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<description>Cut Your Carbon Footprint Today! Your one stop shop for everything on how to reduce your carbon footprint and all the latest news on global warming.</description>
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<title> Obama Setting Aside Land for Solar Farms</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/lawsandpolicies/obama-setting-aside-land-for-solar-290609.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Ken Salazar, the US Interior Secretary in the Obama administration, told the press earlier that he is studying if almost 700,000 acres of federal land would be a good fit for solar farms.]]></description>
<pubDate>2009-06-30 14:10:01</pubDate>
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<title> Carbon Emissions Rising Faster than Expected</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/lawsandpolicies/carbon-emissions-rising-faster-than-expected-260908.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[International scientists announced on Thursday that worldwide carbon emissions jumped by three percent from the previous year. This rate of increase is faster than even the worst case scenarios predicted by scientists in 2007.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-09-26 11:51:10</pubDate>
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<title> Chrysler Releasing New Electric Vehicles</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/corporate/chrysler-releasing-new-electric-vehicles-250908.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Chrysler has recently announced that they will be releasing, not one, not two, but three different electric vehicles. The first of these should be available for purchase by 2010 and offer customers a great opportunity to cut their carbon footprint.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-09-25 21:43:01</pubDate>
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<title> Democrats Changing Their Tune on Offshore Drilling</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/lawsandpolicies/democrats-changing-their-tune-on-offshore-drilling-120908.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Despite decades of opposition to offshore drilling, a staple of the congressional Democrats' platform, House Leader Nancy Pelosi is starting to change her tune, a move that could negatively impact the country’s carbon footprint. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-09-12 11:59:13</pubDate>
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<title> Using Carbon Emissions to Fight Climate Change</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/tech/using-carbon-emissions-to-fight-climate-change-100908.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[A group of researches in Missouri are trying to use the carbon emissions from a local power plant to grow algae that will be used to make biofuels.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-09-10 20:22:37</pubDate>
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<title> Charging Up Electric Plug In Vehicles</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/tech/charging-your-electric-plug-in-vehicles-250808.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[With regular announcements from auto manufacturers large on small on the upcoming releases of a slew of new electric cars that will help drivers cut their carbon footprint, the question turns to how to charge all of those new electric cars. While electric cars are a great way to fight global warming, they are not of much use without the proper infrastructure.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-08-25 13:20:33</pubDate>
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<title> Pay As You Go Car Insurance</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/tech/pay-as-you-go-car-insurance-190808.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Insurance companies are starting to reward drivers who have a smaller carbon footprint that drive at slower speeds, hit the brakes softer, and drive less overall. All of these things help the driver reduce their carbon footprint, and reduce the chances of accidents. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-08-19 11:18:56</pubDate>
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<title> Fraction of Saharan Sun Could Power All of Europe</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/tech/fraction-of-saharan-sun-could-power-all-of-europe-190808.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[The biggest obstacle to most forms of renewable energy has always been that the source, usually the sun or the wind, is intermittent and unreliable, limiting its ability to help fight global warming. But the hot sun of the Sahara desert is one of the most reliable sources around and has the potential to provide vast amounts of energy to help people cut their carbon footprint.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-08-19 09:58:42</pubDate>
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<title> The Future for Biofuels</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/tech/the-future-for-biofuels-180808.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Only a few years ago biofuels were hailed as a key element in fighting global warming and reducing America's dependence on middle-eastern oil. But today those predictions are questionable while the future of the industry is in peril.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-08-18 15:36:43</pubDate>
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<title> Microsoft Pays Employees to Cut their Carbon Footprint</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/corporate/microsoft-pays-employees-to-cut-their-carbon-footprint-120808.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[A company executive from Microsoft said at a recent conference that the company has brought in measures to incentivize employees to reduce energy use at its data centre to help cut the company's carbon footprint.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-08-12 15:08:56</pubDate>
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<title> Jobs Shifting in Line with Energy Sources</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/tech/jobs-shifting-in-line-with-energy-sources-050808.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[As the world's sources of energy shift, so too do millions of jobs. Thanks to the race to embrace renewable energy sources, the industry is adding jobs almost as fast as the coal industry is shedding them, reflecting the growing need for companies to cut their carbon footprint and help fight global warming.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-08-05 11:28:56</pubDate>
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<title> Coral Reefs Face Great Danger from Global Warming</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/tech/coral-reefs-face-great-danger-from-global-warming-040808.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[If current carbon emissions continue to rise there could be serious danger for many species living in the oceans. The oceans have absorbed nearly half of all carbon emissions to date causing changes in the pH balance of ocean water and changing the habitat for everything living in them. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-08-04 11:18:36</pubDate>
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<title> Consumers Getting Skeptical on Green Products </title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/lawsandpolicies/consumers-getting-skeptical-on-green-products-310708.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[A recent survey has shown a worrying decrease in the number of respondents that are willing to pay more for green products. This could represent the general public becoming more skeptical of companies that profess to help you cut your carbon footprint, but are mostly just trying to make a few extra bucks without any actual improvement for the environment.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-07-31 11:02:28</pubDate>
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<title> Venture Capital Flowing into Green Technology</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/corporate/venture-capital-flowing-into-green-technology-300708.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[A report released by the Cleantech Group shows that investment in the second quarter of 2008 totalled an impressive $2 billion, spread across 96 companies. The total represents a new record for investment in green technology as companies see a great opportunity in profiting from people and companies wanting to cut their carbon footprint and stop global warming.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-07-30 10:50:35</pubDate>
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<title> US Mileage Continues to Plummet</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/lawsandpolicies/us-mileage-continues-to-plummet-290708.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[The month of May saw the seventh consecutive decline in total mileage in the US compared to the previous year as drivers across the country try to cut their carbon footprint and avoid high gas prices.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-07-29 08:28:43</pubDate>
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<title> Paris Launching Car Sharing Program after Success of Bike Sharing</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/tech/paris-launching-car-sharing-program-after-success-of-bike-sharing-290708.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[A year ago, the city of Paris launched a bike sharing program to help cut their carbon footprint. The program has been a huge success with thousands of people renting bikes for a few hours at a time. Paris now wants to copy that success, but with electric cars this time, helping citizens and tourists reduce their carbon footprint and fight global warming.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-07-29 08:00:18</pubDate>
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<title> A Return for Wind Powered Ships</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/tech/return-for-wind-powered-ships-280708.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[With high oil prices hurting the profitability of shipping companies around the world, a French shipping company is turning to the age old technology of wind powered ships to save costs and reduce their carbon footprint.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-07-28 10:58:18</pubDate>
