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UPS Expands London Olympics Fleet to Include Biomethane Vehicles

Apr 16, 2012 No Comments by

UPS has added 10 large trucks to its dedicated 2012 London Olympics fleet that run on biomethane diesel.

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With Solar Panels on New Pad, Adele is Now Rolling in the Green

Apr 16, 2012 1 Comment by

British diva Adele is retrofitting her seaside home in Brighton to be more eco-friendly. Adele will spend even more to have the $3.2 million beach pad run entirely off of solar power.

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Shell Touts Communities, Environment in Recent Sustainability Report

Apr 16, 2012 No Comments by

Can an energy company like Shell lead on environmental issues, community building and climate change? Read Shell’s 2011 sustainability report and decide for yourself.

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Walmart 2012 CSR Report: Focus on Waste, Renewables, Local Food

Apr 16, 2012 No Comments by

Ready to comb through Walmart’s 2012 Global Responsibility Report? The past year has been a bumpy one for its sustainability agenda. Local food, renewables, and waste have been the focus.

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United States Pulls Ahead of China in Clean Energy Investment Race

Apr 15, 2012 1 Comment by

According to a Pew Charitable Trusts survey, the United States has reclaimed the top spot in clean energy investment, toppling China from its number one global ranking.

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Lloyd’s of London Predicts Future Disasters Due to Arctic Development

Apr 15, 2012 No Comments by

The United Kingdom insurer Lloyd’s of London predicted huge risks of environmental disaster in the Arctic if economic development ramps up in the region.

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Natcore Releases “Blackest” Solar Cell Ever Designed

Apr 15, 2012 No Comments by

Natcore Technology scientists have created a black silicon solar cell with an average reflectance of 0.3%, making it the “blackest” solar cell ever recorded.

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Walmart Switches On 100th Solar Installation in Colorado

Apr 12, 2012 No Comments by

Yesterday Walmart announced the installation of six more solar projects in Colorado, bringing the company’s total to 100 in the U.S.

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