Tag: Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Businesses face ‘chaos’ as EPA aims to repeal its authority over climate pollution
A lot of companies want the EPA in charge of setting national climate regulations because it helps shield them from lawsuits and creates a predictable environment in which to make investments.
Factcheck: Trump’s Climate Report Includes More than 100 False or Misleading Claims
By Ayesha Tandon, Leo Hickman, Cecilia Keating, and Robert McSweeney. Design by Tom Prater. A “critical assessment” report commissioned by the Trump administration to justify a rollback of US climate regulations contains at least 100 false or misleading statements, according to a Carbon Brief factcheck involving dozens of leading climate scientists. … [continued]
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Hilton Hawaiian Village’s Tapa Tower Awarded Prestigious LEED Green Building Certification
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort announced that its Tapa Tower has been LEED Certified, becoming the first LEED-certified tower within the Park Hotels & Resorts portfolio. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), is the world’s most widely used green building … [continued]
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Investor State Dispute Settlement Rules Protect Private Investors From Climate Action
ISDS claims by investors against governments are shrouded in secrecy. They are big business and can cost taxpayers billions,
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Volvo Cars Strengthens Its Leadership, Sharpening the Focus on Product & Commercial Responsibility
The announced changes underline the company’s continued commitment to enhancing its customer offering, ensuring the right product line-up for each region, and delivering stronger commercial performance. Erik Severinson has been appointed Chief Commercial Officer, effective immediately. As part of his new role, Erik will continue to serve on Volvo Cars’ … [continued]
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