Daily Archives: November 2, 2010

National Collaborative Announces $80 Million Investment In Five Cities

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Laura B.

Living Cities, a collaborative of 22 of the world’s largest foundations and financial institutions, announced today that it will invest $80 million in five U.S. metropolitan areas to create game-changing innovations that address intractable problems affecting low-income people. The Living … Continue reading →

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Reference Guide to Non-combustion Technologies for Remediation of Persistent Organic Pollutants in Soil, Second Edition – 2010

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Laura B.

Reference Guide to Non-combustion Technologies for Remediation of Persistent Organic Pollutants in Soil, Second Edition – 2010 (EPA-542-R-09-007) This report is the second edition of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (US EPA’s) 2005 report and provides a high level summary … Continue reading →

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Phytotechnologies for Site Cleanup

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Laura B.

Phytotechnologies for Site Cleanup (EPA 542-F-10-009) Phytotechnologies are a set of techniques that make use of plants to achieve environmental goals. These techniques use plants to extract, degrade, contain, or immobilize pollutants in soil, groundwater, surface water, and other contaminated … Continue reading →

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EPA Recognizes Facilities for Energy Savings

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Laura B.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is recognizing four facilities with the Energy Star Combined Heat and Power (CHP) award for using innovative techniques to generate power and thermal energy.  These techniques have led to energy savings, reductions in greenhouse … Continue reading →

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Webinar: P2 Greenhouse Gas and Cost Savings Tools

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Laura B.

Title: “P2 Greenhouse  Gas and Cost Savings Tools” Date:  Wednesday, November 17, 2010 Time:  11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST Register now by clicking the link below: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/694756310 After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining … Continue reading →

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Illinois organizations receive awards for achievements in environmental protection

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Laura B.

Twenty seven Illinois companies and organizations have been honored for their significant achievements in protecting the environment, helping sustain the future, and improving the economy. The Governor’s Sustainability Awards were presented by the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center during a luncheon … Continue reading →

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Scott Dumps Toilet Paper Waste With Tubeless Rolls

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Laura B.

Read the full story at GreenBiz. Using recyclable material is good, but using no material is even better. With that in mind, Kimberley-Clark is testing out toilet paper rolls that don’t have cardboard tubes on the inside. The tube-free rolls … Continue reading →

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10 Ways to Improve Your Company's Energy Management

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Laura B.

Read the full story at GreenerComputing. When Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Steven Chu talks about energy efficiency, he has been known to repeat this mantra: “Energy efficiency is not just low-hanging fruit; it is fruit lying on the ground.” … Continue reading →

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Plant Feedstock Genomics for Bioenergy: A Joint Research Funding Opportunity Announcement USDA, DOE

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Laura B.

Closing Date for Applications: Feb 25, 2011 Funding Opportunity Number:     DE-FOA-0000417 Estimated Total Program Funding:     $6,000,000 Award Ceiling:     $1,500,000 Award Floor:     $600,000 Read the complete RFP on FedConnect at https://www.fedconnect.net/fedconnect/?doc=DE-FOA-0000417&agency=DOE The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office … Continue reading →

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Engineering the Climate: Research and Strategies for International Coordination

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Laura B.

Read the full report. Climate engineering, also known as geoengineering, can be described as the deliberate largescale modification of the earth’s climate systems for the purposes of counteracting and mitigating climate change. As this subject becomes the focus of more … Continue reading →

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