Grist
APRIL 15, 2021
Back in 2004, when wildfires in Alaska burned an area the size of Massachusetts , Michelle Mack wondered just how much carbon had permanently moved from the landscape into the atmosphere. In fact, they are on track to hold a lot more carbon than they did before the fires. I didn’t think all that carbon could be offset.
The Environmental Blog
JULY 27, 2020
Erosion, destruction of wildlife , water contamination and release of carbon dioxide are all real environmental threats that can be caused by natural disasters. In 2004, Hurricane Frances caused massive waves in a pond on top of a phosphate plant in Riverview, Florida. The environmental impact of wildfires isn’t always negative.
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Green Business Bureau
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
Not only does reclaimed lumber give that rustic, farmhouse look and possess some unique history within its grain, but it also helps preserve our carbon-sequestering forests and rejects monoculture tree farms that do not support biodiversity or ecological health. Eco-Friendly, Ethically-Sourced Building Materials. RECLAIMED LUMBER.
Green Technology
JUNE 21, 2023
Green Technology’s Leadership Awards aim to recognize and honor individuals, organizations, and institutions that have made significant contributions to advancing sustainability efforts and reducing carbon footprints in various sectors. The award was accepted by Joel Griffith, DGS and the O Street team.
GreenBiz
JANUARY 11, 2021
The company, an early partner with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, has positioned water and carbon emissions as equally critical in the climate crisis. Last year, Ecolab set a goal for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, getting halfway there by 2030. Gutierrez joined NRG from Dynegy in 2004 as an energy portfolio director.
Green Business Bureau
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
Climate change and carbon reduction reporting. In 2004, Kofi Annan, then the UN Secretary, asked major financial institutions to partner with the UN and the International Finance Corporate. According to a KPMG 2020 Survey of Sustainability Report , 80% of top companies now report on sustainability. Economic Sustainability.
Eco-Business
APRIL 14, 2020
Based on the MEWR's recommendations, individuals are encouraged to take simple actions such as reducing shower times and increasing air-conditioner temperatures, to help lessen energy usage and carbon emissions. A combined 69,650 kg of carbon dioxide emissions was also reduced, equivalent to the amount absorbed by 38,694 trees a month.
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