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- Climate bill could spur job growth in emerging green economy
Energy-company chiefs and union leaders lauded the prospects of a new green workforce as lawmakers discussed a climate-change bill, but economic experts told the Senate Finance Committee that the legislation could lead to job losses in the refining and manufacturing sectors. These statements come as the panel is studying the measure's potential effects on the country's energy workforce. Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., said the proposal's detractors fail to look at the long-term effects of global warming, which would raise the costs of crops and increase pollution "that we have to clean up." Houston Chronicle
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- Supermarket CEO calls for green training
The head of the U.K. supermarket chain Sainsbury says that the industry is suffering from a "lack of skilled engineers" who can maintain the newer, more sustainable refrigeration technologies. "Government needs to seize the opportunity here by helping people re-train to work in the rapidly expanding green sector," said Sainsbury CEO Justin King. Edie.net (U.K.)
(11/9)
- Schult goes green with new smartbrite line
Schult has debuted a line of environmentally friendly poster cases, displays, signs and menu systems that promise energy savings of up to 90% over traditional products. The smartbrite line also includes kits and other solutions for retrofitting or updating existing displays to LED or digital technology. DigitalSignageUniverse.com
(11/2)
- Hotels will have electronics recycling option in 2010
Hotels will soon have an option for disposing of their old televisions, computers and other electronics responsibly when a recycling program goes into effect in 2010. The program is a partnership between LG Electronics USA and Waste Management. Considering the millions of televisions in hotel rooms across the country, the program is expected to have a "significant" impact, according to Jason Linnell, the executive director of the National Center for Electronics Recycling. Environmental Leader
(11/10)
- IBM looks to employees for environmental innovation
Employees often have the most creative solutions when it comes to energy and efficiency, and it behooves companies to elevate those good ideas, Heather Clancy writes. IBM is putting this idea in action through its new Corporate Environmental Innovation Program, which highlights ideas such as congestion pricing schemes and real-time measurement and analysis of temperature data. "While many people have great environmental ideas, if they aren't rewarded for making them real, we really won't move forward at the business level," Clancy writes. SmartPlanet.com/Business Brains blog
(11/10)
- Green Building Council announces new LEED credits
The U.S. Green Building Council unveiled a library of new credits for its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification. The six credits are being tested under a pilot program for LEED 2009. The new credits range from those for innovative ventilation to those for PBT source reduction. Jetson Green
(11/9)
- Energy Star hits a key milestone: 1 million homes
The Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star program reached a significant hallmark on Tuesday as it certified the energy efficiency of its millionth home. The EPA estimates that since the program began in 1995, Energy Star has reduced energy bills by $1.2 billion and cut planet-warming emissions by 22 billion pounds. This year alone, certified homes will save consumers $270 million on utility bills. TreeHugger
(11/10)
- The dirty secret behind many wedding rings
The bauble marking one's engagement might have a few nasty secrets, including the exploitation of workers, pollution resulting from mining practices and the destruction of cultures in other countries. But for conscientious future brides, there are also plenty of ethical ring options available, explains Katherine DalPra, the owner and designer of the online jewelry boutique Green Diva. FeelgoodStyle.com
(11/10)
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