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<title> Beijing Considering More Steps to Reduce Smog for Olympics</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/lawsandpolicies/beijing-considering-more-steps-to-reduce-smog-for-olympics-280708.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[In the run up to the Olympic Games, Beijing has taken some drastic measures to reduce air pollution and thereby cut their carbon footprint. However, with only 11 days until the opening ceremony a consistent haze still covers the city prompting more concerns about the air quality for the athletes.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-07-28 09:58:36</pubDate>
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<title> Construction to Begin at Offshore Wind Farm near Germany</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/tech/construction-to-begin-at-offshore-wind-farm-near-germany-250708.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Construction at a wind farm planned offshore from Northern Germany is expected to start within a week, and once completed to will help the nation cut its carbon footprint.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-07-25 14:58:23</pubDate>
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<title> Coke Plans to Improve Carbon Footprint of Plastic Bottles</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/corporate/coke-plans-to-improve-carbon-footprint-of-plastic-bottles-250708.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Coca Cola is planning to increase their recycling efforts of plastic bottles in an effort to reduce their carbon footprint and fight global warming. The company also wants to reduce the amount of material used per bottle so that the recycled plastic goes even further.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-07-25 14:40:58</pubDate>
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<title> Good News from Nissan on Electric Cars</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/corporate/good-news-from-nissan-on-electric-cars-240708.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Nissan is staying adamant that they are on track to release a mass market electric car by 2010 in the US to help consumers cut their carbon footprint, and intend to make a handsome profit doing so.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-07-24 16:15:01</pubDate>
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<title> GM and Utility Companies Looking at Infrastructure for Electric Cars</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/tech/gm-looking-at-infrastructure-for-electric-cars-240708.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[General Motors is partnering with more than 30 utility companies in the US to work out all the infrastructure issues that could arise when they release the Chevy Volt in 2010, a plug-in electric car that will help drivers reduce their carbon footprint.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-07-24 16:08:56</pubDate>
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<title> Los Angeles to Ban Plastic Bags</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/lawsandpolicies/los-angeles-to-ban-plastic-bags-240708.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[The Council for the City of Los Angeles has voted to impose a ban on plastic shopping bags by 2010 unless the state imposes a 25 cent fee for anyone who uses them. The vote represents a big step to helping the city cut its carbon footprint and prevent further pollution of the rivers and seaside of the area.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-07-24 16:02:46</pubDate>
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<title> Carbon Capture Market to Pass $200 Billion by 2012</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/tech/carbon-capture-market-to-pass-200-billion-230708.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[A new report says that the market for carbon capture and storage as a way of reducing a power plant's carbon footprint could reach $236 billion by 2012. This could represent a huge step in fighting global warming.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-07-23 10:40:50</pubDate>
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<title> UK Food Companies Promise to Cut Mileage</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/corporate/uk-food-companies-promise-to-cut-mileage-210708.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[A group of 40 food and drink companies in the UK have committed themselves to reducing their mileage in an effort to cut their carbon footprint. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-07-21 08:31:21</pubDate>
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<title> Climate Savers on a Membership Drive</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/tech/climate-savers-on-a-membership-drive-210708.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[The Climate Savers Computing Initiative is beginning a big push to increase its membership to include more companies that are committed to reducing their carbon footprint when using IT. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-07-21 07:09:00</pubDate>
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<title> The Chevy Volt – John McCain's New Best Friend</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/lawsandpolicies/chevy-volt-john-mccain-best-friend-210708.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Despite being a late comer on the need for the nation to cut its carbon footprint, John McCain is throwing his full weight behind fighting global warming and is using the Chevy Volt front and center.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-07-21 06:38:10</pubDate>
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<title> Texas Approves Massive Wind Project</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/tech/texas-approves-massive-wind-project-180708.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[The state of Texas has approved the biggest wind power project in the country, which will be a big step toward reducing their carbon footprint and being a leader in the fight against global warming. Already the biggest producer of wind power in the country, this latest project will position at the forefront of the wind industry.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-07-18 12:21:22</pubDate>
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<title> Gore Calls for Energy Independence within 10 Years</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/lawsandpolicies/gore-calls-for-energy-independence-180708.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[At a speech in Washington, Al Gore, former Vice President and Nobel Laureate, has challenged the country to be completely independent from fossil fuels within 10 years. The challenge of cutting the country's carbon footprint is being compared to JFK's efforts to put a man on the moon over a generation ago.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-07-18 12:12:55</pubDate>
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<title> Wal Mart Bringing out Eco-Jewelry</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/corporate/walmart-bringing-out-eco-jewelry-180708.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Wal Mart is teaming up with Newmont Mining to offer the Earth, Love jewelry line to provide customers with a more environmentally friendly product. Customers will be able to trace the silver and gold in the jewelry from mine to market.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-07-18 12:07:27</pubDate>
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<title> New York Quickly Bringing in Hybrid Taxis </title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/lawsandpolicies/new-york-quickly-bringing-in-hybrid-taxis-170708.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Michael Bloomberg, the mayor of New York City, has announced that the city will be bringing in an additional 300 hybrid taxis each month. This is just one of over 100 green initiatives the mayor has launched to help his city cut its carbon footprint and be a leader in the country for fighting global warming.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-07-17 11:12:52</pubDate>
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<title> US Town Powered Entirely by Wind</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/tech/us-town-powered-by-wind-160708.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[The town of Rock Port, Missouri, does not often make headlines. But the small town of 1300 people is getting a lot of attention now for being the first town in America to be powered completely by wind. This is a great achievement in helping their citizens cut their carbon footprint and doing their part to fight global warming. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-07-16 16:28:26</pubDate>
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<title> EPA Sets Out Regulations for Carbon Storage</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/tech/epa-sets-regulation-for-ccs-160708.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[The US Environmental Protection Agency released a first draft yesterday of a regulation that will govern the injecting of carbon underground, a method that could help companies cut their carbon footprint. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-07-16 16:24:22</pubDate>
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<title> Canada Will Protect Boreal Forest</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/lawsandpolicies/canada-will-protect-boreal-forest-160708.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[The Canadian province of Ontario has announced a plan that will protect a vast area of forest in an effort to fight global warming and reduce the country's carbon footprint. The plan will protect nearly half of the forest land of Ontario, or roughly 87,000 square miles. This is an area similar in size to the entire United Kingdom.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-07-16 16:18:42</pubDate>
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<title> Bush Pushing Removal of Oil Drilling Ban</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/lawsandpolicies/bush-pushing-removal-of-oil-drilling-ban-150708.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[After recently announcing his support to open up offshore drilling, President Bush is pushing the Democrats in Congress to support his plan to help reduce the strain of high energy prices. Despite the negative impact on global warming, Bush claims the move would help in the short term at the gas pump and help reduce the country's dependence on foreign oil in the long run. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-07-15 13:35:28</pubDate>
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<title> Pratt and Whitney Looking at Biofuels for Airlines</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/corporate/pratt-whitney-looking-at-biofuels-for-airlines-150708.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Pratt and Whitney Canada has announced that they will lead a research effort to find biofuels that can be used in small and medium sized airplanes. The research, which has the goal of reducing the carbon footprint from air travel and lowering operating costs, will be conducted with several universities and research institutions in Canada. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-07-15 13:33:45</pubDate>
