Arizona set to become center for algae-based, biofuel industry

Auckland slowly getting greener
Auckland is gradually weaning itself off car dependency, with a slight increase in commuters opting for buses, trains and alternative transport.”State of the City” – a report card for the Auckland isthmus and islands – showed…

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Shape-shifting robot plane offers safer alternative for maritime rescue
Use of morphing flight control surfaces has enabled the development of a cost effective unmanned air-sea rescue plane that can operate in extreme weather conditions despite its light weight and small size. State-of-the-art avionics and cameras onboard the seaplane ensure a smooth flight for extended rescue and surveillance missions, while reducing risks to material and crews.

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Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights: China Sunergy, LDK Solar, Real Goods Solar, ReneSola and Solarfun Power Holdings
Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights: China Sunergy, LDK Solar, Real Goods Solar, ReneSola and Solarfun Power Holdings

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Race car driver shows talent before Infineon crash
Sausalito’s own IndyCar race driver J.R. Hildebrand showed that he can contend with the top stars of open-wheel racing, but then came away with a disappointing finish.

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Arizona set to become center for algae-based, biofuel industry
Researchers are a few years away from reducing dependence on foreign oil.

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Ocean Beach may be center of harnessing wave power

Football: Vince aims to create unique club at Forest Green
THE growl of Dale Vince’s Ducati from outside the headquarters of his Stroud-based green energy company Ecotricty heralded the arrival of Forest Green’s new eco-warrior turned football saviour.

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WEST WINDSOR: Developers may soon face green checklist
WEST WINDSOR — The Township Council is considering an ordinance that would require developers to review a checklist of “green” items that could be included in new construction.

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Canadian schools are set on instilling students with a green philosophy
As schools begin to recognize the importance of teaching children about respect for the environment, several creative programs have been developed across the country.

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Green last rites: Aquamation
For those who are keen to leave a light footprint on the Earth, here’s one way to accomplish it — “aquamation”, a new eco-alternative to burial and cremation.

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Ocean Beach may be center of harnessing wave power
The view to the west from Ocean Beach could one day be cluttered with scores of spinning windmills, generating power. San Francisco under Mayor Gavin Newsom has long explored the possibility of tapping alternative energy sources, including tidal, wave, solar, geothermal and wind power. The City is reviewing the…

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Yellowstone Park set to open new visitor center

Butte College set to become first grid positive college in the U.S.
OROVILLE, Calif. – Butte College, located in Northern California and resting on a 928-acre wildlife refuge, has been recognized over the last few years as a national community college leader in sustainability.

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Help us revive PD
From Eric Yeap, via e-mail We would like to applaud you for your piece PD’s Past Glory and we would like to request a green helping hand from you to support our cause of creating awareness on sustainable green living to all peace loving Malaysians. We would also like to thank you for permitting our past comment on the lacklustre response from the corporate world towards Malaysian efforted green …

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Get trendy with a reusable bag in every color, pattern and logo, just don’t go overboard with too many bags
Reusable bags make a statement in our consumer society: Think before you throw it away. On the other hand, too many bags, defeats the purpose of a reusable bag.

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RENEW IOWA: Iowa State University shows fairgoers how to live green
You can find everything from hot tubs to basketball hoops inside the Varied Industries Building at the Iowa State Fair. This year, one display is showing you how to live a more eco-friendly lifestlye.

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Yellowstone Park set to open new visitor center
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) — A new visitor education center at Old Faithful geyser in Yellowstone National Park is set to open to the public next week.

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Center for Environmental Health and Michael Green

CEH’s new promo clip featuring our Executive Director, Michael Green, speaking to the harms toxic industrial chemicals place on children, families, and communities. Video produced and created by David Hodge: www.hodgepictures.com.

Plug-in auto expo held at SJ Convention Center

GM sets $41,000US price for Volt
The highly anticipated electric-powered Chevrolet Volt will carry a $41,000 starting price before tax credits, $5,000 more than the top-selling sedan from General Motors’ luxury Cadillac brand.

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Turn Your Blog Into An iPad Native With PadPressed
Created by Jason Baptiste, PadPressed is a WordPress plugin that makes any WordPress blog look like a native iPad app when accessed from iPad. Bestowing upon your humble blog the iPad features we’ve come to know and love such as “swipe to advance” articles, touch navigation, accelerometer positioning and home screen icon support when you’re really jonseing for that authentic app feeling. While …

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Cart shop has welcome mat pulled
Does Electric Car Sales and Services Inc., which sells, rents and repairs electric vehicles similar to golf carts, fit in with Bellflower’s redevelopment plan?

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Neil Winton: Toyota and Japanese under attack in Europe as Koreans close in
Toyota is on the retreat in Europe as well as America, as its reputation for writing the book on quality was trashed by the recall debacle.

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Plug-in auto expo held at SJ Convention Center
San Jose is hosting an automotive expo to show off the latest plug-in technology.

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Kent County’s new recycling center up & running

Truck dumps burning trash on Fresno street
A recycling-truck driver was forced to dump a heap of flaming trash in a northwest Fresno neighborhood after he noticed the load was on fire.

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City of Knoxville launches downtown recycling program
The City of Knoxville is planning to launch a pilot recycling program in downtown Knoxville starting this week.

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Chester Heights Council applauds recycling czar
Bonnie Lane resident Cory Furlong may only be 18 years old, but he has already established himself in his hometown as the King of Recycling.

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Both major parties pledge stormwater reuse
The Federal Opposition will commit $16 million to a stormwater recycling plan for Adelaide’s east.

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Kent County’s new recycling center up & running
GRAND RAPIDS (Grand Rapids Business Journal) – The recycling has already begun, even though the official dedication ceremony is weeks away.

