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TEAM CONCEPT
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KUMI SATO STRESSES DIVERSITY AT COSMO

May 1, 2012 | No Comments

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MAKE AN IMPRESSION
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HOW TO DELIVER A DYNAMIC SPEECH OR PRESENTATION

May 1, 2012 | No Comments

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ONLINE SALES
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GROWING BY LEAPS AND BOUNDS IN JAPAN

May 1, 2012 | No Comments

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NPOs HELP REBUILD TOHOKU
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VOLUNTEERING MAKES A DIFFERENCE

May 1, 2012 | No Comments

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PRIVACY WATCH
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How much would you reveal for online convenience?

Apr 1, 2012 | No Comments

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LEFT BEHIND
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PARENTS FIGHT FOR JUSTICE IN JAPAN

Apr 1, 2012 | 3 Comments

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RIGHTS ISSUES
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Making the process work in Japan

Apr 1, 2012 | No Comments

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ACCJ In Pictures

Mar 31, 2012 | No Comments

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Women in Business
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Leveraging women's leadership to drive business forward

Mar 1, 2012 | No Comments

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Tax Benefits and Donating
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How changes to non-profits create a more giving society

Mar 1, 2012 | No Comments

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GREENING JAPAN
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Is environmentally sustainable architecture the next big thing?

Mar 1, 2012 | No Comments

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Tax Time Again
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Tips for filing your 2011 Japan individual return

Mar 1, 2012 | No Comments

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WESTERN EDUCATION IN JAPAN
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Foreign universities provide alternatives for Tokyo students

Feb 1, 2012 | No Comments

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TWO BIRDS, ONE STONE
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Real time problem solving and leadership development

Feb 1, 2012 | No Comments

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ON-CALL FOR AN AILING ECONOMY
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ACCJ study says disease costs Japan trillions

Jan 17, 2012 | No Comments

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OFF-RAMPS AND ON-RAMPS
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Study finds women are Japan's untapped resource

Jan 17, 2012 | No Comments

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TOWARDS A HEALTHY SOCIETY
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How changes in the pharma industry are moving Japan forward

Jan 17, 2012 | No Comments

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REBEL WITH A CAUSE
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Under Hiroshi Mikitani, Rakuten leads Japan into a bold future

Jan 10, 2012 | No Comments

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Bob Grondine 1952-2011
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Former ACCJ President and Chairman remembered

Dec 2, 2011 | No Comments

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Consumption Tax Explained
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What will and will not be taxed

Dec 1, 2011 | No Comments

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Addressing Employee Morale
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Notes from the October 3 ACCJ HR Roundtable

Dec 1, 2011 | No Comments

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The Art of Technology
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How Steve Jobs used Apple to elevate technology into a unified philosophy of design, business and innovation

Nov 1, 2011 | No Comments

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Post-Earthquake Food Safety
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Notes from the recent ACCJ event addressing radiation and food safety concerns in Japan

Nov 1, 2011 | No Comments

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Robot Nation
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Investigating the absence of Japan-made robots at Fukushima and what it means for the future of one of Japan’s most iconic industries

Nov 1, 2011 | No Comments

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Made in Japan
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As the yen strengthens and electricity shortages loom, Japanese industry mulls its manufacturing future

Sep 1, 2011 | No Comments

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DARE TO ERR
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The following essay is an excerpt from the new book “Reimagining Japan: The Quest for a Future That Works”

Sep 1, 2011 | No Comments

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Doing Business the JMEC Way
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International business talent meets entrepreneurial challenges to benefit foreign organizations in Japan

Aug 22, 2011 | No Comments

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Doing Good After The Disaster
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Distribution of funds from the ACCJ Disaster Appeal

Aug 22, 2011 | No Comments

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Corporate Social Responsibility
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ACCJ Member Companies on the ground in disaster relief post 3/11

Aug 22, 2011 | No Comments

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As temperatures rise, Japanese businesses consider the benefits of conservation

Aug 22, 2011 | No Comments

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Pushing The Envelope
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How Rakuten CEO Hiroshi Mikitani uses Japanese e-commerce experience to conquer the international market

Aug 22, 2011 | No Comments

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Getting Your Hands Dirty
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ACCJ members engage the Japanese community by helping out in Tohoku

Jul 20, 2011 | No Comments

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The Employment Ice Age
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As corporate Japan looks to expand internationally, it must first engage its future at home

Jul 20, 2011 | No Comments

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Global Health
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How Eli Lilly Japan is leveraging its local operations to become an Asia success story

Jul 20, 2011 | No Comments

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Transforming Japan Inc.
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ACCJ event reveals the new future of corporate Japan spurred by the Great East Japan Earthquake

Jun 15, 2011 | No Comments

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Fact From Fiction
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Assessing the real-world environmental and preparedness concerns surrounding the Fukushima incident and its possible impacts on the Tokyo business community

Jun 15, 2011 | No Comments

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Illuminating the Dark
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Energy economist Paul Scalise analyzes the challenges facing Japan when the lights go out

Jun 15, 2011 | No Comments

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The Ripple Effect
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Investigating the impact of the “business aftershocks” on the U.S.-Japan partnership

May 19, 2011 | No Comments

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Giving Back
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How voluntourism is helping Japan and other parts of the world in times of need

May 19, 2011 | No Comments

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Rising To The Challenge
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ACCJ President Mike Alfant describes how the Chamber has responded in the aftermath of the historic Tohoku earthquake

May 19, 2011 | No Comments

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From Disaster To A New Japan
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Detailing the economic path to recovery for post-Tohoku Earthquake Japan

