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Biofuel Leaders Rebuke OPEC Claims and Criticisms

The world biofuels industry have issued a sharp rebuke to the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its president, Chakib Khelil, in the pages of the Financial Times

21 Jul 2008

Large Scale Battery Storage System Validated for Use by Electric Utilities

KEMA, a global energy and utility industry consulting firm, tested and validated the successful use of new large-scale battery storage technology for electric utility system applications

21 Jul 2008

Luxury Hotel Goes Green and Saves Money by Refinishing Furniture and Fixtures

The Rittenhouse Luxury Hotel cuts waste, reduces expenditure and saves money with furniture refinishing specialists

21 Jul 2008

Coates Claim to Have Developed the Most Advanced Internal Combustion Engine Ever Built

The CSRV Combustion Engine has the capabilities of running on many different types of alternative and renewable fuels, such as Compressed liquid hydrogen, ethanol, methanol, bio-diesel, propane, natural gas, butane, and any combustible engine fuel, including combinations and mixtures of these fuels

21 Jul 2008

Rules Changes for Trucks Set to Waste Fuel and Increase Inflation

If you rely on it, wear it, or consume it, a truck brought it. Unfortunately, excessive state taxation and regulation are increasing the cost of everything that trucks bring you. The latest blow from government regulators is a proposed rule that will waste fuel and add to the cost of all consumer goods

21 Jul 2008

Solar Charger to Solve Dead Battery Problem

ICP Solar Technologies Inc, a developer, manufacturer and marketer of solar panels and products, today announced that they have entered into a sales contract with Nissan in Europe and North America for OEM solar charger

21 Jul 2008

A Clean and Green Home Is Easy to Achieve and Creates a Safer, Healthier Environment for Children

Creating a Cleaner, Greener, Safer Home is a groundbreaking eco-guide for parents and busy caretakers, featuring practical and doable solutions for all stages of parenting, from pregnancy and beyond. Written by Christopher Gavigan, CEO of the national non-profit organization Healthy Child Healthy World, this book is filled with safe and everyday tips, inexpensive strategies, product guides, and contributions from some of the most acclaimed experts and notable parents in America today

21 Jul 2008

Dow Chemical to Clean Up Dioxin Pollution

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 today announced an agreement with Dow Chemical Co. that requires the company to clean up dioxin contamination in the Riverside Boulevard neighborhood of Saginaw, Mich

21 Jul 2008

Oil and Gas Industry Wastewater Being Recycled for Agricultural Use

Two companies working together have perfected a method of turning wastewater from oil and gas wells into distilled water that can be used for agriculture, or to vastly reduce the environmental footprint the oil and gas industry has on the land

21 Jul 2008

Vegan and Organic Grooming Products Make Personal Care Environmentally Friendly

Organic-Grooming annually ships thousands of cases of vegan and organic certified men's body products, from cologne and shaving cream, aftershave balm, deodorant, and soaps, all in 100 percent recycled packaging, to a wide variety of retailers and distributors

21 Jul 2008

Converting Cow Manure to Fuel Could Generate Substantial Amounts of Renewable Electricity

Converting livestock manure into a domestic renewable fuel source could generate enough electricity to meet up to three per cent of North America's entire consumption needs and lead to a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions

21 Jul 2008

US EPA To Award Grants For Diesel Engine Emission Reducing Technologies

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to award approximately $3.4 million in grants to establish projects using emerging technologies to reduce emissions from the nation's existing fleet of diesel engines

21 Jul 2008

Green Chemistry to be Used to Make Plant Based Ingredients for Nutraceutical, Functional Food, Beverage, Natural Chemical, Cosmetic and Pharmaceutical Industries

ChromaDex announced it has entered into a world-wide license agreement with The Research Foundation of the State University of New York, on behalf of the University at Buffalo (SUNY Buffalo), to produce and market three classes of plant-based ingredients for nutraceutical, functional food, beverage, natural chemical, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries

21 Jul 2008

Canadian Headquarters for BMW to Be LEED Certified Green Building

BMW Group Canada to relocate its corporate headquarters to a custom built green facility built to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification, a Green Building Rating System, which is designed to conserve natural resources

21 Jul 2008

Easy to Use, Ultra Green CherryPal Computer Is Super Tough, Super Cheap, Uses Minimal Electricity and Taps Into Super Computer Power

CherryPal, maker of green, affordable, easy-to-use personal computers, today formally launched its CherryPal cloud computer, the most energy efficient and affordable desktop computer available

21 Jul 2008