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Why Walmart wants more consumer pressure for sustainability
ClimateBiz | 10 Apr 2012
A growing number of companies understand that greener products can cut production costs and boost their brands. But can they get consumers to buy in? Here's what corporations such as Walmart and Lenovo have to say.
Can a Chinese trade group make rare earth minerals greener?
ClimateBiz | 10 Apr 2012
A new trade group aims to reduce environmental damage from rare earth materials, but it likely won't increase the supply of the minerals -- which cleantech and IT firms depend on -- or check soaring prices.
Is this the dawn of dark days for solar power?
ClimateBiz | 10 Apr 2012
Germany -- once the world's leading solar power market, is cutting back on subsidies and installations, following a trend occurring worldwide. Although a grim sign, the shift also highlights the need to get serious about climate and energy party.
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