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Climatology
What is a climatologist? Climatologists are often confused with meteorologists, who study current weather conditions and make short-term forecasts for temperature, winds, and amount and type of precipitation. Climatologists study long-term trends in the climate, which can affect energy usage, food production, survival of endangered species, and even human health and life expectancy. Read More
Guide to the Business Case & Benefits of Sustainability Purchasing
This new guide from the BC-based Sustainability Purchasing Network shows organizations why it makes sense to consider the impact of their purchasing decisions all the way down the line. Read More
Five Cities Lead the Country on Nanotech Development
California's Bay Area and the Boston metropolitan area emerge as leaders in nanotech business, research and education, according to a new study from the Project on Emerging Nanotechnology. Read More
A Change in the Climate
This survey of 634 global business executives found that European and Asian companies are ahead of the curve in addressing carbon emissions, and shows that companies want government regulations to shape how they progress. Read More
Navigating the World of Green Tech Regulations
Author: Richard Kubin REACH. WEEE. RoHS of all shapes and sizes. Governments around the world have begun to regulating manufacturing and end-of-life issues with technology. This is what you need to know about the new world of green technology. Read More
IBM Creates First-Ever Self-Assembling Computer Chip
The innovative process, which mimics how seashells or snowflakes form in nature, will allow the creation of insulating vacuums around next-generation microprocessors. Read More
Legislating Corporate Social Responsibility
A law making its way through the halls of Congress would enforce CSR programs with heavy fines and civil lawsuits. In other words, the time has come for companies to walk the walk, before they make you walk the plank. Read More
Ten Lessons for Corporations Working with Activists
Author: Peter Asmus Rainforest Action Network's recent engagement with Mitsubishi offers some useful tips to help companies make cooperation with activist organizations work for everyone's benefit. Read More
Energy Trends in Selected Manufacturing Sectors
This extensive report looks at how the industries that make up 85 percent of domestic energy usage can both improve energy efficiency and reduce pollution and GHG emissions. Read More
Accor Highlights Its Sustainable Development Commitments
In time for Earth Day later this month, the global hotel company is showcasing its commitment to sustainability. Read More