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GLOBE 2012
The 12th event in one of the world's largest and longest-running series dedicated to the business of the environment
March 14 - 16, 2012
6th International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology
A multidisciplinary platform for environmental scientists, engineers, management professionals and government regulators
June 25 - 29, 2012
International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology 2012
Call for Abstracts
June 25 - 29, 2012
UN Conference on Sustainable Development
Rio + 20 Rio de Janeiro 20-22 June 2012
June 20 - 22, 2012
HydroVision International
July 17 - 20, 2012 | Louisville, KY | USA
July 17 - 20, 2012
European Algae Biomass
Aprils 25-26 Milano Convention Center - Italy
April 25 - 26, 2012
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Top Ten Looks at the Green Consumer
GLOBE-Net's Top Ten Looks at the Green Consumer
The Emerging Buying Power of Eco-Moms
Sustainable Living – It's Here and It's Fun!
The Power to Change the World
Green Gone Wrong
Green consumer spending defies the downturn
Study Shatters Stereotype of the 'Green Consumer'
Only 22% of Consumers Purchasing Sustainable Products
Conscious Consumers Willing to Pay More for Green
Green Consumer Behavior Increasing Worldwide
January 23, 2012
Suncor President & COO Steven Williams to Speak in Opening Plenary
January 23, 2012
Book Launch at GLOBE 2012
Bob Willard, author of 'The Sustainability Champion’s Guidebook', 'The Next Sustainability Wave', and the original edition of 'The Sustainability Advantage' will be speaking at the conference and signing copies of his most recent book “The New Sustainability Advantage”. This practical guide and accompanying free web-enabled Sustainability Advantage Simulator Dashboard enables executives to enter their own data and quickly identify high-leverage benefit areas for their organization. More detailed free and open source downloadable Sustainability Advantage Simulator Worksheets help to drill down into specific areas of interest and fine-tune the assumptions to their specific situation.
January 20, 2012
Trade Fair Directory Ad Sales Closing Jan 27 Book Now
January 20, 2012
CICA to sponsor networking breakfast
January 20, 2012
Two New Dessert Receptions Added for Delegates
Featured Articles
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The Business of Building Sustainable Cities
Sustainability is the life blood of cities and in today’s increasingly urbanized world, coping with rising demands for better infrastructure, more energy, clean water and adequate housing is a global challenge.
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Pressure for short-term financial return biggest barrier to sustainabilty
Financial short-termism represents a critical barrier to businesses' transition to sustainability, according to a new poll.
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Removal of fossil fuel subsides could achieve 50% of global CO2 reduction targets
The International Energy Agency estimates a complete phase-out of fossil fuel would reduce carbon-dioxide emissions by 5.8% or roughly 40% of the abatement needed to limit global warming to a 2°C rise.
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Judging Panel Named for GLOBE Awards as Deadline Nears
The 2012 GLOBE Awards for Environmental Excellence will be judged by a panel of experts well known in the Canadian environmental business community.
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U.S. reliance on imported energy sources declining
EIA projects that increased oil, natural gas and renewable energy production and energy efficiency improvements will reduce U.S. reliance on imported energy sources
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An easier way to curb global warming
A new study says slashing emissions of two short-term pollutants – methane and soot, also known as black carbon – would be beneficial to the climate, human health and agriculture.
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Creating A Green Innovation Ripple
The key to creating positive innovation ripples is to engage stakeholders, employees and supply chain partners.
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Electromobility and the 'Urbanized' Car
Global Automotive Players Lack Clear View of the Future, but seem Certain about Electromobility and the 'Urbanized' Car by 2025
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Latest Postings
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SUNCOR President Confirmed for GLOBE 2012
January 25, 2012
China Moves to Lower Carbon Emissions
January 24, 2012
Airlines may escape EU carbon law penalties
January 24, 2012
International Year of Sustainable Energy for All
January 20, 2012
Detroit - The City of Reinvention
January 20, 2012
Waste Management First In Ottawa - Natural Gas Waste Collection Vehicles
January 20, 2012
Canada highly vulnerable to environmental change - NASA
January 20, 2012
Reports Show Major Potential for Wave and Tidal Energy
January 20, 2012
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Top 10 Residential Green Building Trends to Watch in 2012
Here’s a list of some top trends that will help accelerate growth in the residential market, as compiled by the Earth Advantage Institute.
Green Economy
A Vision of Real Corporate Leadership on Sustainability
Real sustainability leaders will go further to address the scale of the sustainability challenges we face by fundamentally remaking their companies.
Finance & Investment
World Bank projects global slowdown - developing countries hardest hit
Developing countries should prepare for further downside risks, as Euro Area debt problems and weakening growth in several big emerging economies are dimming global growth prospects, says the World Bank.
Energy & Environment
Use and Capacity of Global Hydropower Increases
Industrialized and developing countries continue to rely on their critical water resources as a renewable electricity source.
Technology & Innovation
Hydro-Québec announces largest electric vehicle trial in Canada
Hydro-Québec has announced that 10 Mitsubishi i-MiEVs were delivered this morning to Boucherville businesses selected for the third and final phase of the largest electric vehicle (EV) trial in Canada.
Sustainable Living
'To Your Health' - Distillery sludge used to treat radioactive sites
Mining uranium ore leaves sites contaminated with toxic, radioactive material. According to a new study, contaminated sites can be treated with sludge from the treatment of distillery wastewater in bioreactors.
Opinions
It's Apple On Wheels
In many cases, the powertrain is the only real ‘fingerprint’ that sets one car manufacturer apart from the other. But now, bye bye, fingerprint.
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