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Hybrid Vehicles Get Even More Efficient

A new system has been designed for hybrid vehicles that modifies the structure of conventional cars to introduce elements that help to recover energy lost during braking and then return it to the propulsion of the vehicle

12 Jun 2009

Economy and Environment to Benefit from 'Cash for Clunkers' Bill

Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor this afternoon in support of H.R. 2751, the so-called "cash for clunkers" bill, which will allow consumers to trade in their old, gas-guzzling vehicles and receive vouchers worth up to $4,500 to help pay for new, more fuel efficient cars and trucks

9 Jun 2009

SolarBotanic Signs Deal On Energy Harvesting Artificial Trees

SolarBotanic has signed a a major joint-venture deal with the renewable energy company GREENgENERGY, Inc. to fund the R + D phase for the company's patented energy harvesting artificial trees. The potential market for SolarBotanic's trees is virtually unlimited and it involves integrating a vast array of brilliant and cutting-edge technologies

9 Jun 2009

Mitsubishi Shows Off Production Version of i-MiEV Electric Car

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation today, on World Environment Day, unveiled the production version of the i-MiEV new-generation electric vehicle

8 Jun 2009

Climate Change Costs Could be Offset by Protecting Marine Resources

Protecting valuable marine resources could offset projected economic costs of climate change, according to a new WWF report issued today

8 Jun 2009

Marine Litter a Growing Problem Around the World

From discarded fishing gear to plastic bags to cigarette butts, a growing tide of marine litter is harming oceans and beaches worldwide, says a new report

8 Jun 2009

Heavy Metal Pollution Can Be Cleaned Up By Deep Sea Bacteria

A species of bacteria, isolated from sediments deep under the Pacific Ocean, could provide a powerful clean-up tool for heavy metal pollution

4 Jun 2009

Solterra Renewable Technologies to Fulfill U.S. Congress 'Clean Energy' Bill Mandate

CEO Stephen Squires of Solterra Renewable Technologies, said that Solterra's proprietary process for manufacturing quantum dot semiconductors, which are used in its solar cells to create electricity, positions the company perfectly to fulfill the mandates of the H.R. 2454, "The American Clean Energy and Security Act,"

4 Jun 2009

Sustainable Buildings Boosted by Lexan Polycarbonate Sheeting

SABIC Innovative Plastics’ growing portfolio of Lexan polycarbonate (PC) multiwall sheet products are contributing to the green building movement and are strengthening sustainable building designs by increasing energy conservation, improving working/living environments and promoting recycling

4 Jun 2009

Harvard "Green Bootcamp" Sets Officials on The Path To Energy Efficient Building Refits

Living Cities offers city and state officials an unprecedented opportunity to learn new strategies and share best practices on creating green jobs and reducing greenhouse gas emissions through city-wide retrofitting

2 Jun 2009