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NBC Programming Goes Green for the Week

Trey Granger, November 16th, 2010

On Sunday, NBC launched its fourth annual Green Week to spotlight environmental issues during its primetime shows, complimented with special news stories and documentaries focused on eco-friendly living. Green Week will run through Nov. 21. The campaign started in 2007, and has integrated eco-related plots into the network's popular programming, including "The Office," "Law & Order" and "Top Chef." ... read more

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Celebrate Earth Day, College Style

Marisa McNatt, April 22nd, 2010

As a master's student studying environmental journalism at one of the nation's top green universities, I wanted to find out what would would be happening on my campus this Earth Day. This Earth Day is especially important for The University of Colorado as its Environmental Center, the first of its kind in the nation, is sharing its 40th ... read more

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2010 Good Jobs Green Jobs National Conference Preview

Katherine J. Chen, April 16th, 2010

On May 4-6, students, distributors, business owners and politicians will gather at the 2010 Good Jobs Green Jobs National Conference to participate in workshops and panels that explore the expanding green industry. Held in Washington D.C., last year’s conference brought together more than 3,000 participants. Organizers this year are expecting no less than 4,000 attendees. In addition to featuring speakers like ... read more

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Turn Off Your Lights for Earth Hour

Katherine J. Chen, March 25th, 2010

At 8:30 p.m. on March 27, countries around the world will be celebrating Earth Hour by turning off their lights and sitting through 60 minutes of darkness. The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) event aims to show participants the infinite possibilities a united global effort can have on combating environmental issues, such as global warming and energy consumption. Billy Gentle, communications manager of ... read more

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Water Pollution Tops List of Global Eco Concerns

Trey Granger, March 24th, 2010

While many of the environmental headlines over the past few years involve climate change, deforestation and air pollution, a recent Circle of Blue/GlobeScan survey found that water is the biggest environmental issue in the world today. Of the 15,000 adults in 15 countries, more than 70 percent said water pollution and fresh water shortages were "very serious" problems. Other concerns ... read more

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E.U. Countries Compete to Meet Renewable Energy Goals

Katherine J. Chen, March 1st, 2010

In the spirit of friendly competition for a good cause, the European Union reported that it will meet its goal of instituting 20 percent renewable energy by the year 2020. While some countries like Denmark, Bulgaria and Belgium will fall short of their production goals, other nations like Estonia have exceeded their targets considerably. A report conducted by the European Wind Energy ... read more

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Economic Pressure Forces Arizona to Opt Out of Climate Initiative

Marisa McNatt, February 18th, 2010

As Arizona’s state legislature pulls funding for environmental initiatives, the state is looking for solutions that will simultaneously help both the economy and the environment. But those opportunities may be few and far between. “The recession hit Arizona probably as hard as anywhere in the country because so much was invested in the home-construction industry out here,” says Mark Shaffer, communications ... read more

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The Upside to the Snowstorm: Saved Money, Energy, More

Amanda Wills, February 15th, 2010

The huge snowstorms on the East Coast have been blamed for the onslaught of inactivity, from closing down major governmental operations in D.C., to grounding thousands of flights from New York City to Dallas. While travelers are cranky and some residents are still freezing without electricity, there are actually eco benefits (that's right, we said it) of Snowpocalypse 2010. If you think ... read more

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Recycling Programs Losing Money, But Residents Are Still Paying

Marisa McNatt, February 5th, 2010

Despite the state of the economy, the list of communities with recycling programs is growing in Northeast Texas. “In the economy in which we find ourselves, the overall demand for materials is down, so there is a corresponding decrease for recyclable materials as well,” says Mike Linder, who works for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, which implements recycling ... read more

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SEC Ruling Requires Companies to Report Climate Impacts

Katherine J. Chen, February 4th, 2010

On Jan. 27, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted that all companies must include in their annual reports an assessment of how climate change and other climate-related issues are impacting their business. Prior to this vote, the SEC did not define whether or not climate-related issues were considered a “material” effect that firms must disclose to their ... read more

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