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HP reduces carbon footprint in its supply chain
in Supplychainer, on November 30, 2009
...t the end of our third quarter in July and found that there has been a dramatic decrease in our environmental footprint since we have implemented the new supply chain model,” said IPG South Pacific vi...
Seen that? - Cheating to be fit?
in Daily Power Walk, on November 29, 2009
...: antioxidants are just the thing you need to stop aging, to keep your skin beautiful and hazardous pollution agents not harming your body. Free radicals have been the no 1 beauty enemy for years now,...
Cigarettes Harbor Pathogenic Bacteria
in Well Woman Blog, on November 28, 2009
...tribute to both infectious and chronic illnesses in both smokers and individuals who are exposed to environmental tobacco smoke."
Bacteria of medical significance to humans were identified in all ...
Seen that? - Poll ranks nanotechnology second most influential technology
in Nanotechbuzz, on November 27, 2009
...e economy. It's big business, and moguls are seeing the potential for big profits. From radical pollution-free fuel cells to smog-eating nanocoatings, nanotech is making some startling advances on...
Now Wearable RFID Sensors for detecting airborne chemical agents
in The RFID Weblog, on November 20, 2009
...ensors. GE Global Research will be developing wearable RFID sensors for alerting people in event of environmental chemical agents being present in the air. The sensor will be smaller than the size of ...
Seen that? - Water Cooled 360
in XboxSpace, on November 16, 2009
... major brain defects. A research team led by Jouni Jaakkola from the Institute of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, University of Birmingham, UK, gathered data on almost 400,000 infants born i...
Location de voiture à prix imbattables à travers le monde!
in Location de Voitures Blog, on novembre 16, 2009
...cher de soleil rendu violet par la pollution ! Thessalonique l'orientale, au nord-est du pays, est une ville affairée mais aussi une extraordinaire porte d'entrée vers un ensemble de merveilles unique...
不再开车的生活
in Wangtam, on 2009-11-12
我爱车,也爱开车。有人对开车上下班感到很头大。我每日驾车上班的时候却是宝贵的独处时光,我会调大音量听我最喜欢的音乐,或是整理自己的思绪。
如今,30年来第一次,我的这一圣堂消失了。我不再有自己的车子,我也不再开车上班。
我现在成了城里人,住在华盛顿特区东南的国会山附近。我坐地铁上班。
像我这样婴儿潮时期出生的职业人士注定会发现自己的人生选择简化到广告营销中的模式。我的新生活显然让我成了一种潮流中的一分子。我是一个新城市主义者,一个生于婴儿潮时期、过着第三种生活方式的婴儿潮人,或者说是绿色运动中新的可持续生活方式的典范。我们这些人少开车,多走路,放弃郊区一座房子和两部...
The psychology of climate change
in Sox First, on November 6, 2009
... penalises the poor while the rich keep polluting. Without an understanding of what drives people's environmental behaviour, the dream of a low-carbon society will remain forever out of reach."...
un stage de conduite écolo !
in Location de Voitures Blog, on novembre 3, 2009
© Andy Hay
Alors si on en croit les messages dont on nous bassine quotidiennement, le mode de transport le plus écologique est encore de ne pas se déplacer du tout. Après, à la rigueur, on peut utiliser la marche à pied ou le vélo. L'échelle au-dessus est l'utilisation des transports ...
Free Guide to Reducing Allergens and Irritants in the Home
in Allergies, on November 1, 2009
... common indoor asthma triggers as well as useful, easy "tips" for home cleaning, maintenance and environmental control in every room of the house. Advice includes how to kill dust mites, what categor...
Seen that? - Sustainable Development for the Future
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on October 31, 2009
Sustainable Development for the Future at Audeamus - How dare we... (From National Curriculum) Just a round up of sustainable development news as I clean out my backlog of items here today. *PricewaterhouseCoopers has identified six trends that w...
Seen that? - Even Leonardo Da Vinci said....
in Cool Picking, on October 31, 2009
... an aware and concerned citizen of PLANET EARTH and worried about the effects of global warming and pollution and things that are being done to this huge rock we live on.. (and if you aren't where...
Cap & Trade 101
in IfEnergy, on October 28, 2009
... & Trade is an idea and a legislative initiative. Here’s the basic idea: A government agency (the Environmental Protection Agency in the U.S., one might assume) decides on an acceptable total for emis...
Apple 推出新款 21.5/27 英寸 iMac
in Wangtam, on 2009-10-21
今天,Apple 更新了不少产品,首先就是新款的 21.5/27 英寸 iMac,新的四款基本型如下:
21.5-inch iMac (MSRP of $1199)
• 21.5-inch LED backlit screen with 1920×1080 resolution (16:9)
• 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU
• 4GB of DDR3 RAM
• 500GB hard drive (7200RPM SATA)
• Slot-loading DVD burner
• NVIDIA GeForce 9400M gra...
