Global Climate Change


Collaborative Procurement for Solar PV Focus of EPA Webinar

Using an actual project as a model, the Green Power Partnership will explain how to successfully execute a renewable energy strategy.

Sonoco Meets GHG Target, Ups Ante with Global Goal

The company said a global Web-based environmental management system will help it measure greenhouse gas emission reductions.

In 2007, desktop computers wasted 50 percent of the power coming from the wall.

CompTIA: IT Industry Powers Equipment Down

A study shows the industry has lowered carbon dioxide emissions by 32 million metric tons and needs to reduce those emissions by another 22 million metric tons to meet a June 2011 goal.

Cannon Power Uses Stimulus to Expand Wind Project

Windy Point/Windy Flats project in Klickitat County, Wash., received a $200 million cash grant through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Woods Hole Researchers: Global Climate Change Cause of Coral Stress

Computed tomography scans help scientists uncover damage to Diploastrea heliopora in the Red Sea caused by warm sea surface temperatures.

WRI Analysis: Go-Getter Approach Could Help U.S. Meet Climate Goals

The World Resources Institute analysis claims that existing authorities could gear up to meet the Obama Administration’s emissions reduction target “in the range of” 17 percent below 2005 levels by 2020.

Beef Production More Sustainable Now, WSU Expert Says

Advances in productivity over the past 30 years have reduced the carbon footprint and overall environmental impact of U.S. beef production.

Mineta Report Says Car Sharing Does Lower GHG Emission Impacts

Net car sharing emissions are negative and statistically significant for both the observed impact and full impact, researchers say.



Some SCR Systems Not Controlling NOx, Navistar Says

Selective catalytic reduction may not be working effectively, according to tests by EnSIGHT, an environmental consulting firm.

EERC's John Harju Joins National Petroleum Council

The council will study future transportation fuels and prudent development of North American natural gas and oil resources during the 2010-2011 term.

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Integrating Sustainability at Dow Chemical

Anne Wallin, director of Sustainable Chemistry and Life Cycle Assessment, shares the company's approach to working smart in today's chemical society.

NRDC: In 40 Years Water Demand to Exceed Supply in 14 States

A Tetra Tech analysis found that the Great Plains and the Southwest are at extreme risk for water sustainability.

New Bedford Gets $1 M for Shore-side Power Electrification Project

Two New Bedford Harbor fishing piers will install marine power pedestals that will provide electricity to vessels, eliminating the need to idle diesel engines and thereby lower emissions of particulate matter and other gases.

New Water Impact Index Adds Consumption, Resource Stress Factors

Veolia Water North America has tested this tool in Milwaukee, which will use the information to lower its water impact and carbon footprint as well.

EPA Region 5 Awards Education Grants

The $190,000 in grants will be used to further education and training for sustainable gardening, hazardous household waste disposal, carbon sequestration, and watershed protection.

Baltimore Gas & Electric Requests Rehearing on Smart Grid Proposal

Company cites need for expeditious review by July 30 to preserve a $200 million federal stimulus grant.

Study: Natural Gas Price Reform Will Facilitate Carbon Tax Policy

The fee structure suggested by two University of California professors covers fixed costs and actual consumption.

Wandering the Web

This week's new or improved websites cover smart grid, integrated environmental modeling, ISO/AS certification and more. Feel free to rate a site after you have visited it or even suggest one for discussion. If we get enough positive feedback, we may add the most useful sites to Environmental Protection's Industry Links.

First Half of 2010 Only Second Warmest, University Research Shows

In 32 years of satellite temperature data, June 2010 is the second warmest June on record.

EPRI Scientists to Author Chapters in Latest IPCC Climate Assessment

Richard Richels, Geoffrey Blanford and Steven Rose, all of the Electric Power Research Institute's Global Climate Change Program, will contribute to the 2013-2014 report.