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Energy Conservation and Building Maintenance to be Focus of Conference

Did you know that buildings consume one-third of the energy worldwide? And that by 2030, world energy consumption is projected to increase 60 percent? Building owners and facility managers do not need to wait to ...

11 Nov 2008

Clean Coal Group Claims Using Renewable Energy For Electricity Will Harm Electricity Supply Grid

Drastically reducing carbon emissions through fuel switching could prove detrimental to the effectiveness of North America's transmission infrastructure, this according to a new report by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation

11 Nov 2008

Ocean Energy Could Supply 10 Percent of the World's Electricity

Global warming, energy security and rising oil prices have resuscitated the marine energy sector. Ocean energy is a predictable and abundant source of energy with the ability to supply approximately 10 percent of the world's electricity needs

10 Nov 2008

LEED Platinum Building Built Using Design Tips From Nature

The US Green Building Council (USGBC) awarded its highest level of recognition, LEED(R) Platinum certification, to the Conference Center at the newly re-opened TreePeople Center for Community Forestry

10 Nov 2008

Solar Powered, All Green Community for Hollywood

Utility costs may be rising, but utility rates will remain at an all-time low at one eco-friendly Southern California community

9 Nov 2008

Experts Says Green Spaces in Towns Should Have Low Allergy Impact

Using examples of native flora preferably instead of exotic species and promoting the participation of experts in the design of landscaped areas are some of the recommendations town councils should consider when designing green spaces with a low-allergy impact

9 Nov 2008

New Lexan Thermoclear Sheet from SABIC Innovative Plastics Offers Superior Thermal Insulation for Glazing, Helping Customers Reduce Energy Costs

SABIC Innovative Plastics has developed a new 9-wall Lexan Thermoclear sheet as an excellent candidate for applications such as flat glazing of sunrooms, conservatories, and rooflights, shopping centers, office buildings, and factories

4 Nov 2008

Detecting Illegal Nuclear Testing By Analyzing 'Inaudible Sounds'

By measuring 'inaudible' sounds, events like illegal nuclear tests can be detected. This 'infrasound' can also help us understand more about the upper atmosphere.

3 Nov 2008

Supporters of Coal Fired Electricity Weigh into Presidential Campaign

As the hours of the 2008 election wind down, both Senator Obama and Senator McCain continue to express their strong support for coal, America's most abundant energy resource, during a campaign that has seen energy security and costs at the forefront of the national debate

3 Nov 2008

First Hybrid Motor Yacht Uses a Combination Solar - Diesel - Electric Drive System

Powered by wind, solar and diesel, The Island Pilot DSe Hybrid 12m motor yacht is positioned as an environmentally friendly choice in boating due its remarkable efficiency

3 Nov 2008