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Biotech Research Center Opened at DuPont Knowledge Center

DuPont India today announced the opening of the first research facility at the DuPont Knowledge Center (DKC) in Hyderabad. The Biotech Research Center begins its operations with more than 80 scientists working on a variety of global research programs on plant and industrial biotechnology

22 Sep 2008

Car Batteries May Be Replaced by Super Capacitors Made Using Nanotechnology

Car batteries as we know them today may soon be relics. Storing energy in clunky containers with limited shelf lives has plagued car makers and military engineers who need lightweight, powerful and reliable means to crank engines into life, enliven radios and operate other electronic appliances.

22 Sep 2008

Eco Berber Carpet from Martinson-Nicholls Made With Recycled PET Polyester Fiber

Martinson-Nicholls and the Andersen Company have announced their new Eco Berber roll goods. These entryway carpet mats are manufactured with 100 percent post consumer recycled PET Polyester fiber reclaimed from plastic bottles and a natural rubber backing

22 Sep 2008

Live Earth Event to be Hosted by India to Raise Awareness for Climate in Crisis

Al Gore, Dr. R.K. Pachauri, Amitabh Bachchan, Jon Bon Jovi, and Kevin Wall announce “Live Earth India” December 7, 2008, in Mumbai, India

22 Sep 2008

National Renewable Energy Educational Campaign from USA Biomass with Energy Foundation Grant

USA Biomass, the nation’s leading association of biopower companies, has been awarded a grant from the Energy Foundation to promote the importance of renewable, biomass energy generation

22 Sep 2008

Highest Green Standard for Ithaca College Building

The home of the Ithaca College School of Business is the first facility for a college or university business school in the world to attain platinum LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) status. The college is also constructing a new administration building to platinum LEED standards

22 Sep 2008

Going Green Means Money for New Home Owners

Home ownership is once again becoming a reality for thousands of Americans. The federal government has just announced a $7,500 Housing Tax Credit for homebuyers, and one Harrisburg homebuilder is helping their cause b...

22 Sep 2008

Solar Energy Promises Limitless Power Straight From the Sun

The biggest energy bang for the buck comes from sunlight, says Binghamton University researcher Seshu Desu. And together with his research team, he’s hoping to tap into that immense supply of renewable energy and make it easily accessible as a flexible, large-area and low-cost, power source

22 Sep 2008

Rising Incomes Expected to Lessen Intensity of Human Impact on the Environment

The richer you are, the more of the world’s resources you can afford to consume. But in many parts of the world, rising incomes are not having the proportionate effect on energy consumption, croplands and deforestation that one might expect, a new 25-year study shows

22 Sep 2008

New Investors in Green Crude Oil Made From Algae by Sapphire Energy Include Microsoft Founder, Bill Gates

Sapphire Energy took another step closer to bringing Green Crude Production to commercial scale today by announcing it has raised substantial additional financing from existing and new investors

21 Sep 2008