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Green Jobs Already Overtaking Those in Polluting Industries

With over three million jobs across Europe, green economic activities are overtaking polluting industries in terms of employment, says a new WWF study

16 Jun 2009

Cheap, Mass Produced Fuel Cells For Electric Vehicles and Appliances the Goal of ASU Researchers

The high cost of manufacturing fuel cells makes their large-scale production for power generation next to impossible, but researchers at Arizona State University are working to change that so cars, electricity and much more can run on the "green" technology

15 Jun 2009

Green Building Council Recognizes Otis Elevator Company Leadership in Environmental Sustainability

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) recognized Otis Elevator Company today for its leadership in environmental sustainability

11 Jun 2009

Japan Emissions Targets Labelled Too Little, Too Late

Japan’s announcement to reduce its emissions by only 8 percent by 2020 completely lacks ambition and stands in the way of a fair global deal, which should save the world from the catastrophic impact of climate change

10 Jun 2009

Food, Health and the Environment Converge At Food Expo

Nutrition, environmental health, and food safety are issues that are becoming closely tied, according to speakers at the 2009 Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Annual Meeting and Food Expo

9 Jun 2009

Dow Uses Fluid Technology to Capture Solar Power

There are more ways than one to harness the energy from the sun. While the rapid growth of photovoltaic technology has been capturing headlines along with market share for years, The Dow Chemical Company is also shedding light on a less widely known, but viable means: Concentrating Solar Power systems, or CSP

9 Jun 2009

New Lighting Strategies Needed for Increasing Energy Efficiency and Reducing Greenhouse Gases

A study by Carnegie Mellon University researchers argues that new lighting technologies can be a key player in the portfolio of strategies needed to promote energy efficiency and to help reduce the emission of greenhouse gases

9 Jun 2009

National Building Museum Honors the Energy Efficient Products and Commitment to Environmental Improvements by UTC

United Technologies Corp received a 2009 National Building Museum Honor Award for the company's energy efficient building products and for creating sweeping energy and environmental improvements in its manufacturing operations

9 Jun 2009

Analysis Report Says a Combination of Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy and New Clean Coal Plant is Needed for Future Power

A Consumers Energy analysis of electric generation needs and alternatives concludes that a balanced portfolio of diverse energy resources will be needed to meet the future power demands of the utility's 1.8 million electric customers

9 Jun 2009