Vancouver, CANADA January 30, 2012– With public hearings currently underway for the proposed Northern Gateway pipeline project and the US’s recent rejection of TransCanada’s Keystone XL pipeline and several electricity projects underway across the country, the challenges of developing the pipeline and electricity infrastructure to support Canada’s energy resources have never been more apparent. In recognition of this, GLOBE 2012, being held March 14-16, 2012 in Vancouver, Canada, has added a special session on Energy Infrastructure: The Environment and Economy Debate.


WASHINGTON, Jan. 04- Consumers and small businesses achieved an important victory today with President Obama’s appointment of Richard Cordray to direct the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The CFPB was created despite immense opposition from Wall Street and from many Republicans who then also blocked the process for nominating the bureau’s first director. By making a recess appointment, the President has solidly affirmed his commitment to protecting American households and small businesses from predatory and deceptive financial products and services.
MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 19- EcoBonus, the rewards program for people who buy earth-friendly products, proudly announced that Peace Coffee has become a Reward Partner. Peace Coffee was one of the first 100% fair trade and organic coffee roasters in the country and still imports its beans directly from small farming co-ops throughout the world. Careful buying, roasting, and blending are what give Peace Coffee’s 19 varieties their distinctive taste and exceptional quality.