<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:rssdatehelper="urn:rssdatehelper"><channel><title>Globe Net</title><link>http://globe-net.com?ref=rss</link><pubDate></pubDate><generator>umbraco</generator><description>Globe Net News</description><language>en</language><item><title>Slimmed-down U.S. Energy Bill </title><link>http://globe-net.com/articles/2010/july/28/slimmed-down-us-energy-bill-.aspx?ref=rss</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://globe-net.com/articles/2010/july/28/slimmed-down-us-energy-bill-.aspx?ref=rss</guid><description><![CDATA[ A slimmed-down energy bill unveiled today by U.S. Senate Democrats focuses on reforming offshore drilling and promoting the use of alternative fuels for heavy vehicles. While some industry groups, including the major oil industry lobby, and some Republicans quickly denounced the measures outlined by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, it is a step forward in the long awaited energy reform in the US.
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]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Business Opportunities in Sustainable Consumption</title><link>http://globe-net.com/articles/2010/july/28/business-opportunities-in-sustainable-consumption.aspx?ref=rss</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://globe-net.com/articles/2010/july/28/business-opportunities-in-sustainable-consumption.aspx?ref=rss</guid><description><![CDATA[ BSR's latest report examines the newest frontier of sustainability, outlining the opportunities for companies to deliver value to customers, society, and the planet by promoting sustainable consumption.
]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ BSR's latest report examines the newest frontier of sustainability, outlining the opportunities for companies to deliver value to customers, society, and the planet by promoting sustainable consumption.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Building owners commit to Green Lease Action Plan</title><link>http://globe-net.com/articles/2010/july/28/building-owners-commit-to-green-lease-action-plan.aspx?ref=rss</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://globe-net.com/articles/2010/july/28/building-owners-commit-to-green-lease-action-plan.aspx?ref=rss</guid><description><![CDATA[ Leading building owners and investment advisory firms have joined corporate tenants in committing to a statement of principles and a Green Lease Action Plan to resolve the challenges of energy and sustainability in leased commercial office space.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ Leading building owners and investment advisory firms have joined corporate tenants in committing to a statement of principles and a Green Lease Action Plan to resolve the challenges of energy and sustainability in leased commercial office space.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Unmistakable signs of a warming world</title><link>http://globe-net.com/articles/2010/july/28/unmistakable-signs-of-a-warming-world.aspx?ref=rss</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://globe-net.com/articles/2010/july/28/unmistakable-signs-of-a-warming-world.aspx?ref=rss</guid><description><![CDATA[ Scientific evidence that our world is warming is unmistakable has been released today in the ‘2009 State of the Climate’ report, issued by US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ Scientific evidence that our world is warming is unmistakable has been released today in the ‘2009 State of the Climate’ report, issued by US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>The Right to Water</title><link>http://globe-net.com/articles/2010/july/28/the-right-to-water.aspx?ref=rss</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://globe-net.com/articles/2010/july/28/the-right-to-water.aspx?ref=rss</guid><description><![CDATA[ The right to water was affirmed by the UN General Assembly today. 122 countries voted in favor, none against, and 41, including the United States and Canada abstaining.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ The right to water was affirmed by the UN General Assembly today. 122 countries voted in favor, none against, and 41, including the United States and Canada abstaining.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Save the Eco Fee</title><link>http://globe-net.com/articles/2010/july/27/save-the-eco-fee.aspx?ref=rss</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://globe-net.com/articles/2010/july/27/save-the-eco-fee.aspx?ref=rss</guid><description><![CDATA[ “Eco fee” controversy must not jeopardize hazardous waste program says environmental commissioner]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ “Eco fee” controversy must not jeopardize hazardous waste program says environmental commissioner]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Keeping a finger on the pulse of the environmental sector</title><link>http://globe-net.com/articles/2010/july/27/keeping-a-finger-on-the-pulse-of-the-environmental-sector.aspx?ref=rss</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://globe-net.com/articles/2010/july/27/keeping-a-finger-on-the-pulse-of-the-environmental-sector.aspx?ref=rss</guid><description><![CDATA[ ECO Canada has released a high-level research report on the factors and drivers of growth and change in the environmental sector.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ ECO Canada has released a high-level research report on the factors and drivers of growth and change in the environmental sector.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>WCI releases comprehensive plan for cap-and-trade program </title><link>http://globe-net.com/articles/2010/july/27/wci-releases-comprehensive-plan-for-cap-and-trade-program-.aspx?ref=rss</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://globe-net.com/articles/2010/july/27/wci-releases-comprehensive-plan-for-cap-and-trade-program-.aspx?ref=rss</guid><description><![CDATA[ WCI program lays the groundwork for a regional cap-and-trade program and other strategies to reduce greenhouse gases and lower energy costs]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ WCI program lays the groundwork for a regional cap-and-trade program and other strategies to reduce greenhouse gases and lower energy costs]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Europe leads race for China clean tech market</title><link>http://globe-net.com/articles/2010/july/27/europe-leads-race-for-china-clean-tech-market.aspx?ref=rss</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://globe-net.com/articles/2010/july/27/europe-leads-race-for-china-clean-tech-market.aspx?ref=rss</guid><description><![CDATA[ European companies have a stronger foothold in China's growing clean technology market than their American counterparts according to the World Resources Institute ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ European companies have a stronger foothold in China's growing clean technology market than their American counterparts according to the World Resources Institute ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>How Now, Brand BP? </title><link>http://globe-net.com/articles/2010/july/27/how-now,-brand-bp-.aspx?ref=rss</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://globe-net.com/articles/2010/july/27/how-now,-brand-bp-.aspx?ref=rss</guid><description><![CDATA[ It's been a hundred days since the Deepwater Horizon exploded. Today the oil cap is in place, Tony Hayward has been exiled to Russia, and we're rolling up our sleeves for a cleanup of mind-numbing magnitude.
