Daily Archives: August 1, 2008

The latest from Renewable Energy World

Posted on August 1, 2008 by Laura B.

The latest issue of Renewable Energy Weekly is now available. Highlights include: Interstate Transmission Superhighways: Paving the Way to a Low-carbon Future FAU and UK Partner To Study Ocean Energy Inside Renewable Energy podcast: Big Developments for U.S. Wind; Enhancing … Continue reading →

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Biofuels and Sustainable Development

Posted on August 1, 2008 by Laura B.

Via Docuticker. Biofuels and Sustainable Development (PDF; 163 KB) Source: Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University From press release: Biofuels have the potential to promote economic development, climate protection and other environmental goals, … Continue reading →

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Solar-Power Breakthrough

Posted on August 1, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Technology Review. Researchers have made a major advance in inorganic chemistry that could lead to a cheap way to store energy from the sun. In so doing, they have solved one of the key problems … Continue reading →

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Coding green for the future

Posted on August 1, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in InfoWorld. We know that some computer hardware — PCs and servers, for example — are greener than others. They are built to be more energy efficient and easier to recycle, plus they use fewer hazardous … Continue reading →

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Climate Matters Video Contest Launched

Posted on August 1, 2008 by Laura B.

Will you be the one who inspires our next President to take action on climate change? Brighter Planet and 1Sky are introducing the Climate Matters Video Contest to give Americans everywhere the opportunity to inspire our next president to take … Continue reading →

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Illinois Water Conference

Posted on August 1, 2008 by Laura B.

The Illinois Water Resources Center (IWRC) and members of the planning committee invite you to join us for the 10th anniversary Illinois Water Conference, October 8-9 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Champaign. Started in 1998, this biennial conference brings … Continue reading →

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Nanotechnology conference to focus on the environment

Posted on August 1, 2008 by Laura B.

The interactions of nanotechnology with the environment will be highlighted during a Purdue University conference to be held Aug. 5-6 in Indianapolis. Called Nanotechnology and the Environment, the sessions will feature the latest research on the subject and future business … Continue reading →

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Steroid Hormones in Dairy Waste Disposal System

Posted on August 1, 2008 by Laura B.

Presented by Dr. Wei Zheng, Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (ISTC) The occurrence of pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) in the aquatic environment has attracted considerable attention due to evidence that these potential environmental contaminants may cause many adverse effects … Continue reading →

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The latest issue of GreenerBuildings

Posted on August 1, 2008 by Laura B.

A full-color, graphic version of this newsletter is available online at: http://www.greenerbuildings.com/enewsletter. Life After Acquisition for ECD By Leslie Guevarra http://www.greenerbuildings.com/podcast/2008/07/30/life-after-acquisition-ecd Jiri Skopek, the CEO for ECD Energy and Environment Canada, talks to GreenBiz Radio about the deal that brought … Continue reading →

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S.F. mayor proposes fines for unsorted trash

Posted on August 1, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the San Francisco Chronicle. Garbage collectors would inspect San Francisco residents’ trash to make sure pizza crusts aren’t mixed in with chip bags or wine bottles under a proposal by Mayor Gavin Newsom. And if … Continue reading →

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