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Study Calls for Biomarker Studies to Address Effects of Household Air Pollution from Biomass Fuels

Almost four million people die each year from household air pollution (HAP) caused by exposure to the combustion of biomass fuels (wood, charcoal, crop residues, and dung), kerosene, or coal. These individuals are among the tens of millions who rely on such products to cook their meals, heat their rooms, and light their homes.

2 Apr 2013

Sheffield Wind Project Does Not Impact Water Quality and Aquatic Life, Reports Vermont ANR Program

First Wind, an independent U.S.-based renewable energy company, today announced that for the second year in a row the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources (ANR) Biomonitoring and Aquatic Studies Program has issued a report that showed that water quality tests at the Sheffield Wind project demonstrate the project has not had an adverse impact to water quality and aquatic life of nearby cold-water streams.

2 Apr 2013

San Mateo County Schools Fit Ballasted Solar Mounting Systems

Two San Mateo County schools are the first schools in California to be fitted with ballasted solar mounting systems, through the use of peer-reviewed wind tunnel data. They have installed PanelClaw's Grizzly Bear flat roof racking system.

2 Apr 2013

Northland Acquires Controlling Interest in Canadian Environmental Energy Corporation

Northland Power Inc. ("Northland"), a leading Canadian independent power producer, announced today that it has acquired from The Probyn Group™ the controlling interest in Canadian Environmental Energy Corporation (CEEC) and all the shares of Chapais Power Services Inc. (CPSI, formerly known as Probyn Power Services Inc).

2 Apr 2013

Schindler Provides Technical Expertise and Financial Support for Solar Impulse Project

Schindler, a leading global elevator and escalator provider, is providing significant technical expertise and financial support as a main partner of Solar Impulse, the zero fuel airplane aiming to fly around the world propelled only by solar energy.

1 Apr 2013

Global Automakers Supports EPA's Tier 3 Vehicle Emissions and Gasoline Standards

The Association of Global Automakers (Global Automakers) and its member companies are pleased that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its proposed rules for Tier 3 vehicle emissions and gasoline standards.

1 Apr 2013

LA City Candidates to Address Questions Related to Environment, Transportation and Economy at Public Event

On Monday, April 1, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Climate Resolve, the Los Angeles League of Conservation Voters, Sierra Club, and Green LA Coalition, in collaboration with an unprecedented coalition of organizations dedicated to a better Los Angeles, will host a forum for the candidates running for Los Angeles city council, city attorney, and city controller in the May 21 election.

1 Apr 2013

CO2 Can Be Captured More Economically Using Waste Heat

In some of the first results from a federally funded initiative to find new ways of capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) from coal-fired power plants, Rice University scientists have found that CO2 can be removed more economically using "waste" heat -- low-grade steam that cannot be used to produce electricity.

30 Mar 2013

Novel Energy Conversion Technology Enables Storage and Reuse of Solar and Wind Power

Two University of Calgary researchers have developed a ground-breaking way to make new affordable and efficient catalysts for converting electricity into chemical energy. Their technology opens the door to homeowners and energy companies being able to easily store and reuse solar and wind power. Such energy is clean and renewable, but it's available only when the sun is shining or the wind is blowing.

30 Mar 2013

Researchers Engineer Plant Cell Walls to Increase Yield of Fuel Sugars

When blessed with a resource in overwhelming abundance it's generally a good idea to make valuable use of that resource. Lignocellulosic biomass is the most abundant organic material on Earth. For thousands of years it has been used as animal feed, and for the past two centuries has been a staple of the paper industry.

30 Mar 2013

Global Fossil Fuel Subsidies Must Be Transformed into Financing for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

The continued maintenance of fossil fuel subsidies is a global scandal and governments should work to transform these subsidies into financing for energy efficiency and renewable energy, says WWF, responding to a report released today by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

30 Mar 2013

Subaru Canada Unveils Production Hybrid Vehicle

Subaru Canada , Inc. (SCI) today announced the unveiling of brand's first-ever production hybrid vehicle, the Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid, at the 2013 New York International Auto Show at the Jacob K. Javits Center. Based on the popular XV Crosstrek crossover introduced for 2013, the 2014 XV Crosstrek Hybrid model will arrive in Subaru dealerships during the fourth quarter of 2013.

30 Mar 2013

U.S. Solar Industry Market Increases to $11.5 Billion

The U.S. Solar Industry has experienced a resurgence over the past year as newly-imposed import tariffs on Chinese solar cells have helped companies compete with their Chinese competitors.

29 Mar 2013

Seventh Annual Shell Eco-marathon Americas Competition to be Held in Houston in April

They may have the shortest commute to the competition, but three schools from Houston are busy building vehicles they hope will help them go the farthest distance – using the least amount of energy.

From Shell 29 Mar 2013

Employee Engagement Found to Play an Important Role in Producing Sustainable Change

As commercial real estate leaders pursue strategies to enhance sustainability through building performance, corporations and other organisations that own and lease space are making sure their employees are aware of the benefits and engaged in making sustainability programs successful.

29 Mar 2013