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Environmentally Friendly Furniture has Gone Mainstream

As Americans begin gearing up for the warm summer months they will discover an increase in environmentally-friendly garden furniture in many familiar stores.

5 Jun 2008

First Product to Meet New Energy Star Criteria for Electric Heat Pump Water Heaters

The Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory and General Electric have collaborated to finalize, test and market the first product from a major brand to meet DOE's new Energy Star criteria for electric heat pump water heaters.

5 Jun 2008

Official Hybrid Car Service for The Climate Group's "Together" Campaign

NYC Green Car, a hybrid luxury car service committed to embracing environmentally sound business practices, was designated Official Hybrid Car Service for The Climate Group's "Together" campaign, which was ...

5 Jun 2008

Company to Participate in Conference that Addresses Global Need for Renewable Energy

Steve Hill, president of Kyocera Solar, Inc., will serve as an executive panelist during a conference that will address climate change for business leaders at University of California, San Diego, June 6-7, 2008.

5 Jun 2008

Calling on People to Kick the CO2 Habit

Over 50s are 'hopeful, motivated and positive' about tackling climate change as World Environment Day calls on people to Kick the CO2 habit.

5 Jun 2008

How Smart Grid Technology May Bring A Cleaner Environment

A new public-private collaboration is exploring how smart grid technology may bring the people of Illinois more reliable electric service and a cleaner environment, while holding down costs of electric services. The Illinois Smart Grid Initiative -- which held its first meeting yesterday -- is funded by Illinois native Bob Galvin's Galvin Electricity Initiative and led by the Center for Neighborhood Technology.

5 Jun 2008

Centre is the First of its Kind in UK

The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has welcomed a brand new centre for low carbon technology in buildings at London South Bank University (LSBU) which will help put London at the forefront of the fight to tackle climate change.

4 Jun 2008

ASU Expert Touts Solar- and Microorganism-Based Bioenergy as Best Approach

Perhaps there is no greater societal need for scientific know-how than in finding new ways to meet future energy demands. Skyrocketing gas prices, an uncertain oil supply, increasing demand from around the world, and the looming threat of climate change have made identifying and developing realistic energy alternatives a national priority.

4 Jun 2008

Energy and Economic Issues Take Precedent over the Environment During Challenging Times

A newly released survey, conducted in the US and the UK, indicates the environment has taken a back seat to the economy for more than 75 percent of Americans and 66 percent of Britons.

3 Jun 2008

Frontline Themes Focusing on Energy and Environment

"The interests of ordinary people, their wishes and needs must always be a prime consideration in our research work," says Fraunhofer President Professor Hans-Jörg Bullinger, explaining the approach taken by the research organization.

3 Jun 2008