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<title> Researchers Find Perfect Spot for Carbon Storage</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/tech/researchers-find-perfect-spot-for-carbon-storage-150708.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Scientists have discovered a vast basin off the west coast of California and Oregon that could be use as storage for carbon emissions in an effort for emitters to cut their carbon footprint. The basin is estimated to be big enough to hold 150 years worth of US carbon emissions, which amount to 1.7 gigatons each year.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-07-15 13:31:51</pubDate>
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<title> British Airways and Rolls Royce to Tackle Alternative Fuels</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/corporate/ba-and-rolls-to-tackle-alternative-fuels-140708.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Beginning next year, Rolls Royce and British Airways will be testing alternative fuels in planes in an effort to reduce the carbon footprint of the aviation industry. This is another in a string of big companies announcing an increased effort on measures to control fuel costs and fight global warming, that has recently seen Boeing announce efforts to develop biofuels from algae.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-07-14 12:42:59</pubDate>
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<title> EPA Dodges Taking a Stance on Carbon Emissions</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/lawsandpolicies/epa-dodges-taking-stance-on-carbon-emissions-140708.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[The US Environmental Protection Agency on Friday dodged the opportunity to influence policy on the country’s carbon footprint by saying that Congress should be in charge of regulating carbon emissions.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-07-14 12:36:37</pubDate>
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<title> Refuel Your Hydrogen Cars at Home </title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/tech/refuel-your-hydrogen-car-at-home-110708.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[A British company has developed a prototype unit that will allow you to refill your hydrogen fuel cell powered car at home. This could be a big step in rolling out fuel cell technology so that drivers can cut their carbon footprint.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-07-11 08:50:33</pubDate>
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<title> Toyota will Build Prius in America</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/corporate/toyota-will-build-prius-in-america-100708.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[In an effort to adjust to changes in the American auto market, Toyota will begin producing their Prius hybrid in America. As more customers try to cut their carbon footprint and reduce their gas bills, the demand of gas guzzling SUVs is plummeting while drivers try to get their hands on an efficient hybrid like the Prius.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-07-10 12:44:18</pubDate>
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<title> Nissan and Renault to Bring Electric Cars to Portugal</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/tech/nissan-renault-portugal-100708.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[An agreement has been struck between the Nissan - Renault Alliance and the government of Portugal to bring electric cars and the charging infrastructure to the small European country. When this is up and running it will provide drivers with a viable alternative to gas powered cars and let them cut their carbon footprint.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-07-10 12:39:30</pubDate>
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<title> Bush Hails G8 Climate Deal</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/lawsandpolicies/bush-hails-g8-climate-deal-090708.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Soon after the G8 reached an agreement to cut their carbon footprint in half by 2050, President Bush was commending the deal as a big step towards fighting global warming.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-07-09 12:20:50</pubDate>
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<title> Airlines to be Subjected to EU Emissions Laws</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/lawsandpolicies/airlines-to-be-subjected-to-eu-emissions-laws-090708.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[A vote in the European Pariliament has assured that airlines will be included in the EU's Emission Trading Scheme from 2012 onwards. This is seen as a big step towards reducing their carbon footprint and fighting global warming as the airline industry is one of the fasting growing emitters in the EU.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-07-09 12:16:21</pubDate>
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<title> Will Oil Reach $200?</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/lawsandpolicies/will-oil-reach-200-080708.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[It was not long ago that the press was filled with stories predicting oil at $100 per barrel. Soon after the same stories appeared again but looking at $150 per barrel. Based on current trends, and analysis of the global supply and demand, is $200 oil far off?]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-07-08 13:57:38</pubDate>
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<title> Toyota to Add Solar Panels to the Prius Hybrid </title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/corporate/toyota-to-add-solar-panels-to-the-prius-070708.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[A source at Toyota said today that the company will be putting solar panels on the roofs of future Prius hybrids cars to help drivers further cut their carbon footprint. This is another step from Toyota to respond to high oil prices that are driving up the cost of car ownership. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-07-07 13:46:33</pubDate>
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<title> DOE Will Guarantee $10 Billion for Renewables and Energy Efficiency</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/lawsandpolicies/doe-guarantee-for-renewables-efficiency-070708.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[In what seems like a last minute effort from the Bush administration to fight global warming and cut the country's carbon footprint, the US Department of Energy has announced that they will offer $10 billion in loan guarantees for the research and development of renewable energy as well as projects that focus on energy efficiency. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-07-07 13:38:34</pubDate>
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<title> Volkswagen Announces Super Efficient Car for 2010 </title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/corporate/vw-announces-super-efficient-car-060708.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Volkswagen has announced that they will produce a limited number of their super fuel efficient 1 liter car in 2010. The model has been around as a prototype since 2002, but this will be the first time it is publicly available to those who want to drastically cut their carbon footprint from driving and do their part to fight global warming. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-07-06 15:35:17</pubDate>
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<title> Senate Looking at Solar Incentives </title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/lawsandpolicies/senate-looking-at-solar-incentives-030708.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[A new bill is being introduced in the Senate this will provide subsidies for putting solar panels on roofs across the country to help individuals and businesses cut their carbon footprint. The bill is being introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders, an Independent from Vermont.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-07-03 14:01:10</pubDate>
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<title> US Doing the Least to Fight Global Warming </title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/lawsandpolicies/us-doing-the-least-to-fight-global-warming-030708.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[A week before the G8 summit in Japan, a report called the G8 Climate Scorecards 2008 was released saying that the US has done the least to cut their carbon footprint and fight global warming. The report also said that the group as a whole is not doing nearly enough to slow the rate of climate change. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-07-03 13:53:56</pubDate>
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<title> Auto Sales Tumble to Lowest Since 1991 </title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/corporate/auto-sales-tumble-to-lowest-since-1991-020708.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[The latest sales figures for auto sales in the US show monthly sales have plummeted to their lowest level since 1991. Hit the worst were big cars, pickups, SUVs and even cross over which have been strong for most of the year. The fall in sales is a reaction to the sky high gas prices and shows a trend toward people cutting their carbon footprint. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-07-02 12:28:26</pubDate>
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<title> High School Student Breaking Down Plastic Bags </title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/tech/high-school-student-breaking-down-plastic-bags-020708.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Plastic bags are a common target for environmentalists. They can take up to 1000 years to decompose while contributing to your carbon footprint, and often end up floating around the air and landing in nearby lakes and ponds. But a high school student from Canada has discovered a way to break down plastic bags in mere months. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-07-02 12:23:50</pubDate>
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<title> India Pushing Clean Energy, but Without Firm Commitments </title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/lawsandpolicies/india-pushing-clean-energy-010708.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[India's Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh, released the National Action Plan to fight global warming on Monday. The plan emphasizes the use of renewable energy, especially solar power, and improved energy efficiency to cut the national carbon footprint. However, India is not committing to keeping emissions within a certain level. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-07-01 13:16:01</pubDate>
