http://greenbiz.com/feed/climatebiz The Business Resource for Climate Management en http://greenbiz.com/news/2008/07/25/coalition-releases-2012-cap-and-trade-design The Western Climate Initiative unveiled a draft plan Wednesday for what will become North America's largest carbon cap and trade system set to go into effect in 2012. The coalition of seven states and four Canadian provinces will use the cap and trade system in its bid to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 15 percent below 2005 levels by 2020. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Tilde Herrera 26502 at http://greenbiz.com/column/2008/07/24/abc-design-in-sustainable-products Given the sheer number of items we purchase, use and throw away every year, it's no surprise that consumer products are the ultimate drivers of carbon emissions. As a result product design is a critical component for companies seeking to address climate change. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Ryan Schuchard 26342 at http://greenbiz.com/feature/2008/07/24/implementing-a-comprehensive-energy-and-climate-strategy-novartis Novartis benefits from investing in energy efficiency and climate change mitigation by achieving the Kyoto target through reduced energy use and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 WBCSD 26374 at http://greenbiz.com/news/2008/07/24/uk-discloses-progress-fighting-climate-change A United Kingdom government report shows the United Kingdom will fall short of its 2010 goal of cutting carbon dioxide emissions. But it said it is still on track to nearly double its Kyoto target of reducing total greenhouse gases 12.5 percent below 1990 levels by 2012. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 ClimateBiz Staff 26464 at http://greenbiz.com/news/2008/07/23/climate-change-fight-requires-new-deal-effort A U.K. group is calling for a climate change strategy similar in scale to Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal, including a massive investment in renewables and major shake-up of taxation and financial systems. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 ClimateBiz Staff 26380 at http://greenbiz.com/news/2008/07/22/ontario-joins-western-climate-initiative Ontario, home to Canada's industrial sector, is the fourth province in Canada to join the Western Climate Initiative. The regional collaboration that includes seven U.S. states will launch a cap and trade system in 2010 to reduce emissions 15 percent below 2005 levels by 2020. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 ClimateBiz Staff 26349 at http://greenbiz.com/news/2008/07/21/nonprofit-launch-investment-notes-renewable-energy Nonprofit New Generation Energy wants to help renewable energy projects get off the ground with $50 million it plans to raise from socially conscious consumers, businesses and foundations. Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 ClimateBiz Staff 26284 at http://greenbiz.com/news/2008/07/18/gore-carbon-free-energy-2018-possible Former Vice President Al Gore called on the U.S. to make an Apollo-like leap to produce all of its electricity from non-fossil fuel sources within a decade to bolster national security, the flailing economy and avoid the worst effects of a warming planet. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Tilde Herrera 26256 at http://greenbiz.com/news/2008/07/17/epa-begins-laying-carbon-capture-and-storage-framework The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday began etching the regulatory framework for the underground storage of carbon dioxide. Capturing carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel-fired power plants and injecting it deep in the earth is touted by many as a potential weapon against climate change. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 GreenBiz Staff 26217 at http://greenbiz.com/news/2008/07/17/guide-offers-carbon-management-best-practices As companies find their way managing their carbon footprints, they must collect accurate data, engage their stakeholders and realize that the process is a constantly evolving work-in-progress, according to a new guide from the Carbon Disclosure Project and IBM. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 ClimateBiz Staff 26219 at http://greenbiz.com/podcast/2008/07/17/a-yearlong-road-green-certification Rachel Patterson of San Francisco's Hanson Bridgett law firm offers a snapshot of the year it took her company to become a certified green business. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Tilde Herrera 26252 at http://greenbiz.com/news/2008/07/16/exelon-looks-cleaner-energy-generation-cut-emissions Electric and gas utility Exelon has crafted a plan to reduce, displace or offset 15.7 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions annually. The company's strategy is a mixed bag of energy reductions, customer education and low-carbon energy generation from renewable and nuclear sources. Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 GreenBiz Staff 26178 at http://greenbiz.com/news/2008/07/16/new-facility The continent's largest photovoltaic testing facility opened its doors in San Jose Monday. The development holds the promise of helping solar technologies reach the market faster and accelerating the growth of green collar jobs in the region. Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Tilde Herrera 26181 at http://greenbiz.com/news/2008/07/15/world-ports-commit-reduce-emissions Fifty-five ports from around the world agreed to cut carbon dioxide emissions and boost air quality with the endorsement of the World Ports Climate Declaration. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 ClimateBiz Staff 26137 at http://greenbiz.com/news/2008/01/01/green-marketing-failing-report The number of people concerned about climate change continues growing, but they aren't convinced that the business sector is doing as much as it should because companies are failing to adequately communicate their climate change-related efforts, according to a new study. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 ClimateBiz Staff 26152 at