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Decomissioning Nuclear Power Plants to Cost UK Over $140 Billion

According to the Nuclear Industry Association, the UK is recognized as one of the top ten global markets for nuclear decommissioning opportunities. It is estimated that the UK will spend in the region of $140 billion on their nuclear clean up initiative

3 Nov 2008

Vineyards Go Solar Powered

SolarCraft announced today it has completed the design and installation of a solar electric system for Trione Vineyards and Winery in California

2 Nov 2008

Gamma Ray Technology from Satellites Being Used to Fight Terrorists and Detect Radioactive Dirty Bombs

A British company has developed a device based on the gamma-ray detection equipment used in ESA's Integral astronomy satellite to detect and identify the radioactive material mixed with conventional explosives in 'dirty bombs'

2 Nov 2008

Glacier Model Set to be Benchmark for Climate Change Studies

EPFL researchers have developed a numerical model that can re-create the state of Switzerland's Rhône Glacier as it was in 1874 and predict its evolution until the year 2100

2 Nov 2008

Mitsubishi Micropower Generation Heat Pump Certified

BRE Global is delighted to announce that Mitsubishi Electric has become the latest manufacturer to gain Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) Product Certification for its range of Ecodan Air Source Heat Pumps

2 Nov 2008

Green Group Disappointed With Judge Blocking Environmentally Friendly Taxis for New York

A preliminary injunction blocking a rule requiring New York City taxicabs to get a minimum 25 miles-per-gallon starting tomorrow is a mistake, according to Environmental Defense Fund

2 Nov 2008

Recycling Waste into Cash

Californian companies turn waste material into funds for local community groups

2 Nov 2008

Nanotechnology Based Energy Saving Nansulate Coating Named One of the Top 100 Products for Remodelers

Industrial Nanotech, an emerging global leader in nanotechnology, announced today that the Company's patented Nansulate energy saving coatings have been chosen as one of the Remodelers' Choice 100 products of 2008 by Qualified Remodeler Magazine

2 Nov 2008

Energy Conservation Projects Cut School Operating Costs

The Douglas County School District announced that it will move forward with a district-wide series of energy services projects designed to save money in energy and maintenance costs and take advantage of limited funding options available

2 Nov 2008

Environmental Pioneer Chooses Mythic Paint for His Own Home

David Gottfried, founder of U.S. Green Building Council and World Green Building Council, has selected Mythic Paint, the World's first high-performance paint with zero volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and zero toxins for the interior and exterior of his "green" remodeled family home

2 Nov 2008