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Researchers Looking to Produce Clean Renewable ENergy With Low Emissions Burner and Ethanol Production Catalyst

Iowa State University researchers are working to produce clean, renewable energy by developing a new, low-emissions burner and a new catalyst for ethanol production

9 Mar 2009

Eco Funerals Become Increasingly Popular

Natural burial is often thought of as a green option that takes place in the countryside for non-religious people, but according to researchers at the University of Sheffield, that is only part of the story

9 Mar 2009

Are Headaches Caused by Air Pollution or Weather

A new study shows that higher temperatures and lower barometric air pressure may lead to a higher, short-term risk of headaches, but air pollution may not have a significant effect on headache

9 Mar 2009

Cutting Edge Biotechnology Set to Deliver Big Economic Rewards

The biotechnology industry is ready to produce new jobs and revenue streams by using cutting-edge innovations already incubating in research parks around the globe. Biotech leaders will convene in Atlanta May 15 and 16 to focus on new opportunities to grow this emerging sector and fuel the world's economic recovery

9 Mar 2009

Emissions Reduction Retrofit for Diesel Engines Available for Government Funding

BASF Catalysts' retrofit technology, which addresses harmful emissions from large diesel engines generally found on bus and truck fleets, is ready to meet the anticipated demand from fleet owners as they tap $300 million in stimulus funding directed to the EPA's Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) program

9 Mar 2009

EPA Plans to Monitor Schools Air Quality Supported by Clean Air for Children Advocate

One of the attorneys who negotiated an agreement with California's largest school bus operator to reduce potentially harmful diesel exhaust from its school buses is now speaking out on the risk of dangerous levels of air pollution that exist around the nation's schools

9 Mar 2009

Software Developer Advances Energy Management Solutions

Magpie provides energy solutions provider, Tendril, with the expertise they needed to advance their leading energy management solution

9 Mar 2009

Entergy Named a Top 10 Corporate Citizens are Announced

Corporate Responsibility Officer magazine today named Entergy Corporation (NYSE: ETR) as one of the top ten corporate citizens in the United States. For the second time in three years, Entergy was the highest-ranking utility company on CRO's honored list

9 Mar 2009

AQUAMANTRA Introduces World's First Completely Biodegradable Recyclable Bottle

The AQUAMANTRA ENSO biodegradable water bottle will be available for shipment to store shelves in May 2009. It is welcomed news to both retailers and consumers who have felt the pressure from environmental groups and consumers who are concerned about exploding landfills bulging with non-recyclable-compostable plastics

9 Mar 2009

Kenworth Gets Major Order For Hybrid Trucks From Coca-Cola

Kenworth Truck Company announced today its largest ever hybrid truck order. The order from Coca-Cola Enterprises, the world’s largest manufacturer and distributor of Coca-Cola products, is for 150 Kenworth T370 diesel-electric tractors and 35 Kenworth T370 hybrid trucks, all of which will be on the road this year

5 Mar 2009

'Frugal Green' is the New Era Says Green Building Consultant

Jerry Yudelson, one of the world's top green building consultants, proclaims that green building professionals can make sustainability pay its own way

5 Mar 2009

Certain Rocks Found to Pull CO2 From the Air and Lock It Away Like Trees Do

Trees already pull carbon dioxide from the air and safely lock it away naturally through photosynthesis. Now, in a new report, geologists have mapped large rock formations in the United States that can also absorb CO2, which they say might be artificially harnessed to do the task at a vastly increased pace

5 Mar 2009