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Japanese Government Misleading Public Over Biased Emissions Figure Cuts

The Japanese government is misleading the public by presenting biased figures on Japan’s 2020 target for emission cuts, WWF said ahead of the country’s last public hearing on the issue

13 May 2009

What Do Consumers Want From Recyclable and Refillable Packaging?

A new study examines what consumers want from refillable packaging and how manufacturers can make a success of their green initiatives

13 May 2009

Global Action Needed to Preserve World Wide Water Supplies

Chinese, Indian, American, British scientists release conference declaration urging a region-by-region response to increased water scarcity, heightened hazards

13 May 2009

National Energy Efficiency Initiative to be Developed by Australian Government

The Australian Rudd Government will invest up to $100.0 million in partnership with the energy sector for the development of a new National Energy Efficiency Initiative - using 21st century technology to assist our transition to a low carbon economy by encouraging a smarter and more efficient energy network

13 May 2009

Initiatives From Australian Government to Increase Energy Efficiency of Homes

More than three million Australian households are set to benefit from the largest energy efficiency rollout Australia has ever seen. The $4.0 billion Energy Efficient Homes Package will install ceiling insulation in 2.9 million homes and help more than 300,000 additional households install a solar hot water system

13 May 2009

Australian Government Preparing For A Future With Less Water

The 2009-10 Australian Federal Budget delivers on Rudd Government commitments to speed up water purchase in the Murray-Darling Basin, promote urban stormwater harvesting, and help regional communities and irrigators prepare for a future with less water

13 May 2009

Sustainable Building Students From UC Irvine Tour The Gatsby Hollywood

University of California, Irvine students enrolled in "Developing Green and Sustainable Communities" recently toured The Gatsby Hollywood - metro L.A.'s first all solar, Certified California Green, Smarthome community

12 May 2009

Scientists Call For The Inclusion of Indigenous People in Climate Change Monitoring and Policy

Scientists at the Missouri Botanical Garden are calling for the inclusion of indigenous peoples around the world in helping monitor the effects of global climate change and develop policy

12 May 2009

Gas Grills Found to be More Environmentally Friendly Than Charcoal Fired Barbecues

Do biofuels always create smaller carbon footprints than their fossil-fuel competitors? Not necessarily, a new report shows the carbon footprint for charcoal grilling is almost three times as large as that for LPG grilling

12 May 2009

Superbugs Created by Bacteria in Waste Treatment Plants

For bacteria in wastewater treatment plants, the stars align perfectly to create a hedonistic mating ground for antibiotic-resistant superbugs eventually discharged into streams and lakes

12 May 2009

Snake Eye Style Device Monitors Water Quality in Real Time

Although most Americans take the safety of their drinking water for granted, that ordinary tap water could become deadly within minutes. To combat the threat of contamination due to industrial spillage, natural disaster or sabotage, the physicist has developed a new system to monitor the safety of a building or community's water supply in real time

12 May 2009

Gorgeously Green Getaway Weekend at The Crossings Shows People How to Lead More Environmentally Friendly Lives

She has shown Oprah, Julia Roberts and millions of other women how to start living greener lives, and on May 30-31, New York Times bestselling author Sophie Uliano kicks off a Gorgeously Green Getaway Weekend at The Crossings, Austin's award-winning green spa in the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve

12 May 2009

Mammals In Michigan Being Driven North By Climate Change

Some Michigan mammal species are rapidly expanding their ranges northward, apparently in response to climate change, a new study shows. In the process, these historically southern species are replacing their northern counterparts

12 May 2009

Careless Disposal of Recycled Car Parts to Harm the Environment

Regrettably, the current Congressional "Cash for Clunkers" proposal seeks to restrict the recycling of two major replacement parts -- the engine and transmission -- harvested from vehicles turned in for end-of-life processing under the program. The reuse of recycled engine and transmission parts -- and not having to produce a new replacement part -- provides a huge benefit to the environment

12 May 2009

Arylessence Fragrances Organic, Natural, Kosher and Parve

Arylessence, Inc., the innovative fragrance creative house, has expanded its organic and natural fragrance capability to provide natural product manufacturers with a new selection of highest-quality fragrances to meet the ongoing demand by consumers for pure, natural, non-artificial products

12 May 2009