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Megabus.com to participate in Green Coach Certification Pilot Program

An announcement was made by megabus.com on 2 December, 2009 about its participation in the Green Coach Certification Pilot Program (GCC) developed by the University of Vermont (UVM). Megabus.com has been selected to participate in this program because they offer a cheap bus express service at only $1. This program conducted as part of a research program is scheduled for two years and is expected to provide the basis for a long-term environmental certification program for the passenger transportation sector and the motorcoach industry. Green Coach Certified ecolabels are provided to the companies participating in this program and these labels can be placed on specifically qualified vehicles projecting their benefits to the environment.

5 Dec 2009

Harris Poll Reveals Sharp Reduction of Global Warming Believers

Harris Interactive has conducted an online survey of 2,303 adults, between November 2 and 11, 2009, which revealed a sharp reduction of people who believe that emission of carbon-di-oxide and other gases will lead to global warming. Two years ago, 71% of people believed that global warming is due to emission of greenhouse gases and that percentage has dropped to 51% according the poll. The poll results also reveal an increase of people from 23% to 29% who do not believe that global warming is due to carbon-di-oxide emissions since 2007.

5 Dec 2009

Grameen Foundation and Oxfam America Release a Report Titled Climate Change and Microfinance

Grameen Foundation and Oxfam America have released a report that analyzes the role played by Microfinance institutions in controlling the impacts brought about by climate change on the poor people. The report titled “Climate Change and Microfinance” was written by Asif Dowla, a Professor of Economics and an expert in Microfinance from St. Mary’s College. This report highlights the most important poverty related issues that are to be discussed at the United Nations Climate Change Conference to be held in Copenhagen next week.

5 Dec 2009

The Sherwin-Williams Company Develops Goals for Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions

The Sherwin-Williams Company has guaranteed to reduce its overall emissions of US greenhouse gas from the year 2007 to 2010. The company aims in achieving a reduction of 4% in greenhouse gas emissions by joining with the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Climate Leader program. The Sherwin-Williams Company joined this program in the year 2007.

5 Dec 2009

U.S. Climate Action Partnership Releases Analysis on U.S. Economic Growth and Climate Change

Recently, the U.S. Climate Action Partnership (USCAP) has released an analysis of the U.S. economic growth. Even if the U.S. government adopts various legislations to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases for sustainable environment, the analysis reveals that the economic growth of the country will be about 70% through the year, 2030.

5 Dec 2009

Mercy Corps Helps Indonesian Slum Dwellers to Fight Against Climate Change Impacts

Mercy Corps has implemented an Indonesian Cities Project, with the support from the Urban and Regional Development Institute (URDI). This one year project has received a grant of $525,000 from the Rockefeller Foundation. Mercy corps is involved in preparing and recovering the urban slum dwellers in Indonesia from the impacts brought about by global warming. This is quite similar to the Copenhagen conference that aims in fighting against various climate change issues. This project is a part of the Asian Cities Change Resilience Network that was established by the Rockefeller Foundation.

5 Dec 2009

A New Report on Management and Recycling of Waste Composites

Research and Markets has added a new report entitled “Management, Recycling and Reuse of Waste Composites" to their catalogue.

5 Dec 2009

Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies Receives Civil Society Observer Status for UN Climate Change Conference

The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies has been presented with a Civil Society Observer Status for the UN Climate Change Conference to be held in Copenhagen, Denmark. The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies is a leading public policy and research institution that deals with issues relating to colored people like African Americans.

5 Dec 2009

Solar Energy Initiatives Signs Letter of Intent for Turn-Key Solar Project

Recently, Solar Energy Initiatives has signed a Letter of Intent to undertake a $1.7 million turn-key solar project, based on which Solar Energy Initiatives will supply solar power to Gainesville Regional Utilities. Solar Energy Initiatives sell renewable energy technologies such as solar thermal and photovoltaic technologies to the world, thus helps to reduce the dependence on fossil fuels. This turn-key project commences immediately and it is scheduled for completion by January 2010.

5 Dec 2009

EnviroResolutions Announces First Assignment with Fink Machine

EnviroResolutions has announced its first assignment with Fink Machine. Fink Machine is a distributor of KOB boiler systems ranging between 0.5 to 1.5 megawatts and is a part of the Viessmann, which is regarded as a world leader in the Biomass boiler sector.

5 Dec 2009

The Hummer 500W Wind Turbines Incorporated with In-Hub Technology

The Hummer 500W wind turbine can be mounted on a guyed-wire tower with a height of 18m and a wireless tower with a height of 18m. The wind turbine has a rated output power of 500W, and a maximum output of 1,000W. The turbine has a charge voltage of 24V DC and an output voltage ranging from 110V to 240V.

5 Dec 2009

Maxis Multicrystalline Silicon Cells Comprise Isotropic Texturization Technique

The Maxis multicrystalline silicon cell has uniform surface texturing that provides a high visual feature. This solar cell is processed with silicon nitride coating that is anti-reflective and with maximized metal contact. These factors make the multicrystalline cell highly reliable and stable.

5 Dec 2009

Mythos Designs IRPS Stand-Alone Solar Power Systems

The solar power system designed by Mythos has a rugged design with heavy-duty enclosures. These heavy-duty enclosures are available in different sizes and have the capability to withstand diverse weather conditions. The IRPS solar power system is an eco-friendly system that requires minimal maintenance. This solar system comprises a maximum of four photovoltaic modules with high efficiency.

5 Dec 2009

Air Breeze 48V DC Land Wind Generators Comprise Power Tracking Feature

The Air Breeze 48V DC land wind generator is equipped with a brushless neodymium alternator. Its castings are made of aluminum alloy with an aircraft-quality. The wind turbine includes three blades, which are made of injection-molded composite, which makes less sound while operating.

5 Dec 2009

Seguin Heating and Air Conditioning Installs Geothermal Heating and Cooling Systems

The Premier Series water source heat pump is available in 10 different models, both in horizontal and vertical configuration. It is a water-to-air unit designed for commercial applications. This heat pump has 18.9 EER and 3.8 COP.

5 Dec 2009

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Megabus.com to participate in Green Coach Certification Pilot Program

Harris Poll Reveals Sharp Reduction of Global Warming Believers

Grameen Foundation and Oxfam America Release a Report Titled Climate Change and Microfinance

The Sherwin-Williams Company Develops Goals for Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions

U.S. Climate Action Partnership Releases Analysis on U.S. Economic Growth and Climate Change

Mercy Corps Helps Indonesian Slum Dwellers to Fight Against Climate Change Impacts

A New Report on Management and Recycling of Waste Composites

Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies Receives Civil Society Observer Status for UN Climate Change Conference

Solar Energy Initiatives Signs Letter of Intent for Turn-Key Solar Project

EnviroResolutions Announces First Assignment with Fink Machine

The Hummer 500W Wind Turbines Incorporated with In-Hub Technology

Maxis Multicrystalline Silicon Cells Comprise Isotropic Texturization Technique

Mythos Designs IRPS Stand-Alone Solar Power Systems

Air Breeze 48V DC Land Wind Generators Comprise Power Tracking Feature

Seguin Heating and Air Conditioning Installs Geothermal Heating and Cooling Systems

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