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Will political wrangling and self-imposed silence ever end?

The prevailing opinion seems to be that President Obama will give energy and environmental policy more focus in his second term. After a hard-fought campaign in which both the Republican and Democratic candidates were conspicuously silent on global warming and … Continue reading

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uShip offers 100% climate-neutral transport across Germany, mainland Europe

by Nicola Crozier Perhaps you’ve turned your office into an eco-friendly haven. You’ve taken all the necessary steps to become a more sustainable business; or have you?  There’s a good chance you’ve forgotten something — shipping.

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Clover makes St. Patrick’s Day the green holiday

Few holidays are more closely associated with a plant than St. Patrick’s Day and clover. And because St. Paddy’s Day is the green holiday, it’s getting special attention on our blog. As it turns out, however, clover is green independent … Continue reading

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The true measure of sustainability is in deeds rather than words

Commercial buildings consume 17 percent of the total energy in the United States, according to a Department of Energy website.  Unfortunately, many buildings are not energy efficient. But not for long if Allen & Shariff Corporation CEO Zack Shariff has … Continue reading

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