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The Smart Grid: An Introduction

This report explains what a smart grid is, the benefits of a smarter electrical grid and what the Department of Energy is doing to put a smart grid in place. Read More

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Jerry Yudelson’s Top Ten Predictions for Green Building

Green building consultant Jerry Yudelson offers his Top 10 list of green building trends for 2009. Read More

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The Bottom Line On … Carbon Taxes

As part of its Bottom Line Series of climate policy briefs, the World Resources Institute examines the two policy approaches surrounding the role of a tax on carbon. Read More

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Accenture’s Data Center Energy Forecast Report 2008

This consolidated report is the first of its kind to evaluate the EPA's data center energy growth scenarios using the real results of energy savings as measured from the case studies from industry leaders. Read More

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Sustainable Consumption: Facts and trends from a business perspective

An overview of why global consumption is unsustainable and how businesses can help slow and rollback negative trends. Read More

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Measuring Corporate Impact on Ecosystems: A Comprehensive Review of New Tools

This report makes the case for why businesses should assess their impacts on ecosystem services, and examines seven tools for analyzing ecosystem services. Read More

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Why and How Companies Create Sustainability Programs

This report from international talent agency Korn Ferry gives an overview of the many ways that companies are embracing green strategies, and how they find the right candidate for a Chief Sustainability Officer position. Read More

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Waste & Opportunity: U.S. Beverage Container Recycling Scorecard and Report, 2008

Twenty-three beverage companies are scored on the based on their reduction of virgin content in containers, use of recycled content, activities related to recovery and recycling legislation and program, and communication of their recycling goals and efforts. Read More

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RGGI Emissions Trends and the Second Allowance Auction

Greenhouse gas emissions in the Northeast this year could ring in about 16 percent lower than the emissions cap set in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), according to this report from Environment Northeast. Read More

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Sustainable Aviation CO2 Roadmap

This report assesses carbon dioxide emissions from United Kingdom aviation from 2000-2050. Read More