Twenty years ago, the United Nations convened its Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro. The resulting Rio Declaration on the Environment and Development recorded bold and noble sounding principles. To mark the anniversary, the UN convened another conference, in Rio de Janeiro this month, to revisit the concept of sustainable development. full story ![]()

Whether it’s dirty energy or clean energy, both are choices that we make collectively, through a combination economic market forces and investments, and through government policy.
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You might think you already know how to reduce your carbon footprint: walk or bike instead of driving, limit flights, recycle. And some of the little things, like turning off the light when you leave the room and bringing reusable bags when you go grocery shopping, are second nature by now. But there are many everyday choices you wouldn't think twice about that can really...
huffingtonpost.com (29 days ago)
Most people agree that good tasting food is part of what makes our travels more enjoyable. Unfortunately, the food served at tourism resorts is often not very sustainable. Our food choices do impact tourism in several ways including the climate change impacts, higher energy costs, soil erosion and loss of agricultural land, and marine environment pollution from fertilizers....
huffingtonpost.com (24 days ago)

By Rachel Z. Arndt Which is greener, printed books or e-readers? Aluminum cans or glass bottles? The answers will surprise you. Washing By Hand vs. DishwasherAssumption: Laboring at the sink with a sponge must be better than using that energy guzzler under the counter. Reality Check: A dishwasher is something most folks are not: incredibly efficient. It can save up to 5,000...
huffingtonpost.com (26 days ago)
Any policy to curb global warming will inevitably target the main sources of Americans' energy.
pressherald.com (1 month and 23 days ago)

Back in 2011, scientists reported the creation of the “world’s first practical artificial leaf” that mimics the ability of real leaves to produce energy from sunlight and water. Touted as a potentially inexpensive source of electricity for those in developing countries and remote areas, the leaf’s creators have now given it a capability that would be especially beneficial in...
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The boss of E.On - one of the country's biggest energy suppliers - refuses to rule out "inevitable" increases in consumers' bills.
sky.com (2 months and 7 days ago)
Robins Air Force Base has been recognized for its efforts to reduce energy and water consumption.Click to Continue »
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Filed under: Investing One of the biggest economic stories of the next decade will likely be the fact that America will be producing more oil and natural gas that any country in the world by 2020. The country is now dotted with large swaths of energy deposits that are being developed. Source: SEC filing. Much of this boom has been made possible through new fracking...
dailyfinance.com (18 days ago)
India-China maritime rivalry is "not inevitable" as both the countries have a common interest in keeping the sea lines of communication open for their trade and energy flows, National Security Advisor Shivshankar Menon said here today.
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