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<title> North Pole May Not Have Any Ice This Summer for the First Time</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/tech/north-pole-may-not-have-any-ice-this-summer-300608.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Scientists that have been studying the effects of global warming have said that all of the Arctic ice at the North Pole may melt this summer for the first time. Each year part of the Arctic ice melts, but there has always been some ice left at the North Pole, even during the warm summer months. This change is the latest example of the dangers of our large carbon footprint.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-06-30 06:22:07</pubDate>
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<title> Detroit Asks Obama for More Money</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/lawsandpolicies/detroit-asks-obama-for-more-money-270608.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Global warming and green technologies is being discussed by both Barack Obama and John McCain in almost every speech that they give these days and is clearly becoming one of the central themes of the election as each candidate tries to show how they will help voters cut their carbon footprint. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-06-27 05:45:41</pubDate>
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<title> VW Promises Plug-In Hybrid by 2010</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/corporate/vw-promises-plugin-hybrid-by-2010-270608.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[A few months ago German automaker Volkswagen, introduced a VW Gold fitted with a hybrid diesel-electric engine. Now they are going one step further, promising a plug-in hybrid by 2010. The plug-in hybrid promises drivers the chance to further cut their carbon footprint and fight global warming, using an exciting new technology.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-06-27 05:21:07</pubDate>
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<title> California to Unveil Ambitious Plan to Cut Carbon Footprint</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/lawsandpolicies/california-carbon-footprint-plan-260608.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[California is set to release a new plan that will see the state drastically cut their carbon footprint. The plan will call for greenhouse gas emissions to be cut to 12% below their 1990 levels.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-06-26 05:24:53</pubDate>
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<title> McCain Facing Opposition on Offshore Drilling</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/lawsandpolicies/mccain-facing-opposition-on-offshore-drilling-250608.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[John McCain ran into some tough opposition Tuesday over his support to allow offshore drilling. Earlier this week McCain said he would allow offshore drilling to help ease the high price of energy and gasoline, though this would surely increase our carbon footprint.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-06-25 06:07:03</pubDate>
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<title> Biofuels Have Pushed 30 Million into Poverty: Oxfam</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/tech/biofuels-pushed-30-million-into-poverty-250608.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[A new report released by Oxfam has blamed the use of biofuels for pushing 30 million people around the world into poverty, while doing very little to fight global warming.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-06-25 05:40:27</pubDate>
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<title> Consumers Happy to Pay Premium for Hybrid Cars</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/corporate/consumers-happy-to-pay-for-hybrids-250608.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Have you noticed that everyone around is talking about hybrid cars lately? Does it seem like people want cut their carbon footprint from driving in the wake of high gas prices? This trend is not just between you and your friends. A new report by J.D. Power Associates shows a high interest in purchasing hybrid vehicles to help fight global warming.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-06-25 05:25:58</pubDate>
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<title> Israeli Company Claims the Most Efficient Wind Turbines</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/tech/most-efficient-wind-turbines-240608.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[An Israeli company founded by Dr. Daniel Farb only three years ago has just completed field tests and found a big improvement on the efficiency of their wind turbines compared to what is currently on the market. As wind goes more mainstream, Dr. Farb’s design could have big implications for the spread of wind power as a way for people to cut their carbon footprint.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-06-24 09:36:56</pubDate>
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<title> McCain Would Sponsor $300 Million Battery Prize</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/lawsandpolicies/mccain-would-sponsor-better-battery-240608.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Senator John McCain, the Republican presidential nominee, said that if elected he would introduce a $300 million prize for the automaker that develops a battery that ‘leapfrogs’ commercially available hybrid or plug-in cars. The new battery would be a big step in fighting global warming as it would help bring to market a technology that would allow drivers to drastically cut their carbon footprint.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-06-24 05:14:20</pubDate>
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<title> Beijing Urges Citizens on Green Transport</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/lawsandpolicies/beijing-urges-citizens-on-green-transport-230608.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[In the run up to this summer’s Olympic Games, the city government of Beijing is appealing to its citizens to use green transport as part of their ‘civic’ duty.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-06-23 05:41:57</pubDate>
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<title> Ford the Latest to Shift to Smaller Cars</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/corporate/ford-latest-to-shift-to-smaller-cars-230608.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Ford has announced that they will cut back production of their large SUVs and shift to smaller, more fuel efficient cars. This is the latest such announcement by a big auto manufacturer, which has already seen other giants such as GM make a similar move, in the hopes that cutting their carbon footprint and helping consumers fight global warming will revive lagging sales.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-06-23 05:36:48</pubDate>
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<title> Carbon Neutral Vespa Launched in Canada</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/corporate/carbon-neutral-vespa-200608.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Earlier this week, scooter company Vespa Canada, launched the first ever carbon neutral motor vehicle, helping drivers cut their carbon footprint. Vespa Canada has pledged to offset the estimated carbon emissions of each unit they sell in 2008.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-06-20 09:26:00</pubDate>
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<title> Hypermiling 101</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/tech/hypermiling-101-200608.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[It would be great if everyone could go out and buy the most fuel efficient car they could find. Everyone would cut their carbon footprint and carbon emissions everywhere would drop. Unfortunately, most of us cannot afford to simply go and buy a new car, or even a used one for that matter. But you can still cut your carbon footprint by driving more efficiently, of Hypermiling – getting the best mileage out of your car.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-06-20 06:03:08</pubDate>
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<title> Americans Cut Back Driving by 30 Billion Miles</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/lawsandpolicies/americans-cut-back-driving-200608.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[A recent report shows that American have driven 30 billion fewer miles in the last six months when compared to last year. This drop represents a huge shift in individual behavior and a big step towards people cutting their carbon footprint and fighting global warming.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-06-20 05:21:31</pubDate>
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<title> Honeywell to Help Companies Choose Renewable Energy</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/corporate/honeywell-to-help-companies-choose-renewable-energy-190608.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Honeywell has developed a new tool that will help companies evaluate the environmental and financial potential of installing different renewable energy sources for different locations around the country. With so many options for renewable energy, and a plethora or different incentives and rebates across America, this tool is expected to help increase the use of renewable energy by American companies and allow them to cut their carbon footprint and fight global warming.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-06-19 06:59:19</pubDate>
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<title> Bush Wants to Open Offshore Drilling</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/lawsandpolicies/bush-wants-to-open-offshore-drilling-190608.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[In the days before a meeting of the global oil industry, President Bush pressed Congress on Wednesday to lift the long standing ban on offshore oil drilling. The President said there could be as much as 18 billion barrels of oil off the US coasts. The announcement, which is passed would surely hurt the national carbon footprint, came amid record high oil prices, which are expected to hurt the ailing American economy.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-06-19 05:36:51</pubDate>
