Summary of Green News: 4 Nov 08
November 4, 2008 by Eugene Tay
Filed under News
Local News
- Growing allure of ‘green-collar’ jobs in Singapore (Straits Times via Wildsingapore) – Students are eyeing green-collar jobs at a mini fair at the National University of Singapore, which showcases careers in renewable energy.
- Wind power takes off in big way (Straits Times via Wildsingapore) – Vestas Wind Systems officially launched its $500 million wind research centre in Fusionopolis, employing about 300 researchers and engineers by 2012.
- Plan to develop eco-park on Semakau Landfill expected early 2009 (Channel NewsAsia) – The National Environment Agency is planning an eco-park on Semakau Landfill to provide a test bed for renewable and clean energy technologies.
- Electric cars, buses among ideas to energise Singapore (Business Times via Wildsingapore) – The International Advisory Panel on Energy met this week to provide perspectives on emerging global energy trends and to advise on the strategic directions for the energy sector.
- Message in a bottle: Tap water just as good (Straits Times via Wildsingapore) – Singaporeans spent $98.3 million on bottled water last year although tap water is just as clean and safe to drink.
Global News
- Most Consumers Can’t Name a Green Brand: Survey (ClimateBiz) – A recent survey showed that 65% of Americans can’t name any brands taking the lead in fighting climate change.
- First Environmental Product Declaration System to Launch in November (TreeHugger) – The Environmental Product Declaration System to be launched by The Green Standard gives consumers independent and impartial assurance of a corporation’s environmental claims.