]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ It's been a hundred days since the Deepwater Horizon exploded. Today the oil cap is in place, Tony Hayward has been exiled to Russia, and we're rolling up our sleeves for a cleanup of mind-numbing magnitude.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the United States </title><link>http://globe-net.com/articles/2010/july/27/reducing-greenhouse-gas-emissions-in-the-united-states-.aspx?ref=rss</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://globe-net.com/articles/2010/july/27/reducing-greenhouse-gas-emissions-in-the-united-states-.aspx?ref=rss</guid><description><![CDATA[ New WRI report presents an analysis of potential GHG emissions reductions under existing U.S. federal authorities and and announced state actions through 2030.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ New WRI report presents an analysis of potential GHG emissions reductions under existing U.S. federal authorities and and announced state actions through 2030.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Reliable information and better communication needed to guide U.S. climate change policy</title><link>http://globe-net.com/articles/2010/july/23/reliable-information-and-better-communication-needed-to-guide-us-climate-change-policy.aspx?ref=rss</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://globe-net.com/articles/2010/july/23/reliable-information-and-better-communication-needed-to-guide-us-climate-change-policy.aspx?ref=rss</guid><description><![CDATA[ A comprehensive national response to climate change should be based on reliable data and management system that provide timely information tailored to decision makers at all levels]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ A comprehensive national response to climate change should be based on reliable data and management system that provide timely information tailored to decision makers at all levels]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Eco fee reset - Ontario takes a second stab at funding household hazardous waste collection</title><link>http://globe-net.com/articles/2010/july/23/eco-fee-reset---ontario-takes-a-second-stab-at-funding-household-hazardous-waste-collection.aspx?ref=rss</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://globe-net.com/articles/2010/july/23/eco-fee-reset---ontario-takes-a-second-stab-at-funding-household-hazardous-waste-collection.aspx?ref=rss</guid><description><![CDATA[ Canadian regulators have been trying to find ways to keep household hazardous waste out of landfills and toilets. The problem is that these wastes are expensive to collect and even more expensive to properly dispose of.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ Canadian regulators have been trying to find ways to keep household hazardous waste out of landfills and toilets. The problem is that these wastes are expensive to collect and even more expensive to properly dispose of.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>How a Global Increase in CSR is Still Failing to Reduce CO2</title><link>http://globe-net.com/articles/2010/july/23/how-a-global-increase-in-csr-is-still-failing-to-reduce-co2.aspx?ref=rss</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://globe-net.com/articles/2010/july/23/how-a-global-increase-in-csr-is-still-failing-to-reduce-co2.aspx?ref=rss</guid><description><![CDATA[ Businesses-especially in North America-need more effective and consistent actions to reduce emissions]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ Businesses-especially in North America-need more effective and consistent actions to reduce emissions]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Sydney Tar Ponds Agency Tender Issued for Protective Cap</title><link>http://globe-net.com/articles/2010/july/23/sydney-tar-ponds-agency-tender-issued-for-protective-cap.aspx?ref=rss</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://globe-net.com/articles/2010/july/23/sydney-tar-ponds-agency-tender-issued-for-protective-cap.aspx?ref=rss</guid><description><![CDATA[ The Sydney Tar Ponds Agency has released a tender for the construction of a protective cap over treated tar ponds sediment]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ The Sydney Tar Ponds Agency has released a tender for the construction of a protective cap over treated tar ponds sediment]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Sustainability - Whats in it for me?</title><link>http://globe-net.com/articles/2010/july/22/sustainability---whats-in-it-for-me.aspx?ref=rss</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://globe-net.com/articles/2010/july/22/sustainability---whats-in-it-for-me.aspx?ref=rss</guid><description><![CDATA[ Companies are attempting to motivate employees to do the “right,” or sustainable, thing when at work by increasing environmental and sustainability education and awareness and it is paying off with increased profits. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ Companies are attempting to motivate employees to do the “right,” or sustainable, thing when at work by increasing environmental and sustainability education and awareness and it is paying off with increased profits. