Archive for July, 2008
Even slight exposure to radiation severely harms true bugs
After the reactor accident at Chernobyl in 1986, she found her true calling: since then, Cornelia Hesse-Honegger has been studying and drawing malformed insects, especially true bugs (Heteroptera), which she collects in fallout areas and in the periphery of nuclear facilities. Building on her 25 years of experience as a scientific illustrator at [...]
Ener-G gets landfill gas contracts in Hungary
The U.K. renewable energy company says the three waste to energy plants will provide power for 2,000 homes.read more
New Energy News – July 4, 2008
THE CHALLENGE: DOING MORE WITH LESS (ENERGY) BLM BACKS OFF SOLAR POWER PLANTS kill bill vol 1 divx YESTERDAY: GREEN 'GOLD RUSH' ANOTHER COAL PLANT GOES DOWN IN COURT INDEPENDENT TO DO EV RETROFITS, BEAT BIGS TO MARKET
GRI launches new global network to encourage greater transparency in the corporate supply chain
As problems in international companies’ supply chains continue to come under the spotlight, Amsterdam-based Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) today announced the launch of the GRI Global Action Network for Transparency in the Supply Chain. GRI is calling on multinational firms to take up the gauntlet by promoting sustainability in their supply [...]
Banks’ institutional impact under scrutiny
Press Release ¦ Geneva, 3 July 2008 Covalence Banking Industry Report 2008 Interactions of banks with governments are increasingly criticized in terms of ethics; meanwhile, environmental initiatives and philanthropic donations are the industry’s main positive news cows, states a report published today by Geneva-based ethical reputation [...]
Wal-Mart to Source More Local Produce
During the last two years, partnerships between local farms and the world's largest retailer have jumped 50 percent, and the company anticipates it will source about $400 million in local produce this year, making it the country's largest buyer of produce that is grown and sold within a state's borders.
IBM Assumes Green Consulting Role
IBM wants to help companies boost their CSR cred with a consulting service aimed at driving policy effectiveness, employee engagement and communication. transmorphers dvd
Inside Cleantech: Water IPO makes a splash
Welcome to Inside Cleantech — the weekly newsletter bringing you what you need to know about latest technology and business developments. Save the date – Cleantech Forum XIX in India, October 7th-8th 2008 The Cleantech Group's inaugural Cleantech Forum event takes place this fall in Mumbai, India. Help influence cleantech adoption in India [...]
Maker's Mark Fuels Operations with Bourbon Waste
A new treatment system at the Marker's Mark distillery is turning waste from bourbon-making into biofuel.
Solar Power Heats Up the Southwest
The four largest utilities in New Mexico want to build the state's largest commercial solar power generating plant. The announcement coincides within days of the government reversing itself on a moratorium on new solar power plant applications.
