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Archive for June, 2010

Solar and wind power ecofriendly Shanghai World Expo

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

Driverless cars, recycling of rainfall and biodegradable roofs made from soy beans – novel as they sound, there is an annual event where they can all be found all at the same time and place: world fairs. These environment friendly features fit well with the next world fair, this time to be held in Shanghai. [...]

Climate change industries may drive economies in the future

Friday, June 25th, 2010

Global asset manager Schroders said investors should pay attention to businesses benefiting or likely to benefit from global efforts to ease or adapt to climate change – including companies in China. A China Daily report quoted Schroders as saying that climate change’s consequences will provide attractive investment opportunities, and that it sees China as today’s [...]

U.S. renewables all set for triple growth despite recession

Thursday, June 17th, 2010

The United States market for renewable energy certificate (R.E.C.) has defied the recession, showing continued growth that could potentially treble its size by 2015 and demonstrating the overall resilience of the renewable energy sector, according to market analyst Pike Research. In a new study, Pike Research said that the two distinct R.E.C. markets in the [...]

Swap your Online Store for a Green Online Store

Thursday, June 10th, 2010

Make your business more effecient by switching from traditional online stores to a Green Online Store with Earth Friendly E-Commerce! For a low setup cost and a low monthly rate, Earth Friendly Ecommerce can convert your current store or build you a new online store and host it on their solar powered servers.   On top [...]

Dirtiest Air in the United States Found in California

Saturday, June 5th, 2010

California residents inhale some of the most polluted air in the United States, the American Lung Association said in its annual report. According to the 2010 State of the Air report, which measured air quality nationwide, 74 percent of California’s counties got a failing grade in ozone pollution. Almost half of the state’s counties also [...]

U.S. can eliminate coal emissions by switching to renewable power

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010

The United States must act fast to diversify its electricity-generating technology and eliminate its coal emissions by 2030, according to a study by the Environmental Science & Technology. The study notes that several methods, such as ending fossil fuel subsidies and raising carbon tax, are essential to reach the target within the next two decades. [...]