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As the airline industry and the U.S. government grumbles about the impacts of the European Union's aviation-emissions reduction plan, the program is rapidly moving forward as required by law, so it is high time to correct some of the myths surrounding this program.
by Jake Schmidt
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Why did some cities nail top ratings in Siemens' new Green City Index for North America, while others tanked and still others weren't counted at all? NRDC's Kaid Benfield takes a deep dive into the scores.
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San Francisco bested contenders that included Vancouver, New York, Seattle, Denver and Boston in a study conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit and commissioned by Siemens.
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The Danish shipping giant has penned a $1.9 billion deal with Daewook for 10 next-generation vessels that can carry 18,000 containers, and which run slower as a way to cut emissions by an expected 35 percent.
by Will Nichols
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Global postal operators cut emissions 7 percent last year, putting the sector on track to meet its 2020 climate goal of reducing its carbon footprint by 20 percent.
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The U.S. Postal Service unveiled goals to significantly curb its emissions and petroleum use Thursday, a week after President Barack Obama ordered federal agencies to set create action plans to reduce their environmental impacts.
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With their neck-and-neck scores in Newsweek's new green rankings, the two shipping companies' ongoing rivalry continues to heat up.
by Marc Gunther
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Last year, air travel and transport emerged as major contributors to global warming. Airlines and shipping companies are exploring a range of potential solutions in the face of legislation underway in Europe. Is it even possible for planes to be friendly to the skies?
by GLOBE - Net