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Hot topic: Does energy efficiency lead to increased energy consumption?

By Making It on 16 June, 2011

Experts from the Breakthrough Institute outline the importance and implications of the rebound effect

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From villains to visionaries

By Making It on 22 March, 2011

SABMiller’s Andy Wales argues that many companies now view corporate social responsibility, philanthropy, and environmental compliance as increasingly important to business strategy

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