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CEMEX California Cement Fined and Agrees to Reduce Emissions

In the largest settlement yet in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's ongoing cement kiln enforcement initiative, the U.S. Department of Justice, lodged a consent decree with the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California resolving Clean Air Act claims against CEMEX California Cement

19 Jan 2009

Sustainable Business Practices on the Curriculum at UC San Diego

At a time when President-Elect Barack Obama is examining ways to launch a Green New Deal to reenergize the slumping economy and fight the threat of global warming, UC San Diego Extension has created a specialized certificate in Sustainable Business Practices

19 Jan 2009

Clean Snowmobile Challenge Develops Cleaner Greener Vehicles for Cold Environments

Engineering students from 18 schools take the Clean Snowmobile Challenge at Michigan Technological University in March

18 Jan 2009

Arctic Oil Exploration Ban to be Pushed by Norway

Norwegian communities and conservationists today launched a campaign to ban oil exploration and development from parts of their Arctic coast

18 Jan 2009

Business Community Thrown the Challenge of Tackling Climate Change

Persuade staff to toe the green line at work and tackle climate change, that's the challenge issued to the business community by researchers at Leeds University Business School

18 Jan 2009

Eco-Efficiency Analysis for Fruit and Vegetables

Is it ecologically responsible to buy an apple from overseas? Shouldn't people as a rule choose fruit from national or local producers? Such questions play an every greater role in consumers' buying decisions. Yet our gut feelings can be misleading. Approaches, such as BASF's eco-efficiency analysis, make it possible to carry out an objective assessment.

15 Jan 2009

Education Center at Dow Corning's Manufacturing Site Awarded Eco-Center Status

An education center at Dow Corning"s manufacturing site in the UK has been awarded Eco-Center status because of the high level of sustainability practices it follows.

15 Jan 2009

BASF to Demonstrate Carbon Emission Reduction Solutions at World Future Energy Summit

As a leading global partner to the construction industry, BASF is exhibiting at the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates from January 19 to 21, 2009. The event is hosted by the project organization for the future city of Masdar, which aims to set new standards with a zero-carbon energy supply system. Masdar is scheduled to be ready for occupation by 50,000 people in 2016.

15 Jan 2009

Crop Management Techniques Key to Greenhouse Gas Control in Shifting Land Use

Publications ranging from the journal Science to Time magazine have blasted biofuels for significantly contributing to greenhouse gas emissions, calling into question the environmental benefits of making fuel from plant material. But a new analysis by Michigan State University scientists says these dire predictions are based on a set of assumptions that may not be correct.

15 Jan 2009

Micro-Hybrid Technology Set to Cut Emissions and Fuel Use in Cars

The EUREKA E! 3734 i-StARS project is developing a compact, fully integrated and low-cost start-stop system for cars to replace conventional alternators in mass production. This second-generation starter alternator reversible system (StARS) is intended to enable the European automotive industry to meet new EU emissions legislation and significantly reduce fuel consumption without needing to redesign the engine.

15 Jan 2009

World-First in Solar Technology Unveiled at Concordia University

People travelling in Quartier Concordia along Ste. Catherine street or De Maisonneuve boulevard in Montreal can now look up and see a demonstration of innovative Canadian technology conceived at Concordia University: solar panels covering the top two floors of one facade of an institutional building - the new John Molson School of Business (JMSB).

15 Jan 2009

KLD Energy Technologies Secures Funding to Increase Speed and Efficiency of Electric Vehicles

Austin-based KLD Energy Technologies, Inc., developers of a high-performance electric motor system technology, announce the completion of a $1 million financing round from a private investment group. The company leveraged the Series A funding to further develop its high-frequency, low RPM, transmissionless motor system designed to increase the speed and efficiency of electric vehicles.

15 Jan 2009

Perfectenergy International Signs 50 MW Solar Sales Contract With Abidas AG

Perfectenergy International Limited (OTCBB:PFGY), a global manufacturer and marketer of customized and standard photovoltaic ("PV") solar cells, modules and systems, today announced that its subsidiary, Perfectenergy (Shanghai) Co. Ltd., has entered into a sales contract valued at more than $150 million with Abidas AG of Germany, pursuant to which Abidas will purchase 50 MW of mono solar modules from Perfectenergy scheduled for delivery over the next four quarters of 2009.

15 Jan 2009

First Retailer to Receive LEED Gold Certification from U.S. Green Building Council

Office Depot (NYSE:ODP), a leading global provider of office products and services, today announced that its "Green" retail store prototype has received a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The USGBC's LEED system is widely recognized as the benchmark for green building design, construction, operations and maintenance.

14 Jan 2009

Fireman's Fund Insurance Company Receives LEED Silver Certification

Fireman's Fund Insurance Company, the first property and casualty insurer to offer 'green' insurance for businesses and homeowners, has received Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for the green interiors of its Lincoln Plaza office in downtown Dallas.

14 Jan 2009