NEWS: Canada changes its emissions targets with Copenhagen Accord How do we stack up to other countries? It's a mixed bag. more... Nike sees vision of a closed-loop, zero waste production model Nike's fiscal 2007-2009 Corporate Responsibility report outlines the next evolution of its CR strategy. more... Fed, BC governments tackle climate adaptation Adapting to climate change is something rarely talked about in government circles but it is crucial. Now, a series of projects in B.C. will tackle it head-on. more... SNC-Lavalin awarded Abu Dhabi study contract The contract has an estimated value of over $10 million and should have an impact on greenhouse gas issues. more... McDonald's web-based CSR report a useful model for others McDonald's Corporation issues its most recent sustainability report. Its approach to audience engagement is worth reviewing. more... Boston College publication providers User's Guide to CSR reporting Weigh the value of the information in CSR reports and compare their quality with Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship's ''How to Read a Corporate Social Responsibility Report: A User's Guide''. more... Honda begins operation of new solar hydrogen station The prototype may have what it takes to be a home refueling appliance for fuel cell electric vehicles. more... Canada-Quebec invest in green infrastructure in Montreal Region Investment of nearly $559 million aimed at innovative waste treatment. more... PLUS: Dr. Jan Carr joins Legend Power Board Kraft Foods gets leaner with packaging reductions SEC issues ground-breaking guidance requiring corporate disclosure of material climate change risks and opportunities 5N Plus and Abound Solar sign photovoltaic module recycling agreement Cleanfield providing green energy solutions to Ontario schools

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FEATURES:

Considering a rooftop solar lease deal? Proceed with caution.
By Lisa Borsook and Jeff G. Cowan
A number of property owners and tenants are receiving inquiries from rooftop solar panel installers interested in installing solar panels on their roofs. In principle, the idea sounds good, but be careful before entering into licences for solar panels. Here's what to look out for. more...

Minto Midtown — how good design and intelligent management can alter a building's resource profile
By Robert Colman
Minto has made a name for itself as a leader in green building practices by adopting innovative technologies, management practices, and heavy promotion of sustainable buildings. The Minto Midtown condominium development recently received LEED Gold certification. Andrew Pride, VP of Minto’s Green Team, explains what makes it special. more...

CHP frontier
By Ricki Normandin
A community biomass gasification CHP project in Alaska aims to break new ground. more...

Biomass revolution
By Ricki Normandin
NewEarth Renewable Energy is setting out to spark a biomass energy revolution with its proprietary ECO-pyrolysis torrefaction (EPT) process. ''Our process would actually revolutionize the future of the woody biomass industry,'' says Ahava Amen, president of Seattle-based NewEarth Renewable Energy. more...

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

Canadian Waste Management: Exploring best practices in sustainability, February 22-23, Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Richmond Hill, ON

Renewable Energy in Ontario, March 1-2, St. Andrew's Club and Conference Centre, Toronto, ON

Strategic Supply Chain Management Forum, March 2-3, Toronto Board of Trade, Toronto, ON

GLOBE 2010, March 24-26, Vancouver Convention Centre, Vancouver, BC

ENEX 2010, May 11-12, Hamilton, ON

Check out the Calendar of Events on the Green Business website for more upcoming industry seminars, conferences, shows and training sessions.

Got an event you want us to include on the website? Please send an e-mail to editor Rob Colman: rcolman@clbmedia.ca.