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Natural Extracts Can Cut Chemical Additives in Food Processing

Green tea, grape seed, and bacteriocin extracts have been found to protect food against pathogen contamination in a University of Arkansas study on chicken and turkey hot dogs.

EPA: How to Burn Wood Safely and Efficiently

Wood may be cheaper but unless you have an upgraded heater, you may be adding more particle pollution into the air.

EPA to Screen 134 More Chemicals for Endocrine Disruption

Following its initial screening list of 67 pesticide chemicals, the agency now turns it attention to chemicals found in solvents, gasoline, plastics, personal care products, other pesticides, and pharmaceuticals.

Small Business Owners Invited to Serve on Lead Paint Panel

Deadline for submitting nominations is Dec. 3.

CDC Unveils Learning Connection Website

More than 150 online courses, webcasts, and electronic publications for public health-related learning are offered there.

Baldwin and Opflex Technologies Head to Dubai and Kuwait to Continue Their "Will to Drill" Revolution

Stephen Baldwin continues in his efforts to help find solutions to the ongoing problems in the aftermath of the recent Gulf oil spill disaster.

NRG to Give Major Boost to Houston's EV Charging Infrastructure

NRG Energy Inc. is launching the nation’s first privately funded, comprehensive electric vehicle infrastructure in Houston, the start of a rollout across Texas, in 2011.

Reusable Grocery Bag Companies Confirm Their Products Meet Federal Requirements

Amid concerns of dangerously elevated lead levels in the reusable grocery bags many earth-conscious consumers have been using for several years, the Earthwise Bag Company Inc. and the Green Bag Company Inc. announced that regular, independent testing has confirmed their reusable grocery bags have consistently met federal standards.



Philadelphia Eagles To Power Lincoln Financial Field With Onsite Self-generated Renewable Energy

The Philadelphia Eagles announced a plan to power Lincoln Financial Field with a combination of onsite wind, solar and dual-fuel generated electricity, making it the world’s first major sports stadium to convert to self-generated renewable energy.

Monitoring Program Chops Dining Hall Food Waste by One-Third

A Sodexo pilot program at eight college campuses has cut kitchen waste by about one-third by tracking and monitoring food waste, lowering both costs and unnecessary methane emissions from decomposing food.

Pike Research: Unproven Reliability Concerns May Hinder PEV Demand

A Pike Research survey found that there probably are enough early adopters to create the demand expected by automakers.

SolarReserve and GCL Partner on Photovoltaic Projects at 40 Sites Across the U.S.

SolarReserve LLC announced a joint venture with GCL Solar Energy Inc. to develop, build and operate solar photovoltaic facilities in the 5 megawatt- to 20 megawatt-sized range on 40 different sites across the United States.

Chevrolet Volt Named 2011 Green Car of the Year

The Volt is the first electric vehicle to win the award.

Goodwill Industries International Praised for Environmental Excellence

Goodwill Industries International won an EcoCEO Award in the implementer category for medium-sized businesses and nonprofits.

Better School Buildings Improve Student Achievement

Results of the second annual "School Energy and Environment Survey" from Honeywell reveal that almost 90 percent of school leaders see a direct link between the quality and performance of school facilities, and student achievement.

Future Airplanes May Be More Fuel efficient

Engineers set out to redesin airplanes to make them more fuel efficient.

Virgin America Grows Green

Virgin America, the only airline headquartered at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), joins SFO leadership and the architecture and interior firm Gensler, to unveil the sustainable design of the airline's new home at SFO's Terminal 2.

Chevrolet Invests in Clean Energy Projects Across America

Chevrolet has announced it will invest $40 million in various clean energy projects throughout America with a goal to reduce 8 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions.

Suniva Receives $15M Loan Guarantee from Ex-Im Bank

Company plans to use funds to further expand its business in Europe and Asia.

The National Trust Museum Generates Its Own Income Via Solar Cells

The National Trust's carriage museum at Arlington Court in Swindon, England, is generating its own income following one of the U.K.'s largest installations of photo-voltaic cells on a historic building.