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Predicting theEnvironmental Impact of Building Construction

A team of researchers from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC) has developed a method that makes it possible to evaluate the environmental impacts caused during the construction of buildings in advance

5 Feb 2009

Everything You Wanted to Know About Electric Cars at eCarTec 2009

eCarTec 2009 will present electric vehicles, storage technologies, drive and engine technology and will cover the topics of energy, infrastructure and financing

4 Feb 2009

Green Car Vision Award for 2009 Goes to Chevrolet Volt

The Chevrolet Volt has been named the 2009 Green Car Vision Award(TM) winner by the auto enthusiast magazine Green Car Journal

3 Feb 2009

Research Finds New Reason for Wheezing Caused by Air Pollution Ozone and Potential Treatments

Researchers at NIEHS and Duke University have discovered a cause of airway irritation and wheezing after exposure to ozone, a common urban air pollutant. Using an animal model, the researchers were also able to identify several ways to stop the airways from narrowing.

3 Feb 2009

3M Launches Renewable Energy Division

3M has announced the formation of its new Renewable Energy Division. This organization will enable 3M to maximize the company's technologies, products and responsiveness to the fast-changing renewable energy industry

2 Feb 2009

Hybrid Trucks and Alternative Fuels Being Tested by Wal-Mart

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. announced it will test two new types of heavy-duty commercial hybrid trucks and two different alternatively fueled heavy duty trucks as a part of the company's efforts to build on its progress in developing a more sustainable trucking fleet

2 Feb 2009

Environmentally Sound Racing Coming to 2009 American Le Mans Series with the Michelin Green X Challenge

Michelin, known for its success in the American Le Mans Series (ALMS), announced today its commitment to a cleaner, more fuel-efficient race series by becoming title sponsor of the "MICHELIN Green X Challenge" environmental competition

2 Feb 2009

Windfarm For Moog

Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B) announced today that it has acquired 70percent of the stock of Insensys Ltd

1 Feb 2009

Propel Fuels Brings Renewable Fuel and Green Jobs to California

Propel Fuels, a leading retailer of clean, renewable fuels, officially launches the first of a state-wide network of low-carbon fueling stations today

29 Jan 2009

Research Aircraft Fly From the Arctic to the Antarctic to Study Greenhouse Gases

A team of scientists has successfully flown from the Arctic to the Antarctic this month aboard an advanced research aircraft, the first step in a three-year project to make the most extensive airborne measurements of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases to date

29 Jan 2009