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Environmentally Friendly Scagliola Stone Mantels are Eco-Elegant Designs Demonstrating Beauty, Style and Sustainability

In the current era of environmental concern and ultra-green awareness, every major industry has a newly found responsibility to participate in ecological maintenance and sustainability. High-end mantel manufacturer and masonry company Francois and Co is no exception

28 Dec 2008

2009 Green Car Vision Award Finalists Named

Five nominees have been identified for Green Car Journal's 2009 Green Car Vision Award. One of these five finalists -- the Chevrolet Volt, Fisker Karma, Honda FCX Clarity, MINI E, or Mitsubishi i-MiEV -- will be honored as the 2009 Green Car Vision Award winner

23 Dec 2008

Green Awards for Lockheed Martin Environmental Efforts

Lockheed Martin has invested more than $40 million since 2001 in capital improvements to increase energy efficiency and lower emissions from its business operations. As a result, Lockheed Martin saves more than 125 million kilowatt hours of energy annually

23 Dec 2008

California State Parks Adopt Electric Vehicles and Electric Motorbikes

Electric motorcycle manufacturer, Quantya and California State Park's Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division partner to promote electric off-highway vehicles

23 Dec 2008

Statewide Recycling Program for Plastic Bags Created in New York

The American Chemistry Council has applauded New York Governor David Paterson's decision to sign legislation that expands consumers' access to recycle plastic bags and product wraps statewide

23 Dec 2008

Toyota Set to Debut Battery Electric Vehicle Concept at 2009 North American International Auto Show

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. will display a battery electric vehicle concept at the 2009 North American International Auto Show

23 Dec 2008

Using Nanoparticles to Enhance Solar Cell Efficiency

A relatively new approach to solar cells involves lacing them with nanoscopic metal particles to increase efficiency

23 Dec 2008

Efficient Organic LEDs Lights a Step Toward Better Lighting

For those who love "green" compact fluorescent bulbs but hate their cold light, here's some good news - Researchers are closer to flipping the switch on cheaper, richer LED-type room lighting

23 Dec 2008

Evaluating the Environmental Risk of Pools of Polluting Liquid

Researchers have produced an Environmental Risk Index relating to ponds containing lixiviates, polluting liquids from tips or composting plants, which are near river courses. The aim of the study is to quantify their environmental risk and protect surrounding areas

23 Dec 2008

Congo Mountain Gorillas Seen in the Wild for the First Time in a Year

Mountain gorillas in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have been seen by park rangers for the first time since the rangers were forced out of areas of Virunga National Park by Laurent Nkunda's army 15 months ago

23 Dec 2008

Alcoa to Use Clean, Renewable Energy at Aluminium Smelters in Quebec

Alcoa finalized with Hydro Quebec the renewal of existing power agreements in Quebec as well as the signing of new agreements for additional power

23 Dec 2008

Wall Mounted Rainwater Harvesting System Reduces Flooding and Water Consumption

Environmental engineering company and water expert MWH is working with Dwr Cymru Welsh Water and manufacturers Aqualogic, to produce affordable wall-mounted rainwater harvesting systems that can be fitted to homes to reduce water consumption and down stream flooding

23 Dec 2008