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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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