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'The Rosenfeld' Named After California's Godfather Of Energy Efficiency Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:08PMPioneering French physicists Marie and Pierre Curie have the curie, a unit of radioactivity, named after them. Renowned inventor Nikola Tesla is honored with the tesla, which measures a magnetic field.
Longer brownouts up ahead Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:54PMWITH power generation reaching dangerously low levels, longer rotating brownouts are up ahead, while the specter of a total blackout would no longer be farfetched. read more
Surviving the E-Reader rush Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:37PMHave you spotted those funny-looking plastic toys students have been reading on campus? Students have recently been taking advantage of the library's Kindle-renting program (including netbooks, digital cameras and laptops) thereby experiencing a possible sequel to the iPod craze--E-reading.
'The Rosenfeld' named after California's godfather of energy efficiency Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:28PMA group of scientists propose today in a refereed article in Environmental Research Letters to define the Rosenfeld as a unit for electricity savings, after the man seen by many people as the godfather of energy efficiency, Arthur Rosenfeld.
City receive $491,000 climate grant from EPA Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:23PMMarch 10, 2010. SPRINGFIELD -- The city of Springfield recently received a big boost to its energy conservation efforts in the form of close to a half-million dollars, courtesy of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Vail town meeting includes giveaways, interactive displays Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:11PMVAIL, Colorado - Vail's Community meeting tonight from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Donovan Pavilion will include an energy expo where demonstrations, giveaways and energy-saving ideas for the home will be presented. Those who come to the meeting are encouraged to bring their used light bulbs in exchange for free compact fluorescent bulbs courtesy of Holy Cross Energy. Participants also will be ...
Energy Dept. Still Sees $3-Plus Gasoline Coming Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:01PMEnergy Department holds to pump prices above $3 for spring and summer driving seasons Energy - Technology - Conservation - Organizations - Education
Private Sewage Treatment Would Make CRD Vulnerable to Trade Restrictions Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 1:26PMBURNABY, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - March 9, 2010) - If local governments opt for public private partnerships (P3s), something which is under consideration for the Capital Regional District's new sewage treatment, they are more vulnerable to the restrictions of the Canada-United States Procurement Agreement (CUPA).
Control efforts begin on gas well blowout near Hythe Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 1:17PMWorkers at a natural gas well near Hythe temporarily extinguished a two-week-old fire Monday in an attempt to finally bring a blowout blaze under control. It could still take up to a month to fully put it out, according to Energy Resources Conservation Board spokesman Bob Curran of Edmonton.[...]
Audubon magazine urges U.S. legislators to discourage oilsands Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:44PMEDMONTON — A U.S. magazine that promotes conservation is calling on American politicians to adopt policies that shun fuels taken from Alberta’s oilsands.
Yogurt CEO: Going green good for business and the planet Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:15PMGary Hirshberg grew up the son and grandson of workers in shoe manufacturing, a dying U.S. industry that eventually moved overseas. His early impressions were that businesses were big polluters, their goal was to offer the cheapest products and that they were not a reliable source of income to
L1 Capital Corp. and Breaking Point Developments Inc. Announce a Merger and Proposed Qualifying Transaction Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:56PMCALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - March 8, 2010) - L1 Capital Corp. , ("L1") listed on the TSX Venture Exchange Inc. as a capital pool company (the "TSXV" or the "Exchange") under the trading symbol "LOA.P" and Breaking Point Developments Inc. ("BPD") (TSX VENTURE:BPD.P) listed on the TSXV as a capital pool company under the trading symbol "BPD.P" are pleased to announce that they have entered ...
L1 Capital Corp. and Breaking Point Developments Inc. Announce a Merger and Proposed Qualifying Transaction Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:52PMCALGARY, ALBERTA-- - L1 Capital Corp., listed on the TSX Venture Exchange Inc. as a capital pool company under the trading symbol "LOA.P" and Breaking Point Developments Inc. listed on the TSXV as a capital pool company under the trading symbol "BPD.P" are pleased to announce that they have entered into a Letter of Intent in respect of a proposed merger in connection with BPD's purchase of the ...
BC-MCT-NEWS-BJT _ wire editors (3250 words) Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:26AMUpdated at 8 p.m. EST (0100 UTC).
Modi appeals women to play decisive role Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:22AMVadodara, Mar 6 : Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi today appealed the Nari-Shakti (women's power) to play a decisive role in the economic progress of the state.
