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Cutting Down Gaseous Burps and Reducing Global Warming

Grass that may help tackle global warming by cutting the level of methane given off by cows is being developed by scientists reports the latest issue of the Society of Chemical Industry's (SCI) magazine Chemistry + Industry.

4 May 2008

Lead Exposure in School-Aged Children

Contrary to prevailing assumptions, children are more vulnerable to the harmful effects of lead exposure at the age of 6 than they are in early childhood, according to a Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center study to be presented May 4 at the annual meeting of the Pediatric Academic Societies in Honolulu.

4 May 2008

Organism with a Taste for Olive Drab Shows Promise for Greener Energy

A spidery fungus with a voracious appetite for military uniforms and canvas tents could hold the key to improvements in the production of biofuels, a team of government, academic and industry researchers has announced.

4 May 2008

Improving Quality of Life as Well as Reducing Energy Use

Volunteers from Rebuilding Together Greater Des Moines, the local affiliate of the nation's largest nonprofit organization working to preserve affordable homeownership, and the American Petroleum Institute gathered today to help improve an elderly couple's quality of life, as well as reduce their energy use and save money as part of an energy-efficient rebuild of their home.

3 May 2008

Commitment to Increase Energy Efficiency in Homes Nationwide

Volunteers from Rebuilding Together Nashville, the local affiliate of the nation's largest nonprofit organization working to preserve affordable homeownership, and the Tennessee Petroleum Council, a division of the American Petroleum Institute, gathered today to help improve a local homeowner's quality of life, as well as reduce her energy use and save money as part of an energy-efficient rebuild of her home.

3 May 2008

The Fate of Carbon-Based Nanoparticles Spilled into Groundwater

The fate of carbon-based nanoparticles spilled into groundwater - and the ability of municipal filtration systems to remove the nanoparticles from drinking water - depend on subtle differences in the solution properties of the water carrying the particles, a new study has found.

3 May 2008

Environmentally Advanced Innovative Foamed PVC Decking and Trim Boards

Beautiful outdoor decking is a popular, highly desirable addition to millions of American homes. So popular, in fact, that every year around this time a small army of contractors and do-it-yourselfers can be spotted adding, expanding or replacing a deck in preparation for outdoor entertaining and relaxation.

3 May 2008

Company's Commitment to Sustainable Business Practices and Reduced Carbon Emissions

Blue Sun Biodiesel now leads all energy companies in end-to-end commitment to carbon reduction and is the first energy company headquartered in a LEED Platinum certified office building.

3 May 2008

Owners Continue to Rethink Purchasing and Driving Habits

In a recent Cars.com survey on gas prices and their effect on consumers' buying and driving habits, 66 percent of respondents said they drive less today because of record gas prices.

2 May 2008

Mall has State-of-the-Art Technology to Save Energy and Water

Wal-Mart de Mexico opened Plaza Ecologica Ciudad Jardin, located in former Neza 1 dump, in the municipality of Netzahualcoyotl, State of Mexico. The mall has state-of-the-art technology to save energy and water.

2 May 2008

Program Giving Customers Option to Purchase Clean Electricity and Reduce Impact on Environment

The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities has approved NSTAR Green, a program that gives customers the option to purchase clean electricity and reduce their impact on the environment.

2 May 2008

Annual Competition Challenges Teams to Redesign Their Schools

The National Association of Realtors(R) and the Council of Educational Facility Planners International Foundation today announced the winners of the School of the Future design competition.

2 May 2008

Joint Project that will Re-Rnergize the Recycling Program at Historic Racetrack

Mayor Jerry Abramson; Steve Sexton, President of Churchill Downs; Pat Franc, President of ARCO Aluminum; and Anheuser-Busch Recycling Corporation today announced a joint project that will re-energize the recycling program at the historic racetrack in time for the Kentucky Oaks and Derby races.

2 May 2008

XSCT Places Order for six REGEN Flywheel Energy System

VYCON, the designer and manufacturer of high-speed flywheel based, environmentally friendly, energy storage systems, today announced that Xiamen Songyu Container Terminal (XSCT), has placed an order for six REGEN systems for new ZPMC RTG cranes scheduled for delivery this year.

2 May 2008

Company Unveiled New Embedded Micro Fuel Cell Prototype for Handheld GPS Devices

MTI MicroFuel Cells Inc., the developer of Mobion off-the-grid portable power solutions and a subsidiary of Mechanical Technology Incorporated, unveils today a new embedded micro fuel cell prototype design for handheld global positioning system devices at the 10th Annual International Small Fuel Cells Conference in Atlanta.

2 May 2008