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Archive for January, 2010
In 3-2 vote, SEC requires companies to disclose climate risks to investors
by Brad Johnson
Cross-posted from The Wonk Room.
In a 3-to-2 vote, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission determined today that companies “must consider the effects of global warming and efforts to curb climate change when disclosing business risks to investors.”
Guidelines approved today require companies to weigh the impact of climate-change laws and regulations when assessing […]
Outside in the Kitchen Gallery
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Obama and Kerry continue to push for climate bill
by Agence France-Presse
WASHINGTON—President Barack Obama and his congressional allies Wednesday insisted they would move ahead on fighting climate change despite a toughening political climate.
Obama appealed for action in his first State of the Union address to the two chambers of Congress—the House, which approved landmark climate legislation last year, and the Senate, where a […]
ZVOX Audio Updates Three of its Sound Bar Systems
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Cap-and-trade death knell, revisited and revised
by David Roberts
I have been scolded by several progressive green friends for my post on Sen. Lindsey Graham’s comments on cap-and-trade. I should admit up front that “death knell” was a bit dramatic on my part; generally speaking, it’s better never to draw big conclusions from the kind of lazy reporting done by the […]
Incorporating Internet TV Into Your Home Theater Setup
The convergence of the PC, Internet, and Home Theater via a home network is becoming more common as a host of products are now available for this task. However, if you are in the market for a new TV, why not just get one that has built-in Internet
In State of the Union, Obama panders to conservatives on ‘clean energy’
by David Roberts
I’m never sure how to write these reaction pieces to the State of the Union. I’m far past the point when my reactions bear any relation to Normal People’s. By all indications, Normal People loved Obama’s speech—instapolls showed positive reactions. Reviews from the punditocracy seem generally positive as well. Hell, Chris Matthews […]
Homes wishlist: graphic design
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Apple’s new iPad is deep green, but a planet saver? Nope.
by Matthew Wheeland
The iPad.Photo: Apple
This post is reprinted courtesy of GreenerComputing.com.
The day that gadget-lovers have been waiting for with bated breath for months if not years has finally arrived.
On Wednesday, just after 10 a.m., Steve Jobs unveiled the iPad—something along the lines of a blown-up version of the iPhone. Weighing 1.5 pounds, just […]