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Building the Greenest Little Town in Oklahoma </title><link>http://globe-net.com/articles/2010/july/22/building-the-greenest-little-town-in-oklahoma-.aspx?ref=rss</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://globe-net.com/articles/2010/july/22/building-the-greenest-little-town-in-oklahoma-.aspx?ref=rss</guid><description><![CDATA[ Carmen, Oklahoma is little town that aims to be completely energy self sufficient with the help of B.C. based Endurance Wind Power ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ Carmen, Oklahoma is little town that aims to be completely energy self sufficient with the help of B.C. based Endurance Wind Power ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Green Scissors 2010 - A refreshing look at government spending</title><link>http://globe-net.com/articles/2010/july/22/green-scissors-2010---a-refreshing-look-at-government-spending.aspx?ref=rss</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://globe-net.com/articles/2010/july/22/green-scissors-2010---a-refreshing-look-at-government-spending.aspx?ref=rss</guid><description><![CDATA[ A taxpayer, environmental, consumer coalition takes 'Green Scissors' to the U.S. Federal Budget. Whether one agrees with all the choices for 'green cuts' or not, the report is a refreshing cross examination of potentially wasteful government spending.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ A taxpayer, environmental, consumer coalition takes 'Green Scissors' to the U.S. Federal Budget. Whether one agrees with all the choices for 'green cuts' or not, the report is a refreshing cross examination of potentially wasteful government spending.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Canada ranks among top 10 locations for renewable energy investment</title><link>http://globe-net.com/articles/2010/july/21/canada-ranks-among-top-10-locations-for-renewable-energy-investment.aspx?ref=rss</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://globe-net.com/articles/2010/july/21/canada-ranks-among-top-10-locations-for-renewable-energy-investment.aspx?ref=rss</guid><description><![CDATA[ Canada is the ninth most attractive location in which to invest in renewable energy projects, according to Ernst & Young's latest Renewable energy country attractiveness indices. 
]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ Canada is the ninth most attractive location in which to invest in renewable energy projects, according to Ernst & Young's latest Renewable energy country attractiveness indices. 
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Corix Utilities Reaches 1,000,000 Meter Installation Milestone </title><link>http://globe-net.com/articles/2010/july/21/corix-utilities-reaches-1,000,000-meter-installation-milestone-.aspx?ref=rss</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://globe-net.com/articles/2010/july/21/corix-utilities-reaches-1,000,000-meter-installation-milestone-.aspx?ref=rss</guid><description><![CDATA[ B.C.-based spin off from Terasen Inc. has quietly emerged as a leading North American provider of services for electric, water and gas utilities.
]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ B.C.-based spin off from Terasen Inc. has quietly emerged as a leading North American provider of services for electric, water and gas utilities.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Countries promise action on clean technologies</title><link>http://globe-net.com/articles/2010/july/21/countries-promise-action-on-clean-technologies.aspx?ref=rss</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://globe-net.com/articles/2010/july/21/countries-promise-action-on-clean-technologies.aspx?ref=rss</guid><description><![CDATA[ The 24 countries, including the EU, the US, Canada, China, Japan, South Korea, India and Russia, taking part in the meeting account for around 80% of global energy consumption.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ The 24 countries, including the EU, the US, Canada, China, Japan, South Korea, India and Russia, taking part in the meeting account for around 80% of global energy consumption.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Blow to Londons greenest Olympic Games bid </title><link>http://globe-net.com/articles/2010/july/21/blow-to-londons-greenest-olympic-games-bid-.aspx?ref=rss</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://globe-net.com/articles/2010/july/21/blow-to-londons-greenest-olympic-games-bid-.aspx?ref=rss</guid><description><![CDATA[ The London Olympics in 2012 are set to fall short of a target to source at least 20% of energy from new local renewable schemes. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ The London Olympics in 2012 are set to fall short of a target to source at least 20% of energy from new local renewable schemes. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>UK should invest more in low-carbon innovation</title><link>http://globe-net.com/articles/2010/july/21/uk-should-invest-more-in-low-carbon-innovation.aspx?ref=rss</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://globe-net.com/articles/2010/july/21/uk-should-invest-more-in-low-carbon-innovation.aspx?ref=rss</guid><description><![CDATA[ The UK Committee on Climate Change (CCC) today advised that the UK should protect funding for a suite of low-carbon technologies, which if developed here, will help to reduce emissions by 80% by 2050,]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ The UK Committee on Climate Change (CCC) today advised that the UK should protect funding for a suite of low-carbon technologies, which if developed here, will help to reduce emissions by 80% by 