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Energy Independence Within Reach Says Architecture 2030 Founder

Energy independence is within our grasp, according to Edward Mazria, founder and executive director of Architecture 2030

24 Aug 2008

Environment-Friendly 'eKOfresh' Coolers Installed as Refrigeration Equipment for Coca-Cola at Beijing Olympics

The first-time, across-the-board installation at the Olympic Games of an entire lineup of HFC-free coolers and vending machines marks a highly visible step forward in The Coca-Cola Company's long-range energy management and climate protection plan

24 Aug 2008

Haier Has Major Role in Helping Beijing Olympics to be Green

Haier, the world's fourth largest white goods manufacturer and the official white goods sponsor of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games is proud to have contributed to the green efforts in Beijing and the co-host cities by providing environmentally-friendly and energy-efficient home appliances to all Olympic venues

24 Aug 2008

Ceramic Nanotechnology Product From CerMet Lab Increases Fuel Economy in Heavy Duty Trucks

A vigorous SAE J1321 Type II fuel consumption test, performed by an independent testing company, has verified the ability of a ceramic nano-technology product from CerMet Lab to increase fuel economy in a heavy-duty truck

21 Aug 2008

CertainTeed Invests In Environmentally Friendly Building Blocks for Wall Construction

CertainTeed Corporation, has made an investment in ARXX to
further develop the growing market for ARXX's innovative Apex Block, a naturally insulating cement-foam building material used for both above and below grade walls

21 Aug 2008

Stained Glass Windows Painted With Gold Use Sunlight to Purify the Air

Stained glass windows that are painted with gold purify the air when they are lit up by sunlight, a team of Queensland University of Technology experts have discovered

21 Aug 2008

Hawaiian Coal Plant to Transform into BioEnergy Facility

U.S. Senator Daniel Akaka and U.S. Representatives Neil Abercrombie and Mazie Hirono helped launch Hawaii's newest renewable energy project at a Hawaiian blessing ceremomy for the Hu Honua Bioenergy Facility in the community of Pepeekeo, on the Big Island's Hamakua Coast

21 Aug 2008

Beijing Olympic National Stadium Insulated by Owens Corning FOAMULAR XPS Insulation

Owens Corning announced that its FOAMULAR(R) XPS foam insulation was used in the construction of the floors, steps and parking lot of the main 2008 Beijing Olympic venue, National Stadium, in Beijing, China, and in other sports stadiums for the Olympic games

19 Aug 2008

Technology Strategy Board to Invest in UK Manufacturing to Help Companies Maintain Competitiveness

Vital new research and development projects will help British manufacturers to stay ahead of international competition, following the announcement today of £20 million of government investment in innovation.

19 Aug 2008

Earning LEED Gold Certification helps Beijing Games Achieve Goal of being Environmentally Responsible

Environmental Market Solutions, Inc. (EMSI), an environmental and green building consulting company, provided consulting services for the Beijing Olympic Village, the first project in China to achieve LEED(R) ND (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Neighborhood Development) certification.

13 Aug 2008