Chris Niskanen: It's time to rid Legacy Amendment of political stain Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:15AMWhen nearly 60 percent of Minnesota voters in 2008 approved the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment, they naively assumed their job was done — and the money would flow freely toward the worthwhile projects spelled out in the amendment.
A long road to a new life Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:15AMEditors note: This is the first of three in a series documenting the road traveled by Denny and Kim Thilges and the importance of being an organ donor.
• Business roundup: Human resources workshop Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:05AMThe Rowan County Human Resources Association will sponsor a workshop at the Country Club of Salisbury on Thursday, March 18, dealing with minimizing risk to organizations from issues like worker's compensation claims. Presenters are Jonathan Crott ...
Colorado's gas industry following trend in the United States Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:01AMDENVER - Gov. Bill Ritter has something in common with Sarah Palin. The Colorado Democrat and the Alaska Republican could hardly be more different politically, except for this: Both governors used their power to take on the gas and oil industry, and both paid a price for it.
California looks to Australia for lessons on water management Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:58PMOver the past decade, Australia has seen its temperatures rise, its reservoirs plummet, and its crops dry up - the result of the country's worst drought in 100 years.
Maharashtra Govt to implement complete ban on tree cutting Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:52PMMumbai, Mar 6 : Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan today said the state government would implement complete ban on tree cutting in some districts of the state, where the forest cover has depleted below a certain level.
Salazar says sage grouse needs protection but not from Endangered Species Act Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:29PMAppearing to seek middle ground between energy development and protection of the imperiled sage grouse, the Obama administration said Friday it will not place the ground-dwelling bird on the Endangered Species list, despite biological factors indicating it should be there.
Verizon Supports FCC Broadband Team's Recommendations to Reform Subsidy Programs Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:19PMWASHINGTON, March 5 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federal Communications Commission's Broadband Omnibus Initiative team on Friday (March 5) outlined its proposed reforms of the universal service and intercarrier compensation programs that will be included in the FCC's National Broadband Plan, due to Congress on March 17.
Energy groups relieved sage grouse won't be listed Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:16PMCHEYENNE, Wyo. - An Interior Department announcement Friday that it won't list sage grouse as an endangered or threatened species opens the way for continued development of the West's wind energy and oil and gas industries. Those industries will still face scrutiny in sage grouse habitat but much less so than if the bird were listed. The government concluded that listing the chicken-sized brown ...
Rate increases sadly needed Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:15PMEveryone in B.C. will start paying more -- a lot more -- if proposed BC Hydro rate hikes go ahead.
Monsanto Announces Completion Of Glyphosate Plant Expansion At Luling Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:12PMMarking Nearly $200 Million Investment on the Gulf Coast and in Agriculture
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Energy groups relieved sage grouse won't be listed Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:44PMAn Interior Department announcement Friday that it won't list sage grouse as an endangered or threatened species opens the way for continued development of the West's wind energy and oil and gas industries.
CoStar's Retail News Roundup: Mar. 7 - 13, 2010 Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:27PMThis week in the Retail Roundup, CoStar reports on expansions or new concepts at TJX Companies and Kohl's; closings, cutbacks, bankruptcy, default, receivership or foreclosure news at Swoozie's and the Northgate Mall; acquisition, merger, loan, sale...
Verizon Supports FCC Broadband Team's Recommendations to Reform Subsidy Programs Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:14PMThe Federal Communications Commission's Broadband Omnibus Initiative team on Friday outlined its proposed reforms of the universal service and intercarrier compensation programs that will be included in the FCC's National Broadband Plan, due to Congress on March 17. Â The following is a statement by Kathleen Grillo, Verizon senior vice president of federal regulatory affairs:
Kerala’s Left govt unveils green budget Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:11PMBy Ashraf Padanna Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala’s Left Democratic Front (LDF) has asserted “carbon neutrality” by embracing a slew of projects in its annual budget that would ensure eco-friendly development while embarking on massive capital investment.
Summit seeks to stimulate deployment of clean energy technologies Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:06PMA new U.S. energy technology agency is focusing on scaling up and deploying existing clean energy technologies while funding research on disruptive technologies for the future. Technology - United States - Sustainable energy - Energy - Conservation
‘Lucky bullet’ lands man in more hot water Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:53PMChristopher Mitchell's "lucky bullet'' proved not to be so lucky when he got in trouble with the law on Nov. 12. The .45-calibre Winchester bullet just added one more charge to the list of offences he faced after an early morning encounter with police.[...]
