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Coca Cola reduce power consumption in vending machines due to Earthquake
Posted Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:07:00 GMT by James MathewsCoca Cola in Japan has announced that it has voluntarily been striving to reduce power consumption in its vending machines in an effort to address the power shortages that have affected Japan since the earthquake. They have committed to continuing this effort during Winter.
Coca Cola reduce power consumption in vending machines due to Earthquake
Shipping Industry Meets to Present Future for 2040
Posted Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:19:00 GMT by James MathewsThe Sustainable Shipping Iniative (SSI) will today, on the 31st October, present their goals and visions for 2040 regarding the sustainable future of international shipping.
Shipping Industry Meets to Present Future for 2040
Environmental Regulations Create Jobs, Economists Say
Posted Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:16:00 GMT by Melanie J. MartinContrary to popular myth, we don't need to choose between jobs and a healthy environment. If you look at the facts, job creation vs. economic regulations shouldn't even be a debate. A briefing from Economics for Equity and Environment (E3) states, as its first point, that ''Reduced oil imports would create jobs.''
Environmental Regulations Create Jobs, Economists Say
New vehicle charging standard will juice up electric car market say manufacturers
Posted Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:56:00 GMT by Colin RickettsSeven of the world's biggest car makers have got together to agree a standardised charging system across two continents which, they say, will be a big boost to the electric car market.
New vehicle charging standard will juice up electric car market say manufacturers
UK sustainable business - Making progress but must try harder
Posted Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:44:00 GMT by Dave CollierFindings show a mixed set of results for sustainable business in the UK. With the British economy on shaky ground, many might assume that the concept of sustainable business practices might be put on the back burner. A report from Environmental Data Services would suggest that this is not the case.
UK sustainable business - Making progress but must try harder
Occupy Wall Street: Taxes, Jobs, and Environment
Posted Mon, 10 Oct 2011 08:10:00 GMT by Melanie J. MartinEnvironmental and human rights are inseparable parts of the same struggle for justice. The Occupy Wall Street movement is still developing its focus, but the basic point is hard to miss: The wealthiest 1 percent of Americans are profiting at the expense of the rest of us, and our environment.
Occupy Wall Street: Taxes, Jobs, and Environment
Green grows the building sector
Posted Wed, 05 Oct 2011 12:19:00 GMT by Colin RickettsThe world's largest green building conference will hear this week that the sector is booming with nearly half of architects, engineers and contractors set to be working in 'green jobs' within three years in North America.
Green grows the building sector
Could algae power flights of the future
Posted Wed, 05 Oct 2011 11:11:00 GMT by Colin RickettsAlgae could be a source of aviation fuel of the future if a new deal bears fruit and with the ancient organisms feeding on our pollutants it could be a double green win. Heliae, an Arizona company are the specialists in the magical green stuff, and they have just announced the first stages of an agreement to work with Dutch renewable jet fuel specialists SkyNRG to produce the juice that keeps our planes in the air.
Could algae power flights of the future
The End of Growth by Richard Heinberg
Posted Tue, 04 Oct 2011 13:30:00 GMT by Julian JacksonNew book review, The End of Growth, by renowned eco-author Richard Heinberg, which clearly defines the problems our society faces. The world, and everyone in it is subject to environmental limits. Conventional economics believes that these limits are not there and anything can be substituted if the price is right. Acclaimed environmentalist Richard Heinberg disagrees.
The End of Growth by Richard Heinberg
Energy management booming in tough times
Posted Mon, 03 Oct 2011 18:05:00 GMT by Colin RickettsA meeting of energy managers will hear the latest developments in a business that is booming despite - or perhaps because - of the fragile world economy. The 34th Annual World Energy Engineering Congress which meets next week in Chicago is sponsored by the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) and will attract more than 4,000 workers in the field.
Energy management booming in tough times
Seriously shining green light on New York traders
Posted Mon, 03 Oct 2011 17:20:00 GMT by Colin RickettsThe New York Stock Exchange might not be an obvious green pioneer, but the historic building's new windows are saving CO2 emissions. The windows, which have been approved by the Landmark Preservation Commission which safeguards national landmarks, will improve the building's thermal performance by 60% and reduce the solar heat gain by 40%.
Seriously shining green light on New York traders
New hybrid power for giants of the bus world
Posted Mon, 03 Oct 2011 16:30:00 GMT by Colin RickettsBAE Systems says its new hybrid system will bring the green and economic The HDS 300 is aimed at articulated vehicles - dubbed 'bendy buses' in the UK - which can carry more passengers, making them a greener option from the outset.
New hybrid power for giants of the bus world
Green Brands for Green Places: Good Idea or Liability?
Posted Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:09:00 GMT by Melanie J. MartinGreen branding is a novel idea whose time has not come, research shows. Researchers question whether the 'green branding' of countries could help to bring the right kind of tourists there: those who want environmentally friendly adventures. But are countries prepared for green branding?
Green Brands for Green Places: Good Idea or Liability?
Tackling the electric car doubters
Posted Fri, 09 Sep 2011 15:21:00 GMT by John DeanElectric cars are being hailed as a major breakthrough in the battle against greenhouse gas emissions - but reservations remain. One of the major criticism of electric cars is their range between refuelling stops, that they cannot go much more than 100 miles without grinding to a halt.
Tackling the electric car doubters
UPS introduces zero-emission electric fleet for use in California
Posted Thu, 25 Aug 2011 15:41:00 GMT by Kieran BallUPS buys 100 zero-emission vehicles for use in California. EVI is still a small company but it's a significant account win for the electric commercial vehicle manufacturer that operates by putting their green technology into chassis made by other companies.
UPS introduces zero-emission electric fleet for use in California
Vegas water bills could double: maybe not such a bad thing
Posted Tue, 23 Aug 2011 17:44:00 GMT by Michael ClarkA recent study indicates the proposed Southern Nevada Water Authority groundwater project could double Vegas water rates. Perhaps they should be doubled anyway. The current average water bill for families using 15,000 gallons per month is $31, but could increase by $36, to cover the costs of the pipeline project.
Vegas water bills could double: maybe not such a bad thing
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