Nature
Trees in the Greenhouse: Why Climate Change is Transforming the Forest Products Business
This 74-page report by the World Resources Institute examines how climate change would affect the forest products industry, outlines risks and opportunities, and highlights possible next steps and strategies for the industry and investors. Read More
Australia's Armed Forces Pledge to Cut Emissions
ENS) – The Commonwealth's largest department, biggest user of energy, and major emitter of greenhouse gases, The Department of Defence, has joined the Greenhouse Challenge, a voluntary government program to limit emissions. Read More
Canadian Smelters Say They Will Cut Toxic Emissions
Reuters) – A Canadian mining industry group said on Friday it expects smelters, which regularly release large amounts of toxic waste into the air, would meet voluntary goals to sharply reduce emissions within the decade. Read More
Heineken Makes Sustainability a Natural Fit
In this case study of the global brewer and beverage-maker, Heineken shows how it has been able to set ambitious targets and achieve significant results on improving its environmental performance while boosting its triple bottom line. Read More
The Sustainable Forest Products Industry, Carbon and Climate Change: Key Messages for Policy-Makers
In this report from the WBCSD, technological innovation and accelerated capital stock turnover are found to be the best ways that the forest products industry can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Read More
Guide to Greener Electronics
Rates leading electronics manufacturers on the chemicals and product takeback policies. Read More
Plastic Waste: More Dangerous than Global Warming
Plastic pollution is destroying the world's ocean ecosystems, but some companies are in a position to stop the devastation. Read More
How Toxic Is Your Car?
The "new car smell" that has seeped into the public consciousness is the byproduct of poisonous chemicals used to manufacture automobiles. A new website lists the best and worst cars and urges automakers to make driving safer from the inside. Read More
Green Roof Industry Survey 2006
The number of green roof installations added in 2006 grew more than 24 percent over the previous year, with Chicago continuing to lead the country on green roofs. Read More
U.S. Container Ports and Air Pollution: A Perfect Storm
This study by Energy Futures Inc. examines the actions underway to reduce air pollution at the 10 largest container ports in the U.S. to identify specific environmental problems. Read More