Nature
The Five Horsemen of Environmental Change
Just as railroads fundamentally changed the country and the world in the 19th century, five even more power technologies are already among us, making it all the more imperative that we examine them from their potential environmental impacts. Read More
GAO Report on the EPA’s E-Waste Regulations and Enforcement
In this report from the U.S. General Accounting Office, the EPA's policies and practices on keeping toxic e-waste from being exported to developing nations for disposal are scrutinized and criticized. Read More
Greenpeace’s Guide to Greener Electronics: September 2008
The ninth edition of the survey of major electronics manufacturers finds that many companies are making at least some progress, but Nokia regains the lead with improved takeback programs. Read More
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