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Taking a School Bus Reduces the "Carbon Footprint" Left by Teenagers

Parents can literally not just reduce the family's carbon footprint but figuratively "move to an entirely smaller shoe size" by simply insisting that their teenagers take a school bus rather than drive them...

18 Apr 2008

Simple Structure and Selective Materials Create Functional and Attractive Green Home

When Darren Brinkley, owner of REAL building, created the miniature model of the concept home he wanted to build, his focus was not entirely on building a green structure.

18 Apr 2008

Recent Investment Will Help GE Transportation Meet Wind Industry Demands

Broadwind Energy , Inc. announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary Brad Foote Gear Works Inc. has signed a three year, evergreen supply agreement with GE Transportation to provide gear sets for use in wind turbine gearboxes, which GE Transportation builds in Erie, PA for the North American market.

18 Apr 2008

Aerodynamic Shape for Truck Trailers Can Lead to Reduction in Fuel Consumption and Emissions

Creating an improved aerodynamic shape for truck trailers by mounting sideskirts can lead to a cut in fuel consumption and emissions of up to as much as 15%.

17 Apr 2008

The Creation of The American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity

More than 40 leading U.S. companies from the electricity generation, transportation, coal production, energy technology, and equipment manufacturing industries have aligned to create the American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity (ACCCE).

17 Apr 2008

Monorail Reduced Local Emissions by 58 Tons of Carbon Monoxide in 2007

In honor of Earth Day, April 22, the Las Vegas Monorail Company is promoting the electric, zero-emissions transportation system to eco-minded Las Vegas visitors as an alternative to traditional automobile and mass transit. Savvy travelers can support an earth-friendly initiative to reduce traffic and pollution simply by riding the Monorail to reach their destinations along the world-famous Las Vegas Strip.

17 Apr 2008