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<title> More Signs That Airlines are Going Green</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/corporate/airlines-going-green-180608.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[With skyrocketing oil prices, the airline industry is struggling to stay afloat with their cost spiraling out of control. With estimated industry wide losses of over $6 billion, airlines are looking for ways to cut their carbon footprint, and in turn their operating costs.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-06-18 06:07:20</pubDate>
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<title> Double Decker Buses Going Mainstream</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/lawsandpolicies/double-decker-busses-180608.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Long seen a designed exclusively for tourists or Londoners avoiding the congestion charge, double-decker busses are making a comeback around the world and seem to be a great way to help cut our carbon footprint.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-06-18 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title> Price of Solar Power to Match Fossil Fuels by 2015</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/tech/price-of-solar-power-to-match-fossil-fuels-180608.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[A new study released in the US predicts that the cost of solar power will reach parity with traditional fossil fuels by the year 2015. If correct, this will prove a great way for the nation to reduce their carbon footprint with the use of an entirely clean and limitless energy source.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-06-18 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title> Intel Spins Off Solar Start-Up</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/corporate/intel-spins-off-solar-startup-170608.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Intel has announced that it will spinoff SpectraWatt, a venture that will focus on manufacturing solar cells, which are key to helping people cut their carbon footprint. Intel is leading a $50 million investment in the new company.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-06-17 16:08:53</pubDate>
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<title> Calls for More Incentives for Cellulosic Ethanol</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/lawsandpolicies/calls-for-cellulosic-ethanol-170608.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Carlos Riva, chairman of Verenium Corp., said on Monday that the federal government needs to offer more incentives for commercial development of ethanol if the industry is going to establish itself as a viable source of renewable energy and a credible way to cut your carbon footprint.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-06-17 14:10:07</pubDate>
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<title> China Increases Global Carbon Footprint by 2%</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/lawsandpolicies/china-increases-global-carbon-footprint-170608.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[After much speculation, and study coming out of the Netherlands has confirmed that China is the world's biggest emitter of greenhouse gases, though the carbon footprint of the average American is still much bigger.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-06-17 11:32:30</pubDate>
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<title> Largest Wind Power Deal Inked in Spain</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/tech/largest-wind-power-deal-inked-in-spain-170608.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Iberdola Renewables, a Spanish electrical giant, has announced a new deal with Gamesa, a turbine manufacturer based in Madrid, that will see them install 4500 MW of wind power. This will drastically help their customers cut their carbon footprint.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-06-17 10:51:01</pubDate>
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<title> Honda Releases Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/corporate/honda-releases-fuel-cell-vehicle-160608.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[The FCX Clarity by Honda, the first ever commercial car powered by a hydrogen fuel cell is set to enter production today. The hope is that cars powered by hydrogen fuel cells will be a big help for those looking to cut their carbon footprint from driving. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-06-16 10:46:21</pubDate>
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<title> Bush Disappoints Greens Yet Again</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/lawsandpolicies/bush-disappoints-yet-again-160608.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[The Bush administration has just announced extra funding to support the development of plug-in hybrid vehicles. So why are we not cheering? The funding given by the government will amount to a pathetic $30 million, spread between three years. $10 million a year – roughly equivalent to what the Pentagon spends on stationary!]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-06-16 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title> Gasoline at $8 per Gallon</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/lawsandpolicies/eight-dollar-gasoline-150608.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[As much of the news in America focuses on the troubles of gasoline at $4 per gallon, it is worthwhile to look around the world and see the effects of high gas prices there as well, especially how it impacts one’s carbon footprint and global warming.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-06-15 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title> The Smelliest Way to Cut Your Carbon Footprint</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/tech/smelliest-way-to-cut-your-carbon-footprint-130608.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[A new study released yesterday goes into detail on using pig manure for biofuel. The study, published in the journal Fuel, said the pig-manure based biofuel is not yet ready for use, but it is getting very close. A strange, but potentially helpful, way to reduce your carbon footprint.
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<pubDate>2008-06-13 16:51:59</pubDate>
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<title> VW Displays Their Hydrogen Ride</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/corporate/vw-displays-their-hydrogen-ride-130608.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Yesterday Volkswagen revealed their latest car based on a hydrogen fuel cell engine. Called the Tiguan HyMotion, the car is the company’s fourth generation fuel cell vehicle. Their fuel cell research operations opened up in 2001 with the aim of finding the technology that will help drivers cut their carbon footprint.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-06-13 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title> Toyota Announces a Plug-In Hybrid by 2010</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/corporate/toyota-announces-plugin-hybrid-110608.asp</link>
<description><![CDATA[Japan can marker, Toyota, announced today that the company will introduce a plug-in hybrid vehicle by 2010. This will further help consumers cut their carbon footprint and fight global warming. This announcement was part of a further emphasis on developing Toyota’s ‘green’ strategy.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-06-13 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title> San Francisco Approves Solar Energy Incentive Program</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/lawsandpolicies/sf-approves-solar-energy-incentive-120608.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[After close to half a year of negotiations, the San Francisco board of supervisors has finally approved the Solar Energy Incentive Program, which will help individuals and businesses alike cut their carbon footprint.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-06-12 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title> Senate Shoots Down Renewable Energy Incentives</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/lawsandpolicies/senate-shoots-down-renewable-energy-incentives-120608.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[A vote on Tuesday in the US Senate blocked the advancement of the Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008. The bill was blocked in a vote of 50-44, although the House had passed its version of the bill almost a month ago. This will put at risk $18 billion worth of tax credits and incentives for clean and renewable energy sources.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-06-12 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title> Boeing Backing Algae as Biofuel</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/tech/boeing-backing-algae-100608.asp</link>
<description><![CDATA[Amid sky high fuel prices, airlines are struggling to turn a profit these days and are quickly becoming enthusiastic latecomers to the search for alternative fuel sources to cut their costs and their carbon footprint. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-06-10 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title> RIP SUV</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/corporate/rip-suv-100608.asp</link>
<description><![CDATA[The mighty SUV, long time symbol of suburban lifestyle and a carbon footprint that is too big for its own good and now going the way of the Dodo bird.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-06-10 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title> Stopping Global Warming - Only $45 Trillion</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/lawsandpolicies/stopping-global-warming-090608.asp</link>
<description><![CDATA[A recent report issued by the International Energy Agency, based in Paris, has concluded it would take an investment of $45 trillion by 2050 to reduce the threat of global warming.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-06-09 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title> Energy Chiefs of G8 Countries Meet as Oil Prices Soar</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/lawsandpolicies/energy-chiefs-meet-as-oil-prices-soar-080608.asp</link>
<description><![CDATA[As oil prices continue to soar, the energy ministers of the G8 group of rich countries are meeting today in Japan to discuss how to deal with the urgent energy crisis. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-06-08 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title> Double the Mileage on Your Car</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/tech/double-the-mileage-on-your-car-060608.asp</link>