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A garden grows atop Center for Urban Waters

Edge Legal Marketing Becomes Sponsor and Media Partner of Green Legal Matters Conference
Minneapolis , MN, July 8, 2010 – Edge Legal Marketing, a marketing and public relations firm serving the needs of companies targeting the legal market, today announced that it has joined as a sponsor and media partner with the Green Legal Matters Conference being held in New Orleans, October 13-15, 2010. The conference is the first of its kind, offering professionals from law firms …

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Algae outbreak in major China lake threatens drinking water for 300,000
A green algae outbreak has been reported in China’s fifth-largest freshwater lake, threatening the drinking water source for 300,000 residents in an eastern city.

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Massive budget bill weakens Environmental Assessment process: May
OTTAWA — Sweeping changes to the Environmental Assessment Act proposed in a massive 900-page omnibus budget bill open the door to preventable environmental disasters, according to Green Party leader Elizabeth May.

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Carrier Corp. – A Founding Member of Singapore Green Building Council
Carrier Corp. has been invited to be a founding member of the Singapore Green Building Council based on the company’s strong commitment to environmental sustainability through the promotion of energy efficient technologies, products and services.

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A garden grows atop Center for Urban Waters
The City of Tacoma recently published a few photos on its Facebook page ( http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=183665&id=346684257828 ) of the green roof currently taking shape atop the Center for Urban Waters, a new $40 million 51,205 square-foot office and laboratory building completed this spring.

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Boone County Government Center renovation approved

Boustead subsidiary awarded AED55MIL contract for first new water recycling plant in UAE
Salcon, a subsidiary of Boustead, a leading global specialist in water and wastewater engineering announced today it has been awarded a AED55 million (approximately S$21 million) contract to design, engineer and construct a new water recycling plant for the enhanced treatment of treated sewage effluent (“TSE”) in Abu Dhabi.

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Mini recycling center available for Aberdeen residents
ABERDEEN – Two members of the Aberdeen Garden Club have made their community a bit more environmentally conscious. Bradley Lipsey and Ladye King, co-chairwomen for the Aberdeen Garden Club’s Go Green committee, have created a mini recycling center for the residents of south Monroe County.

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Morrison Refuse and Recycling Toter Inspection
Firstly, we are not advocating in favor of refuse and recycling toters for the City’s next contract with a refuse hauler. If price dictates and the City Council captures that the intent of the public is to leave trash pickup as-is, with bags at the curb, so be it.

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ESABC Recycling Program Announces Major Product Expansion
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwire – 06/29/10) – The Electronic Stewardship Association of BC (ESABC) has announced its expanded list of electronic product categories that it will now accept for recycling at Return-It Electronics depots throughout the Province. In addition to display devices, computers, desktop printers and computer peripherals (keyboards and mice) the program now allows …

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Boone County Government Center renovation approved
COLUMBIA — Recycling should play a large role in the remodeling of the Boone County Government Center. “We’re trying to reuse as much material in this building as we can,” Presiding Commissioner Ken Pearson said. “If they move a door frame, we want to reuse that if possible.” The recycling effort is a part of a $3.9 million renovation of the center and the old Johnston paint company building …

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PREH OUTFITS PORSCHES 918 SPYDER CONCEPT CAR WITH NEW CENTER CONTROL SYSTEM

PREH OUTFITS PORSCHES 918 SPYDER CONCEPT CAR WITH NEW CENTER CONTROL SYSTEM
NOVI, Mich. – Preh, a leading supplier of automotive driver controls, sensors and electronic control units, has outfitted the new must-see Porsche 918 Spyder concept vehicle with an innovative center console control system .

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Tuesday newspaper round-up: BP, AstraZeneca, Car industry
LONDON (SHARECAST) – Fresh tensions erupted between BP and the Kremlin last night after the British oil giant was forced to deny reports that Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister had suggested its chief executive was on the verge of resignation.

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Execs tell Wall Street General Motors ready to thrive
Wall Street also gets numbers on turnaround

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PREH OUTFITS PORSCHES 918 SPYDER CONCEPT CAR WITH NEW CENTER CONTROL SYSTEM
NOVI, Mich. – Preh, a leading supplier of automotive driver controls, sensors and electronic control units, has outfitted the new must-see Porsche 918 Spyder concept vehicle with an innovative center console control system .

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PREH OUTFITS PORSCHES 918 SPYDER CONCEPT CAR WITH NEW CENTER CONTROL SYSTEM
Preh’s futuristic controls mirror Porsche’s stylistic advances. NOVI, Mich. – Preh, a leading supplier of automotive driver controls, sensors and electronic control units, has outfitted the new must-see Porsche 918 Spyder concept vehicle with an innovative center console control system.

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Recycling Center taking materials damaged by floods

Downtown’s empty Elm Place could be recycled
A Dallas architectural firm is working on a recycling plan for one of Dallas’ biggest skyscrapers.

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Dunmore DPW asks for patience
Dunmore DPW asks for patience DUNMORE – With recent changes to the brush and recycling schedule, the borough’s Department of Public Works foreman is asking for patience from residents regarding pickup.Foreman Mike Judge said residents who did not have

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Keybirds sweep Devils Lake
Coming off an emotional weekend, which saw the Williston Keybirds win their third Economart/Delaney Recycling Baseball Invitational in four years, the possibility of a letdown in Tuesdayâs home doubleheader with Devils Lake was a real possibility.

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Buellton trash bins will be turned over
Buellton residents and business owners might have to adjust to different containers and collection days for their trash and recycling beginning next week, but in exchange they’ll see an average of a 22 percent savings on their bills.

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Recycling Center taking materials damaged by floods
Because of recent heavy rains, the Council Bluffs Recycling Center is now accepting flood-damaged materials at no charge from Council Bluffs residents only.

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