Countries must plan for climate refugees: report
By Deborah Zabarenko, Environment Correspondent WASHINGTON | Thu Oct 27, 2011 4:18pm EDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The world’s governments and relief agencies need to plan now to resettle millions of people expected to be displaced by climate change, an international panel of experts said on Thursday. Article source: Source
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OECD Global Forum to submit G20 with progress on tax transparency
The two-day Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes closed on Wednesday at the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) headquarters in Paris, with a Progress Report which will be submitted to upcoming G20 summit in Cannes, France.
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Sustainability is chic at Fashion Focus Chicago
Models wearing everything from redesigned vintage wedding dresses to underwear made from recycled plastic bottles walked the runway for the Vert Couture special, this week’s headlining Fashion Focus Chicago show.
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Facebook Goes Green
Of all the applications to add up on Facebook, I think that this Green application would be something that offers great use and purpose. This application, which is going to be launched on Facebook soon, helps users track their energy usage and compare this with their friends. This endevour is a partnership between Facebook and [...]
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American Solar to Showcase “Solar Made Simple” Homebuilders Program at Upcoming Southwest Builders Show
Residential solar power contractor, American Solar, will showcase its “Solar Made Simple” program for homebuilders at the Southwest Builders Show Wednesday, October 26, 2011. The 11th annual event will be held at the Phoenix Convention Center from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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China offers more aid to flood-hit Thailand
The Chinese government will send 30 million yuan (4.7 million U.S. dollars) of humanitarian aid to help flood-hit Thailand, the Ministry of Commerce said Tuesday.
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ESA Renewables Looks Forward to Solar Power International 2011
At SPI, Dallas, ESA Renewables will be exhibiting not only its new solar monitoring and control systems, but also demonstrating its ability to provide financing, construction and O&M services.
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Coulomb Technologies Celebrates 1st National Plug-In Day; Offers FREE ChargePoint Network ChargePass Cards All Weekend
Coulomb Technologies today announced is celebrating the 1st National Plug-In Day, October 16, 2011 by offering free ChargePass™ cards for electric vehicle (EV) drivers via ChargePoint® Network website. The free ChargePass cards are available Saturday, October 15 and Sunday, October 16, 2011 only.
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Avery Dennison Media Products Wrap Solar Cars Competing in 2011 VEOLIA World Solar Challenge
Avery Dennison announced today that two cars competing in the 2011 VEOLIA World Solar Car Challenge are wrapped with Avery Dennison media products.
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You Old PC Knows More Than You Think
Thinking about giving away that old PC to the thrift store? Think again.
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