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Myths About Environmental Impact of Trucks, Buses, Diesel Engines

As the world becomes more vigilant and active about key environmental issues, many industries have renewed commitments to green initiatives.

21 Apr 2008

Widespread Participation and Increased Environmental Interest Following Earth Hour

World Wildlife Fund announced today that an estimated 36 million Americans took part in Earth Hour, a global event in support for action on climate change that took place March 29, 2008.

21 Apr 2008

Water Solutions for Petroleum, Petrochemical, Municipal and Agricultural Sectors

ConocoPhillips, and GE Water + Process Technologies, a unit of General Electric Company, today announced that GE has become an equal co-venturer in ConocoPhillips' Water Sustainability Center (WSC) in Qatar.

21 Apr 2008

Solar Store to Help Consumers Make Sustainable Shopping Choices

Safeway Inc., one of the largest retail users of renewable energy, today unveiled its newest solar-powered grocery stores in Northern California to kick off a week of Earth Day activities and programs focused on the company's commitment to the environment and helping consumers pursue greener, more sustainable lives.

21 Apr 2008

Site Offers a Wealth of Information on All Things Green for Both Home and Business

Tomorrow, on Earthday, a new environmental web site will be born: WWW.GO-GREEN.COM. The site offers a wealth of information on all things green for both home and business.

21 Apr 2008

The Depth of the Green Movement in the European Datacentre Market

Digital Realty Trust, Inc., a leading owner and manager of corporate and Internet gateway datacentres, is reporting new research data entitled, "How Green is Green?" focused on determining the depth of the Green movement in the European datacentre market.

21 Apr 2008

Automotive Products to Help Improve Fuel Economy and Reduce Emissions

Global tier-one automotive supplier Hella KGaA Hueck + Co. has developed a number of automotive electronics and lighting products to help improve vehicle fuel economy and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. The products are designed to support automakers' energy management objectives.

21 Apr 2008

Five Reasons to Recycle Retired Cell Phones

Americans discard on average 40,000 cell phones every day -- or 150 million phones a year. For a society so accustomed to consuming and discarding, ReCelluar is encouraging everyone to "Go Green" and recycle these retired cell phones.

21 Apr 2008

Subaru Planting As Many As 160 Trees Across the Country

This year, Subaru of America, Inc. celebrates its 40th anniversary in the United States -- and while some car companies might mark the occasion with a sleek concept car or a lavish party, Subaru is ringing in "the big 4-0" by planting what will amount to a small forest of trees -- as many as 160 trees -- across the country.

21 Apr 2008

The Demand for Green Homes Continues to Grow

Green Builders, Inc., a leading large-scale community developer of green, sustainable homes in the Austin, Texas area, has announced the opening of its newest community, Rutherford West. The 612 acre community is located in the Texas Hill Country in Driftwood. The first phase has 53 acreage homesites on 112 acres, with 51 acres dedicated as a conservation easement.

21 Apr 2008

Bay Area Company on Mission to Make Solar More Affordable and Efficient

Every roof matters to Bay Area-based Sungevity Inc. -- which launches today and uses satellite imagery and other technologies to cut the cost, simplify the process and make it easier than ever for homeowners to add solar and experience a lifetime of benefits.

21 Apr 2008

SunPower Installing Solar Power Systems on Macy's Stores Statewide

In anticipation of tomorrow's worldwide celebration of Earth Day, Macy's and SunPower Corporation, the San Jose-based manufacturer of high-efficiency solar cells, solar panels and solar systems, are dedicating a 307-kilowatt solar power system at the Macy's store at Oakridge Mall in San Jose.

21 Apr 2008

Collaboration Focuses on Energy Efficiency and Pollution Control

China Gengsheng Minerals, Inc., a leading manufacturer in China of industrial materials capable of withstanding high temperature, saving energy and boosting productivity, today announced that it has signed a five-year collaboration agreement with the Ceramics Research Institute of Zhengzhou University in Henan province of China, to research and develop innovative ways for improving the manufacturing process and functionality of an array of bauxite-based materials.

21 Apr 2008

First Ever PSEG Global Green Expo

Want to be part of NJ's largest and most comprehensive celebration of Earth Day? Want to learn to live an eco-friendly lifestyle? Want entertainment, "green" information, and a fabulous view of Lady Liberty? Come to the first ever PSEG Global Green Expo.

21 Apr 2008

Recycling Program Has Helped Avoid 125 Tons of E-Waste

AT+T Inc. announced today that the company will work with Cell Phones for Soldiers (CPFS) to drive recycling and reduce e-waste through the next year with a goal of doubling the number of cell phones the charity recycles by next Earth Day.

21 Apr 2008