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Metallized White Film Offers Economic and Performance Benefits

ExxonMobil Chemical has introduced Metallyte(TM) UBW-ES, a new OPP film for flexible packaging. With ultra high barrier and enhanced seal technologies, this metallized white film offers economic and performance benefits compared with thin aluminum foil and sealant laminations.

24 Apr 2008

Battery System Solutions Will Help Lead the Alternative Energy Automotive Industry

EnerDel, the advanced automotive battery systems subsidiary of alternative energy company Ener1, Inc., today announced confirmation by a U.S. government laboratory of the energy, power and efficiency, as well as thermal performance, of the company's lithium-ion automotive battery system.

24 Apr 2008

The Next Evolution in Residential Construction

Calling green building "the next evolution in residential construction," the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) told Congress today that the best way to help small home builders promote residential energy efficiency and sustainability technology in home construction is by extending tax incentives for new energy-efficient homes.

24 Apr 2008

Irrigation Pumps Help Lift African Farmers Out of Poverty

Dr. Martin Fisher is transforming the lives of thousands of poor African farmers through a combination of technological invention and system-wide business development.

24 Apr 2008

Making A Stand on Climate Change

Scientists must work harder at making the public aware of the stark difference between good science and "denialist spin".

24 Apr 2008

SILFAB S.p.A. Supplies Trina solar cell, with Polysilicon Sufficient to Produce 225 MW of Solar Modules

Trina Solar Limited, a leading integrated manufacturer of solar photovoltaic products from the production of ingots, wafers and cells to the assembly of PV modules, founded in 1997, today announced that the Company has signed a long-term polysilicon supply agreement with SILFAB S.p.A.

24 Apr 2008

Breakthrough Technology in the Fight to Cut Greenhouse Gases

Scientists at Newcastle University, UK, have pioneered breakthrough technology in the fight to cut greenhouse gases.

24 Apr 2008

Renewably Sourced Materials Offer Several Benefits Over Petroleum-Based Products

DuPont today announced the expansion of its renewably sourced portfolio of offerings for the packaging market with the launch of new DuPont(TM) Biomax(R) TPS thermoplastic starch and DuPont(TM) Biomax(R) PTT (polytrimethylterephtalate) injection moldable resin. The launch took place at the global Interpack packaging trade fair here.

24 Apr 2008

Industry's First Completely Electric Sandcar

Extreme Motorsports of California, Inc., the world's only publicly traded sandcar manufacturer, is pleased to announce it has completed the engineering & manufacturing plans for the industry's first completely electric sandcar.

24 Apr 2008

Earth Day Indiana 2008 Showcases the Environmental Benefits of Bioplastics

Cereplast, Inc., manufacturer of proprietary, bio-based, sustainable plastics, will turn Earth Day Indiana 2008 into a real-world exhibition showcasing the environmental benefits of bioplastics.

23 Apr 2008

Event Highlights Growing Industry in the Garden State

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) and its Clean Energy Program today announced its 2008 Clean Energy Conference & Leadership Awards Program will be held October 17th at the Jersey City Hyatt Regency Hotel. This year's conference -- "Investing in a CleanTech Economy" -- will engage businesses, regional organizations and municipalities in harnessing cleantech investment and growth opportunities.

23 Apr 2008

Cyanobacteria Produce Cellulose and Sugars for Conversion to Ethanol and Other Biofuels

A newly created microbe produces cellulose that can be turned into ethanol and other biofuels, report scientists from The University of Texas at Austin who say the microbe could provide a significant portion of the nation's transportation fuel if production can be scaled up.

23 Apr 2008

New Fuel Works in Today's Engines and Reduces Emissions by 80 Percent

Amyris, the leading innovator of next-generation renewable fuels, and Crystalsev, one of Brazil's largest ethanol distributors and marketers, today announced plans to commercialize advanced renewable fuels made from sugarcane including a diesel, jet fuel and gasoline.

23 Apr 2008

It's Easy Being Green this Saturday

Green: a color between yellow and blue, like the color of grass; supporting or promoting the protection of the environment.

23 Apr 2008

Experts Outline Primary Risks of Climate Change to Natives of the Arctic

The loss of sea ice due to climate change could spell disaster for polar bears and other Arctic marine mammals. The April Special Issue of Ecological Applications examines such potential effects, puts them in historical context, and describes possible conservation measures to mitigate them.

23 Apr 2008