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Energy Efficiency Improvements in Commercial and Industrial Buildings With Siemens and OSRAM

Siemens is with its divisions Building Technologies and OSRAM the only supplier in the market to offer customers a comprehensive portfolio for the reduction of energy costs in buildings used for commercial and industrial purposes

19 Jun 2009

Electric Cars to be Made in China Based on Detroit Electric Drive Technologies

Dongfeng Motor Corporation and Detroit Electric Holdings Ltd announced today the two companies have agreed to jointly research, develop, market and sell Pure Electric Vehicles (PEVs) in China, based on Detroit Electric’s advanced electric drive technology

19 Jun 2009

Solar Energy Research Team Heads to Europe to Continue Their Work

A solar energy research team from Valparaiso University’s College of Engineering will return to Switzerland this summer to continue testing the potential of harnessing the sun’s energy for industrial applications

19 Jun 2009

Sports Are Playing a Growing Role in Promoting Environmental Sustainability

The crucial role played by Sports in various aspects of sustainable development was discussed by UNEP Executive Director Achim Steiner in an address to the 'Forum on Productive Youth Development through Sport in Africa'

19 Jun 2009

No Improvement Expected For Oxygen Starved Dead Zone in Gulf of Mexico

University of Michigan aquatic ecologist Donald Scavia and his colleagues say this year's Gulf of Mexico "dead zone" could be one of the largest on record, continuing a decades-long trend that threatens the health of a half-billion-dollar fishery

19 Jun 2009

No Solvents Needed For New Instantly Cured Flooring Material

UVolve by DSM, is a cost-effective alternative to traditional epoxy, MMA, or urethane floors. After application, the surface is instantly cured with a proprietary ultra-violet light machine, allowing a return to normal operations in just hours instead of days

18 Jun 2009

Taxibot To Allow Aeroplanes to Taxi With Engines Off To Maximise Aircraft Energy Efficiency

Airbus has signed a MoU with IAI to jointly explore and develop application of IAI's proposed new tow-bar-less tractor concept known as "Taxibot". The Taxibot is expected to completely remove the need to turn on the aircraft's main engines during taxi

18 Jun 2009

We Can Win The Climate Change Fight But Will Need New Technologies and a Completely New Energy System by 2050

VTT just published a book entitled 'Energy Visions 2050'. The scenarios described in the book suggest that new technologies coupled with close international climate co-operation could enable us to mitigate climate change, but success will be dependent on renewal of the entire energy system by the year 2050

18 Jun 2009

Sustainability Hub Launched at Kingston University, London

From using rainwater to flush its toilets to advising local businesses on how to reduce their carbon footprint, Kingston University in south-west London already has a good track record on sustainability. But it hopes to make an even greater impact by bringing together its work in this area into a Sustainability Hub

18 Jun 2009

Adapting to Climate Change and Reducing Risks Will Rely on Ecosystem Management

Sustainable management of ecosystems, as an integral part of climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction plans, must be at the centre of all development activity, according to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), WWF-International, IUCN and ISDR

18 Jun 2009

Scotch Whisky Makers Agree to Go Environmentally Friendly

Scottish distillers, makers of iconic Scotch whiskies, have agreed to 'green' their production processes, meaning that whisky drinkers everywhere soon will be able to sit back with a single malt and know they are helping to fight climate change

18 Jun 2009

Patent Awarded to Renewable Biomaterial Based Surfactant for Detergents

The Spanish Patent and Trade Mark Office has recently accepted a patent of the University of Cadiz to produce a new surfactant component using renewable raw materials, which improves the quality of detergents as they are less pollutant

18 Jun 2009

Over 3000 Homes In Wales to Get Free Building Insulation

Warm Wales, the Community Interest Company, set up to deliver fuel poverty programmes in Wales, has announced its backing for an initiative to provide free mineral wool insulation to over 3,000 Welsh households

18 Jun 2009

Energy Efficient Building Systems Shown Off at Wicona Test Center

Wicona Test Center building showcases advanced aluminium building systems and energy efficient buildings

18 Jun 2009

Environmentally Friendly Sports Shoes Launched by Brooks

Leading running company Brooks Sports, Inc. announced today the upcoming launch of the Green Silence, a groundbreaking competition racing flat that boasts a sustainable element in each part of the shoe. Using soy-based inks, water-based adhesives, and recycled materials, Green Silence incorporates sustainability - without sacrificing performance - into every stitch of the shoe

17 Jun 2009