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Think Green, Change the Market

Uniboard's Nu-Green particleboard, the greenest solution on the market, is now certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).

26 Mar 2008

Promoting Clean Energy and Combat Climate Change

Visionary entrepreneur and computer and video game pioneer Henk Rogers revolutionized the virtual realm when he introduced Tetris(R) to the west and other world markets two decades ago.

26 Mar 2008

Solar-Powered Kitchen Showcases Importance of Renewable Solar Energy

Pacific Gas and Electric Company is providing the key ingredient for this year's California Ag Day -- the power of the sun -- to cook up a successful event recognizing the state's agricultural industry.

26 Mar 2008

Green Document Destruction Company Offers Shredding Services in Chicago

The Federal Trade Commission estimates that as many as nine million Americans have their identities stolen each year. Now, Secure Eco Shred, one of the fastest-growing document destruction companies in the Chicago area, is pleased to offer shredding service to walk-in customers at its new facility, located at 4455 North Elston Avenue in Chicago.

26 Mar 2008

First and Only Carbonfree Organic and Natural Sugars

Florida Crystals Corporation and Carbonfund.org today announce the launch of Florida Crystals(R) Carbonfree(R) Organic and Natural sugars, offering premium sweeteners to environmentally-conscious consumers who care about sustainability and eco-friendly practices.

26 Mar 2008

Importance of Indoor Air Quality When Spring Cleaning

Come spring, many homeowners are eager to throw open the windows, scrub the floors and breathe fresh air, but what many fail to realize is that their indoor air may be preventing optimal cleanliness.

26 Mar 2008

10 Reasons to Toast the Day with Sustainably-Grown California Wine

Global warming, greenhouse gases and carbon footprint have become household terms, and consumer groups, government agencies, and businesses are working on ways to preserve the land, air, water and other natural resources.

26 Mar 2008

The Demand for Green Biodegradable Hydraulic Oils

Green Earth Technologies today announced the addition of G-OIL Hydraulic(TM) to its current G-OIL product line that will consist of the highest demand viscosities and service rating: "Anti-Wear" AW-32, AW-46 and AW-68.

26 Mar 2008

Producing Ethanol from Sweet Sorghum

Oklahoma State University's sorghum-related biofuels research is taking a localized approach, with the aim of making possible the effective production of ethanol in the farmer's own field.

26 Mar 2008

Ideas for Green Development in East Garfield Park

The University of Illinois at Chicago's City Design Center has produced a 96-page electronic publication illustrating ideas for green development in East Garfield Park as a case study for use by Chicago neighborhoods and individuals.

26 Mar 2008

Cost-Effective Way to Measure Objectively the Sustainability of Business Activities

Shell Canada has incorporated Earth Observation data into its Sustainable Development Report, demonstrating the potential of satellites to provide a global and cost-effective way to measure objectively the sustainability of business activities.

25 Mar 2008

Scientists Integrate Soil Science Data with Remote Sensing

Changes in soil carbon occur with changes in land management. Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and The University of Tennessee investigated quantifying soil carbon changes over large regions.

25 Mar 2008

Ice Shelf Hanging by a Thread

British Antarctic Survey has captured dramatic satellite and video images of an Antarctic ice shelf that looks set to be the latest to break out from the Antarctic Peninsula.

25 Mar 2008

Massive Wilkins Ice Shelf Beginning to Break Up

Satellite imagery from the University of Colorado at Boulder's National Snow and Ice Data Center shows a portion of Antarctica's massive Wilkins Ice Shelf has begun to collapse because of rapid climate change in a fast-warming region of the continent.

25 Mar 2008

Project Will Produce Enough Renewable Energy to Supply 1,200 Residential Customers

Nevada Power Company announced today plans to build a six-megawatt (MW) waste-heat recovery renewable energy project in the Goodsprings area approximately 35 miles south of Las Vegas.

25 Mar 2008