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United Nations Environment Programme

CTNews — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 17:45:05 +0000

4 November 2010, Johannesburg – The African Carbon Asset Development Facility (ACAD) announced seven green financing projects today, following a successful second round of fundraising for Africa’s green economy, at the African Bankers’ Carbon Finance and Investment Forum.

Ecology and Environment, Inc., Plays Key Role in First Large-Scale Solar Energy Project on U.S. Public Lands in Nevada

CTNews — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 09:45:54 +0000

LANCASTER, NY–(Marketwire – 10/20/10) – Ecology and Environment, Inc., (E & E) (NASDAQ: EEI – News ) is proud to announce its involvement in the Silver State North Solar Project, the first large-scale solar energy project on U.S. Public Lands in Nevada. The First Solar, Inc. project was approved by Secretary of the Interior, Ken Salazar, yesterday. This is the second landmark, large-scale solar …

Teams turning to solar energy to help save money and the environment

CTNews — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 15:24:29 +0000

NEW YORK, N.Y. – Solar panels in Seattle? Makes about as much sense as sunscreen or shades. Yet that’s exactly what you’ll find at Qwest Field, home to the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks and the Seattle Sounders of Major League Soccer.

The Green Leaf – 13 Tips For the Environment From the Steve Nash Foundation

CTNews — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:45:09 +0000

Getting active in growing healthy communities is a team effort, and easy when you look at it in simple, daily steps. The Steve Nash Foundation encourages you to try these 13 ideas:

Premier Wen refutes allegation Chinese investment environment worsening

CTNews — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 09:45:44 +0000

It is untrue to say that the investment environment in China is worsening, said Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao Saturday as he invited more foreign companies to invest in the country.

Gap widens between Senate, House on environment scorecard

CTNews — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 09:45:19 +0000

ANNAPOLIS — Delegates continue to outperform senators when it comes to environmental issues, according to the latest scorecard released by a leading advocacy group.

Pa. Green Jobs Report outlines potential growth of renewable energy and environment.

CTNews — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 17:09:49 +0000

The renewable energy and environmental sector could equate to thousands of jobs across Pennsylvania over the next few years, thanks to a multi-billion-dollar investment of public and private funds meant to energize the industry and stimulate job creation.

EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson to Discuss Green Jobs at Black Journalists’ Convention

Tina Ngo — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:10:11 +0000

The nation’s first African American to serve as Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, the honorable Lisa Jackson, will be present at the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Convention in Tampa to discuss the work the agency is conducting to protect the health and environment of all Americans.

Clean and green entrepreneurs move on to compete for $1 million in prizes and national title.

Morrison Shafroth — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:37:40 +0000

Clean Tech Open today announced the 12 regional semi-finalists in its clean tech business plan competition. The 2009 Clean Tech Open competition includes more than a $1 million in total prizes and a “100K Jobs Challenge” to create 100,000 clean tech jobs in America over the next five years.