RMI Outlet
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Our Reinventing Fire Commitment: One Year Later
Each year, the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Annual Meeting gathers heads of state, business leaders, and nonprofit directors from around the world to share their commitments to action—a concrete plan to address an urgent global issue. In concept, these commitments can help organizations develop the partnerships needed to get these ideas off the ground. So far, they are off to a good start: Since 2005, CGI members have made nearly 2,000 commitments which have improved the lives of nearly 300 million people in more than 180 countries.
What’s Lighting Up the Web: The Keystone XL Pipeline
Over the last month, throngs of environmental activists around the country have protested the possibility of an expanded oil pipeline that would snake 1,661 miles across North America, from Hardisty, Alberta to the Gulf of Mexico. Over 1,000 protesters were arrested outside the White House in Washington, D.C., alone.
Green Jobs: Boom, or Bust?
Everyone’s talking about jobs these days, from President Obama to the Republicans competing to take his. Green jobs in particular have dominated recent news coverage with many of the headlines featuring a common theme: A bust.
Empire State Building’s Green Transformation Earns LEED-Gold
The iconic Empire State Building, whose green retrofit and refurbishing have become almost as celebrated as the landmark, earned LEED-Gold certification today. The recognition from the U.S. Green Building Council and its green building verification arm, the Green Building Certification Institute, is the latest laurel for the 102-story skyscraper that was completed 80 years ago. "Originally featured on GreenBiz"
What’s Lighting Up the Web: Carbon Fiber
Carbon fiber may not yet be a household term, but it is certainly present in many of our lives. Chances are your bicycle or tennis racket contains a composite made up of thousands of thin strands of this extremely light and durable material. Eventually our vehicles may contain greater quantities of carbon fiber as well.
