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Is LEED Certification Greenwash?

Is LEED Certification Greenwash?

Posted on 09. Nov, 2010 by Ross.

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The United States Green Building Council’s LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification scheme is the world’s most high profile green label for buildings. Companies are quick to trumpet the LEED status of their premises, green commentators are quick to applaud the erection of each new low-carbon building and the USGBC is also prone [...]

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The Ugly Face Of Climate Compensation: Saudi Arabia And Equador

The Ugly Face Of Climate Compensation: Saudi Arabia And Equador

Posted on 05. Aug, 2010 by Ross.

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One of the key negotiating points in the continuing grudge match of international climate change diplomacy surrounds the demands of developing countries for western nations to foot the bill both for climate adaptation and low-carbon growth.
The argument generally goes like this: developed nations have caused climate change by polluting the atmosphere in their quest for [...]

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The Low Carbon Economic Area Car Crash

The Low Carbon Economic Area Car Crash

Posted on 15. Feb, 2010 by Ross.

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The UK government concept of Low Carbon Economic Areas is now looking like the ultimate in Whitehall greenwashing, and whilst the first blunder looked like the government had fallen asleep at the wheel, the latest news would suggest that they don’t know how to drive the car at all.
The concept of Low Carbon Economic Areas [...]

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UK Government Ignores Big Energy Efficiency Savings; Greenwashes Cost-Cutting Instead

UK Government Ignores Big Energy Efficiency Savings; Greenwashes Cost-Cutting Instead

Posted on 15. Sep, 2009 by Ross.

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The UK Government has saved at least

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What is the Carbon Footprint of Spam?

What is the Carbon Footprint of Spam?

Posted on 16. Apr, 2009 by Ross.

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According to a new report (PDF) released by internet security firm McAfee, the carbon footprint of global spam emails is larger than anyone would have imagined. Spam was responsible for the use of 33 billion kWh of energy in 2008, resulting in greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to 2.4 million US homes, or driving 1.6 million [...]

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Avoid Greenwashing - Corporate Social Responsibility Reporting With Substance

Posted on 06. Mar, 2009 by Ross.

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Recent years have seen an explosion in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) reporting, as companies have become aware of the public’s craving for business to act more responsibly. 79% of the world’s largest companies make their CSR reports publicly available - that’s a 30% jump from 2005. Despite the economic downturn consumers are still showing a [...]

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