<description><![CDATA[Artemis, a company based in Scotland, has developed new engine technology that has double the mileage of cars used in testing allowing you to drastically reduce your carbon footprint. The new engine system is based on a hydraulic hybrid transmission.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-06-06 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title> Huge New Wind Farms Approved in the UK</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/tech/huge-new-wind-farms-uk-050608.asp</link>
<description><![CDATA[In a push to meet tough renewable energy targets set out by the EU, the British government has announced that it will open a new and much larger phase, in its existing wind farm projects. The latest phase will call for bids to produce an addition 25 GW from offshore wind farms, drastically reducing the carbon footprint of the country.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-06-06 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title> So Long Hummer - GM to Focus on Compact Cars</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/corporate/so-long-hummer-040608.asp</link>
<description><![CDATA[Amid an environment of sky-high oil prices that is causing the general public to drive less and shun the tradition big pick-up and SUVs they have come accustomed to, GM announced it is closing 4 manufacturing plants that build some of their biggest vehicles. This will help the company cut costs as they have seen sales of these beasts decline rapidly, and will surely help reduce their carbon footprint.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-06-04 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title> Obama’s Environmental Policy</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/lawsandpolicies/obama-environmental-policy-040608.asp</link>
<description><![CDATA[Associated Press has announced that Barack Obama’s delegate count has reached the level needed to secure the nomination, and while the rest of the country waits for Hillary to finally step aside, it is time to take a closer look at the environmental policy of the likely next president of the United States.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-06-04 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title> Lots More Wind Power on Its Way: DOE</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/tech/lots-more-wind-power-030608.asp</link>
<description><![CDATA[A recent report released by the Department of Energy shows that there is more wind power planned than any other type of energy. Great news for the fight against global warming and helping reduce our carbon footprint!]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-06-03 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title> British Telecom to Slash Carbon Footprint by 80%</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/corporate/bt-to-slash-carbon-footprint-030608.asp</link>
<description><![CDATA[British telecommunications giant, British Telecom, has announced its intention to cut their carbon emissions by an amazing 80% by 2020. It is rare that big companies come out with such clear targets, especially ones this ambitious, so it is no surprise that it the announcement is garnering a lot of attention.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-06-03 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title> Fuel Cell Powered Plane Introduced </title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/tech/fuel-cell-powered-plane-introduced-020608.asp</link>
<description><![CDATA[At the recent ILA Berlin Air Show, plane making giant Airbus revealed the first fuel cell powered plane. But don't get too excited just yet. The fuel cell is far from being strong enough to power even a small commercial plane in the air. Rather, the fuel cell is being used to power the plane while it is on the ground. A good first step to reduce their carbon footprint, but still far from achieving their goal of a 50% reduction in the plane’s environmental impact by 2020. It should be noted that ‘environmental impacts’ is not just fuel use and carbon emissions, but noise as well, making it much less ambitious than it sounds at first.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-06-02 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title> HP Launches Eco Highlights Labels</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/corporate/hp-launches-eco-highlights-labels-020608.asp</link>
<description><![CDATA[Computer printer giant, HP, has launched a new program to provide 'Eco Highlights' labels on a select group of their printers.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-06-02 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title> Ontario and Quebec Agree to Regional Cap and Trade System</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/lawsandpolicies/ontario-quebec-cap-and-trade-020608.asp</link>
<description><![CDATA[In a move that seems to have as much to do with politics as it does with the environment, the two biggest provinces in Canada have agreed to start a regional cap and trade system for carbon emissions in an effort to reduce their carbon footprint.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-06-02 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title> Abu Dhabi Investing $2 billion in Thin-Film Solar</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/lawsandpolicies/abu-dhabi-thin-film-solar-010608.asp</link>
<description><![CDATA[This past Wednesday, the oil-rich state of Abu Dhabi announced a $2 billion investment in a thin-film solar venture. Under the company of Masdar PV, this represents the single largest ever investment in solar technology. Abu Dhabi, which has a $15 billion fund fueled by oil profits, sees this investment as another step toward their ultimate goal of becoming a green technology powerhouse and cut their carbon footprint.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-06-01 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title> A New Green Wiki</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/tech/greenerone.asp</link>
<description><![CDATA[For all of us who have wanted to know the carbon footprint of a product before we buy it, without having to trust what the manufacturer tells us, Greener One may be our answer.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-05-22 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title> Hybrids or Used Cars - What is better for your Carbon Footprint?</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/tech/hybridorused200508.asp</link>
<description><![CDATA[A recent post on Wired.com discussed the merits of buying a brand new Toyota Prius, a beacon of environmentalism, versus buying a used car whose mileage per gallon may not appear as impressive at first.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-05-20 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title> Aviation Heavyweights to Develop Alternative Fuel</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/corporate/aviationaltfuel190508.asp</link>
<description><![CDATA[A group of airline industry companies, including Airbus, Honeywell, and JetBlue have formed a partnership to develop technology for alternative fuels for planes. If successful, this would significantly reduce their carbon footprint, which is becoming especially important in the fight against global warming as aviation becomes a bigger slice of global carbon emissions.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-05-19 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title> Getting Stuck in Traffic is Bad for Your Carbon Footprint</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/tech/trafficlights170508.asp</link>
<description><![CDATA[Ever been stuck in a traffic jam? Of course you have. Everyone has. In many cases traffic jams are unavoidable. Big cities have too many people in them to allow traffic to run smoothly. But a report released by a group of says traffic does not need to be nearly as bad as it is, which could mean big reductions to your carbon footprint. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-05-17 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title> Mayor of San Francisco Wants an Influx of Electric Cars</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/lawsandpolicies/mayorsf150508.asp</link>
<description><![CDATA[Gavin Newsom, Mayor of San Francisco, has been talking to Project Better Place about setting up a network of recharging stations around the city that would allow the adoption of electric cars in the Bay area.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-05-15 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title> McCain Outlines His Environmental Policy</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/lawsandpolicies/mccainenviropolicy130508.asp</link>
<description><![CDATA[During a visit to Portland, Oregon, Senator John McCain, the presumptive republican nominee, threw his support behind a program that would cap the total emissions for America. Specifically, McCain called for a decrease in emissions to “at least 60 percent below 1990 levels by the year 2050.” ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-05-13 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title> Support for Ethanol Drying up in Canada</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/lawsandpolicies/ethanolincanada120508.asp</link>
<description><![CDATA[A bill in parliament that would give corn farmers in Canada a big boost is rapidly losing supports in the commons. The bill would require gasoline sold in Canada to have at minimum 5% ethanol content. The Bloc Quebecois is the latest party to confirm that they will be voting against the bill, although they had already voted for it as recently as May 1.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-05-12 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title> Make Your Own Ethanol</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/tech/makeyourownethanol110508.asp</link>
<description><![CDATA[Have you ever had to leave home just to fill up your car with gas? Have you ever wanted to use ethanol in your car but was unable to find a filling station within 100 miles? Your problems may now be solved, in the form of the new EFuel 100 MicroFueler. The new machine is produced by a start-up called E-Fuel. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-05-11 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title> Truckers to Cut Their Carbon Footprint</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/lawsandpolicies/truckers100508.asp</link>
<description><![CDATA[This past Thursday, the American Trucking Association (ATA) rolled out a new program called ‘Trucks Deliver a Cleaner Tomorrow’. The program is designed to help trucking companies significantly reduce their fuel use and maintains the overall goal of cutting carbon emissions by 900 millions tons over the next decade. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-05-10 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title> One fifth of US Energy Could Come from Wind: Department of Energy</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/tech/windenergyincrease130508.asp</link>
