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April 30, 2009   » The Latest News on Business and Climate Management   » Getting Back to Our Roots: The Renewed Interest in Forestry Carbon Offsets   » Expert Insight from our Columnists and Bloggers   » GreenBiz Radio: The Costs and Benefits of Better Design Sign Up Now for our FREE Newsletters »Subscribe Here THIS ISSUE'S SPONSOR A Note from the Editor By Eric Olson, BSR A Busy Week In and Out of Washington Two policy related milestones in the U.S. this week promise to further accelerate corporate action on climate change: First, California passed a first-of-its-kind low carbon fuel standard -- committing California to a mix of no less than 20 percent clean alternative fuels for transportation by 2020 -- that many believe will serve as the model for inevitable federal legislation to follow in the U.S. Meanwhile, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency formally asserted its right to regulate greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act on the basis that they "endanger public health." The implications of these developments are clear and compelling, and each gives rise to a question for you to consider: • Increasing capital will be poured into alternative energy sources, with capacity and improved affordability to follow -- witness Sempras Generation's expansion from 10 to 58 MW of solar in Nevada to meet expected demand. What is your strategy for taking advantage of renewables? • Business coalitions in support of ... Read More Eric Olson is vice president of advisory services at Business for Social Responsibility.    The Latest News on Business and Climate Management California Sets First Low Carbon Fuel Standard in U.S. By GreenBiz Staff The carbon content of transportation fuels sold in California must be reduced 10 percent by 2020 under rules set by state regulators that also call for counting emissions generated by the business of producing and delivering fuel of all types to consumers in the Golden State.... Read More Toy Makers Flunk at Addressing Climate Change: Report Greenhouse Gases Endanger Public Health: EPA Live From Ceres: Climate Change Requires Bold Thinking Sempra Announces Plans to Expand Nevada Solar Installation to 58MW New Report Sheds Light on Corporate Attitudes Toward Forestry Carbon Offsets Book Industry Group Wants to Cut Emissions 20 Percent by 2020, 80 Percent by 2050 World Utilities Lumber Toward Low-Carbon Economy: CDP Universities Take Climate Savers Computing Pledge to Save Energy, Emissions Aspen Skiing, Clif Bar, Seventh Generation Strengthen BICEP Climate Coalition    Featured Story Getting Back to Our Roots: The Renewed Interest in Forestry Carbon Offsets By Aimee Barnes The forestry sector was left out of the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme and faced restrictions under the Kyoto Protocol. Bur recent developments indicate forestry may play a key role in addressing climate change, while a new survey suggests offset buyers have a positive view of those originating in forestry projects.... Read More Sponsored Content Register to attend EcoSecurities FREE Forest Carbon Offsetting Trends webinar on the 5th of May This interactive panel includes speakers from EcoSecurities, Conservation International, CCBA, WWF and the Voluntary Carbon Standard and will include findings from the forthcoming research report. Click here to find out more.    GreenBiz Radio The Costs and Benefits of Better Design By Jonathan Bardelline Wendy Jedlicka of Jedlicka Design talks with GreenBiz Radio about explaining the benefits of green design to clients, countering the idea that green has to carry a premium and making sense of language related to sustainability.... Listen Sponsored Content Get a “GREEN” Education Visit the GreenBiz Executive Education Center to see featured professional and executive education programs that focus on corporate social responsibility, sustainability management and leadership. Click here for more information.    Columns and Blogs Marc Gunther It's Time to Re-Think Nukes > Read more... Truman Semans and Rebecca Lutzy Endangerment and Dangerous Regulation > Read more... Tilde Herrera Live from the Ceres Conference: Why Should a Coffee Company Care About Climate Change? > Read more... Kathrin Winkler Why Scope 3 for Products and Supply Chain > Read more...       FEATURED RESOURCES The Forest Carbon Offsetting Survey 2009 This report, produced by EcoSecurities, ClimateBiz.com, and other partners, offers an in-depth look at the current corporate attitudes toward carbon offsets from forests and the growth opportunities in this market. Measurement, Reporting, and Verification in a Post-2012 Climate Agreement The Pew Center released a report outlining options for measurement, reporting, and verification of countries' actions in a post-2012 global climate agreement at a side event held during the international climate negotiations in Bonn, Germany. BROWSE BY TOPIC » All News » Sectors » Business Case » Commitments and Goals » Measure & Verify » Reduce Emissions » Emissions Trading » Renewable Energy » Carbon Offsets » Receiving Recognition » Events & Tools FEATURED JOBS Head of Carbon Trust Florida Orlando, FL GHG Sales Associate Fairfax, VA Emissions Trading Consultant Washington, DC Solar Design Sales Consultant Seattle, WA » Browse All Jobs FEATURED EVENT Greener By Design 2009 Date: May 19, 2009 - 7:00am Location: San Francisco ,Calif. Bringing green products to the mainstream requires a focus on aligning environmental innovation with affordability. 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