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Renewable Energy & Sustainability

News about the future of sustainable business

SmartBrief on Sustainability

How Chinese firms are being told to address CSR

6/18/2013

BSR.org

Chinese companies with foreign operations have received a guide of 22 areas of corporate responsibility, including outreach to affected communities and stakeholders. China's government "is sending a c… Read More

Why companies should put profits first

Brazilian oyster farmers are going green

How to become known for your leadership

Flying first class has an environmental price

The latest wind energy news and information

Wind Energy SmartBrief

Published in partnership with: American Wind Energy Association

Iowa city officials hear DuPont's wind-power plan

6/18/2013

Des Moines Register (Iowa) (tiered subscription model), The

The officials in Johnston City, Iowa, were receptive to DuPont Pioneer's plan to develop a 2-megawatt wind turbine at one of the company's test fields in the city. DuPont Pioneer is in the second phas… Read More

Masdar launches first wind farm in the Seychelles

Maine wind project gets backing from 2 townships

Ohio Supreme Court sets next hearing on wind-power dispute

House lawmakers target Energy Dept.'s renewables spending

News on ethanol and other biofuels

RFA SmartBrief

Published in partnership with: Renewable Fuels Association

RFA's Dinneen: New RFS waiver calls are based on "inaccurate" conclusions

6/18/2013

Farm Futures
WHO-TV (Des Moines, Iowa)

The American Petroleum Institute's latest request to waive the Renewable Fuel Standard is based on "inaccurate" conclusions, according to Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Bob Dinneen. The… Read More

RFA's White: Get the facts on ethanol and motorcycles

U.S. corn ratings rise slightly

USDA to buy sugar from U.S. growers

EIA expects ethanol production to bounce back this year

Propane industry news

PERC SmartBrief

Published in partnership with: Propane Education & Research Council

Device measures remaining propane fuel in the tank

6/6/2013

Gizmodo

German system supplier Truma has developed a device that can measure how much propane is left inside the tank. The LevelChecker is operated by touching its tip to the side of the tank and pressing a b… Read More

Alliance AutoGas partner touts propane autogas at Ga. roadshow

Ga. school bus drivers flaunt skills at safety competition

PERC exec: Plan ahead, work with community on bulk plants

Ferrellgas' Q3 earnings jump amid drop in propane prices

Air and waste news for environmental professionals

A&WMA SmartBrief

Published in partnership with: Air & Waste Management Association

Seeing Coca-Cola's green efforts up close

6/12/2013

BusinessGreen (U.K.)

Coca-Cola's factory in Kent, England, is an example of how the company is reducing emissions and water and energy use while rewarding employee initiative, Jessica Shankleman writes. The company's effo… Read More

Ontario proposes shifting recycling costs to companies, off consumers

Indoor carbon monoxide isn't exempt from policy, Minn. high court rules

Why Sierra Nevada takes sustainability seriously

Forget balance and go for blend