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In compliance with the Copenhagen Accord’s January 31 deadline, the US and Canada have pledged to reduce their greenhouse gases. Similar pledges were made by other large greenhouse gas emitters including Europe, Japan and Australia.Developing nations l…

In compliance with the Copenhagen Accord’s January 31 deadline, the US and Canada have pledged to reduce their greenhouse gases. Similar pledges were made by other large greenhouse gas emitters including Europe, Japan and Australia.Developing nations l…

The recent Frankfurt Motor Show revealed the European automotive industry’s firm commitment to electric vehicles (EVs).Europe has a high proportion of diesel cars, however European automakers are developing a mix of hybrid and fully electric car techno…

America should consider following Europe’s example and begin preparing a strategy to oversee the transition to electric vehicles (EVs). Currently, greener vehicles are in high demand and the trend towards zero emission vehicles will continue to grow ex…

BNP Paribas Fortis headquarters in Brussels will implement green building innovations by Imtech. BNP Paribas combined with Fortis earlier in 2009. The portfolio of green buidling technologies applied at this head office in Europe will result in a fifty percent reduction in energy consumption. …

… “The residual heat released is used to heat the building. In addition, an innovative Borehole Energy Storage (BES) system is being laid. The system uses 100-metre-deep boreholes to temporarily store cold energy deep underground. This air is then transferred to the building via an ingenious, energy-conserving piping network, for climate conditioning. Solar panels are placed on the roof to preheat warm water for the building’s restrooms.” …

Via Imtech: Green head office in Brussels

NH Hotels explores solar options with support from Isofoton. …

… “Isofoton specializes in solar thermal and solar photovoltaic installations and will guide NH Hoteles in the best methods to implement solar power. ” …

Via Electric UK: Solar Hotel Chain

Twelve European companies join together to collaborate on the DESERTEC Industrial Initiative (DII), which will create a solar thermal power plant network in the deserts of North Africa targeting the power to satisfy fifteen percent of Europe’s electricity requirements. …

… “The DESERTEC concept, developed by the TREC Initiative of the Club of Rome, describes the perspectives of a sustainable power supply for all regions of the world with access to the energy potential of deserts. ” …

Via DESERTEC Foundation: Industrial Initiative

European solar study shows that photovoltaics could play larger role in the market share of energy sources. If adoption is accelerated, solar could become cost competitive in a majority of European markets. …

… “* Europe needs to dramatically increase the share of PV to meet its 20/20/20 energy goals; * A 12% market share for PV in Europe is a demanding, but achievable and desirable objective; … ” …

Via European Photovoltaic Industry Association: 2020

Despite the recession, businesses and governments continue to lay the foundation for a Greener world. Easter is but the latest cultural fixture to go Green. With $14 billion plus being spent, Easter is huge for chocolate manufacturers and retailers. Th…