Daily Archives: September 16, 2009

The State of the Art for Water Management

Posted on September 16, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story at GreenBiz. When it comes to managing water use, as with most aspects of business operations, measuring is the first step to management. But once you get a handle on how much water you’re using, there … Continue reading →

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Mammal database identifies species destined for trouble

Posted on September 16, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story in New Scientist. What would happen to polar bears if people built towns in the deep Arctic? Or to tiger populations, if India’s grasslands turned to desert? A new database that allows users to explore the … Continue reading →

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U.S. Government Mashups: Apps for America 2 Finalists

Posted on September 16, 2009 by Laura B.

Via Docuticker. Go forth and be amazed at the great work being done by developers with the help of the Sunlight Labs. From the Blog Post: And then there were three! After 47 great entries, we have three finalists in … Continue reading →

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New Online: UN Development Programme Climate Change Web Site

Posted on September 16, 2009 by Laura B.

Via ResourceShelf. From the UN Pulse Post: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has launched a new climate change web site, www.undpcc.org. The site is a knowledge database for information on key climate change issues, with a focus on analyses … Continue reading →

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White House Is Prepared to Set First National Limits on Greenhouse Gases

Posted on September 16, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the Washington Post. The Obama administration on Tuesday formally proposed new fuel efficiency standards for cars and trucks, a move that signals the first federal limits on greenhouse-gas pollution.

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White House eyes LEED certification

Posted on September 16, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story at Mother Nature Network. The White House will be going green as the administration considers LEED certification.

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Green jobs: Urban farming in Chicago

Posted on September 16, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story from Mother Nature Network. Growing Home works with the homeless and low-income population in Chicago to provide organic agriculture training.

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SunPower Foundation Launched to Shape Next Generation of Solar Power Leaders

Posted on September 16, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the press release. SunPower, a San Jose, California-based manufacturer of high-efficiency solar cells, panels, and systems, has announced the launch of the SunPower Foundation. As its first initiative, the foundation partnered with the 100 People Foundation to create 100 … Continue reading →

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