<description><![CDATA[A recent report released by the Department of Energy said that up to 20% of US electricity needs could be provided by wind power by the year 2030. This is a huge jump from today as wind currently accounts for less than 1%. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-05-08 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title> Carbon Emissions from Planes Worse than Previously Thought</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/tech/planeemissions080508.asp</link>
<description><![CDATA[This grim news was released in a report that was produced by the US Department of Transportation, Eurocontrol, the Manchester Metropolitan University, and QinetiQ, a tech company.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-05-08 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title> Google Back Solar Power…Again</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/corporate/googlesolaragain150508.asp</link>
<description><![CDATA[This past Wednesday, solar energy company BrightSource Energy announced it has raised $115 million in financing. New investors include Google’s philanthropic arm as well as oil giants BP and Chevron. This is coming only a month after Google announced invest in another solar company, eSolar.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-05-08 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title> Pepsi Designs Bottle for Less Waste</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/corporate/pepsibottle070508.asp</link>
<description><![CDATA[Beverage giant Pepsi Co has announced that they will be releasing a new plastic bottle design in the next month that reduces the amount of plastic by 20%. The 12-packs and 24-packs of these bottles will also require 5% less shrink-wrap.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-05-08 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title> Motorola to Help Charge Cell Phones in Rural Uganda</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/corporate/motorolasolar070508.asp</link>
<description><![CDATA[Cell phone giant is launching a project in rural Uganda that will allow people to charge their cell phones using solar power. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-05-07 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title> Audi Throws its Hat into the Electric Car Market Ring</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/corporate/audielectric060508.asp</link>
<description><![CDATA[Chairman of German carmaker, Audi, has announced that the company plans to release an all electric model in the next 5 to 10 years that does not have any emissions. In the interview with a German magazine, Rupert Stadler, the chairman, said the company is putting a lot of resources behind the new project, which they see as a great opportunity. “Our research capacity within the group is larger than many competitors,” he said.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-05-06 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title> Quebec Leading the Way in Wind Power</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/lawsandpolicies/quebecwindpower060508.asp</link>
<description><![CDATA[The Canadian province of Quebec is taking steps to become a leader in the use of wind power technology. As the province already gets most of the energy from hydro dams, the addition of wind farms, whose power generation can vary with the wind, they are ideally suited to wind energy as the dams can quickly be increased or decreased to meet demand.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-05-06 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title> Tesla Opens Their First Dealership</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/corporate/tesladealership050508.asp</link>
<description><![CDATA[Tesla Motors, make of the electric Tesla Roadster, has opened their first official car dealership in Santa Monica, California this past Friday.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-05-05 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title> Phillies Going Green</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/corporate/philliesgoinggreen010508.asp</link>
<description><![CDATA[The bright lights on a baseball diamond for an evening playoff game in October is about as American as apple pie. But now some of those lights are going to be tinted green as the Philadelphia Phillies endeavour to cut their carbon footprint.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-05-01 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title> City of Los Angeles to Open Up Carpool Lanes – for a Fee</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/lawsandpolicies/losangelescarpool290408.asp</link>
<description><![CDATA[In an effort to improve traffic on the city’s busy freeways, the transportation board of Los Angeles has approved a move to allow single occupancy cars to drive in selected carpool lanes for a charge. The change will not be round the clock, but rather only opening up carpool lanes during rush hours. The board hopes this will cause an increase in off-peak driving, although this may be hard to see if these drivers were already willing to drive at rush hour in the regular lanes.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-04-29 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title> OptiSolar to Build Biggest Solar Plant Yet</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/tech/optisolarpvplant280408.asp</link>
<description><![CDATA[California based firm, OptiSolar has announced that they are going to build the biggest solar photovoltaic cell plant in the world. Covering 9.5 square miles, the plant is expected to produce 550 MW of energy, roughly 40 times bigger than anything built to date, for a cost of close to $1 billion. This energy is enough to power 190,000 homes.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-04-28 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title> GM testing Lithium-ion batteries for the Volt</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/corporate/gmbattery280408.asp</link>
<description><![CDATA[Still hoping to reach their in-showroom target of 2010, General Motors has started testing lithium-ion batteries for the Chevrolet Volt. This announcement came from Vice Chairman, Bob Lutz. It is widely accepted that this target is already in question with the expected launch to be in November of that year. With over two years to go, GM is already saying that the launch will come down to the wire.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-04-28 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title> Google Sinks $130 million into eSolar</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/corporate/googlesinks240408.asp</link>
<description><![CDATA[Solar power plant company eSolar has announced that they have raised $130 million from Google.org, Google's philanthropic arm, and other investors. Bill Gross, chairman of eSolar, made the announcement on April 19 in Pasadena but would not specify how much of the $130 million has come from Google in their latest financing round (Google invested $10 million last November). The bulk of the remaining financing has come from Idealab, of which Gross is also a founder, and Oak Investment Partners.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-04-24 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title> Climate Change Conference: Legislation is Coming, but be Patient</title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/lawsandpolicies/climatechangeconference240408.asp</link>
<description><![CDATA[This past Monday saw the opening of the Brainstorm: Green conference hosted by Fortune. The first of two panels looked at policies and politics, and the second panel will look at costs and opportunities in the US. The overall message coming from the experts at the conference was that new climate change legislation is coming, but don't expect it to be too soon or too tough. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-04-24 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Green Company Profile - Alcoa]]></title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/companyprofiles/alcoa.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Producing aluminium from ore is an energy intensive process that releases a lot of carbon emissions. As a major producer of aluminium, Alcoa is bound to have a large carbon footprint. However, society requires the product and Alcoa cannot be blamed for all the emissions they create so long as they take steps to continually reduce their carbon footprint as much as possible. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-08-14 15:19:39</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Green Company Profile - American Express]]></title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/companyprofiles/american-express.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[As one of the world leaders in credit cards, American Express is lucky to operate in an industry that is not known for having a large carbon footprint. Even with this advantage, American Express has made some strong moves to fight global warming and continue to reduce their carbon footprint.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-08-01 11:09:44</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Green Company Profile - SC Johnson]]></title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/companyprofiles/scjohnson.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[SC Johnson boasts that they have "Three generations of committed environmental stewardship." The company has indeed taken step to cut their carbon footprint and reduce their impact on the environment.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-07-22 10:31:16</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Green Company Profile - Boeing]]></title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/companyprofiles/boeing.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Boeing is the world's largest manufacturer of commercial aircraft. While the carbon emissions from their own operations don't break the bank, the majority of their carbon footprint derives from the use of their products around the world. And with aviation experts predicting a doubling in air traffic in the next 15 years, their carbon footprint is set to grow. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-07-12 11:02:10</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Green Company Profile - Procter & Gamble]]></title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/companyprofiles/png.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[As the largest producer of consumer goods, Procter & Gamble has a huge carbon footprint, coming mostly from the manufacturing and distribution of their products. As well, the use of their products has a big impact on the environment, so the way it is designed for end of life is of the utmost importance.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-06-28 06:32:00</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Green Company Profile - Chevron]]></title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/companyprofiles/chevron.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[As the second largest oil producer in America, Chevron has an extremely large carbon footprint and is a major contributor to global warming. They have the obvious handicap of producing the fuels that are most responsible for global warming so they can be consumed by the rest of us, but are starting to put more thought and effort into reducing their carbon footprint.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-06-23 11:34:03</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Green Company Profile - Microsoft]]></title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/companyprofiles/microsoft.asp</link>
