Daily Archives: May 29, 2008

Red Sox unveil solar hot water panels at Fenway Park

Posted on May 29, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the press release. The Boston Red Sox today formally unveiled solar hot water panels on the roof at Fenway Park. The panels, which will help heat water used throughout the facility, are part of a series of environmentally-sustainable practices … Continue reading →

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European Greening Set to Exceed 500 Billion Euro

Posted on May 29, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Environmental Protection. The European green investment market is on an upswing, thanks largely to increasing awareness and support for the environment, availability of green funds, and favorable regulations, according to a new analysis from Frost … Continue reading →

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Study Shows Persistent Nature of Antimicrobials

Posted on May 29, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Environmental Protection. The active ingredients of anti-bacterial soaps and cleaning agents have come under scrutiny by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, due to both environmental and human health … Continue reading →

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Report: Energy Use Down, Costs Increasing

Posted on May 29, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Environmental Protection. Led by a dramatic increase in utility costs, the overall cost of running a facility is 10 percent higher than it was just four years ago, according to results from a recent International … Continue reading →

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June 2008 issue of Biodiesel Magazine

Posted on May 29, 2008 by Laura B.

The June 2008 issue of Biodiesel Magazine is now available. Highlights include: Survey Reveals Interesting Side of EPA A Critical Assessment of Biodiesel Feedstocks Multidimensional Moringa A Column of Support The Tangled Web: Pipelines, Jets and Biodiesel Pollution Violations May … Continue reading →

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Car Dealers Set 'Green' Blueprints

Posted on May 29, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the Wall Street Journal. The LaFontaine Automotive Group has spent about $15 million in the last two years building a sprawling, multibrand auto dealership in Highland, Mich., investing $2 million in “green” initiatives. The hydraulic … Continue reading →

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Grease sizzles as fuel source

Posted on May 29, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the Chicago Tribune. In the era of alternative fuels, grease is turning into a pretty slick investment. Restaurants increasingly are being paid for their used cooking oil, icky stuff that historically they’ve had to pay … Continue reading →

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The latest issue of GreenerBuildings

Posted on May 29, 2008 by Laura B.

A full-color, graphic version of this newsletter is available online at http://greenerbuildings.com/enewsletters/2008/greenerbuildings/index.html Building the Way to Water Efficiency By Lara Abrams Melman With water supplies nationwide feeling the heat, facility managers, municipalities and innovative companies are working together to make … Continue reading →

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New from the Energy Information Administration

Posted on May 29, 2008 by Laura B.

A plethora of energy statistics. Alternatives to Traditional Transportation Fuels 2006, Part I Alternatives to Traditional Transportation Fuels 2006, Part II Renewable Energy Consumption and Electricity Preliminary 2007 Statistics Historical Residential Buildings reports, data tables and questionnaires Residential Data Series … Continue reading →

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Eco-Gifts: 100 Great Web Sites to Browse & Buy Green Products

Posted on May 29, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full post at EcoTrekker. Depending on where you live, shopping for eco-friendly items may be difficult. Residents in larger cities may find it’s too time consuming or tricky to track down special farmer’s markets, and those living in … Continue reading →

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