ClimateBiz News :: March 7, 2008

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MARCH 7, 2008 Subscribe to ClimateBiz.com RSS Headlines The Latest News on Climate Management Merck Plans to Slash GHG Emissions, Water Demand Merck & Co. Inc. said it will slash absolute greenhouse gas emissions from its worldwide operations 12 percent below 2004 levels by late 2012, as well as reduce water demand by 15 percent. PG&E Turns Cow Manure Into Energy Pacific Gas & Electric has diversified its renewable energy interests with a project using methane from cow manure to provide power. Nestle Reduces GHG Emissions, Packaging and Energy Use: Report During the last 10 years, Nestle slashed its direct greenhouse gas emissions 16 percent and cut energy use 3 percent while at the same time, its production volume increase 76 percent. The company's bottled water products now use nearly a quarter less packaging, according to a new company report. Water Utilities Partner to Study Climate Change Effects Eight utilities across the country formed the Water Utility Climate Alliance (WUCA) to research the ways in which global warming will impact their operations. Agriculture Can Speed or Slow Climate Change, Groups Say Organic fertilizers can significantly reduce global greenhouse gas emissions if used properly, according to a new scientific report; but unless the organic farming community works to create goals for climate protection any gains could be overwhelmed by international shipments of food products. THIS ISSUE'S SPONSOR Want to be a ClimateBiz News sponsor? Click here. U.N. Creates Climate Neutral Network, Bringing Together Countries, Cities and Companies The web-based Climate Neutral Network offers cities, countries, business and organizations throughout the world a forum for sharing their experiences cutting greenhouse gas emissions and learning from one another. U.S. May Agree to Binding Greenhouse Gas Reductions The United States could sign onto binding climate commitments that apply to both developed and developing countries. Climate Change Causing 'Shift' in Corporate Mindsets: U.N. The U.N. Environment Program's Year Book 2008 illustrates how more business leaders are beginning to view climate change as an opportunity, rather than as a liability, leading to the emergence of a green economy. Westar to Explore Renewables, Efficiency Programs Westar Energy plans to put off building additional coal-fired power plants in favor of energy efficiency programs, investing in renewable energy and improving the environmental performance of existing coal plants. Two Blows for Calif. Emissions Rules The state of California's efforts to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants from ships and cars were dealt two blows recently. ASLA Creates Climate Policy Recommendations The American Society of Landscape called on Congress to incorporate principles of sustainable design into future climate change public policy. > MORE HEADLINES Features & Columns Leading Thinking on Climate Issues Who Regulates Retail Offsets? By Alice Kenny, Ecosystem Marketplace The company you work for has just gone carbon neutral, but it can be hard for businesses or individuals to know which retail offsets really reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and which are just more hot air. Fortunately, a handful of private initiatives and the FTC are working on answers. Are Plug-In Hybrids a Path to Salvation? Be Careful What You Wish For By Brad Allenby As the current backlash on corn-based ethanol shows, when we fall in love with promising new technology too quickly, we run the risk of creating worse problems than we're originally trying to solve. Tools & Resources Reports, Research and Tips You Can Use Higher Education in a Warming World -- The Business Case for Climate Leadership on Campus This richly detailed guide from the World Wildlife Federation to climate action at colleges and universities focuses on the numbers -- with examples from dozens of schools showing how they cut emissions, saved money and made a difference. > MORE TOOLS & RESOURCES	FEATURED BOOK Carbon Strategies: How Leading Companies Are Reducing Their Climate Change Footprint by Andrew J. Hoffman This book, expanded from the author's widely praised report from the Pew Center on Global Climate Change, describes specific steps any business can take to implement sound, practical, climate-related corporate policies. > BUY IT! | READ MORE FEATURED EVENT Corporate Climate Response -- Sustainable Manufacturing Summit Host: Green Power Conferences Date: April 8-9, 2008 Location: Chicago, Ill. 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