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Geothermal Designing and Installation Services from CGH Energy

CGH Energy offers geothermal design and installation services. CGH Energy can design geothermal systems for new or existing homes, according to the requirements of the home owners. The steps involved in the design and installation services include site analysis, heat load calculation, selection of equipment, and ground loop heat exchanger design.

30 Nov 2009

Sunny Boy 3000US Grid-Tied Inverters for Positive Ground Systems

The Sunny Boy 3000US grid-tied inverter is integrated with a load-break rated DC disconnect switch and fused series string combiner. It has OptiCool and electronics enclosure, which is completely sealed. This solar inverter is made of outdoor rated rugged cast aluminum enclosure. Data collection and SMA communications are available as options.

30 Nov 2009

Oregon Scientific Unveils Solar-Powered Gifts

The +ECO Solar Weather Station and +ECO Solar Weather Clock are two new green gifts launched by Oregon Scientific for the forthcoming shopping season. These gifts, must-haves for gadget fans, are sleek and eco-friendly, making them practical choices, especially for eco-conscious citizens.

30 Nov 2009

Technology Could Reduce Steelmaking CO2 Emissions by More Than Half

Called “Hisarna”, the technology has the potential to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide in the blast furnace steelmaking route by more than 50%.

30 Nov 2009

CCC launches Social Media Initiative for Global Online Democracy for Action on Climate Change

In a last-minute effort to mobilize a public mandate for establishing a binding agreement at the impending COP15 conference, the Copenhagen Climate Council (CCC) launched a call for action against climate change towards citizens across the globe. The social media initiative, i speak earth, is CCC’s appeal to act against global warming through social media by inviting their friends and family to do the same.

30 Nov 2009

Nissan Leases First Fuel Cell Vehicle to Sacramento Coca-Cola Bottling Co.

Nissan North America leased an X-TRAIL Fuel Cell Vehicle (FCV), its first commercial zero emission FCV, to the Sacramento Coca-Cola Bottling Co. The fuel cell vehicle technology was developed in 1996 and since then, Nissan has supplied FCVs to Japan’s demonstration fleets and through the California Fuel Cell Partnership (CaFCP), to California.

30 Nov 2009

World's Biggest Christmas Star is an Important Symbol for the Global Climate Conference

Quite a few people wondered if it would ever function. Yet right on time for the first Advent Sunday it is obvious to all: But still it moves! Siemens – together with multimedia artist Michael Pendry – has lighted up the world’s biggest revolving Christmas star. The lighting installation can be seen throughout December at the northern gateway to Munich – beginning at dusk every evening. “The Siemens Superstar is a pioneering technological project and an important symbol for the Global Climate Conference in Copenhagen.

30 Nov 2009

DuPont's Sustainability Efforts Featured in Fortune Magazine

DuPont and Linda Fisher, the company's chief sustainability officer, are featured in the current issue of Fortune Magazine regarding sustainability leadership and associated business growth opportunities. Linda was interviewed in October by Fortune Editor Geoff Colvan before a live audience. The interview culminated in a multimedia package that includes video, a slideshow and written interview Q&A.

30 Nov 2009

Superfos to Source Packaging Plastics with Biodegradable Additives

Symphony Environmental Technologies Plc (“Symphony”, “Company” or “the Group”), the environmental plastics and waste-to-energy Group, announces that it has signed a supply agreement, together with its French distributor, Alternative Plastics Sarl ("APS"), with the Danish producer of high quality packaging products, Superfos Industries a/s (“Superfos”).

30 Nov 2009

Baskem to Supply Tetra Pak with HDPE Derived from Renewable Sources

Tetra Pak has reached agreement with the largest Brazilian petrochemical company, Braskem SA, to purchase limited volumes of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) derived entirely from a renewable feedstock. The agreement represents the first move toward using green polyethylene in the carton packaging industry.

30 Nov 2009

Innovative Hot Tub Design Saves Energy

In today’s world where less is often more and protecting the environment is a real concern, Bullfrog International is leading the way by producing the world’s most earth-friendly portable spas powered by the incredibly energy efficient JetPak® system.

30 Nov 2009

City of Longmont Host First Smarter, Safer, Greener House Contest

DaVinci Quest made a request of the Longmont City Council for a resolution giving permission to DaVinci Quest to hold an innovation contest planned to demonstrate technologies that can make a house smarter, safer and greener. A set of the Official Rules and other information regarding the Contest can be found at the DaVinci Quest website: DaVinci Quest.

30 Nov 2009

Academics Argue the Kyoto Protocol is Doing More Damege than Good

Global carbon markets may well have been hailed as the saviour of the planet by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, but in many ways they are doing more harm than good, according to new evidence.

30 Nov 2009

Solution to the Problem of Cleaning Cooling Water from Nuclear Reactors

Together with his colleague Sevilimendu Narasimhan from the Bhabha Atomic Research Center in Kalpakkam, India, the chemist PD Dr. Börje Sellergren from the Institute of Environmental Research at Technische Universität Dortmund has developed a new method to reduce the amount of this radioactive waste in nuclear reactor cooling water considerably. His approach: small beads consisting of a special polymer which "fishes" the radioactivity out of the water.

29 Nov 2009

Lend Lease Ventures Reinforces Committment to Clean Technologies with Investment into Electric Vehicles

Lend Lease Ventures, continues to expand its portfolio following its significant investment in Better Place Australia - the leader in the design and deployment of infrastructure to support the expected mass transition to electric vehicles (EVs). The Better Place Australia investment reflects Lend Lease Ventures’ focus on the cleantech sector, in turn assisting the wider Lend Lease Group continue as a leader in the provision of sustainable solutions.

29 Nov 2009