May 19, 2011 | No Comments

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Extending Your Reach
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Maximizing the value of your assets through licensing

Apr 15, 2011 | No Comments

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Small Stories & Big Pictures
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Sparking communication between Japanese & Westerners at work

Mar 15, 2011 | No Comments

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Playing to Win
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A look back at Nintendo’s historic change in leadership

Mar 15, 2011 | No Comments

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Game Face
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Sony seeks to reclaim success by reimagining the PlayStation brand

Mar 15, 2011 | No Comments

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Balanced Skills & Entrepreneurship
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Revisiting award-winning economist Edward P. Lazear’s theory on why being a “jack-of-all-trades” is the perfect preparation for successful entrepreneurship

Mar 15, 2011 | No Comments

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The Architecture of Progress
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How the ACCJ’s APEC Task Force helped to shape the discourse of APEC 2010

Feb 15, 2011 | No Comments

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The Discount Billionaires
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Internet shopping giant Groupon plots its Asia strategy amid a flood of competitors

Feb 15, 2011 | No Comments

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Succeeding as a foreign manager in a Japanese firm

Feb 15, 2011 | One Comment

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Prescription for Change
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In recognition of his role as a facilitator of stronger economic ties between the U.S. and Japan, the ACCJ has named Dr. Kiyoshi Kurokawa as its 2010 Person of the Year

Jan 15, 2011 | No Comments

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An American in Yokohama
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President Obama and the ACCJ work towards promoting free trade at APEC 2010

Jan 15, 2011 | No Comments

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Operation Growth
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The ACCJ Growth Strategy Task Force maps a strategy for business growth in Japan

Dec 15, 2010 | No Comments

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CEATEC 2010
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The Year of 3D TVs, Tablet Computers and OLED

Dec 15, 2010 | No Comments

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Managing Change
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Rekindling employee engagement in “post-Lehman Shock” Japan

Nov 15, 2010 | No Comments

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Cash & Conscience
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Examining the state of fair trade in Japan

Nov 15, 2010 | No Comments

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Brewing Success
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How Starbucks used local market savvy to become one of Japan’s most popular foreign brands

Oct 15, 2010 | No Comments

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The Social Supermarket
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As social media matures, now is the time to embrace the era of SNS-enabled e-commerce environments powered by niche content

Oct 15, 2010 | No Comments

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Micro Blogging, Macro Impact
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An inside look at the factors leading to Twitter’s success in Japan

Oct 15, 2010 | 3 Comments

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How Digital “Word of Mouth” Engages Customers

Oct 15, 2010 | No Comments

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The Business of Leisure
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Hilton’s Oded Lifschitz on the fine art of keeping the Japanese customer satisfied

Sep 15, 2010 | No Comments

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Life On The Fast Track
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Tokyu Gourmet’s CEO on successfully marketing foreign franchises in Japan

Sep 15, 2010 | No Comments

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Plug & Play
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Kevin Yu explains how Tesla is sparking a quiet revolution in the auto industry

Aug 17, 2010 | No Comments

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Cash vs. Conservation
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Eco-points, ecologic consumption and economic realities

Aug 17, 2010 | No Comments

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Embassy of the United States of America, Tokyo, Japan
Ambassador\'s Fourth of July Message

To the American Community in Japan: Independence Day is one of the most important holidays for Americans—and for those of us overseas, many of whom are away from family and friends, I think the day becomes even more important. The Fourth of July is a time to celebrate the values that both define and unite ...

Jul 15, 2010 | No Comments

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Leading The Change
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Beth Brooke advocates strength in diversity as a way to corporate success

Jul 15, 2010 | No Comments

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NAGOYA WALKATHON
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Co-hosted by the ACCJ and NIS, this year’s Walkathon was a festive and successful community event

Jul 15, 2010 | No Comments

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Competitive Balance
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ACCJ task force leaders discuss recent changes to Japan’s Antimonopoly Act

Jun 15, 2010 | No Comments

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Value Propositions
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JMEC fosters a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem within the foreign business community

Jun 15, 2010 | No Comments

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A Brighter Future
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ACCJ members participate in a global effort to conserve energy

Jun 15, 2010 | No Comments

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Japanomics
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The big picture on Japan's regional engines of economic opportunity

May 15, 2010 | One Comment

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Magnetic Cities
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Five Japanese regions primed for new foreign business growth

May 15, 2010 | One Comment

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Content Clarity
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The ACCJ makes contact with Japan’s Agency for Cultural Affairs to explain amendments to the Copyright Law

Apr 15, 2010 | No Comments

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Baby Boomer Retirement
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What happened to the ‘Year 2007 Problem?’

Apr 15, 2010 | No Comments

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The Art Of Opportunity
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Understanding how business development can be used to leverage your way into new business

Apr 15, 2010 | No Comments

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The Econoclast
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A look at Dr. Enzio von Pfeil’s controversial notions regarding the U.S. economy

Apr 14, 2010 | No Comments

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Aim And Hire
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David Swan describes how the need for specialized skills is spurring a recruitment recovery

Mar 15, 2010 | No Comments

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The Optimistic View of China
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Determining the role of China’s economic growth on the world stage

Mar 15, 2010 | No Comments

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The Paperless Library
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Is Japan ready for e-book readers?

Mar 15, 2010 | One Comment

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The Carbon Credit Crunch
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COP15 lays the foundation for mandatory global greenhouse gas reduction

Feb 28, 2010 | No Comments

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Controlling The Flow
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Waseda University’s Prof. Kasahara is seeding the next revolution in eco-friendly computing

Feb 28, 2010 | No Comments

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