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University of Sydney Launches Institute for Sustainable Solutions

University of Sydney launches a new research group which will focus on some of the world's most urgent issue, sustainability.

15 Jul 2008

Japanese Daruma-Otoshi High Rise Building Demolition Technique Promotes Recycling and Reduces Pollution

Floor by floor demolition method drops high rise buildings to the ground while recycling components and minimising environmental impacts

15 Jul 2008

Record Sized Dead Zones Predicted for Gulf of Mexico and Chesapeake Bay this Summer

Record-setting "dead zones" in the Gulf of Mexico and Chesapeake Bay appear likely this summer, according to new forecasts from a University of Michigan researcher

15 Jul 2008

Award Given to Environmentally Friendly De-Icer for Airport Runways and Aeroplanes

A team of scientists from the Battelle Memorial Institute and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory won a regional award from the American Chemical Society for an environmentally friendly deicer

15 Jul 2008

Low Income Communities to Get Green Energy Funding From Tufts University

Tufts University students, faculty and staff are first college campus in Massachusetts to join an effort that will finance development of renewable energy projects in low-income communities across the state. School will also solicit donations to purchase renewable energy credits (REC's)

15 Jul 2008

General Motors to Build Solar Roof on Production Plant

General Motors is set to take a big step towards a more sustainable manufacturing environment by out fitting a production plant roof with solar panels

14 Jul 2008

Heavy Haulage Transport Information System, Dynafleet, Monitors Vehicle Environmental Performance

It is now easier for haulage firms to gain control over fuel consumption and emissions. The latest generation of Volvo’s Web-based transport information system, Dynafleet, makes it possible to monitor in detail the environmental performance of each vehicle in the fleet

14 Jul 2008

Positive Side to High Petrol Prices is Fewer Road Deaths

As unwelcome as they are, higher gasoline prices do come with a plus side - fewer deaths from car accidents

14 Jul 2008

Offices, Workshops and Dealership for Volvo Trucks Now Environmentally Sustainable and Climate Neutral With Solar Power

Last month Volvo Trucks inaugurated its first climate-neutral dealership facility. The inauguration took place in Verona, Italy. With the help of solar cells on the building’s roof, more energy will be produced than is needed to heat up the offices and workshops

14 Jul 2008

Wal-Mart Launches Locally Grown Campaign to Support Farmers and Reduce Food Miles

Wal-Mart has announced its commitment to source more local fruits and vegetables to keep produce prices down and provide affordable selections that are fresh and healthful

14 Jul 2008

Biofuels Research Project for Aircraft Project Led by Pratt and Whitney

Pratt and Whitney Canada is leading a groundbreaking aerospace industry-university research effort to investigate the potential use of biofuels for small and medium size engine applications

14 Jul 2008

Rolls-Royce and British Airways to Investigate the Use of Alternate Jet Fuels to Reduce Environmental Impacts of Air Travel

Rolls-Royce and British Airways have announced the start of a scientific test programme to investigate the viability of alternative fuels for the aviation industry

14 Jul 2008