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NASA Ames Sets Sights on Constructing the Greenest Federal Building

08/28/2009 - 5:06pm GMT

Working with William McDonough + Partners and Swinerton Builders, NASA’s Ames Research Center broke ground this week on what is planned as a state-of-the-art, 50,000-square-foot green office building.

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GreenBiz Weekly Roundup: Biofuel Boom Fizzles, a Deluge of Water Data and More

08/28/2009 - 3:16pm GMT

The roundup of items complementing our daily coverage this week also includes SIGG’s disclosure about its bottle liners, a new solar array for New Belgium Brewing.

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Who's the Greenest Generation? New Study Finds Out Who Isn't...

08/28/2009 - 12:27pm GMT

Knowledge may not lead to action, based on the results of a survey of U.K. residents about environmental issues and behaviors.

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Has the Balloon Burst for Inflatable Electric Cars?

08/28/2009 - 11:48am GMT

Crazy but true: A California-based electric car company that wants to make inflatable cars, using pressure membrane technology developed by the aerospace industry, is indignant because the government won’t give it money to do so.

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Retailers to Develop Green Rating System for Port Truck Fleets

08/28/2009 - 3:42am GMT

Best Buy, Target and JCPenney are among a group of retailers, trucking companies and ocean carriers developing a green certification and rating system for port delivery trucks based on the SmartWay Transport Program.

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The Green Connection Between Singapore and the O.C.

08/27/2009 - 5:31pm GMT

In this excerpt from a longer podcast interview with the CEO of Siemens Water Technologies, Chuck Gordon explains how wastewater recycling and reuse are the bridge between the West Coast and Southeast Asia.

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The State of the Art for Water Management

08/27/2009 - 5:05pm GMT

Chuck Gordon, the CEO of Siemens Water Technologies, explains why water is the next frontier for companies looking to reduce their footprint, and explores some of the challenges they face on their way to success.

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Gap Touts Clean Water Efforts on New Product Label

08/27/2009 - 3:30pm GMT

When customers turn a pair of Gaps’ just released 1969 Premium Jeans inside out, they’ll find a label emblazoned with the message: “The water used in the process of washing & dyeing these jeans has been specially treated to...

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Shattering the Stereotype of the Green Consumer

08/27/2009 - 3:01pm GMT

The environment isn't green consumers' top concern, their kids aren't influencing them to go green, and many know what to do to help save the planet, but often don't do it, a new study says.

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How to Talk About Climate Change

08/27/2009 - 12:27pm GMT

The vast majority of the U.S. population cares about curbing global warming -- but even those most passionate about the topic are more willing to change shopping habits than advocate for climate change legislation. The author of a new study...

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Haitian Telecom Operator Voila, Trilogy International Partners and The Jack Brewer Foundation to Host NFL Players on 'One Team 4 Haiti' Service Trip to Haiti

Haitian telecom operator Voila and its parent company Trilogy International Partners are partnering with The Jack...

Last Month to Apply for $130K in Grants Through Redwood Creek(R) Wines 'Greater Outdoors Project'

Redwood Creek wines is putting its money where the grass grows and committing $130,000 in the third annual Greater...

Express Scripts Supports Red Cross Haiti Relief Efforts

Express Scripts, Inc. (Nasdaq: ESRX), one of the largest pharmacy benefit management companies in North America, today...

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