Daily Archives: September 19, 2008

The latest from Renewable Energy World

Posted on September 19, 2008 by Laura B.

The latest issue of Renewable Energy Weekly is now available. Highlights include: If Congress Extends ITC, 440,000 Solar Jobs Will Be Created, Study Says Engineering Student Develops New Methods To Protect Wind Turbines from Damage Inside Renewable Energy Podcast: Cleantech … Continue reading →

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New from the GAO

Posted on September 19, 2008 by Laura B.

EPA Science:  New Assessment Process Further Limits the Credibility and Timeliness of EPA’s Assessments of Toxic Chemicals, by John B. Stephenson, director, natural resources and environment, before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, House Committee on Energy and Commerce.  GAO-08-1168T, … Continue reading →

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College FilterForGood Eco-Challenge Empowers College Students to Improve Their Campuses

Posted on September 19, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the press release. Do you have an idea to change the world? Now’s your chance! The Brita Products Company is challenging college students nationwide to put their environmental passion into action and develop programs to green their campuses. The … Continue reading →

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Scientists Promote "Global Cooling" With White Roofs and Cool Pavements Scientists Call For International Effort in World's Largest Cities

Posted on September 19, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the press release. California scientists today announced a formula to calculate how much carbon dioxide (CO2) can be offset by increasing the reflectivity of urban surfaces like rooftops. The news was announced at the California Energy Commission’s Fifth Annual … Continue reading →

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Greenpeace: Less Toxic iPod Nano Rocks

Posted on September 19, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full post at Environmental Leader. Apple has introduced the new fourth generation iPod nano, which CEO Steve Jobs says is the the “cleanest,” and most “toxic-free” iPod that Apple has ever built.

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The Power Of Green Lies In Marketers' Hands

Posted on September 19, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Marketing Daily. Many people think the power to restore our environment-to curb greenhouse gases, to clean up our air and water, to cut down on precious resources ending up in landfills-lies in the hands of … Continue reading →

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Designing a Greener Supply Chain

Posted on September 19, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in IndustryWeek. To create a green supply chain companies can optimize the physical supply chain, lower energy usage in the manufacturing conversion process and improving product design and packaging to minimize waste.

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Nanotechnology: A Brave New World Requires Bold New Research Approaches

Posted on September 19, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the press release. Nanotechnology opens new worlds of possibilities for important computer, medical and environmental applications. To ensure nanotechnology is developed in a responsible manner, the National Science Foundation (NSF) and EPA awarded $38 million to establish two Centers … Continue reading →

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