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Green Marketing -
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Companies marketing a message of sustainability need to include more than just environmental issues  |
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Green Technology -
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Contrary to most news reports, the B.C. Climate Action Team has not focused on carbon tax. In delivering a call to action beyond the Energy Plan and Climate Action Plan, the team has included reviewing the future of the tax as part of the toolbox in getting all British Columbians engaged in a move away from carbon-based energy. The report opens with the Nicholas Stern views on the opportunity from engaging low-carbon economy and while it can be argued that most actions recommended are on that pathway, the report does not emphasize where actions may be strategically advantageous in moving toward that "win.” |
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Green Business Trends -
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Sustainable Business: Nina Winham First there were a few do-gooders and some niche markets. Then a few major brands got shamed and others got wise. Now, an entire new wave is breaking: business people across all industries are pondering sustainability (at least a little), whether their driver is risk management, new opportunities, tackling climate change or just keeping up with the pack. With the boom in interest, I meet a steady flow of people asking about career development, looking for resources, wanting to improve their sustainability savvy. |
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Green Business Planning -
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Sustainable building solutions tie into reputational value – we’re at the point in the cycle where it won’t be acceptable much longer to not go green By Corey Van’t Haaff Building a business case for going green can be a bit of work but, like going green itself, the payoff can been satisfying and just might put some money in your pocket. |
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Green Technology -
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A pilot project examining ways to cut greenhouse gas emissions by sequestering carbon dioxide within Alberta’s saline aquifers is among new measures taken by industry to reduce its environmental impact By Jan-Christian Sorensen Heavy industry in Alberta has its work cut out these days – trying to lighten the load it places on the environment while still maintaining shareholder value. |
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Green Technology -
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Vast reservoirs of eco-friendly heat are stored deep underground. How can we harness this thermal capacity to heat our homes? By Grant Wing There’s a lot going on underground. Down there, stored deep in the earth, a vast reservoir of free, green heat awaits. And more homes and businesses in Western Canada are tapping into this resource by using geoexchange heat pump systems. |
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