more at <a href="http://news.mongabay.com/2013/1205-wilmar-zero-deforestation.html#I1BBsX02RqbVmSSf.99" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://news.mongabay.com/2013/1205-wilmar-zero-deforestation.html#I1BBsX02RqbVmSSf.99</a></div>

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Walgreens Unveils America's First Net Zero Retail Outlet - 0 views

MediaPost Publications Forrester: Retailers Need To Think Green 12/06/2013 - 0 views

$8B Available for Carbon Capture, Other Advanced Fossil Energy Projects · Env... - 0 views

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