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Human Health to Benefit From Biofuels

In ongoing research at the Energy Biosciences Institute (EBI), researchers are finding that “a biofuel eliminating even 10-percent of current gasoline pollutant emissions would have a substantial impact on human health in this country, especially in urban areas.”

3 Jun 2009

Online Ethanol Contest Won By "Funky" Entry

The E85 Flex-Fuel Challenge was launched to ask the public, “What is renewable to you?” The contestants were given the opportunity to express what is renewable to them. Thousands of people the world over viewed and voted on E85 Flex-Fuel Challenge submissions, and today, the RFA is proud to announce the Grand Prize winner

3 Jun 2009

Electric Vehicles Infrastructure to be Developed by British Gas and Romag

British Gas and Romag Holdings Plc, the specialist manufacturer of glass and plastic composites for renewable energy applications, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate in the testing, marketing, distribution and installation of British Gas branded solar power canopies and other related products

3 Jun 2009

Space Radiation to be Studied by NASA

NASA has selected four proposals for research to help understand space radiation's effects on humans living in space

3 Jun 2009

Green Seal Environmental Certification for Window Maker, American Exteriors

American Exteriors, LLC was certified by Green Seal as an environmentally responsible manufacturer and distributor of vinyl replacement windows

3 Jun 2009

Green Design Award for Universal Fibers

For the second time this year, Universal Fibers is being recognized for its commitment to sustainability by being honored with an environmental award. Schein Media announces that ReFresh Fibers is a winner of the New York House magazine Innovative Green Design Award in the Flooring/Floor Coverings Category

3 Jun 2009

ABB Wins Contract to Supply Energy Efficient Propulsion Systems for Six Ships

ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, won orders worth around $45 million in the first quarter to supply six new vessels with electric propulsion systems, power systems and drilling drive systems at shipyards in South Korea and Japan

3 Jun 2009

Report Released into Clean Energy Investments

$155 billion was invested in 2008 in clean energy companies and projects worldwide - not including large hydro, a new report launched today says

3 Jun 2009

Electric Cars From Coda Automotive to be Sold in California Next Year

Coda Automotive, today announced that it will be introducing an affordable, full performance all-electric sedan to the mainstream California market in 2010

3 Jun 2009

Wind Power Workshop at Cornell

To harvest the wind: Cornell University will host “Large-Scale Wind-Generated Power,” a scientific workshop on gathering wind energy, June 12-13, 2009, at Hollister and Kimball halls on the Cornell campus

3 Jun 2009

Invasive Super Weed May Become More Powerful Due to Climate Change

Researchers at the University of Delaware have discovered a new reason why the tall, tasseled reed Phragmites australis is one of the most invasive plants in the United States. The UD research team found that Phragmites delivers a one-two chemical knock-out punch to snuff out its victims, and the poison becomes even more toxic in the presence of the sun's ultraviolet rays

3 Jun 2009