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New Breeds of Biodegradable and Bioavailable Plastics

Every year, more than 30 billion water bottles are added to America's landfills, creating a mountainous environmental problem. But if research at Missouri University of Science and Technology is successful, the plastic bottles of the future could literally disappear within four months of being discarded.

16 Apr 2008

Energy Efficiency, Technology, Supply and Global Approach Must Be Part of U.S. Climate Policy

"Energy efficiency, diversity - including technology - and new sources of domestic supply are vital to sound U.S. climate policy. Congress must include domestic energy supply in any climate bill."

16 Apr 2008

Using Readily Available Farm Waste to Power the Farm

Engineers at Washington University in St. Louis, using an impressive array of imaging and tracking technologies, have determined the importance of mixing in anaerobic digesters, reactors that use bacteria to breakdown organic matter in the absence of oxygen.

16 Apr 2008

The Financial Risks and Opportunities of Global Climate Change

The mutual fund industry's previously icy attitude toward climate change shareholder resolutions is beginning to thaw as Wall Street starts to recognize the financial risks and opportunities of global climate change, according to a new Ceres report announced today analyzing the voting records of 1,285 funds of 62 leading mutual fund firms.

16 Apr 2008

Commitment to Plant 50 Million Trees Over 50 Years

For the third consecutive year, 1 million trees will be planted to help replace those lost to fire and other natural disasters. The new trees also will help protect watersheds and restore wildlife habitat in the forest.

16 Apr 2008

New Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Goals and Technology Incentive Reforms

Today, President Bush announced a new national goal to stop the growth in U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by 2025. This new goal marks a major step forward in America's ongoing efforts to address climate change.

16 Apr 2008

Homeowners Looking for Ways to Save the Earth and Money on Energy Costs

The EPA reports that $40 billion is spent annually in the United States to cool buildings. This accounts for one-sixth of all electricity generated in a year. These staggering statistics, coupled with the rising cost of heating and cooling homes, have homeowners looking for ways to save the earth and save money on energy costs.

16 Apr 2008

Families Actively Support Green Initiatives in Their Consumer Habits

In a world with increasing pressure to protect the environment - from the ozone layer to the whales - it would seem reasonable to assume that American families actively support "green" initiatives in their consumer habits.

16 Apr 2008

Key Indicator of a Company's Commitment to Environmental Responsibility

AlphaGraphics, Inc. announced today that the company will be the first US print and visual communications franchisor to obtain a Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Multi-Site Chain of Custody (COC) Certificate.

16 Apr 2008

Designing for Sustainable Balance

Dow Corning has announced progress in environmental improvements; new sustainable solutions for customers and increased support for local communities. The contributions made by the company towards a sustainable future are highlighted in its recently released progress report: Designing for Sustainable Balance.

16 Apr 2008

Contract Represents Company's First Delivery of Wind Turbine to the U.S.

AAER Inc., Canada's only original equipment manufacturer of wind turbines of 1 megawatt ("MW") and more, announced today that Wind-Smart LLC, a subsidiary of AAER USA, has signed an agreement for the delivery of its first 1.5 MW wind turbine in the U.S. to the Town of Portsmouth, Rhode Island.

16 Apr 2008

Continental Receives 2008 Automotive News PACE Award

Continental, one of the world's largest automotive suppliers, has received a 2008 Automotive News PACE (Premier Automotive Suppliers' Contribution to Excellence) Award in the Product-Europe category for its groundbreaking gasoline piezo injector technology that saves consumers money at the pump while reducing emissions and improving engine performance.

16 Apr 2008

Revolutionary Way to Treat Water that Puts the Right System into Every Home

News headlines warning of contaminants(1) (i.e. lead, radium, chlorine) and pharmaceuticals in tap water have stirred controversy and confusion. Consumers are also learning that water in single-serve, disposable plastic bottles isn't an environmentally-friendly solution to their drinking water concerns.

16 Apr 2008

Green Career Center to Be Featured on the Show Floor at Green West and Green East

Green Media Enterprises (GME) announced today a new event installation sponsored by Manpower, Inc. (Manpower), the innovative Green Media Enterprises Green Career Center that will be featured at both the Green West and Green East events. Green West is scheduled May 20-22, 2008 at the Los Angeles Convention Center and Green East will take place October 21-23, 2008 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York, NY.

16 Apr 2008

15MW/Year Crystalline Cell Module Line to Support Building Integrated PV Market

Spire Corporation, a global solar company providing turnkey solar factories and capital equipment to manufacture photovoltaic modules worldwide, today announced that it has received a contract from Alpex Exports Pvt. Ltd. to provide a photovoltaic module assembly line for that company's operations in New Delhi, India.

16 Apr 2008