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Ener1 Makes Bold Move into Manufacturing Lithium-Ion Batteries for Electric Motor Vehicles

Ener1, Inc., a leading manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries for the automotive industry, announced today the closing of its acquisition of an 83 percent interest in Enertech International, one of South Korea's largest lithium-ion cell producers

27 Oct 2008

Griffith University and Pfizer Partnership Look for Natural Cures for Infections

In the quest to develop the next generation of anti-infective medicine, Griffith University and Pfizer, the world's largest research-based pharmaceutical company, announced a leading partnership today

27 Oct 2008

6 Star Green Star Environmental Design Showcased by Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre has launched a new interactive section on its award winning website showcasing the impressive architectural and environmental design that earned the centre its '6 Star Green Star' environmental rating - the only convention centre in the world to have achieved this status

27 Oct 2008

Green Design Work in Ecological Restoration, Conservation and Regenerative Design Wins Award for Biohabitats

Biohabitats, Inc., the nation's leading ecological restoration, conservation planning and regenerative design firm, was honored with an American Institute of Architects (AIA) Baltimore Chapter "Consultant of the Year" award

27 Oct 2008

BREEAM Environmental Standards for Building Launched Into The Gulf Region

BRE Global has launched its world-leading environmental standard BREEAM into the Gulf region

27 Oct 2008

Future of Low Carbon Home Heating Shown Off in Eco House

Mitsubishi Electric is using Interbuild to demonstrate its comprehensive range of Ecodan residential water and space heating products which offer UK households reduced running costs from a viable and sustainable low carbon alternative to gas and oil

27 Oct 2008

New Energy Saving Building Code Introduced for Michigan Residents

A long-awaited state energy code, requiring homebuilders to use modern energy efficiency measures in new home construction, will now be in effect

26 Oct 2008

Good Design is Good Business, and Good Design is Green

Delegates to a recent conference on sustainable development heralded a recurring green urban theme: "Good design is good business, and good design is green." The group also pointed to innovative entrepreneurship in sustainable business as the cure for energy demands and an ailing US economy.

26 Oct 2008

McDonald's Names Pork Supplier As Their First Ever Supplier Sustainability Award Winner

McDonald's USA recently recognized Smithfield Foods, Inc., a pork supplier for the McDonald's system, with the first-ever Sustainability Award during the McDonald's 2008 Supplier Summit

23 Oct 2008

Green House Gas, Nitrogen Trifluoride, Much More Prevalent in Atmosphere Than Expected

Compound used in manufacture of flat panel televisions, computer displays, microcircuits, solar panels is 17,000 times more potent greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide

23 Oct 2008

Nitrous Oxide Emissions from No Till Farming May Offset Carbon Emission Benefits

The practice of no-till has gained in popularity as it creates a soil less prone to erosion and more rich in organic matter, but a new study raises questions about its influence on net greenhouse gas emissions

23 Oct 2008

Recent Innovations in Food Packaging Materials

Advances in food packaging lead to improved food quality and safety. Released this month from the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) is a Scientific Status Summary (SSS), a peer-reviewed report, which reviews the current state of innovations in food packaging

23 Oct 2008