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22 May '13

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United StatesCo-operative leader Sally Jewell named to head US Department of the Interior

President Barack Obama has nominated the leader of the largest consumer co-operative in the US to join his cabinet and oversee America's national parks and energy ...

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.

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.

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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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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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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Gen Community will help to alleviate fuel poverty in 240 homes.

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United KingdomNew scheme will help to alleviate fuel poverty for 240 homes

A community interest organisation has launched a new solar share offer that will help to allieviate fuel poverty in 240 homes in one of the highest areas of fuel poverty in the UK ...

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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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