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EM February 2010


Energy Efficiency: Managing the Fifth Fuel

by Ann McIver

This month, EM considers the wide-ranging ways more efficient use of energy can be accomplished on a local, national, and global level.

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Features


Think! Energy and Take Action!
by Gary Swan
"Think! Energy" is an energy efficiency education program developed by the U.S. National Energy Foundation that encourages elementary school teachers and students to think about using our precious energy resources more wisely.

Moving into Top Gear with Energy Efficiency
by Nigel Jollands, Tom Kerr, and Jayen Veerapen
A look at the International Energy Agency`s extensive work program focused on assisting countries around the world to enhance their energy efficiency.

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Take Center Stage in the Obama Era
by Shelley Fidler, Shannon Angielski, Asha Venkataraman, and Henry Stern
A bird`s eye view of the policy changes in 2009 that could redefine the national landscape for renewable energy and energy efficiency in the United States.

Case Studies in Integrated Modern Architectural Energy Efficiency Designs
by Darcy Immerman
Three examples of how modern structural engineering and building design, combined with advanced technology, and create attractive environments with sustainable, low-carbon environmental performance.

Current Transboundary Issues among the United States, Mexico, and Canada
by Dan L. Mueller
Also this month, EM features two articles that look at current environmental transboundary issues among the three nations that form North America.

U.S.-Canada Cooperation: Past Lessons for Future Successes
by J.C. Barton and R.W. Slater
A fascinating perspective on the truly lengthy time environmental issues have been a point of contention between these two peaceful neighbors.

International Trade Limitations on U.S. Global Warming Policy
by Jeffrey Gaba
A look at the complex issue of global limits on greenhouse gas emissions. A timely and transboundary issue that must be addressed if curbs on emissions are to be effectively instituted on a national or global scale.

Columns


Competitive Strategy -- The Six Mistakes Executives Make in Risk Management
by Richard MacLean


PM File -- Late Lessons in Project Management
by David Elam


 

Association News


Message from the President -- Happy 2010!
by A. Gwen Eklund


Our Man in Copenhagen: Inside the COP-15

Excerpt’s from A&WMA member Gary Bramble’s blog from inside the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Denmark

Conference Recap: Understanding Greenhouse Gas Emissions Estimation and Reporting
by Miriam Lev-On and Thomas Driscoll
Highlights from the Harmonizing Greenhouse Gas Assessment and Reporting Processes Conference, September 1-2, 2009, Baltimore, MD

Annual Conference Preview

A&WMA`s 103rd Annual Conference & Exhibition Heads to Calgary in 2010!

Association News Brief

A&WMA Welcomes New Executive Director

The Member Minute -- Brad Waldron




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Thank You to our 2009 Reviewers and Issue Coordinators



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