Daily Archives: October 29, 2008

Purdue, Habitat for Humanity, Ford to build green home in BioTown, USA

Posted on October 29, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the press release. An Indiana town that is pioneering an energy efficient and sustainable lifestyle is about to get its first “green” house. Students in Purdue University’s Engineering Projects in Community Service program, helped by a $100,000 grant from … Continue reading →

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UMaine to Unveil State's First Green Supercomputer

Posted on October 29, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the press release. It’s no secret that over the years, the speed and capability of computers has increased tremendously. The days of a simple computer taking up an entire room and using so much power it would cause the … Continue reading →

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MacArthur Foundation Commits $15 Million for Master's in Development Practice Programs

Posted on October 29, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Philanthropy News Digest. The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation has announced a $15 million commitment to seed the creation of Global Master’s in Development Practice (MDP) programs at up to twelve universities worldwide … Continue reading →

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The latest issue of GreenBuzz

Posted on October 29, 2008 by Laura B.

Green Products Help GE Weather Rough Economic Times http://www.greenbiz.com/news/2008/10/22/green-products-help-ge-weather-rough-times In a bright spot against the somber backdrop of a slowing economy, sales of General Electric’s ecomagination products and services will top $17 billion this year, the company said Tuesday. Dynegy … Continue reading →

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