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Environment
What is the Kyoto Accord? The Kyoto Accord is an international treaty whereby countries agree to reduce the amount of greenhouse gases they emit if their neighbors do likewise. It was designed as a first step to preventing a potentially devastating increase in global temperatures and its associated catastrophes. (June 2005) New Jersey Environmental Performance Partnership Agreement The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 2 have developed a continuing partnership to organize the environmental protection program of the state. (September 2004) A conversation with Lafarge Corp.'s president and CEO, John M. Piesuch The cement industry is in a process of consolidation. Consolidation is complemented by plans by the major players to expand their production capacity. This expansion is expected to drastically reduce the amount of cement imported by the United States. (November 2000) The International Emissions Trading Association (IETA) The International Emission Trading Association is a UN sponsored organization that oversees the trading of emissions credits. (web material copyright 2005) United States Green Building Council This is a coalition of members of the building industry that seek to develop more environmentally responsible and profitable buildings. It coordinates the industry’s efforts to become more environmentally responsible and is consensus driven. (web material copyright 2005) The Hidden Economics of Campus Sustainability Implementing campus wide conservation programs can have a significant price tag. However the size and variety of benefits can make it a worthwhile and money saving investment. (May/Jun 2005) Concrete casts new light in dull rooms “LitraCon” is new type of concrete that transmits light and is designed to give buildings a light airy feel. (March 2004) Greener Freezers for Ben & Jerry’s Ben & Jerry’s teamed up with Pen State University to produce a freezer that uses sound waves for cooling instead of environmentally-damaging chemicals. (April 2004) Fire-fighting fluid leaves computers intact Novec 1230 is a new fire fighting liquid designed by Tyco Fire & Security of Boca Raton, Florida, US that leaves computers and books unharmed even after they have been flooded with it. (April 2004)
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