Rep. Blumenauer Details Highway Trust Fund, Climate Change Policy
Submitted by Verdexchange on August 26, 2009 - 5:36pm

Rep. Earl Blumenauer
Rep. Earl BlumenauerWith forthcoming legislative packages showing promise for reform, including the surface transportation reauthorization and a climate change bill, Rep. Blumenauer details the developments in D.C.

Styrofoam Food Packaging Legislation Oversimplifies Issues, Recycling Options
Submitted by Verdexchange on August 26, 2009 - 5:35pm

Frank Liesman
Frank LiesmanFrank Liesman, Assistant Chief Counsel for Dart Container Corp., a leading manufacturer of polystyrene food packaging, argues that the material is practical from more than just a business standpoint.

California Air Resources Board Approves Landmark Low Carbon Fuel Standard
Submitted by Verdexchange on April 24, 2009 - 11:38am

The California Air Resources Board approved the landmark Low Carbon Fuel Standard on April 23, 2009. VerdeXchange News presents excerpts from the Executive Summary of the CARB staff report that proceeded that decision in order to elucidate the decision's impact and scope.

Kantor: U.S. Trade Reform Critical To Economic Recovery, Protection of Environment
Submitted by Verdexchange on April 24, 2009 - 11:36am


Mickey Kantor Former U.S. Trade Representative and Commerce Secretary Mickey Kantor advocates policy changes at the federal and international level focusing on trade as the driver of long term economic and environmental sustainability.