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United Airlines and AltAir Fuels Partner for Sustainable, Commercial-Scale Biofuels for Aviation Sector

United Airlines today executed a definitive purchase agreement with AltAir Fuels for cost-competitive, sustainable, advanced biofuels at commercial scale, representing a historic milestone for aviation.

5 Jun 2013

Stanford Scientists Create Advanced Zinc-Air Battery with High Catalytic Activity

Stanford University scientists have created an advanced zinc-air battery with higher catalytic activity and durability than similar batteries made with platinum and other costly catalysts. The results, published in the journal Nature Communications, could lead to the development of a low-cost alternative to conventional lithium-ion technology widely used today, the researchers said.

5 Jun 2013

ESCATEC Commercializes Azuri’s Solar Power Station in Rural Africa

ESCATEC, the EMS innovator, has helped commercialise a novel design of solar power charging station for its client Azuri Technologies. The Indigo™ unit has a solar panel, two LED lamps and control unit with a charging point for a mobile phone. It has already won several major awards and is now in mass production in ESCATEC's Malaysian production facilities.

5 Jun 2013

Canadian Solar Opens Sales and Business Development Office in Sao Paulo, Brazil

Canadian Solar Inc. (the "Company", or "Canadian Solar"), one of the world's largest solar power companies, today announced that is has opened a sales and business development office in Sao Paulo, Brazil to expand and strengthen the company's South American sales network and broaden regional customer service capabilities.

From Canadian Solar 5 Jun 2013

BIO Disappointed over Florida’s Repeal of Renewable Fuel Standard

The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today expressed its disappointment that the Florida legislature passed and Gov. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) signed HB 4001, repealing the state’s Renewable Fuel Standard. The law had required that on-road transportation fuel sold in the state contain between 9 and 10 percent renewable fuel from biomass.

4 Jun 2013

Thomas Swan Plan to Install On-Site Anaerobic Digester for Sustainable Energy

Thomas Swan are hoping their plans to have an Anaerobic Digester (AD) plant on the site the company has occupied since 1926 are given the green light. Designs for this safe, clean and unobtrusive way to produce low carbon sustainable energy have been submitted and local residents were given the opportunity to ask questions and voice any concerns at a ‘drop-in’ sessions in Crookhall Community Centre.

4 Jun 2013

Covanta Energy Wins 2013 CIO 100 Award

IDG Enterprise’s CIO magazine announced today that Covanta Energy, a world leader in sustainable waste management and renewable energy, is a recipient of the 2013 CIO 100 award for the second year in a row.

4 Jun 2013

Nominations Being Accepted for 2013 Platts Global Energy Awards

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2013 Platts Global Energy Awards, which recognize corporate and individual excellence across the entire energy complex. A total of 18 awards will be given in five sections: Strategic Vision, Industry Leadership, Stewardship, Premier Projects and Leading Technologies. All nominations must be received by September 16, 2013.

4 Jun 2013

Recycling Rally to be Co-Hosted by SHI and Verizon

SHI International Corp., one of North America’s top 20 largest IT solutions providers, will co-host a Recycling Rally with Verizon in honor of World Environment Day. The event will allow the community to recycle unwanted electronics for free on June 6 from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at SHI’s headquarters at 290 Davidson Ave., Somerset, N.J. 08873.

4 Jun 2013

Wood-Eating Gribble’s Enzyme May Help Develop Sustainable Biofuels

Scientists have discovered a new enzyme that could prove an important step in the quest to turn waste (such as paper, scrap wood and straw) into liquid fuel. To do this they turned to the destructive power of tiny marine wood-borers called 'gribble', which have been known to destroy seaside piers.

4 Jun 2013

Akermin Successfully Tests Biocatalyst Delivery System at National Carbon Capture Center

Akermin announces the successful commissioning and testing of its proprietary Biocatalyst Delivery System at the National Carbon Capture Center in Wilsonville, AL. The pilot unit has operated continuously for several weeks capturing close to 90% CO2 from flue gas with significant rate enhancement and no degradation in performance.

4 Jun 2013

Celestica on Canada’s Green 30 List for Third Consecutive Year

Celestica Inc., a global leader in the delivery of end-to-end product lifecycle solutions, today announced it has been named to Canada’s Green 30, an annual list of top companies based on Aon Hewitt’s Employee Green Index.

4 Jun 2013

ERA.CA Releases Computer Recycling Guide for Canadian Businesses

For ethical and practical reasons many companies, organizations and small businesses are now keen to start recycling their old and redundant computer equipment but are unsure how to start. With this step-by-step guide, we will explain what needs to be done to prepare your equipment for recycling and provide a brief summary of what options are available for recycling.

4 Jun 2013

Verengo Reports Milestone Installation of 8,000th Home Solar System

Verengo Inc., the nation's leading residential solar specialist, today announced it has installed its 8,000th home solar system. Verengo is the first residential solar specialist to reach this milestone and has accomplished this growth in less than five years.

4 Jun 2013

NAVITEL Issues Special Packages of Navigation Maps for the Summer Season

Only during the period 1st of June- 30th of September 2013 users of smartphones and tablets on Android, Windows Mobile and Windows Phone have unique chance to purchase summer products «11 seas», «Black Sea» and «Salut! Hola! Ciao! » at a special price:

4 Jun 2013