U.S. Green Chamber Member Sets an Example in Corporate Social Responsibility

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WHAT IS CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY? Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) refers to the adoption of socially and/or environmentally responsible policies into business practice. Commitment to achieving socially conscious business practice is increasingly recognized by media, consumers, employees, investors, and competitors alike.[1] CSR originally developed hand-in-hand with the philanthropic efforts of big-wig CEOs, Presidents, and sometimes even…

GREEN HOLIDAYS: Tips for an Eco-Friendly Season

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With Halloween right around the corner and Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and other holidays quickly approaching, retail stores are gearing up for their busiest time of year.  Consumerism in the United States is at an all time high during the last quarter of the year, and most Americans will spend an average of 42 hours shopping,…

California adopts innovative cap-and-trade legislation

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Late yesterday the Air Resources Board unanimously approved cap-and-trade regulations as part of an on-going effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions which are contributing to climate change.  This landmark set of air pollution controls is the first in the nation to be implemented at the state level.  The regulations were originally brought to the board…

Press Release by ACEEE: Massachusetts Overtakes California as #1 Energy Efficiency State

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The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy released its fifth annual ACEEE State Energy Efficiency Scorecard today.  California, four time top-ranked state in energy-efficiency, was beaten out by Massachusetts this year.  New York State, Oregon, and Vermont finish up the top five states in rank order. The 10 states most in need of improvement (starting with dead last)…

L.A. Times Reports: California has a quarter of solar jobs; Industry employment nationwide will grow 24% in the next year, creating 24,000 jobs

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One out of every four jobs in solar energy is held by a resident of California, reports the Los Angeles Times.  The total number of jobs in the industry for California is four times greater than Colorado, the next runner-up.  Not only are there currently over 25,000 jobs but experts are predicting that the clean energy…

Public spaces are creating jobs and economic benefits to communities throughout the country

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Today the Obama Administration released the 2011 America’s Great Outdoors (AGO) Progress Report.  15 federal agencies outlined their combined conservation and recreation successes.  Successes include creation of jobs, new trail designations, the creation of urban campgrounds, and investments in large landscapes such as the Everglades. The report elucidates efforts made under the AGO initiative to…

Notice of Public Hearing and Availability of Three Documents for California Cap on GHG Emissions & Market-Based Compliance Mechanisms

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The Air Resources Board (ARB or Board) will conduct a public hearing on October 20, 2011, to consider approval of the proposed California Cap on Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions and Market-Based Compliance Mechanisms Program. ARB has posted on its website the following documents that will be considered by the Board at a public hearing:  Response…

A Slant Piece Without a Steep Incline

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Bravo Peter Byck. What so many others have attempted has finally been realized; a documentary about one of society’s most pressing issues sans rhetoric. Carbon Nation is a fun, easy to digest documentary created to enlighten and motivate the masses. However, unlike most independent, educational films this one is a call to action without the…

Austin, Texas Goes Green!

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The City of Austin, Texas, has become the largest municipality in the U.S. to power all of its facilities using only renewable energy. As of Oct. 1 all of the city’s municipal facilities subscribe to Austin Energy’s GreenChoice renewable energy product. In all, the City of Austin has bought about 400 million kilowatt-hours of renewable…

2011 Eco-Maverick Honorees Announced

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Celebrity co-founder Adrian Grenier and founder Peter Glatzer will be honored for their innovative approach to raising awareness about the environment at the 5th Annual Opportunity Green Business Conference in Los Angeles this November. The Eco-Maverick award is given each year to a prominent celebrity for using their influence and exposure to promote sustainability issues…