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Rising Sea Levels to Have Significant Impact on Florida Coast and Economy

Leading Florida-based scientific researchers released two new studies today, including a Florida State University report finding that climate change will cause significant impacts on Florida’s coastlines and economy

25 Sep 2008

Ultra Motor Introduces New A2B Electric Bike

Ultra Motor, a leader in urban transport solutions introduced the A2B electric bike today to cycling bike dealers at Interbike, North America’s largest national bicycle trade event

25 Sep 2008

Lafarge Invites Architects and Engineers to Redefine Concrete as an Innovative, Green Solution to Construction

Lafarge Group, the world leader in building materials, has invited architects and engineers from around the world to New York to discuss the role of concrete in green construction and innovative design

25 Sep 2008

Red, White or Sparkling - Wine Industry Trying to Go Green

The wine industry is making a concerted effort to adopt environmentally responsible practices but sees a need for better education among both consumers and professionals on many green issues

25 Sep 2008

Timberland, New Balance, Keen, Reef, Hush Puppies and Simple Shoes to All Produce Footwear From Leather Made at Environmentally Friendly Tannery

Ground has been broken on the new ecologically friendly model factory in Saigon, Vietnam of the Germany - Chinese leather producer ISA Tan Tec

25 Sep 2008

New Equipment to Reduce Emissions from Air New Zealand Aircraft

Air New Zealand is reinforcing its claim to the title of the world’s most environmentally responsible airline by installing new equipment that will reduce the carbon emissions from its international jet fleet

24 Sep 2008

Animal Found With The Ability to Survive Climate Change

Queen's researchers have found that the main source of food for many fish -- including cod -- in the North Atlantic appears to adapt in order to survive climate change

24 Sep 2008

Instructiions for Making Cheap Biological Sand Filters to Provide Clean Water to Impoverished Areas of the World

A new article published in Current Protocols in Microbiology provides detailed instructions for constructing and using low-cost biological sand (biosand) filters capable of dramatically improving the quality of drinking water

24 Sep 2008

Controlling Agricultural Energy Costs With Low Energy Grain Drying Technique

A little-used grain-drying technique can help farmers control energy costs, according to an Ohio State University agricultural engineer

24 Sep 2008

Boeing Performance Improvement Package to Help British Airways Be More Efficient and Environmentally Friendly

Boeing will provide a Performance Improvement Package for British Airways' 777 fleet that will result in a one percent fuel efficiency gain, along with the emission reductions that come with reduced fuel usage

24 Sep 2008

Carbon Dioxide Emissions Booming and Shifting East

Despite widespread concern about climate change, annual carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels and manufacturing cement have grown 38 percent since 1992, from 6.1 billion tons of carbon to 8.5 billion tons in 2007

24 Sep 2008

Green Buildings at Sandia Get LEED Certification

Sandia National Laboratories recently recognized five green-certified buildings in a brief ceremony organized by the Labs’ Environmental Planning Department

24 Sep 2008

Checklist to Ensure School and System Buildings Are Not Contributing to Asbestos Risks

Certain school buildings are called "system buildings" and have their structural columns fire-proofed with asbestos materials, which in turn are enclosed by metal casings or cladding. This checklist helps ensure asbestos safety

24 Sep 2008

Advertising Campaign Takes Off Promoting Ethanol

America’s ethanol industry has a fantastic story to tell. Beginning this week, that story is being told to millions of Americans as the Renewable Fuels Association launches two ads very clearly stating the benefits of today’s domestic renewable fuels industry

24 Sep 2008

Solar Wind Losing Power, May Allow Cosmic Radiation from Other Galaxies to Hit Earth

Data from the joint ESA - NASA Ulysses mission show that the Sun has reduced its output of solar wind to the lowest levels since accurate readings have become available

24 Sep 2008