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Frost Damage Attributed to Earlier Warming

Widespread damage to plants from a sudden freeze that occurred across the Eastern United States from 5 April to 9 April 2007 was made worse because it had been preceded by two weeks of unusual warmth, according to an analysis published in the March 2008 issue of BioScience.

3 Mar 2008

Applied Sweepers Complements Tennant's Outdoor Strategy

Tennant Company, a world leader in designing, manufacturing and marketing solutions that help create a cleaner, safer world, today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Applied Sweepers, maker of Green Machines brand cleaning equipment.

2 Mar 2008

Renewable Transportation Fuels from Nonfood Sources

Chevron Corporation and Weyerhaeuser Company today announced the creation of a 50-50 joint venture company focused on developing the next generation of renewable transportation fuels from nonfood sources.

1 Mar 2008

Highlighting Water Purification Technology

The DC-based research and consulting firm Social Technologies recently released a series of 12 briefs that shed light on the top areas for technology innovation through 2025. The brief on universal water, by futurist Peter von Stackelberg, is the eighth trend in the series.

1 Mar 2008

Most Efficient Solar Photovoltaic Power Station in Australia

Construction of the worlds largest and most efficient solar photovoltaic power station in northern Victoria will commence in 2009 following the signing of a $290 million Development Agreement between Melbourne-based business, Solar Systems, and leading integrated energy company, TRUenergy.

1 Mar 2008

Demand for Hybrid Vehicles Present Smart Investment for Vendors and Clients

Mayor Bloomberg announced a new initiative today that will require all black cars operating in New York City to meet higher fuel efficiency standards. There are currently over 10,000 high-end car service vehicles known as black cars in the city, many used by large investment banks and law firms.

1 Mar 2008

Latest Partner of the World Green Building Council

McGraw-Hill Construction (MHC), part of The McGraw-Hill Companies and the leading provider of information and intelligence to the construction industry, today announced it is proud to be the official media partner of the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC), giving each organization the ability to extend market reach with green intelligence.

1 Mar 2008

Patented Integration of a lithium-Ion Battery into Series-Produced Passenger Vehicle

Daimler AG has achieved a crucial breakthrough in battery technology. The Stuttgart-based automaker is the world's first manufacturer to have succeeded in adapting lithium-ion technology to the demanding requirements of automotive applications.

1 Mar 2008

Tribe Designed a Highly Environmentally Conscious Project

From carbon neutral construction to LEED certification and environmental stewardship, the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs are taking unprecedented strides to ensure that their proposed Bridge of the Gods Columbia River Resort Casino is constructed and operated using best-in-class environmental practices.

1 Mar 2008

To Accurately Predict Future Climate Changes

In research published today in Earth and Planetary Science Letters, The Open University Professor of Earth Sciences Bob Spicer casts doubt on our ability to accurately predict future climate changes because we simply don't know enough about the past.

1 Mar 2008

Financial Incentives for Energy-Efficiency Home Improvements

Con Edison residential customers will save energy and money with new financial incentives for energy-efficiency home improvements through the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA's) Home Performance with ENERGY STAR(R) Program.

1 Mar 2008

Project Studies Carbon Capture from Coal-fired Power Plants

As part of its continued commitment to bring forward environmentally responsible energy solutions, LS Power Development, LLC announced today that it is providing funding and has become the Strategic Partner for the "LS Power Pilot Plant Initiative" under the University of Texas at Austin's (UT) existing carbon capture research program.

1 Mar 2008