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In recent months, several conservative governors have rejected federal funds to begin constructing high-speed rail lines in their states. But a high-speed rail advocate argues that such ideologically driven actions are folly, as other U.S. states and countries around the world are moving swiftly to embrace a technology that is essential for competitive 21st-century economies.
By Anna Clark April 27, 2010 Alan Hoffmann , Cannon Flowers , Climate Change , Climate Leaders , consumer loyalty , corporate sustainability , Dallas , energy efficiency , environmental responsibility , EPA , Fortune , Human Rights Initiative , organic , Portland , retrofitting , small and medium-sized enterprises , stakeholders , Starbucks , Whole Foods , wind power
It may seem like big businesses are the only companies getting buzz for going green, but for small and medium-sized enterprises, there are countless ways to reap rewards by adopting sustainable practices.
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Anna Clark explains why selling your green strategy with science alone won’t work, and that the art of sales must be mastered. She provides six tactics for selling your green strategy to all types of stakeholders whether it be employees or customers.
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If you think your business is too small or too service-based to benefit from going green, or you’re waiting for the hype about green and sustainability to die down, then you’re missing an opportunity to chart an upward course for your company.
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Last week, Secretary Chu announcen nearly $300 million in Clean Cities grants to support clean fuels, vehicles, and infrastructure development. The projects are designed to create jobs, limit pollution, and reduce America’s dependence on foreign oil.
By Tracey de Morsella July 28, 2009 Albuquerque , Atlanta , Austin , Baltimore , Ben Hecht , Boston , carbon footprint , Charlotte , Chicago , city governments , Cleveland , Columbus , D.C. , Dallas , Denver , detroit , Don Chen , economic recovery , El Paso , energy costs , energy efficiency , energy retrofits , energy-efficient appliances , Ford Foundation , Fort Worth , going green , green , green building , Green cities , Green Cities: How Urban Sustainability Efforts Can and Must Drive America's Climate Change Policies , green economy , green workforce development , greenhouse gases , Greening , Houston , Indianapolis , insulation , Jacksonville , jobs , Las Vegas , Living Cities , Los Angeles , Louisville , low-income , mass transit , Memphis , Miami , Milwaukee , Minneapolis , Nashville , New York City , Oakland , Oklahoma City , Philadelphia , Phoenix , Pittsburgh , Portland , recession , retrofitting , Saint Paul , San Antonio , San Diego , San Francisco , San Jose , Seattle , stimulus funds , subsidizing , sustainability , transit , Tucson , vehicle fleet , Washington , weatherization , working
A new report released recently assessed exactly how 40 of the country’s largest cities are trying to limit their carbon footprints and take the steps needed to raise these efforts to the next level. The report, initiated and conducted by Living Cities, a collaboration of 21 of the world’s largest foundations and financial institutions is […]
