U.S. Citizens Give Renewable Energy Priority; Congress Cuts Funding
Just two weeks before appropriation committees of the U.S. House and Senate voted to cut DOE’s programs for renewable energy and energy efficiency, and …
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Brazil Approves GMO Soybeans as UK Drs. Call for Moratorium
The Brazilian Agriculture Ministry approved five varieties of genetically modified soybeans made by Monsanto, a significant decision considering the country is …
Greener Computers: Dell Joins With Environmental Alliance
The Alliance for Environmental Innovation and Dell Computer are partnering to address environmental solutions for the personal computer industry. The Alliance …
Stricter Paint Standards for Southern California
The Los Angeles basin already has the most stringent paint pollution standards in the U.S., but now the rules are tightened even more to reduce volatile …
Norm Thompson Catalogs Undergo Life Cycle Analysis
Norm Thompson Inc., one of Oregon’s oldest “Northwest style” clothing retailers, is working with students at the University of Portland to …
Partnership Will Develop International Greenhouse Gas Measurement Standards
An international partnership has formed to develop an international protocol for measuring and reporting greenhouse gas emissions from business. The protocol …
All Ford SUVs will be Low Emission
Ford Motor Co. announced it will voluntarily sell only low-emission SUVs in the U.S. and Canada by next year, with no added cost to customers. On a total fleet …
Fort Worth Post Office Tests Green Design
With 35,000 facilities, and 500-700 new ones going up each year, the USPS has an enormous building program. A wide range of green building features are being …
U.S. EPA is Accepting Comments for Emissions and Gasoline Standards
You can call the EPA toll-free or email them your comments on the proposed new rules for tailpipe emissions from autos and sulfur levels in gasoline. This …