Tag

GLOBE-Net, August 8, 2013 – China has surged ahead of the rest of the world in material consumption, creating intense environmental pressures, but the country also remains among the most successful in improving resource efficiency, according to a new report released by the...

New study finds renewables and efficiency can steeply lower water use, carbon emissions

"Is it possible to have a prosperous economy and a vibrant society, while maintaining a healthy planet for our grandchildren? I believe the answer is yes," Steve Williams, president and CEO, Suncor.

Through their expanded global partnership, Coca-Cola and WWF developed 2020 environmental sustainability goals for the Coca-Cola system, including improving water use efficiency per liter of product produced.

GLOBE-Net, June 24, 2013 – The Canadian Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) Program has been delivered by GLOBE Performance Solutions (GPS) under a license agreement with Environment Canada since December 2012. Globe Performance Solutions works closely with a...

Researchers conclude that shale gas wells and the treatment of shale gas  extraction waste have measurable impacts on downstream surface water quality. GLOBE-Net, June 19, 2013 – The impact of shale gas development on surface water quality has been explored in a recent...

China’s Supreme Court and environmental protection agencies have issued a new judicial explanations that will impose harsher punishments on polluters.                                                                       GLOBE-Net June 18, 2013 – China’s Supreme...

Plastic – it has become the cornerstone of our modern life style, and one of the most challenging global waste management problems.