Daily Archives: May 28, 2008

AT&T Introduces 'Green Fleet' of More Than 100 Alternative-Fuel Vehicles

Posted on May 28, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the press release. AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) has announced plans to add 105 alternative-fuel vehicles to the corporate fleet of its operating companies. The vehicles, which will roll out in more than 30 cities across the U.S. beginning in … Continue reading →

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The latest issue of GreenerComputing News

Posted on May 28, 2008 by Laura B.

For a full-color, graphic version of this newsletter, go to http://www.greenercomputing.com/enewsletters/2008/greenercomputing/index.html. The Wrong Rub of the Green By Andrew Binstock There’s been far too much hype when it comes to green IT. Andrew Binstock helps you figure out when there’s … Continue reading →

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New Trend in Biofuels Has New Risks

Posted on May 28, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the New York Times. Many crops that could be used to make biofuels without driving up food prices are invasive species, scientists say.

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The latest from Renewable Energy World

Posted on May 28, 2008 by Laura B.

The latest issue of Renewable Energy Weekly is now available. Highlights include: ‘Last Best Chance’ for Renewable Energy Tax Credits? Renewable Energy Helps To Power America’s Pastime Is the U.S. Department of Transportation Fleet Fuel Standard Sufficient? The Chemical Composition … Continue reading →

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Synthetic fields of play spur turf war

Posted on May 28, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the Chicago Tribune. They’re always green, never need mowing and can play host to young athletes in fair weather and foul. But in many places across the country, artificial turf fields are becoming as hotly … Continue reading →

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Cellulosic Ethanol Plant Opens

Posted on May 28, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Technology Review. A biorefinery built to produce 1.4 million gallons of ethanol a year from cellulosic biomass will open tomorrow in Jennings, LA. Built by Verenium, based in Cambridge, MA, the plant will make ethanol … Continue reading →

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How to Grow Your Own Green Business From the Ground Up!

Posted on May 28, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the press release. Ivanko, John; Kivirist, Lisa. ECOpreneuring: Putting Purpose and the Planet Before Profits. Gabriola Island, BC : New Society Publishers, 2008. (ISBN 0-86571-605-6 US/Can $17.95 or find it in a library) Powerful social trends towards green living, … Continue reading →

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