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BASF to Analyze Sustainability Criteria of Its Buildings Worldwide

BASF is evaluating its office buildings worldwide in terms of sustainability. This year, the company has already assessed economic, environmental and social criteria of seven buildings in Europe, Asia, North and South America.

12 Sep 2013

New Continuous Monitoring System by Gasmet Revealed at Mercury 2013, Edinburgh

Gasmet unveiled a new continuous mercury monitoring system (CMM) at Mercury 2013 in Edinburgh, Scotland, during the ‘International Conference on Mercury as a Global Pollutant’.

From Gasmet Technologies Inc. 11 Sep 2013

Researcher at Sheffield Hallam University Creates Sustainable Furniture Out of Biodegradable Material

A furniture design academic from Sheffield Hallam University has started creating furniture made from 100 per cent biodegradable material, which can be composted at the end of its lifespan. Roger Bateman, senior lectu...

From Sheffield Hallam University 10 Sep 2013

UC San Diego-Based CAICE Focuses on Creation of Next-Generation Environment Scientists

There are many age-appropriate ways to introduce people to the idea that there are among us infinitesimal tiny particles wafting through the air at any given moment, influencing the environment around us.

10 Sep 2013

SVTC Solar Scorecard Ranks Upsolar Among Most Sustainable PV Module Providers

Upsolar, a leading international provider of solar PV modules, was recently ranked as the fourth most sustainable and socially responsible PV module manufacturer worldwide. The distinction comes as part of the 2013 Solar Scorecard from the Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition (SVTC).

6 Sep 2013

Hillsborough County’s Carbon Offset Credits Available for Sale

Carbon offset credits generated by Hillsborough County’s Resource Recovery Facility, operated by Covanta Energy, have been verified and are now available for purchase on the voluntary market.

6 Sep 2013

Reed Elsevier Announces Winners of 2013 Environmental Challenge

Reed Elsevier, a world-leading provider of professional information solutions, today announced the winners of the 2013 Reed Elsevier Environmental Challenge, which supports innovative solutions to improve sustainable access to safe water and sanitation.

5 Sep 2013

Stanford Study Reveals China’s Clean-Water Program Provides Substantial Benefits to People

The brown, smog-filled skies that engulf Beijing have earned China a poor reputation for environmental stewardship. But despite China's dirty skies, a study led by Stanford environmental scientists has found that a government-run clean water program is providing substantial benefit to millions of people in the nation's capital.

5 Sep 2013

Ormat Completes 100 MW Ngatamariki Geothermal Power Plant in New Zealand

Ormat Technologies, Inc. announced today that it has successfully completed the 100 MW installed capacity Ngatamariki geothermal power plant in New Zealand under the $142 million Supply and Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contracts signed with Mighty River Power (MRP) in June 2011.

From Ormat Technologies, Inc 4 Sep 2013

Strong Growth Signals Continue in International Market for Geothermal Power

The Geothermal Energy Association today released a new report showing continued strong growth signals in the international market for geothermal power. The report, 2013 Geothermal Power: International Market Overview, identifies 70 countries moving forward with nearly 700 geothermal power projects.

4 Sep 2013