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Armenia: Will Karabakh Become ‘Fatal Shore’ for Armenian Convicts?

Jan 17, 2012 No Comments by

Armenia may start promoting an “Australian-style” model of development for the separatist territory of Nagorno-Karabakh.

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Will CCS Help Reduce Oil Sands GHG Emissions?

Jan 15, 2012 No Comments by

The Alberta government has placed a large importance on carbon capture and storage (CCS) as a greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction technology, committing $2 billion to advancing four large-scale demonstration CCS projects in the province.

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Azerbaijan: Eurovision Prep in Baku Riles Animal Rights Activists

Jan 12, 2012 No Comments by

An initiative designed to tackle Baku’s stray dog problem is sparking complaints from animal rights activists as the city gets ready to host the Eurovision 2012 song contest.

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Can Manufacturing PET Plastic Become More Sustainable?

Jan 12, 2012 No Comments by

The global threat of energy shortages, rising costs and increasing legislation to curb emissions of greenhouse gases have all driven the development of deeper sustainability standards for the packaging industry. OCTAL is one company treating these threats seriously.

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Life in the Fast Lane – Electric Vehicle Observations

Jan 11, 2012 No Comments by

Nissan’s Leaf™ is among the handful of low emission cars that are presently authorized to carry a Clean Air Vehicle Sticker, entitling a single occupant to use the carpool lanes during rush hours.

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Fair Winds in Brazil

Dec 20, 2011 No Comments by

Mauricio Tiomno Tolmasquim explains how Brazil’s wind power industry has emerged as a global leader for its significant contributions in improving energy and economic efficiency.

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Making a Difference Can Be Fashionable

Dec 20, 2011 No Comments by

Jewelry designer Jes MaHarry has devoted her craft and life to not only making beautiful, one of a kind jewelry, but also making sure that her work is contributing to causes she actively supports.

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UPS Deploys Largest Commercial Order of HEVs

Dec 07, 2011 No Comments by

UPS recently rolled out 130 new Hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs) in New York, New Jersey and California as part of the company’s “rolling laboratory” approach to transportation.

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Time to Put the LID on Stormwater Runoff

Nov 28, 2011 No Comments by

Fortunately, more and more designers and engineers are now viewing stormwater management as an essential sustainable practice at construction projects.

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Churning Used Motor Oil Into Economic Opportunity

Nov 28, 2011 No Comments by

Across America green motor oils are beginning to line the shelves of auto garages, dealerships and commercial retailers. Universal Lubricants is one such company.

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