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Cotton Incorporated Reinforces Environmental Commitment

As Earth Day nears, Cotton Incorporated has reinforced its commitment to the environment by producing and participating in several special projects that communicate the importance of minimizing harm on the environmental footprint by being natural, sustainable, responsible and renewable.

3 Apr 2008

Understanding the Causes and Global Consequences of Human Activities

A 'Global Change Day' held at the University on 14 March brought together more than 100 researchers for a day of round-table discussions, networking opportunities and presentations on current and future University of Bristol directions in global change research.

3 Apr 2008

New Facility Meets LEEDS Standards for Sustainable Development

Roche Molecular Diagnostics (RMD) today announced the opening of its new research facility at the company's global headquarters in Pleasanton, California.

3 Apr 2008

The Clean Energy Stimulus Act

Fred Maas, President + CEO of Black Mountain Ranch LLC and developer of Del Sur, an 1,800-acre "green" residential community in San Diego, Calif., today praised Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA), John Ensign (R-NV) and Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) for introducing the "Clean Energy Stimulus Act." The Act extends expiring tax credits for renewable energy and energy efficiency.

3 Apr 2008

LED Lamps Offer Energy Efficient and Environmentally Safe Light Source

Lighting Science Group, a leading developer and manufacturer of intelligent and energy-efficient light emitting diode (LED) lighting solutions, has launched the industry's widest line of replacement LED lamps for both commercial and residential lighting applications.

3 Apr 2008

Producing Electricity from Landfill Waste

With the ink barely dry on its last renewable energy contract, Georgia Power has now signed a long-term contract with another independent renewable generator that will produce electricity from landfill waste.

3 Apr 2008

Auto Parts Supplier Saves Energy with New Energy Efficient Lighting

Lime Energy today announced that it has recently completed a energy efficient lighting retrofit project at the Uni-Select warehouse in Auburn, Washington.

3 Apr 2008

PG+E Earns Award for Protecting the Environment through Energy Efficiency

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) yesterday awarded PG+E a 2008 Partner of the Year Award for Excellence in Energy Efficiency Program Delivery for its outstanding accomplishments in reducing greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency.

3 Apr 2008

New Coating System Safer to Human Health and the Environment

A new coating system being made available for the Army's use to paint aircraft and other equipment performs better than the standard system -- and it is safer to human health and the environment.

3 Apr 2008

World's Longest Life, Highest Performance 2-Volt VRLA Battery System

C+D Technologies, Inc., a leading producer and marketer of complete, integrated standby power systems, today announced the release of msEndur(R) II, a Valve Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA) battery that benefits the environment and a company's operational costs by consuming much less power than equivalent 2- volt VRLA batteries during normal day to day float charging.

3 Apr 2008

Project Development Agreement to Reduce Emissions of Multiple Pollutants

Fuel Tech, Inc. and Chem-Mod LLC, a privately-owned environmental services company, today announced the signing of a Project Development Agreement to demonstrate the benefits of certain complementary technologies.

3 Apr 2008

AWS Truewind to Provide Wind Predictions for the NYISO

The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) will incorporate a centralized wind forecasting system to better accommodate wind power in New York’s bulk electricity grid.

3 Apr 2008

Acquisition of Northern EnviroSearch to Enable MWH to Build a Stronger Presence in Canada

MWH, a global provider of environmental engineering, strategic consulting and construction services, today announced the acquisition of Northern EnviroSearch Ltd., an environmental consultancy headquartered in Calgary. Northern EnviroSearch provides environmental project planning, management, and implementation services to energy, industrial and other clients in the Canadian market.

3 Apr 2008

BuildClean to Demonstrate Lab Tests on Granite During Green Expo

"By its nature, granite emits radon-the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States; consumers have a right to know if the granite used in their homes is contributing to unhealthy exposure levels," says Sara Speer Selber, president of BuildClean(TM), a not-for-profit organization based in Houston, whose mission is focused on generating research on the health impacts of building materials.

3 Apr 2008

Cockroach of Lakes Taking Advantage of Global Warming

You know that green scum creeping across the surface of your local public water reservoir" Or maybe it's choking out a favorite fishing spot or livestock watering hole. It's probably cyanobacteria - blue-green algae - and, according to a paper in the April 4 issue of the journal Science, it relishes the weather extremes that accompany global warming.

3 Apr 2008