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CH2M Hill recognized for ethics

The methodology used by the Ethisphere Institute for naming the 2009 World’s Most Ethical Companies included reviewing codes of ethics, evaluating the investment in sustainable business practices and reviewing activities designed to improve corporate citizenship.

PB purchases RECs

Wind power RECs purchased by PB will offset the release of roughly 1,870 metric tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. It is the estimated equivalent of planting 1,600 acres of trees or taking 359 cars off the road for one year.

Calif. agencies spread green message

Partnership formed in fall 2008 to develop an effective way to spread the message that walking, bicycling and taking public transit are some of the easiest and most cost effective ways to reduce greenhouse gases, protect our environment and improve personal health.

Obama releases high-speed rail plan

The plan identifies two types of projects for funding. One would create new corridors for world-class high-speed rail like the kind found in Europe and Japan. Another would involve making train service along existing rail lines incrementally faster.

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