Support for fossil fuels remains high but the time is ripe for change

Major nations seem to be reducing fossil fuel subsidies but still have "ample scope" for deeper cuts in recent support of up to $200 billion a year - OECD
Posted On 20 Sep 2015
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USA vs. Canada: Which Country is the Most Innovative? [Chart]

The international dimension of patent applications, and other such measures have the USA on top within the entire high-income group of countries,
Posted On 19 Sep 2015
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Green Construction is Major U.S. Economic Driver

Green building sector of the U.S. construction industry slated to contribute 2.3 million jobs in 2015, growing to 3.3 million by 2018
Posted On 19 Sep 2015
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Decarbonization a low risk economic opportunity for Canada: study

The economy could benefit by developing and exporting low carbon technologies while reducing the cyclical impacts of global oil price shocks.
Posted On 19 Sep 2015
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Offsetting or Offputting – Where the Kyoto Protocol went very wrong

A key carbon offsetting scheme was so open to abuse that three quarters of its allowances lacked environmental integrity, a new report says.
Posted On 17 Sep 2015
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Low-carbon cities are a US$17 trillion opportunity worldwide

Compact, connected and efficient cities can generate stronger growth and job creation, alleviate poverty and reduce investment costs, as well as improve quality of life.
Posted On 15 Sep 2015
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Why the Oil Sands May Never See Another New Mining Project Built

The days of the oil sands megaproject are gone. That's not such a bad thing.
Posted On 15 Sep 2015
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Global Consumption Trends Break New Records

The acceleration of resource depletion, pollution, and climate change may come with underappreciated social and environmental costs
Posted On 15 Sep 2015
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