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Seeing the World Through Green-Colored Glasses

The first graduating class from the University of Maryland's distinctive real estate development program sees the world through green-colored glasses. Most are early or mid-career professionals with real-world experience, and their teachers say they are poised to change the field.

20 May 2008

State Park in Pennsylvania to Purchase an Environmentally Friendly Lawn Mower

Yellow Creek State Park in Indiana County is the first state park in Pennsylvania to purchase an environmentally friendly, propane-powered lawn mower; one of many initiatives at the park to conserve natural resources.

19 May 2008

Web Site to Increase Environmental Efforts in the Restaurant Industry

The National Restaurant Association today is launching "Conserve: Solutions for Sustainability," an initiative designed to support the nation's nearly one million restaurant and foodservice locations as they become more eco-friendly, at the Association's annual Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show in Chicago.

19 May 2008

GRA Working with PepsiCo to Assist Customers Becoming More Environmentally Sustainable

PepsiCo Foodservice has entered into a strategic partnership with the not-for-profit Green Restaurant Association. The GRA will work with PepsiCo Foodservice to assist customers with becoming more environmentally sustainable.

19 May 2008

Companies Recognized for their Commitment in Protecting Wyoming's Water Quality

Baker Energy, a unit of Michael Baker Corporation, announced today that the Wyoming State Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has recognized Baker and its client, J.M. Huber Corporation (Huber), with a first-of-its-kind award for their joint commitment and excellence in protecting Wyoming's water quality.

19 May 2008

Flextek Flex Fuel Conversion Technology for USAF's Off Road Vehicles

Xcelplus International Inc. announces the pending appointment of MAG International Inc. as a new OEM distributor of Flextek Flex Fuel Conversion technology.

19 May 2008

Head of EPA May Not Decide on Greenhouse Gas Emissions Regulations

The head of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Monday said he may not decide on greenhouse gas emissions regulations under the Clean Air Act before President Bush leaves office in January.

19 May 2008

Nutshell Gang Characters Use Kindness and Moral Values to Promote Hybrid Cars

It takes a green character to know what's best for the environment. As such, Lil' Grusome and the Nutshell Gang, hybrid creations of a not-so-nice professor and stars of a cartoon TV special airing this August on NYC TV public television (New York City, northern NJ and southern Connecticut), have teamed up with CarTatts to promote environmental awareness.

19 May 2008

Breakthrough Could Lead to Fuel Savings and Reduction in Carbon Emissions

A new technique that mimics healing processes found in nature could enable damaged aircraft to mend themselves automatically, even during a flight.

19 May 2008

Environmental Cost of Getting Food to Restaurant Plate is Far Higher than Previously Thought

Pioneering research from The University of Nottingham recommends a full government environmental audit of British restaurants.

19 May 2008

Making Fuel Efficiency a Top Priority

As the price of gas reaches record highs, more car shoppers are making fuel efficiency a top priority. While gas mileage alone typically takes center stage in the decision-making process, combining the sticker price of a car with its predicted lifetime fuel cost can offer consumers a better picture of their overall savings during the lifetime of a car.

19 May 2008

Research Leads to Creation of Eco-friendly Biosurfactants and Polymers

Glycerine-derived, eco-friendly biosurfactants and polymers - produced from renewable resources and quickly biodegradable - are getting their moment in the sun.

19 May 2008

Five Key Strategies for a Greener Data Center

GlassHouse Technologies, the leading independent IT infrastructure consulting and services firm, today released a white paper titled, "Five Key Strategies for a Greener Data Center." The tips are designed to help companies effectively "green" their data center and are based on independent research and findings from GlassHouse consultants.

19 May 2008

Interact with Floe and See How Routine Daily Actions Affect the Environment

A new and unusual team member has joined the National Grid "Power of action." brand strategy. Floe, a virtual polar bear on National Grid's Web site, can help National Grid customers analyze and measure the environmental effects of their routine daily activities, including eating, drinking, driving and making home heating energy choices.

19 May 2008

Arrangement Provides Potential for Increased Efficiencies and Customer Growth

Aqua Wastewater Management, Inc. announced today that it has signed an agreement with Mopac of Souderton, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, a division of Smithfield Beef Group, that will allow both companies to provide specific grease-removal services to customers.

19 May 2008