2050,]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Algae holds promise to make aviation carbon-neutral</title><link>http://globe-net.com/articles/2010/july/21/algae-holds-promise-to-make-aviation-carbon-neutral.aspx?ref=rss</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://globe-net.com/articles/2010/july/21/algae-holds-promise-to-make-aviation-carbon-neutral.aspx?ref=rss</guid><description><![CDATA[ The group, which owns Airbus, is showing off an aircraft powered by algae juice at the Farnborough Airshow this week]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ The group, which owns Airbus, is showing off an aircraft powered by algae juice at the Farnborough Airshow this week]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Ontario Backtracks on Eco Fees</title><link>http://globe-net.com/articles/2010/july/21/ontario-backtracks-on-eco-fees.aspx?ref=rss</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://globe-net.com/articles/2010/july/21/ontario-backtracks-on-eco-fees.aspx?ref=rss</guid><description><![CDATA[ The eco fees on consumer products that came into effect on July 1st have now been eliminated as the Ontario government stepped in today and took action in response to consumer compalints.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ The eco fees on consumer products that came into effect on July 1st have now been eliminated as the Ontario government stepped in today and took action in response to consumer compalints.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Cummins Launches new Corporate Sustainability Initiative</title><link>http://globe-net.com/articles/2010/july/21/cummins-launches-new-corporate-sustainability-initiative.aspx?ref=rss</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://globe-net.com/articles/2010/july/21/cummins-launches-new-corporate-sustainability-initiative.aspx?ref=rss</guid><description><![CDATA[ Cummins Inc. has launched a new Sustainability initiative to better communicate the company’s gains in creating a more sustainable enterprise and in reducing its environmental footprint.
]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ Cummins Inc. has launched a new Sustainability initiative to better communicate the company’s gains in creating a more sustainable enterprise and in reducing its environmental footprint.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Global Investments in Renewable Energy Top Non-renewables for 2nd Year </title><link>http://globe-net.com/articles/2010/july/21/global-investments-in-renewable-energy-top-non-renewables-for-2nd-year-.aspx?ref=rss</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://globe-net.com/articles/2010/july/21/global-investments-in-renewable-energy-top-non-renewables-for-2nd-year-.aspx?ref=rss</guid><description><![CDATA[ For the second year in a row, both the US and Europe added more power capacity from renewable sources such as wind and solar than from conventional sources like coal, gas and nuclear.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ For the second year in a row, both the US and Europe added more power capacity from renewable sources such as wind and solar than from conventional sources like coal, gas and nuclear.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Cyberspace and the Green Economy </title><link>http://globe-net.com/articles/2010/july/21/cyberspace-and-the-green-economy-.aspx?ref=rss</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://globe-net.com/articles/2010/july/21/cyberspace-and-the-green-economy-.aspx?ref=rss</guid><description><![CDATA[ IISD urges Canada to use Internet to secure sustainable prosperity and build green economy ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ IISD urges Canada to use Internet to secure sustainable prosperity and build green economy ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Large China oil spill threatens sea life, water</title><link>http://globe-net.com/articles/2010/july/21/large-china-oil-spill-threatens-sea-life,-water.aspx?ref=rss</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://globe-net.com/articles/2010/july/21/large-china-oil-spill-threatens-sea-life,-water.aspx?ref=rss</guid><description><![CDATA[ China's largest reported oil spill emptied beaches along the Yellow Sea as its size doubled Wednesday, while cleanup efforts included straw mats and frazzled workers with little more than rubber gloves.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ China's largest reported oil spill emptied beaches along the Yellow Sea as its size doubled Wednesday, while cleanup efforts included straw mats and frazzled workers with little more than rubber gloves.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Ocean energy wants place in EUs energy future</title><link>http://globe-net.com/articles/2010/july/20/ocean-energy-wants-place-in-eus-energy-future.aspx?ref=rss</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://globe-net.com/articles/2010/july/20/ocean-energy-wants-place-in-eus-energy-future.aspx?ref=rss</guid><description><![CDATA[ Wave and tidal energy could provide 15% of Europe's energy needs by 2050, the industry estimates, calling for support measures to realise its potential. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ Wave and tidal energy could provide 15% of Europe's energy needs by 2050, the industry estimates, calling for support measures to realise its potential. ]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>