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National Trends Show that Declines in Ozone and Particle Pollution Have Stalled

The American Lung Association issued its annual report card on air pollution today, ranking cities most affected by three types of pollution: short-term particle pollution, year-round particle pollution and ozone pollution.

1 May 2008

A Major Step in the Continued Development and Deployment of Clean Coal Technology

The approval of a coal-based power plant in Marshalltown, Iowa, is a major step in the continued development and deployment of clean coal technology and the continued utilization of coal- America's most abundant energy resource-according to a statement by American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity (ACCCE) Vice President of Communications Joe Lucas.

1 May 2008

Ruling Permitting Passengers and Crew to Carry Methanol Fuel Cell Cartridges as Carry-On Baggage

MTI MicroFuel Cells Inc., announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation today issued a final ruling that will permit passengers and crew to carry methanol fuel cell cartridges and fuel cell systems designed for portable electronic devices on board airplanes in carry-on baggage.

1 May 2008

96 Percent of Suppliers See Climate Change Regulation as a Potential Risk

The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), the world's largest investor collaboration on climate change, with 385 institutional investors holding assets under management of US $57 trillion, today announced the first ever findings of its Supply Chain Leadership Collaboration.

1 May 2008

Changes in Arctic Sea Ice

New University of Colorado at Boulder calculations indicate the record low minimum extent of sea ice across the Arctic last September has a three-in-five chance of being shattered again in 2008 because of continued warming temperatures and a preponderance of younger, thinner ice.

30 Apr 2008

Climate Change Could Lead to an Increase in HIV Infection Rates World-Wide

Social factors, including economic pressures caused by climate change, could lead to an increase in HIV infection rates world-wide, warns a leading researcher from the University of New South Wales (UNSW).

30 Apr 2008

Plants Commended for Benefiting Local Communities and Global Environment

Five cement plants received special recognition for their commitment to improving the environment and their communities at the Seventh Annual Cement Industry Environment and Energy Awards, presented by Portland Cement Association (PCA) and Cement Americas magazine, at the PCA's Spring Meeting in Chicago, April 29, 2008.

30 Apr 2008

Major Initiative to Aid in the Efforts for a Cleaner Environment

Officials from Major League Baseball, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), Green-e Energy and WindStreet Energy, as well as Governor Edward G. Rendell and Mayor Michael Nutter, joined the Phillies in announcing a major initiative at Citizens Bank Park to aid in the efforts for a cleaner environment.

30 Apr 2008

New Climate Pattern Called the North Pacific Gyre Oscillation

Scientists at the Georgia Institute of Technology have discovered a new climate pattern called the North Pacific Gyre Oscillation. This new pattern explains, for the first time, changes in the water that are important in helping commercial fishermen understand fluctuations in the fish stock.

30 Apr 2008

2008 Program Includes New Vehicle Models and Wquipment that Increase Fuel Savings

The new 2008 program includes new vehicle models and equipment that increase fuel savings and enhance your driving experience. These features include new automatic gearboxes similar to a Tiptronic automatic transmission. These new gearboxes save 8% on fuel versus a full automatic transmission and 4% fuel savings versus a manual gear transmission. The gearboxes are also better rated for anti pollution records with lower CO2 emissions.

30 Apr 2008

Sixty-three Percent Want Strong Action Soon After New President Takes Office

A new poll released today shows that two-thirds of all U.S. adults (66%) believe it is important that the next president of the United States have a policy which addresses climate change.

30 Apr 2008

Farms Across US May Soon Find It Easier to Finance New Waste Energy

Small to large scale farms across the U.S. may soon find it easier to finance new farm waste energy systems thanks to a partnership between NativeEnergy and Agrilab -- two companies focused on reducing our dependence on fossil fuels.

30 Apr 2008

Rising Fuel and Environmental Costs Prompted Filing by Progress Energy

A significant run-up in the market price for coal and other fuels used in electricity generation -- caused by global demand and market conditions -- has prompted a request by Progress Energy Carolinas to increase the fuel component of the rates paid by the company's S.C. customers.

30 Apr 2008

2008 Top Ten List of Hot Greenroof Design Trends

Greenroofs.com has selected the "2008 Top Ten List of Hot Greenroof Design Trends" and Publisher Linda S. Velazquez, ASLA Associate and LEED AP, and Design Editor Haven Kiers, MLA, will present the list at the sixth Greening Rooftops for Sustainable Communities Conference, Awards and Trade Show on May 2, in Baltimore, Maryland.

30 Apr 2008

Educating Consumers About Energy Efficient Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs

Georgia Power and two metro Atlanta Kroger food stores recently teamed up to provide shoppers with energy efficiency information and $1 off coupons on General Electric compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs). Senior citizen patrons received an additional 5 percent discount.

30 Apr 2008