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Global carbon dioxide emissions rise 3 per cent in 2011: ReportBy : Sustainability ..., Jul 20, 2012
Global carbon dioxide emissions rose 3 per cent to 34 billion tonnes in 2011, according to a new EU report, undermining a UN goal to limit the rise in global average temperatures to 2C above industrial levels by 2050. According to the report, published Wednesday by the... Read more.. Subject Tags: Environment , European Union |
IGI gets recognition for efforts to reduce carbon emissionBy : Sustainability ..., Jul 17, 2012
Indira Gandhi International airport here has become the fifth airport in the Asia-Pacific region to receive accreditation for its efforts in managing and reducing carbon emissions. A global body of airports, Airport Council International (ACI), has accredited the IGI... Read more.. Subject Tags: Delhi International Airport Limited , Environment |
Green Tires as a new Business Tool to Address Climate Change By : Vijeta Rattani, Jul 10, 2012
Globally, a large number of international players have introduced green tires as an option for reduced carbon emission. Such initiatives also present a new opportunity that can be explored by Indian firms. Last year in November 2011, the European Union operationalised... Read more.. |
Freescale Semiconductor and Melange Systems demonstrates Automated Energy Meter Reading (AMR) technologyBy : Sustainability ..., Jul 10, 2012
Freescale Semiconductor along with Melange Systems showcased a demo on Automated Energy Meter Reading Technology at Freescale office in Bengaluru. The demo addresses the challenges of efficient energy distribution and management by offering technologies that utilize wireless... Read more.. |
BEE signs agreement with EU for 'green economy'By : Sustainability ..., Jul 6, 2012
In effort to promote 'green economy', Bureau of Energy Efficiency ( BEE) has signed an agreement with European Union to work towards reducing carbon emission by about 70,000 tonnes in 500 micro and small foundries in Punjab, Rajasthan and West Bengal. Funded by EU, the... Read more.. |
HP launches Pavillion 2, claims 60% power savingsBy : Sustainability ..., Jul 4, 2012
Hewlett-Packard (HP) has launched a power-efficient desktop called HP Pavilion P2, which is capable of cutting desktop-related energy costs by up to 60% according to the company. This desktop works on a 90W power adaptor as against conventional desktops that work on... Read more.. |
Mandatory Carbon Emission Reports Boost Green SoftwareBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 28, 2012
Green software got a boost last week, with the announcement that all businesses listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange will have to report their levels of greenhouse gas emissions from the start of the next financial year. The announcement, made by Nick... Read more.. |
A-B-C-D of the Business Case for Energy Efficiency By : Snehil Taparia, Jun 26, 2012
This article explores the different business prerogatives and the benefits that can be tapped into by adopting energy efficiency measures in the workplace. Depleting energy resources, rising cost of energy and the threat of climate change have elevated the demand for... Read more.. Subject Tags: Business , energy , Environment , Human Interest , Labor , Law , Resource Efficiency , Technology |
U.K. to Require Public Companies to Report CO2 EmissionsBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 22, 2012
The U.K. will make publicly listed companies report their greenhouse-gas output, the first country to do so as it calls on big business to clean up its act. All companies listed on the main market of the London Stock Exchange will have to include emissions data in... Read more.. |
Himalayan Queen now fully solar poweredBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 21, 2012
The coaches of Kalka-Shimla toy train — the Himalayan Queen — have been converted to solar- based power system with the aim of harnessing green energy and reducing carbon emission. It is the first train in the country to have all its coaches solar powered. The experiment will... Read more.. Subject Tags: energy , Environment |