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Stored Nuclear Fuel To Be Protected From Causing Contamination By Using The Hydrogen

When Sweden's spent nuclear fuel is to be permanently stored, it will be protected by three different barriers. Even if all three barriers are damaged, the nuclear fuel will not dissolve into the groundwater, according to a new doctoral dissertation from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden

27 Apr 2009

Sustainable Living Off The Grid In A Modern Yurt

Everett Boutilett and Louis Johnson always had the intention of building a small, energy efficient dwelling. Although their original plans were to build an earth sheltered home, a close friend convinced them that a yurt might be the way to go

27 Apr 2009

Ancient Warming Event May Have Been Caused By Wetlands

Analysis of Greenland ice led by Scripps researchers could allay fears about methane ‘burp’ accelerating current global warming trend

27 Apr 2009

Some African Coral Reefs Shown to be Resilient to Climate Change

The Wildlife Conservation Society announced today a study showing that some coral reefs off East Africa are unusually resilient to climate change due to improved fisheries management and a combination of geophysical factors

27 Apr 2009

Builders Beginning to Appreciate Environmental Benefits of Grey PolyPipe Plumbing Materials

Polypipe Building Products believes that a growing number of specifiers are coming to appreciate the green benefits of its predominantly grey coloured plumbing, heating and drainage products; as in a variety of ways they make important contributions to the environmental agenda

24 Apr 2009

Earthwatch Fellowships by Alcoa Foundation Awarded

As the world celebrates Earth Day, fifteen Alcoa employees are preparing to contribute to help unlock solutions to some of the biggest sustainability challenges of our time, including climate change and global water supply, after being awarded Earthwatch Fellowships by Alcoa Foundation

23 Apr 2009

Earth Day Call For Recognition of NASA Efforts in Understanding the Earth

Some of NASA's greatest discoveries occur when it focuses technology homeward. NASA's spacecraft provide hard data that guide citizens and policy makers toward informed decisions about the environment

23 Apr 2009

Marriott Recognised For Going High Tech and Saving Energy

Marriott International has ranked number eleven on Computerworld magazine's "Top 12 Green IT Companies" list and is only one of two companies to make the list again this year. Computerworld recognized Marriott for its innovative efforts to make its hi-tech operations even more energy efficient and less wasteful

23 Apr 2009

Waterwise Recognition Award for Marioff HI-FOG Water Mist Fire Protection System

Waterwise, a U.K. leading authority on water efficiency, recognized Marioff's innovative HI-FOG(R) Water Mist Fire Protection System for its water-saving potential

23 Apr 2009

ArvinMeritor Up Recycling Rate to 89 Percent of Waste Materials

ArvinMeritor, as part of its global sustainability platform, has announced that it has increased its recycling rate year-over-year to 89 percent from 83 percent

22 Apr 2009