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Report: total investment of $8.1T in nature required over next 3 decades; tripling current investments needed by 2030

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The report uses the global standard developed by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) for nature-based solutions. —“State of Finance for Nature”. of projected economic stimulus spending. The report calls for coupling investments in restoration action with financing conservation measures.

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Grant Thornton LLP Warns of Potential Collapse of Automotive Supply Chain

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But the most immediate and pervasive risk to the economy is a wholesale collapse of the automotive supply base, Grant Thornton LLP partner Laura Marcero told the Automotive Press Association in Detroit. Grant Thornton LLP is the US member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd, one of the six global audit, tax and advisory organizations.

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Ford Starts EV Test Drives

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Local utility RheinEnergie AG will supply vehicle-charging stations for the test, which is being financed by the German government’s economic-stimulus package, Dudenhoeffer said. Last Updated: December 28, 2009 12:30 EST. Tags: International Projects Production News Ford Ford Focus Electric Germany.

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CEC report sets out North American plan for change and investment to achieve sustainable freight transportation

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But, the report identifies clear opportunities, especially in light of infrastructure-related stimulus investment, to get this right. Greening supply chains and implementing best practices. Supply Chain Management. —CEC Executive Director Evan Lloyd. Inadequate coordination among North American transportation agencies.

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Profile: Farmers Ethanol: Focusing on Sustainable Corn Ethanol Production and a Triple Bottom Line

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Financing challenges. All of this makes for a very difficult time to get financing for a new facility. In the world of project finance, quality means management teams with strong track records, proven technologies, deep pockets and secure, long term agreements on the project’s inputs and outputs. Earlier post.).

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

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Department of Energys Transportation Electrification stimulus program for a federal grant that would enable a nationwide demonstration fleet with the United States Postal Service (USPS) * Potential partnership with USPS to include infrastructure support from ConEd, Duke Energy, DTE Energy and Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) Washington, D.C.,

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

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People-Oriented Development Current Status of REDD Financing the Fifth Fuel Peak Phosphorus - Commence Urine Recyling on Space. The Three Prongs of the “Green&# Energy Stimulus Pa. An on-board computer system will indicate to the driver the remaining power supply and the nearest charging spot. SZ (1) 6753.T SZ (1) 6753.T

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