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Sustainable Cooling in Brooklyn from Big Ass Fans

Big Ass Fan Company, contributing to the country's growing movement towards sustainability, has found itself in a position to move air in an unlikely venue, a Brooklyn Catholic Church

4 Aug 2008

Panel Makes Progress on Eco-Town Challenge

Significant progress has been made in the proposals for eco-towns, according to a report published today by the Eco-Town Challenge Panel

31 Jul 2008

Grant Allows University of Texas to Promote Sustainable Design Through School of Architecture

Faculty in the School of Architecture at The University of Texas at Austin will soon have the opportunity to incorporate principles of sustainable design into core curriculum

30 Jul 2008

Dow Releases Sustainability Progress Report on Greenhouse Gas Emissions

The 2008 Sustainability Progress Report highlights the five DuPont 2015 sustainability footprint reduction goals, the company's progress against them, as well as a reduction example

29 Jul 2008

Is Indian Sandstone an Ethical and Sustainable Paving Option

Indian Sandstone is becoming increasingly popular. It is less expensive than natural British stones and within 10 years it is expected to account for a quarter of the UK domestic market for decorative paving. However with its growing popularity there is also growing concern over its origins

29 Jul 2008

Homebuilder Releases Sustainability Report

The KB Home Sustainability Report is a comprehensive review of the Company's progress toward sustainability, identifying both ongoing initiatives and operational challenges, as well as KB Home's future commitments and actions

29 Jul 2008

Sustainability and Environmentally Aware Construction Work in the Property Development

Eyes Abroad (EA), the dynamic Cheshire-based international property developer has announced the official launch of ‘Eueco’, an EA subsidiary company designed to enhance sustainability and environmentally aware construction work in the property development sector

28 Jul 2008

Sustainable Farming in Brazil Promoted by BASF Initiative

This summer, members of the Brazilian farming cooperative Cooperativa dos Agricultores da Região de Orlândia (CAROL) and employees of BASF in Brazil have planted seedlings of a hundred species of native trees, giving a fallow tract of cleared land back to nature

23 Jul 2008

Voluteering and Environmental Activism Among Older People a Big Boost to Creating a Healthier Environment

Volunteering for environmental protection activities can be physically and mentally sustaining for older people

22 Jul 2008

Biofuel Leaders Rebuke OPEC Claims and Criticisms

The world biofuels industry have issued a sharp rebuke to the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its president, Chakib Khelil, in the pages of the Financial Times

21 Jul 2008