<description><![CDATA[Microsoft. The company everybody loves to hate. Whatever you think of their business practices, the world's largest software maker has a big role to play in helping us cut our carbon footprint.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-06-09 15:18:47</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Green Company Profile - 3M]]></title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/companyprofiles/3m.asp</link>
<description><![CDATA[With a long history of innovative manufacturing and exciting products, 3M has recently put some of their expertise toward eco friendly products designed to help them and their customer reduce their carbon footprint.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-06-06 15:22:03</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Green Company Profile - Home Depot]]></title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/companyprofiles/home-depot.asp</link>
<description><![CDATA[As the second biggest retailer in America (second only to Wal Mart), and the number one location for home improvement supplies, Home Depot is in a unique position of being able to help their customer cut their carbon footprint, and has been making a valiant effort to do so.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-06-04 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Green Company Profile - HP]]></title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/companyprofiles/hp.asp</link>
<description><![CDATA[HP seems to put the same depth and effort into reducing their carbon footprint as into other aspects of their highly successful business.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-05-23 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Green Company Profile - AT&T]]></title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/companyprofiles/att.asp</link>
<description><![CDATA[AT&T likes to boast that it was the first in the telecommunications industry to join the California Climate Action Registry, when it did so in 2005. The registry, founded in 2001, helps companies track and reduce their carbon emissions to an auditable standard that is shared publicly. Tracking and transparency are certainly important aspects of reducing your carbon footprint, but it seems that AT&T is trying to make this much bigger than it is.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-05-21 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Green Company Profile - Disney]]></title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/companyprofiles/disney.asp</link>
<description><![CDATA[It is hard to think of a more 'feel good' company than Disney. Everyone can look back fondly on their cartoon movies from when they were growing up, but how does this good feeling translate to Disney as a global citizen concerned about climate change and their carbon footprint?]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-05-20 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Green Company Profile - General Electric (GE)]]></title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/companyprofiles/generalelectric.asp</link>
<description><![CDATA[With the launch of Ecomagination in 2005, GE vaulted itself to the forefront of Green business. Trying to bring bring green initiatives to all areas of their business, Ecomagination is founded on 4 basic principles.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-05-05 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Green Company Profile - Citigroup]]></title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/companyprofiles/citigroup.asp</link>
<description><![CDATA[Citigroup is the largest bank in the world. The corporate citizenship section of their website has no shortage of information on their stance on climate change. Basically, global warming is bad and we should do something about it - hardly revolutionary. However, Citi has made some very real commitments to help them cut their carbon footprint. They have pledged to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by 10% from 2005 levels by 2011. Perhaps more impressive, they call for applying a price to carbon dioxide. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-05-05 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Green Company Profile - General Motors]]></title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/companyprofiles/generalmotors.asp</link>
<description><![CDATA[In the past decade General Motors has had a mixed record on global warming. The obvious fault of mass producing large cars that spew carbon dioxide into the air puts them at a disadvantage. They continue to have several of the worst emitting cars on the road as part of their fleet (the Hummer and other SUVs). As well, they are actively campaigning against stricter emissions standards.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-05-05 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Green Company Profile - Coke]]></title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/companyprofiles/coke.asp</link>
<description><![CDATA[Coke, the largest beverage company in the world, continues to show great concern over their green image. As their products rely heavily on water and the bottles and cans that contain them, they are bound to have a big environmental impact from their operations.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-05-05 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Green Company Profile - IBM]]></title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/companyprofiles/ibm.asp</link>
<description><![CDATA[IBM has a long history of environmentally friendly work that began far before climate change was popularised. Dating back all the way to 1972, IBM has worked closely with all partners in their supply chain to ensure that they meet strict environmental requirements. Since then, additional targets for suppliers have been introduced, including regular environmental evaluations and product recycling programs (added in 1991).]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-05-05 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Green Company Profile - Google]]></title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/companyprofiles/google.asp</link>
<description><![CDATA[Everyone knows that Google's moto is 'Don't be Evil.' But how does that translate into their carbon footprint? It turns out that the answer is it translates pretty well. In 2007 Google announced that it would be carbon neutral by 2008, a pretty substantial committment. All signs show them to be on track to be carbon neutral this year.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-05-05 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Green Company Profile - Exxon Mobil]]></title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/companyprofiles/exxonmobil.asp</link>
<description><![CDATA[Being one of the biggest companies in one of the dirtiest industries puts ExxonMobil on the backfoot right away regarding climate change and global warming. But ExxonMobil does not do much to counteract that. Rather, they seem to put more effort (and money) into justifying their large carbon footprint than into actively trying to reduce it. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-05-05 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Green Company Profile - Intel]]></title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/companyprofiles/intel.asp</link>
<description><![CDATA[It is the tiny little Intel processors inside your PC that are responsible for most of the energy use and the bulk of your computing carbon footprint. So how efficient these little components operate is crucial to global warming as computers reach the farthest corners of the globe.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-05-05 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Green Company Profile - Johnson & Johnson]]></title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/companyprofiles/jnj.asp</link>
<description><![CDATA[As the largest health care company in the world, Johnson & Johnson understand the importance of the environment to people all over the world. Their website promotes the lofty goal of striving to be the most environmentally responsible company in the world. The jury is still out on whether they are or not, but they have made some important steps toward being a green company by actively reducing their carbon footprint.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-05-05 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Green Company Profile - McDonalds]]></title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/companyprofiles/mcdonalds.asp</link>
<description><![CDATA[With over 30,000 locations around the world, McDonald's has an awful lot of kitchen using vast amounts of energy to heat their meals and cool their drinks and desserts. While McDonald’s wants to be seen to be as green as possible, any efforts to reduce their carbon footprint is limited by the fact that the majority of their locations are actually franchises, owned by a franchisee, not the corporation.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-05-05 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Green Company Profile - Wal-Mart]]></title>
<link>http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/companyprofiles/walmart.asp</link>
<description><![CDATA[As one of the biggest companies in the world, Wal-Mart is bound to have a big carbon footprint. Their customers seek out the lowest prices, which limits Wal-Mart’s room to pay a premium for eco-friendly products. Despite these challenges, they have made some impressive strides in their quest to be seen as a ‘green’ company, though as we shall see, there is plenty more room for improvement.]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-05-05 00:00:00</pubDate>
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