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Digital Television Upgraders Reminded to Consider the Environment When Making Their Purchase

EPA encourages all U.S. citizens who own an analog TV set and
who receive free broadcasts (via rabbit ears or a roof-top antenna) to extend the life of their TV by subscribing to a paid TV service or connecting it to a converter box. Energy Star-qualified digital converter boxes are available for purchase

12 Jun 2009

Mercury Free Button Battery Made by Sony

Sony Corporation has announced the realization of a mercury-free alkaline button battery (LR), and plans to commercialize six models of those environmentally conscious batteries

12 Jun 2009

Filling Stations of the Future Come to Germany With Changing Points For Electric Vehicles Being Rolled Out

The RWE Group and APCOA Autoparking GmbH are entering into a partnership in the area of electric mobility. The two companies are launching a joint roll-out of charging points for electric cars in publicly accessible parking areas in Berlin

11 Jun 2009

Environmentally Friendly Supply Chains Start With Eco-Conscious Pallets

Most people believe change starts at the top. But when it comes to greening your supply chain, change really starts at the bottom -- with your choice of pallets

11 Jun 2009

Saving Lives and The Environment With Ford Escape Hybrid Vehicles Patrolling LA Beaches

For the past year the Los Angeles County Lifeguard Service, a division of the fire department, has used a fleet of 2009 Ford Escape Hybrids to help save lives while reducing fuel consumption and protecting the environment

11 Jun 2009

Ford Motor Company and Hydro-Québec Team Up on Plug In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Research

Ford Motor Company and Hydro-Québec announced today that Hydro-Québec has joined a North America wide demonstration and research program on plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs)

11 Jun 2009

Climate Change Education Funding Opportunity Announced by NASA

NASA has announced a new funding opportunity that could result in the award of cooperative agreements for projects designed to educate students, teachers and lifelong learners about global climate change

11 Jun 2009

Hybrid Bus Hits The Streets of Baltimore

DesignLine USA, LLC, a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative hybrid and electric vehicles for the public transport market, announced that the first of 21 buses ordered by the City of Baltimore was unveiled today at a ceremony to mark a new era in the city’s public transit history

11 Jun 2009

Green Building Council Recognizes Otis Elevator Company Leadership in Environmental Sustainability

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) recognized Otis Elevator Company today for its leadership in environmental sustainability

11 Jun 2009

Environmental eLearning for Africa

Representatives of environmental authorities in 14 African countries met in Dakar, Senegal at a UNEP seminar during the 4th eLearning Africa conference and agreed roles and responsibilities in establishing and African Environmental eLearning Network to share expertise, best practices and eLearning content

10 Jun 2009

Japan Emissions Targets Labelled Too Little, Too Late

Japan’s announcement to reduce its emissions by only 8 percent by 2020 completely lacks ambition and stands in the way of a fair global deal, which should save the world from the catastrophic impact of climate change

10 Jun 2009

Milk Goes Green as Dairy Farms Use Less Land, Feed and Water Than Ever Before

Dairy genetics, nutrition, herd management and improved animal welfare over the past 60 years have resulted in a modern milk production system that has a smaller carbon footprint than mid-20th century farming practices, says a Cornell University study in the Journal of Animal Science

10 Jun 2009

Award for Energy Harvesting Module for Autonomous Wireless Sensor Networks

Cymbet Corporation today announced that it has been honored with a Sensors' "Best of Sensors Expo 2009" bronze award. Cymbet won this award for its EnerChip™ EH CBC5300 energy harvesting module which is a key enabler for autonomous wireless sensor networks

10 Jun 2009

"Technology Guide" Released to Give Insight into the Future

The Technology Guide comprehensibly explains current and future technology and is illustrated with numerous photographs, drawings and diagrams. It is aimed at everyone in society, politics, industry or research who is interested in technology - not just specialists, but anyone curious to find out where we are headed

10 Jun 2009

Why Solar Power Will Win the Energy Race

As America evolves from a petroleum economy to a green energy economy, investors seek to predict what industries will experience maximum growth. As a solar consulting firm, EVSO sees strong market trends toward solar

9 Jun 2009