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Ford Milestone as 100,000th Hybrid SUV Rolls Off Line at Kansas City Plant

Ford Motor Company today celebrated the production of its 100,000th hybrid SUV and reinforced its commitment to ramping up production of hybrid vehicles this year

11 Mar 2009

Honda Insight Becomes Most Affordable New Hybrid Vehicle in the US

The all-new 2010 Honda Insight goes on sale in the U.S. on March 24 with a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $19,800 for the Insight LX

11 Mar 2009

New Data Shows How To Improve Wheat Yields

Researchers from Kansas State University and the U.S. Department of Agriculture hope their research will lead to a better crop of wheat

11 Mar 2009

Termite Killing Insecticide Remains a Greenhouse Gas Environmental Threat

Fumigant pumped into tented houses to kill pests remains in atmosphere six to 10 times longer than previously thought, Scripps-led study shows

11 Mar 2009

Exelon Energy Introduces Emission Free Energy Certificate for Customers

Emission-Free Energy Certificates help commercial and industrial customers measure environmental benefit of purchasing low-carbon electricity

11 Mar 2009

Fuel Cells Delivered For Use in Medical Training Exercise

Adaptive Materials, the global fuel cell leader, recently delivered five 25-watt solid oxide fuel cell units for use in a medical readiness training exercise (MEDRETE) held in the Dominican Republic

10 Mar 2009

Solar Energy System Installation Completed at McGowan Builders Headquarters

Clear Skies Solar today announced the successful installation of the McGowan Builders solar energy system at the company's newly renovated 37,000 square foot headquarters

10 Mar 2009

Duke Energy Gets Go Ahead For Wind Power Project

Duke Energy's plan to build a 66-turbine wind power project near Casper, Wyo., remains on schedule to start construction this spring, thanks to a unanimous vote by a state environmental commission to approve the project's permit

10 Mar 2009

Sustainable Made-to-Order Designer Furniture Launched By SIDD Launches

SIDD Fine Woodworking has opened its studio and workshop in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. As a company that both designs and builds its products entirely in-house, SIDD is positioned to provide high end modern furnishings that are innovative, interesting, and uniquely well made

10 Mar 2009

Efficient Rinnai Tankless Water Heaters and Direct-Vent Furnaces Are Now More Accessible to Consumers

Rinnai is pleased to announce that its tankless water heaters and direct-vent wall furnaces are now more accessible to consumers who want to enjoy the comforts and conveniences of continuous hot water or energy-efficient home heating

10 Mar 2009

Energy Efficiency Tax Credit Available For Adding Home Insulation in 2009

Individuals who purchase and install products including home insulation, heating and cooling equipment, roofing, doors and energy efficient windows will be eligible for a US Government tax break

10 Mar 2009

Electricity To Be Switched Off Completely For Earth Hour

At precisely 8.30pm on March 28 the diesel generators will be switched off on the Chatham Islands, a small archipelago off the east coast of New Zealand, heralding the start of the greatest community event the world has ever witnessed - Earth Hour 2009

10 Mar 2009