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Beyond Copenhagen: Can this new hotel be ‘World’s Greenest’?
After hosting delegates for the COP15 conference last December, a new Copenhagen hotel is promising to be one of the world’s greenest – pouncing on the growing trend of hotel chains expanding their offerings outside of guest comfort alone.
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Sheraton Suites Tampa chooses ‘Green’
Perhaps taking a cue from its parent company’s (Starwood) green line of hotels (Element Hotels), the Sheraton Suites Tampa Airport is putting some green into their operations with its new “Make a Green Choice” program.
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Tell your Senator to support climate legislation!
The World Wildlife Fund is urging voters to put pressure on their State’s Senators to support climate legislation in Washington with the “Act for Our Future” campaign; a national public awareness campaign that supports legislation that would help protect the nation and the world from the devastating impacts of climate change.
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Eight US airlines agree to use renewable synthetic fuels on the ground at LAX
This week marked a ground-breaking agreement between eight leading U.S. air carriers, as outlined by the Air Transport Association of America (ATA). According to the Association, beginning in 2012, these eight will purchase nearly 1.5 million gallons of renewable synthetic diesel fuel for use in ground service equipment and vehicles at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
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Sin City without so much guilt? New Las Vegas green initiative gearing up for its debut
The CityCenter in Las Vegas – heavily touted as being Sin City’s greenest destination to date, is getting ready to make its debut this winter. Beginning in December 2009, the seven-building luxury development by MGM Mirage and Infinity World Development Corps will open in stages, and will be all be LEED Silver or Gold certified.
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Going green means big money potential for the hotel business
Scott Parisi of EcoGreenHotel explains how free environmental audits can uncover major funding opportunities for U.S. hotels to go green.
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Sheraton Phoenix Downtown goes green with a new rooftop garden
The hotel has just completed the installation of a 120-square foot seasonal garden on the 4th floor deck of the 31-floor hotel. As a next step, the hotel is coordinating efforts with Philips Electronics to determine possible CFL or LED technology for custom lighting fixtures that currently only work with traditional incandescent bulbs.
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Biofuel flights arriving at an airport near you? Let's hope so.
According to the Geneva-based Air Transport Action Group (ATAG), the first drops of sustainable aviation biofuels could be entering aircraft tanks within 3 to 5 years.
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Stimulus package explained: How it can help you go green
President Obama’s “American Recovery and Reinvestment Act” presents a ground-breaking opportunity for America to re-emerge as an energy independent, environmentally sustainable and economic superpower. The question remains: How do we get there from here?
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Sustainable cities: the next big thing in travel?
Some encouraging ideas are sprouting out on the other side of the pond this week, with two major green-city projects underfoot in both England and Dubai.
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UK Businesses not making carbon reduction a priority
A new report by npower shows that in today’s economic climate, 8 out of 10 businesses feel that government targets to reduce CO2 emissions are unrealistic, with many not seeing the benefit of a small carbon footprint and relegating carbon reduction measures to concentrate on managing costs.
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EcoGreenHotel offering free hotel assessments
Throughout the country, EcoGreenHotel is offering free on-site environmental audits to all U.S. hotels, assessing energy efficiency and recommending proactive steps.
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New 100% 'Off-Grid' eco resort coming to California from Ramona Indians
The Ramona Indian Tribe has begun work on a new, 100% off-grid renewable energy eco resort near Anza, California. In close proximity to San Diego, the resort will utilize alternative energy technologies to meet 100% of its energy needs.
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Hotels get challenged to Go Green
AH&LA is challenging hoteliers across the country to practice association guidelines to benchmark eco-friendly operations. The AH&LA Green Guidelines Challenge allows hotels to identify themselves as eco-friendly according to the association’s 11 green criteria.
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Al Gore's new book 'Our Choice' debuting in November 2009
Nobel Peace Prize winner Al Gore is reportedly working on a new book, “Our Choice”, to be released later this year. Probably the world’s most famous environmental activist, Gore plans to outline the world’s “next steps” toward a greener future.
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Loews Hotels takes part in Earth Hour 2009
On March 28, 2009 at 8:30pm, Loews Hotels will vote for “Earth,” joining a world wide call to action to increase sustainability practices. All 17 Loews Hotels properties will power down select lights, equipment and machinery for one hour in honor of “Earth Hour”.
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Next time you travel, listen to this on your iPod
Indie Rock Band “Trees On Fire” is letting out a rebel yell in the hopes of building a better planet with their new album, “Organica Volume One”. The band makes no apologies as it explores these issues and other themes centering around building a better planet. It aims to challenge corporate and political leaders to take notice of the increasing need for energy policy change.
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Cool green gear: Samsung's solar-powered 'Blue Earth' cell phone
Samsung has released “Blue Earth”, the world’s first solar-powered full-touch phone, this week at Barcelona’s Mobile World Congress 2009. Under the slogan “The Blue Earth Dream: Eco-living with SAMSUNG mobile”, Samsung is enhancing its commitment to protect the environment through the design of eco-friendly products.
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UN energy program put to the test by International Hotels and Restaurants Association
With climate change a growing concern and the economic crisis affecting their bottom line, European hoteliers are about to take part in a United Nations-backed program designed to reduce energy consumption and lead to significant savings in operating costs with a goal to achieve a 20 percent increase in energy efficiency and a 10 percent increase in using renewable, energy-new technologies.
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Obama's new economic focus on energy jobs, education
Just days after his inauguration, Obama’s first weekly address as President highlights the “American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan”; focusing on energy independence as a means to create jobs and boost the economy, while creating a mindful attitude of accountability for his administration.
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