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We’re thrilled to announce the latest progress of the American College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment (ACUPCC), a Second Nature program developed in collaboration with ecoAmerica in 2007. The progress made in the last year alone is adding up to some amazing numbers: From June 2012 to March 2013, ACUPCC signatories have significantly […]
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Tag Archives: renewable energy
Community-Owned Wind Farms Cure NIMBYism
August 3, 2011 
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Research is indicating that community-owned wind power can “make the difference between full-scale acceptance and outright rejection” of renewable energy by locals. Most people are not opposed to renewable energy resource options, they understandably just want their community to see the economic benefits of it. Posted 8.1.2011 on TreeHugger by Sami Grover […]
Read more Global consumers crave green energy in survey: Vestas
June 29, 2011 Comments Off
According a recent TNS Gallup survey, a strong majority of consumers worldwide are saying they want more green energy and are inclined to support companies that are environmentally-friendly, but many are ill-informed about their access to renewable energy and legitimate green products — it is harder than they think. Posted 6.28.2011 on Reuters by […]
Read moreWhy don’t Americans believe in global warming?
February 11, 2011 Comments Off
This Economist article explores the possible psychological, economic, political, epistemological, and metaphysical reasons for why "America is a laggard in the fight against climate change." To band everyone behind the climate movement, the author suggests focusing on the topic of renewable-energy sources because it can "help mitigate the economic and psychological concerns" some carry on […]
Read moreThings moving fast
November 27, 2007 Comments Off
Things are moving fast. Just a few weeks ago the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) set a goal for getting all new construction in California to be climate neutral by 2030. Whether by accident or by design, this parallels the Architecture 2030 initiative led by American Institute of Architects, US Green Building Council, Pacific Gas […]
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Supermajorities of Americans Now Support Action on Climate Change
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He Speaks for the Snow: Erik Blachford on Climate Change and the Ski Industry
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What Consumers Really Think of Green PR
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Consumer Demand Incentivizes Fortune 100 to set GHG Reduction and Renewables Commitments [Report]
According to a new report, over half of the Fortune 100 companies have set renewable energy commitments, GHG emissions reduction commitments, or both. Why? Like most motivations behind corporate action, this makes good business sense. One of those motivations is demand and interest from their customers: according to a survey of over 24,000 consumers noted […]
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