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Will Family Forests Owners Sell Wood or Will They Sell Real Estate

Scott P. Jones, Executive Vice President of the Forest Landowners Association (FLA), testified today before the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources regarding the need for a broad definition of "wood" from private forestland as it should be included in any national Renewable Electricity Standard

10 Feb 2009

Goodyear Makes New Tire For a More Efficient Chevrolet Volt

With uncertainty around fluctuating fuel prices, Goodyear offers tire technology that helps provide drivers with an opportunity to save at the pump - or, in the case of the 2011 Chevrolet Volt - added driving efficiency even before they get to a gas pump

10 Feb 2009

Ingeo Biopolymer Now Environmentally Outperforms Every Major Petroleum Based Plastic

NatureWorks LLC has achieved a manufacturing breakthrough with its Ingeo plastics made from plants, not oil

10 Feb 2009

GE Energy to Support Chinese Coal Group Initiative to Reduce Greenhouse Gases

GE Energy today announced that two of its ecomagination-certified Jenbacher coal mine methane (CMM) gas engines will contribute to China's efforts to reduce the amount of methane-rich greenhouse gases that escape from the nation's coal mines

10 Feb 2009

Installing Energy Efficient Andersen Windows and Doors May Mean You Qualify for 2009 Federal Tax Credit

Renewal by Andersen, the start-to-finish window replacement subsidiary of Andersen Corporation, is pleased to announce that all standard glass options for its replacement windows and doors qualify for this tax credit to consumers, helping consumers save money, energy and be more comfortable in their homes

10 Feb 2009

Solar Power Boost For Scotland as Solar Panels Can Now Be Installed Without Planning Permission

The majority of householders in Scotland will be able to install solar panels and other energy generating equipment without planning permission from now on, although government ministers have yet to decide whether to exempt wind turbines and air-source heat pumps

10 Feb 2009