Eastday-Time running out on energy goals Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:43PMChina faces a tough road to bring its energy consumption down by 20 percent, with less than a year left to reach the target set in the 11th Five-Year (2006-10) Plan, experts and policy researchers said.
Combating depression with video games Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:36PMVideo games that combine play with exercise ("exergames") are being investigated as a treatment for seniors with a common form of depression. In a pilot study, 19 participants with subsyndromal depression (SSD) played an exergame three times a week. The participants ranged in age from 63 to 94 years and played one of five Nintendo Wii sports games: tennis, bowling, baseball, golf or boxing. More ...
Scientists in Newport Ready to go High-Tech Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:34PMThe Hatfield Marine Science Center (HMSC) in Newport anticipates funding for a brand new marine science mammal and genome center. read more
Bomb scare at Gold Line in Pasadena triggers major response Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:27PMPASADENA - A commuter who forgot his backpack at a Gold Line station prompted a full-scale "suspicious package" response by authorities Wednesday.
Today in Most Innovative Companies Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:24PMDaily news of note from our Most Innovative Companies, including Apple, Google, GE, and IBM Apple : Steve Jobs maintains an almost paranoid secrecy about Apple products, and yesterday News Corp. boss Rupert Murdoch gave the public a little taste of just how clandestine things are in Cupertino. The Wall Street Journal has been given access to a pre-release iPad, though only "under padlock and key ...
2 Billion Gallons of Jet Fuel Saved Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:22PMAviation Partners, Inc. and Aviation Partners Boeing announced today that as of March 5, 2010 at 19:05 P.S.T. their unique Blended Winglet* Technology will have saved the world's airlines and private jet operators 2 Billion gallons of jet fuel, or 4 Billion plus U.S. dollars.
Environmental building show set for LCCC Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:11PMAs environmentally sustainable options become more mainstream in the building industry, designers aren’t always aware which ones are available locally.
In Business : VEP energy trial set for spring Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:10PMIf you need a new appliance - or several - and don't mind being part of an energy conservation experiment for two years, now is the time to buy.
Hope near for Niagara Falls Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 5:39AMNIAGARA FALLS -- In spite of some obstacles and delays along the way, tenants soon will begin moving into the most modern public housing development in the city.
Brookfield First in San Diego to Exceed State Standard for Energy Efficiency By at Least 35 Percent With Production ... Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 5:24AMFeaturing six areas of eco-savvy concentration, the Carlsbad new homes at Rockrose at The Foothills surpass state standards for energy efficiency by at least 35 percent and make new home builder Brookfield Homes the first in San Diego with production homes at this level of efficiency.As a participant of the Advanced Home Program, Brookfield Homes has been told by SDGE that we are the first San...
Phillip H. Prange: Clean Energy Jobs Act must be modified to promote economic growth Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 5:03AMAs our nation begins to transition toward increased clean energy generation, Wisconsin has a great opportunity to play a leadership role in this emerging industry. But time is running short for the Wisconsin Legislature to pass meaningful legislation that would ensure our state is positioned to take advantage of these opportunities.
The other sides of ECO's David Weintraub Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:26AMBy Beth Beasley Times-News Correspondent As a young child growing up in Long Island and Brooklyn, David Weintraub was mesmerized by the souvenir snow globes his grandparents gave him. Peering into them like crystal balls, he would dream about faraway people and places.
Land conservation signup is set Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:20AMFarmers and landowners this year will get the chance to sign up for a key federal conservation program for the first time in four years, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack told a Des Moines audience Saturday.
Watsonville installs 400 LED street lights Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:37AMWATSONVILLE -- Nights on Bridge Street are brighter these days. Since early February, the familiar yellow glow of street lights has been replaced by a whiter, more intense light.
County gets $45K to plan for energy efficiency Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 5:45AMShawano County has received $45,000 from the state to create a plan to bring down energy costs and become more energy efficient.
2004-06-16 Wednesday, June 16, 2004 Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 5:23AMAmong many other pleasures, visitors come to Estes to relax and fill their lungs with fresh, mountain air. They may not realize that it's pine pollen season and for those with allergies and asthma, the combination can prove to be a serious health hazard.
Energy, climate key interests of new IFAS chief Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 5:16AMBy Nathan Crabbe Staff writer Jack Payne said his new job at the University of Florida involves his two big passions.