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Smart NanoBattery From mPhase Speeds Ahead

mPhase Technologies reported that its work with a world leading MEMS foundry has resulted in the rapid advancement of its Smart NanoBattery technology. Last week, mPhase announced a laboratory discovery of a polymer coating that improves the ability to control activation of the Smart NanoBattery

28 Aug 2009

Link Found Between Solar Cycle, the Stratosphere and Global Weather Patterns

Subtle connections between the 11-year solar cycle, the stratosphere, and the tropical Pacific Ocean work in sync to generate periodic weather patterns that affect much of the globe, according to research appearing this week in the journal Science

28 Aug 2009

UN Wants Millions of Signatures on Climate Change Action Petition

The United Nations is calling for millions of online signatures for a climate petition and is launching the first-ever Global Climate Week as part of its Seal the Deal! campaign, 100 days ahead of a crucial UN climate change summit in Copenhagen (COP 15) in December

28 Aug 2009

Renewed Interest in Nuclear Power is Behind Development of New Supermaterials

An upsurge of interest in nuclear power as an energy source in the era of global climate change is fostering development of a new generation of supermaterials to ensure the safety and reliable performance of tomorrow’s nuclear power stations

28 Aug 2009

Leader in Battery Technology Takes Stake in Think Global Electric Vehicle Maker

Ener1, Inc. will take the lead among a group of investors that plans to inject $47 million of equity funding into Think Global AS, the Norwegian electric vehicle producer

28 Aug 2009

Kyocera Using Green Curtains to Make Buildings More Environmentally Friendly

As part of its environmental protection activities, the Kyocera Group is growing morning glories and goya (bitter gourd) to form "Green Curtains," which are erected over trestles to shade portions of the outer walls and windows of manufacturing and office buildings at 12 locations throughout Japan

26 Aug 2009

Kenworth Diesel Electric Hybrid Truck Part of New York City Green Transport Initiatives

The Kenworth T370 diesel-electric hybrid truck was featured today at a press conference held by New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg to discuss the city’s latest green transportation initiatives

26 Aug 2009

Raser Electric Hummer H3E Gets Over 50 Miles on Batteries During Test Drive

Raser Technologies, an energy technology company, announced results from a recent test drive demonstrating over 50 miles of all-electric range by its electric Hummer H3E during a preliminary road test

26 Aug 2009

Carbon Trust Big Business Refit to Help Businesses Slash Energy Costs by Replacing Old Equipment With Energy Efficient Equipment

The Carbon Trust is to help thousands of small and medium sized businesses drive down their costs by as much as £40m through a new programme - The Big Business Refit – set to launch in September this year, it was announced today

26 Aug 2009

Prototype Granted For Device That Generates Electricity From Moving Heavy Vehicles

New Energy to conduct durability tests of previously announced MotionPowerTM technology for cars and light trucks at Burger King®, Four Seasons Hotel, and Holiday Inn Express®

26 Aug 2009

Australian Water Scarcity Started 15 Years Ago

New analysis shows that the water scarcity being experienced in southeast Australia started up to 15 years ago

26 Aug 2009

Office Buildings to be Used to Test For Climate Change Adaptation Methods

Bruntwood, in partnership with the University of Manchester, has announced that its Eco Cities Initiative for Sustainable Cities, will use office buildings as 'living laboratories' to test climate change adaptation methods

26 Aug 2009

Nancy Pelosi Inspects World's Largest Solar Panel

Applied Materials Chairman and CEO Mike Splinter greeted Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi in front of a demonstration of the world's largest and most powerful solar panel

26 Aug 2009

Toxic Drywall Solution Now Available

The only effective solution with proven performance to manage and remove the harmful contaminants being emitted from Chinese Drywall is now available. The RISS System(TM) removes the inorganic and organic sulfur based contaminants from indoor air

26 Aug 2009

Enfis Launches New Bright White Light LEDs

Enfis Group Plc, an innovator of intelligent LED lighting systems and technologies, today announced the introduction of a new line of ultra-bright white LED arrays that offer fixture manufacturers and lighting designers rapid design and integration opportunities

26 Aug 2009