Shell Moves on Green Programs
On the heels of BPs announcement that it will cut its greenhouse-gas emissions 10 percent by 2010, Shell pledged the same cuts by 2002. BP is making a major …
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Harness the Market for the Environment
Worldwatch Institute has released a study, The Natural Wealth of Nations: Harnessing the Market for Environment. While ending unnecessary subsidies to the …
Caribbean Hotel Conference Features Environment
For the first time, the environment was prominent on the agenda of the Caribbean Hotel Industry Conference. It was standing room only at the Environmental …
CEOs Targeted for Buy Recycled Message
The Buy Recycled Business Alliance (BRBA) is directing its message to the top CEOs of Fortune 1000 companies. BRBA, part of the National Recycling Coalition, …
Donors Fund Closure of Russia's CFC Factories
As a result of a World Bank initiative, 10 countries committed funds to help close Russia’s production facilities for CFCs and halons by the year 2000. …
Global Warming Impacts State-by-State
Created by EPA’s Office of Policy, Climate Change Impact Sheets detail the potential effects of climate change by state. Impacts on state climate, human …
Ford Motor Co. Receives Recycling Award
Keep America Beautiful Inc. presented Ford with the 1998 Vision for America award which honors achievements in recycling and use of recycled-content materials …
News From FSC Working Groups Around the World
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) working group news: Brazil The working group has produced initial documents outlining national criteria and indicators for the …
Chemical Industry Agrees to Test 2800 Chemicals … Quickly
Of the 2,800 most widely-used chemicals, complete data on health effects is available for only 7 percent. The Chemical Manufacturers Association as agreed to …