Daily Archives: April 29, 2008

Since You Asked – Bisphenol A

Posted on April 29, 2008 by Laura B.

Via Docuticker. Since You Asked – Bisphenol A Source: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIH) + What is BPA? Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical produced in large quantities for use primarily in the production of polycarbonate plastics and … Continue reading →

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VIDEO: Bag Monster Escapes to Berkeley

Posted on April 29, 2008 by Laura B.

In the latest Bag Monster video,  the Bag Monster gets arrested and then escapes. He heads east to Berkeley in search of tolerance and new prey. Watch out for the bag monster . . . he is dangerous and spawning … Continue reading →

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Milliken Expands Methane Harvest Program

Posted on April 29, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Interior Design. Milliken & Company continues to draw alternative energy from an unlikely source: landfills. Approved this week, just in time for Earth Day (April 22), the textile and chemical manufacturer has entered into its … Continue reading →

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Microsoft funds research for computer energy efficiency

Posted on April 29, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story at News.com. Microsoft Research has given out $500,000 to four universities doing research in more energy-efficient computing.

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Biodiesel plants idled by rising soybean prices

Posted on April 29, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story at News.com. The rising price of soybeans is putting the squeeze on biodiesel producers, leading some to close down operations.

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