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CLIMATE CHANGE IN RUSSIA’S COURT
November 29, 2011
By Adnan Vatansever
There is one boat only, and we are all in it. Science is clear on what needs to be done to avoid rocking the boat: The world needs to keep global temperature rise below 2 degrees Celsius to prevent catastrophic climatic events.
Skolkovo Innovation Hub to Lead in Green Construction
September 29, 2011
President Dmitry Medvedev's flagship project, the Skolkovo innovation hub, may also become a standard-bearer for sustainable construction under a new deal signed last week.
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Sochi 2014 environmental Innovations Gained Recognition
September 12, 2011
An award ceremony for the winners of the “Recognition Program” eco-innovations contest 2011 has taken place within the framework of the 6th IOC Coordination Commission visit to Sochi. Eight companies using environmental innovation techniques in their business emerged as prizewinners.
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GREEN BUILDING RECOGNITION PROGRAMME IS LAUNCHED BY THE SOCHI 2014 OLYMPIC ORGANISING COMMITTEE
June 07, 2011
The Sochi 2014 Organising Committee and SC Olympstroy are proud to announce the launch of the “Green Building Recognition Programme”, aimed at rewarding achievements for innovative environmental solutions at the Olympic venues, both at design and construction stages.
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London 2012 issues first sustainability report
April 21, 2011
London 2012 has issued its first full sustainability report (A blueprint for change) covering the whole London 2012 programme for the calendar year 2010.
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California Signs Most Ambitious Renewable Energy Law in the Country
April 15, 2011
Yesterday, California’s governor, Jerry Brown, signed into law the most ambitious renewable energy standards in the country, which would require the state to generate 1/3 of its power from renewables within ten years.
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Green economy needs 2% of every nation's income, says UN
April 01, 2011
Global green investment drive 'would pay off in terms of jobs, cleaner air and energy use'
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Putting a value on nature could set scene for true green economy
April 01, 2011
Much environmental damage has been caused by the way we do business. Is there a way of changing our economic models from being part of the problem into part of the solution?
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President Obama's Green Building Initiative will Create Jobs, Save Energy and Save Money
February 03, 2011
The USGBC today applauded a key element of President Obama's plan to "win the future" by making America's commercial buildings more energy- and resource-efficient over the next decade.
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17 Dec 2010 - 8:30-11:00 - RuGBC: First business-breakfast In Saint-Petersburg: «Ecological “green” Building. Introduction.»
December 13, 2010
This is the first introductory "green & fresh breakfast" in St Petersburg, to be followed by a series of more in-depth topics. It covers:
• An introduction to Green Building by the RuGBC's Director
• Green Design by a top St.Petersburg green architect
• Construction projects in practice
• Waste separation - example from St Petersburg
• How to present a green project to investors