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Greenland Ice Sheet is Melting Faster than Previously Calculated

The Greenland Ice Sheet is melting faster than previously calculated according to a recently released scientific paper by University of Alaska Fairbanks researcher Sebastian H. Mernild.

12 Jun 2008

ICP Solar Introduces New Line of Solar Products, Services and Website

ICP Solar Technologies Inc., a developer, manufacturer and marketer of solar panels and products, today announced that ICP Solar senior management, led by CEO and Chairman Sass Peress, will introduce the Company's new line of Sunsei® Solar products, services and website at Intersolar 2008, the world's largest solar technology trade fair being held in Munich, Germany June 12th through the 14th.

12 Jun 2008

First Hotel in the World to Earn Both LEED and Green Seal Certifications

The Hilton Vancouver, Washington, one of America's first sustainably-designed hotels, makes history again this month as the first hotel in the world to earn both Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and Green Seal certifications. Green Seal, an independent nonprofit organization providing science-based environmental certification accolade comes three years after the hotel became the first major U.S. hotel - and the first Hilton Hotel - to earn LEED certification.

12 Jun 2008

Membranes Helping to Ensure Quality Drinking Water for 1.5 Million Residents

With one of the world's largest desalination projects under way, Sydney has joined the ranks of other coastal cities in Australia to identify seawater desalination as a sustainable and rainfall-independent route to providing drinking water for its burgeoning metropolitan area.

12 Jun 2008

Mini-IBM Modular Data Centers Deliver Up to 50 Percent Energy Savings

IBM today said it would expand its global efforts to deliver greater energy efficiency to businesses facing skyrocketing energy costs, environmental concerns and corporate sustainability requirements.

12 Jun 2008

Quenching The Ever-Increasing Thirst for Solar Energy Products Worldwide

"Årdal has an important task in quenching the ever-increasing thirst for solar energy products worldwide. Expertise in the fields of metallurgy, processes and industrialization explain why Norway and Årdal can fulfill this role," said Hydro President and CEO Eivind Reiten when he congratulated NorSun on the opening of the company's first plant on Wednesday.

12 Jun 2008

New Standard Establishes Internationally Recognized Principles for Sustainability in Building

The new ISO 15392:2008 standard establishes internationally recognized principles for sustainability in building construction. It thus provides a common basis for communication between stakeholders such as builders and architects, product manufacturers and designers, building owners, policy makers and regulators, housing authorities, and consumers.

12 Jun 2008

Flexible Photovoltaic Materials Changing the Way Buildings Receive and Distribute Energy

Sheila Kennedy, an expert in the integration of solar cell technology in architecture who is now at MIT, creates designs for flexible photovoltaic materials that may change the way buildings receive and distribute energy.

12 Jun 2008

Greenwood Wood Boilers Qualify for Environmental Protection Agency Program

The State of Vermont has officially certified that the Greenwood Model 100 and Greenwood Aspen 175 wood boilers comply with the state's new emission limits and can now be sold and installed within Vermont.

11 Jun 2008

The Benefits of Indoor Air Quality

Thermaflex(R), a leading flexible duct manufacturer, encourages homeowners to become more educated on the benefits of indoor air quality (IAQ) and how EverClean can help improve IAQ.

11 Jun 2008

Flexible Fuel Capability Reduces Plug-in Hybrid's Fuel Consumption and CO2 Emissions

Ford Motor Company broke new ground by delivering its first-ever flexible fuel capable plug-in hybrid SUV to the U.S. Department of Energy.

11 Jun 2008

The First Algal-Based Renewable Diesel Passes ASTM Standards

Solazyme announced today that SoladieselRD(TM), a microalgae-derived renewable diesel, has passed American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) D-975 specifications. SoladieselRD(TM) is the first algal-based renewable diesel to meet these standards.

11 Jun 2008

Three-Story Structure is Designed to Achieve LEED Certification

The Corky McMillin Companies recently broke ground on a 104,397 square foot Class A office building in the 360-acre Liberty Station mixed-use development. The three-story structure is designed to achieve a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification and is scheduled for completion Summer 2009.

11 Jun 2008

New Lutron Website Provides Guide for Consumers to Make Informed Decisions

As American consumers and businesses struggle with the myriad of light bulb choices available to achieve energy efficiency and other objectives, Lutron Electronics Co., Inc., has created an easy-to-read website designed to answer the basic question, "What is the best light bulb for me?"

11 Jun 2008

CNX Gas Announces Registration of Greenhouse Gas Emission Offsets with CCX

CNX Gas Corporation today announced the company's registration of greenhouse gas emission offsets with the Chicago Climate Exchange (CCX(R)). Governor Timothy M. Kaine joined the company and recognized CNX Gas Corporation for the significant impact its coalbed methane capture project in southwest Virginia is having on the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in Virginia.

11 Jun 2008