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Building to Feature Energy-Saving Solar and Wind-Generated Power

Stantec today announced that a new, 89,000-square-foot building under construction at the Brooklyn Navy Yard will feature energy-saving solar and wind-generated power as part of a renewable energy pilot program.

20 May 2008

Retailer Affirms Environmental Leadership Position in Industry

Office Depot, a leading global provider of office products and services, today announced that it has achieved volume pre-certification under the pilot Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Portfolio Program for its store prototype design - the retailer's master set of drawings - from the United States Green Building Council (USGBC).

20 May 2008

Report Highlights Business Solutions that are Environmentally Efficient

With the support of Governor Schwarzenegger and distinguished CEOs, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) today launched its inaugural report "Innovations Review 2008: Making Green the New Business as Usual."

20 May 2008

Soil Carbon Stocks Play Important Role in Forest Carbon Balances

The use of harvest residues for energy production decreases soil carbon stocks. These changes in soil carbon stocks are remarkable compared to the other greenhouse gas emissions caused by the use of forest residues for energy. On a national scale, soil carbon stocks play an important role in forest carbon balances.

20 May 2008

SNL and Kirtland Air Force Base May Soon Share a Wind Farm

Sandia National Laboratories and Kirtland Air Force Base may soon share a wind farm that will provide as much as one-third of the electricity used by the two entities.

20 May 2008

Biofuels versus Food

The European Union's recent attempt to salve the wounds of rising food prices and social unrest caused by its rush to promote biofuels once again unveils the dangers of using traditional thinking to resolve global warming.

20 May 2008

SEMAFO Receives Award for Environmental Protection

SEMAFO, a Canadian-based mining company with gold exploration and production activities in West Africa was awarded the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Saint-Laurent 2008 Alpha Award of Distinction for Environmental Protection.

20 May 2008

Helping Businesses Achieve Their Green Goals

At a gathering of international customers at its Pulse 2008 conference here, IBM today introduced a comprehensive strategy and a broad set of new capabilities to help businesses achieve their green goals.

20 May 2008

Promoting Environmentally Friendly Practices in Hospitals and Health Systems

The Premier healthcare alliance today received the 2008 "Champion for Change" award from Practice Greenhealth (PGH), formerly Hospitals for a Healthy Environment, for its leadership in helping alliance member hospitals and health systems promote environmentally friendly practices.

20 May 2008

SatCon Received Purchase Order for Roof Mount PV Installation in Spain

SatCon Technology Corporation®, a developer of power management and system architecture solutions for the alternative energy and distributed power markets today announced that it has received a purchase order for a 10MW electrical package from a Confidential Project Developer for a roof mount PV installation in Spain.

20 May 2008

Sun's Open Work Program Cuts CO2 Emissions

Sun Microsystems, Inc. today announced its inclusion in an Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) report that recognizes innovations in environmental efficiency that also benefit the bottom line. In "Innovations Review: Making Green the New Business as Usual," EDF acknowledged Sun's Open Work program, which utilizes innovative technologies, collaboration tools and support so that employees can work anywhere, anytime.

20 May 2008

Antireflection Coatings Can Be Used to Improve Solar Cell Performance

Magnolia Optical Technologies, Inc. announced today that in collaboration with the Army Research Laboratory in Adelphi, MD it has developed broad band multi-layer AR coatings that can be used for visible and IR sensors applications including enhancing solar cell performance. This work was partially funded by an MDA/Army funded SBIR Program.

20 May 2008

Patent Supports Technology Underlying One of Company's Green Platforms

iVoice Technology, Inc., announced today a new Patent Application filing for Vehicle Mud Flaps made of molded recycled tire rubber. The application supports one of the Company's new "green" platforms. B Green Innovations, Inc., its wholly-owned subsidiary, is developing its "green" technology platforms.

20 May 2008

Report Summarizes Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Technology and Market Information

Research and Markets has announced the addition of "Directory and Market Information Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC)" to their offering.

20 May 2008

Fuel Tech to Supply and Install NOxOUT on Coal-Fired Boilers in People's Republic of China

Fuel Tech, Inc., a world leader in advanced engineering solutions for the optimization of combustion systems in utility and industrial applications, today announced receipt of a $4.6 million contract for the supply and installation of NOxOUT® Selective Non-Catalytic Reduction (SNCR) technology on two newly constructed 600 megawatt coal-fired boilers in the People's Republic of China (PRC).

20 May 2008