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20 May '13

Articles in Environment

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United States Credit unions sprout cooperative message at Green Festival
Native New Yorkers and international visitors alike obtained fresh insight into the power of...
United States Prize Drawing Organized by Fairtrade America for WFTD
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United States Fairtrade America Names First CEO – Hans Theyer
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GermanyRenewable energy projects driven by co-operatives

A new study published by Energy Transition reveals how the shift towards renewable energy or “Energiewende” in Germany is driven by co-operatives.

GermanyCo-operatives drive renewable energy transition in Germany

A study published by Energy Transition reveals how the transition towards renewable energy or “Energiewende” in Germany is driven by co-operatives.

Norma Gaeda working at the Soppexccaa Co-operative in Nicaragua.

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Global NewsFairtrade co-op links up with women farmers

An award-winning co-operative is forging closer links with women farmers as part of a new Fairtrade initiative.

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Ramsay Dunning, Group General Manager, Co-operative Energy; Nigel Mason, Business Development Manager, and Ben Reid, Chief Executive of parent-organisation Midcounties Co-op at the launch of Co-operative Energy 18 months ago

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United KingdomCo-operative Energy is switched on to the market

Energy is making headlines. This month, SSE – Scottish and Southern Energy – announced its half year profits for the period ending September rose by 38 per cent ...

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Farmers in Bolivia fighting deforestation.

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BoliviaCo-op combats deforestation in Bolivia

The Cochabamba Project combats deforestation by working with poor smallholders in the Bolvian Amazon, Co-op News talked to the Director David Vincent.

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Urban tree surgeons.

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United KingdomUrban tree surgeon co-op raises £100,000

A co-operative of urban tree surgeons can realise their full potential as they have seen their community share issue pass the £100,000 milestone.

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Carbon co-op 'ask the expert' workshop.

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United KingdomCarbon Co-op holds community energy events

Community green energy organisation, Carbon Co-op, are holding a number of events to help people learn more about green projects in their area.

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Land O'Lakes Corporate Social Responsibility Report 2012

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United StatesLand O'Lakes committed to reducing environmental impact

The second largest co-operative in the US, Land O Lakes, has cut their energy consumption by almost 10 per cent over the last four years.

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Cllr Arooj Shah, Assistant Cabinet Member, with Caroline Flint, Shadow Secretary of State for Energy, and Cllr Shoab Akhtar, Deputy Leader, Oldham Council.

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United KingdomOldham council brings ‘power to the people’

OLDHAM Council has launched a new Energy Co-operative scheme; encouraging residents to collectively bulk buy their energy to save on bills.

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Jonathan Atkinson, Carbon Co-op and Charlie Baker, URBED

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United KingdomCo-ops awarded £250,000 to test Government Green Deal

Two green co-ops in Manchester, UK, are taking a community approach to a new Government incentive to help residents reduce their carbon emissions. 

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