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GE Demonstrates “Electric Bus of the Future”

GE Demonstrates “Electric Bus of the Future”

December 03, 2010

Dual battery system provides cost-effective solution for electrification of buses, delivery trucks, off-highway vehicles and other heavy-duty vehicles. Has potential to reduce battery cost by up to 20%


 Managing water shortages - the problem is people, not climate

Managing water shortages - the problem is people, not climate

December 02, 2010

A recent study of water shortages around the world over the past two millennia has shown that population growth has been the most significant factor affecting water supplies, not climate change.


Accentuate the Positive for Environmental Change

Accentuate the Positive for Environmental Change

December 02, 2010

A Belgian public survey on greener energy consumption has found that positive messages about environmental issues may be more effective than negative messages in encouraging behavioural change.


Scientific Evidence of Global Warming to be Presented at Cancun

Scientific Evidence of Global Warming to be Presented at Cancun

November 27, 2010

Ahead of the latest UN talks on climate change in Mexico, a UK Met Office analysis of long- and short-term trends in climate reveals that the evidence for man-made warming has grown even stronger in the last year.


Vancouver Set Olympic Transportation Record - Another 'Gold' for the 2010 Host City

Vancouver Set Olympic Transportation Record - Another 'Gold' for the 2010 Host City

November 24, 2010

Vancouver residents and visitors set records for sustainable travel during the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, more than doubling the number of trips typically taken by public transit, biking or walking, according to a University of British Columbia study.


Canada gets a greener electricity standard

Canada gets a greener electricity standard

November 17, 2010

In a climate of change - an uncertain economy and an altered environment the need for reliable, cleaner and greener electricity is stronger than ever.


What's Next for Alternative Energy?

What's Next for Alternative Energy?

November 12, 2010

The Future Is Closer Than You Think for Some Forms of Alternative Energy, Says The Boston Consulting GroupAdvanced Biofuels, Concentrated Solar Power, and Solar Photovoltaic Power Are on Track to Change the Global Energy Landscape Far Earlier Than Many Assume


Preventing Death and Destruction from Natural Disasters

Preventing Death and Destruction from Natural Disasters

November 10, 2010

A new joint report from the World Bank and the United Nations says that annual global losses from natural disasters could triple to $185 billion by the end of this century, even without calculating the impact of climate change.


Walmart opens Canada's first sustainable distribution centre

Walmart opens Canada's first sustainable distribution centre

November 10, 2010

Walmart Canada has announced the opening of its first sustainable fresh food distribution centre, a state-of-the-art facility 60% more energy-efficient than the company's traditional refrigerated centres


Interface Inc. Raises Sustainability Bar - Zero Environmental Impact by 2020

Interface Inc. Raises Sustainability Bar - Zero Environmental Impact by 2020

November 09, 2010

Interface Inc. has announced that as part of its “Mission Zero” commitment to eliminate negative environmental impact by 2020 and to secure environmental product validation on all its products by 2012.


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