Daily Archives: July 2, 2008

White pollution

Posted on July 2, 2008 by Laura B.

Via Word Spy. Click the link for example citations. white pollution n. Litter, particularly plastic bags, but also papers, cups, and food containers.

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The latest issue of GreenerComputing News

Posted on July 2, 2008 by Laura B.

For a full-color, graphic version of this newsletter, go to http://www.greenercomputing.com/enewsletter. Lessons Learned from IBM’s Big Green Initiative By David Metcalfe http://www.greenercomputing.com/column/2008/07/02/lessons-learned-ibms-big-green-initiative IBM will spend billions of dollars on its “Big Green” initiative over the next several years. David Metcalfe, … Continue reading →

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EPA Recognizes Leadership in Beneficial Uses of Industrial Materials

Posted on July 2, 2008 by Laura B.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Coal Combustion Products Partnership (C2P2) is presenting 20 organizations and individuals with awards for safely increasing the use of coal combustion products. Coal combustion products are the byproducts generated from burning coal in coal-fired power … Continue reading →

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China invites world architects to design solar schools for quake areas

Posted on July 2, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story from Xinhua. An international architectural design competition for the so-called “Sun-lit Schools” was launched here Wednesday, to seek solutions for solar-fueled school buildings in the countryside.

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Comment Period for Commercial Green Buildings Standard Complete

Posted on July 2, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Health Care Design. The Green Building Initiative (GBI) has completed the first public comment period for its proposed American National Standard for commercial green buildings, known officially as the “GBI Proposed American National Standard 01-200XP: … Continue reading →

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Britain gears up for $200b green shift

Posted on July 2, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story from ABC News Australia. As the Federal Government wrestles with the implementation of a national emissions trading scheme, the British Government is preparing for what it says is the biggest shake up in power generation since … Continue reading →

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National Semi to make solar tech for the shade

Posted on July 2, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story at News.com. National Semiconductor is jumping into the solar business with technology that’s designed to maximize the output of solar panels.

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Trains to answer traffic, cost, pollution cries?

Posted on July 2, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story at News.com. Shifting a fourth of U.S. freight from trucks to railroads by 2026 would spare each American an average of 41 hours of travel time, 79 gallons of fuel, and $985 in gas expenses each … Continue reading →

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The latest from Renewable Energy World

Posted on July 2, 2008 by Laura B.

The latest issue of Renewable Energy Weekly is now available. Highlights include: Finding a Second Life for Retired Wind Turbines UK Launches New Blueprint for Renewables US Rep. Inslee Introduces Renewable Energy Pricing Legislation Inside Renewable Energy podcast: Community Wind: … Continue reading →

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US$1 Million Rio Tinto Alcan Prize For Sustainability Now Open For Entries

Posted on July 2, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the press release. Rio Tinto Alcan and the International Business Leaders Forum (IBLF) are pleased to announce the US$1 million Rio Tinto Alcan Prize for Sustainability* 2008 is now open for entries. Information on eligibility criteria and how to … Continue reading →

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