Soros invests $1 billion in clean energy
in Sox First, on October 13, 2009
...os has announced he will invest $1 billion in clean-energy technology and donate $100 million to an environmental advisory group to aid policymakers. Soros says he will apply stringent criteria to the...
Seen that? - NYSE Value, is in Goldman`s mind
in The Hedge Funds Weblog, on October 9, 2009
...ion pending with the CSRC. The law that allows foreign stock [...] Read More Gushan Environmental Plans NYSE IPO at China Venture News Chin...
Seen that? - Loremo on the Edge
in IfEnergy, on October 6, 2009
...earch focusing on converting and storing energy (batteries and fuel cells), processes to reduce the environmental impacts of energy technologies (for example, reducing the emissions of air pollutants)...
The Green Shadow
in The Outsourcing Weblog, on October 3, 2009
..., as countries such as China not only offer less expensive labor, but also weak or poorly enforced environmental regulation. At the very least, certification authorities that recognize "green com...
The Green Shadow
in The Outsourcing Weblog, on October 3, 2009
..., as countries such as China not only offer less expensive labor, but also weak or poorly enforced environmental regulation. At the very least, certification authorities that recognize "green com...
The Green Illusion
in The Outsourcing Weblog, on October 3, 2009
..., as countries such as China not only offer less expensive labor, but also weak or poorly enforced environmental regulation. At the very least, certification authorities that recognize "green com...
The Green Illusion
in The Outsourcing Weblog, on October 3, 2009
..., as countries such as China not only offer less expensive labor, but also weak or poorly enforced environmental regulation. At the very least, certification authorities that recognize "green com...
The Green Illusion
in The Outsourcing Weblog, on October 3, 2009
..., as countries such as China not only offer less expensive labor, but also weak or poorly enforced environmental regulation. At the very least, certification authorities that recognize "green com...
Seen that? - International symposium on nanotechnology in construction
in Nanotechbuzz, on October 3, 2009
...n more, check out the report released this week on Nanotechnology [...] Read More Environmental, Health and Safety Database for Nanotechnology at The Biotech Weblog ...
Tsunamis, climate change and the Olympics
in Sox First, on October 1, 2009
...he climate is changing, the Arctic is heating, and Ice Quakes are increasing, all due to human made pollution." If climate change is affecting the world like this already, how will it be in a fe...
le vrai bilan carbone des véhicules
in Location de Voitures Blog, on septembre 28, 2009
...doxe et essaie d'évaluer la pollution générée par une voiture sur tout son cycle de vie, depuis l'esquisse du chercheur jusqu'à sa mise à la ferraille. Et en fait, la durée de vie du véhic...
Wipe out: the environmental battle over toilet paper
in Sox First, on September 25, 2009
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It's the battle for the butts. The Washington Post reports that environmentalists are now targeting toilet paper makers over the use of plush and soft US toilet paper which you make by chop...
Rice and Alberta to Collaborate on Green Energy
in Nanotechbuzz, on September 23, 2009
...will join forces with nanoAlberta, part of Alberta Advanced Education and Technology , to address environmental issues about Canada's oil sands," writes the Houston Chronicle's Brett Cl...
Carbon tax and dividend
in Sox First, on September 20, 2009
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An idea that's flawed but worth considering from adjunct professor of earth and environmental sciences at Columbia University's Earth Institute, James Hansen. In this piece , Hansen sugg...
California's Alternative Energy Bill
in IfEnergy, on September 15, 2009
... economy. On top of that, carving out land for renewable energy projects could instigate legal and environmental disputes. Some have even argued that the 33 percent target is infeasible. California Go...
UW Researchers Use Nanotech to Store Energy from Trees
in Nanotechbuzz, on September 10, 2009
...andths of a volt) and produces 1.1 volts — enough to run low-power sensors that might monitor environmental conditions, help detect forest fires or gauge the health of trees," writes theda...
魔兽 人物模型 手办 巨魔 牧师(小号)
in Wangtam, on 2009-09-09
... At Home
• Services' E-Mail Hacking Illegal, but Officials Need More Than That to Prosecute
• HowTo: Rebooting the RSS cloud
• Video Games, Xbox Games, PC Games, Computer Games, PS2 Games, a...
STOP Your Child’s Allergy Disease March without the OUCH!
in Allergies, on September 3, 2009
...opYourAllergies.com a national, physician-based, patient-focused allergy services company offering environmental and food allergy testing, custom formulated immunotherapy vaccine (SLIT DROPS or tradi...
Climate change and national security
in Sox First, on September 2, 2009
...ual build-up of stresses, tensions and sometimes violent conflicts due to breakdown of physical and environmental systems....
EarlyCDT–Lung™ Test for Detection of Early Stage of Lung Cancer Released
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 25, 2009
... who are at higher risk of lung cancer , such as long-term smokers, ex-smokers and those exposed to environmental factors such as asbestos, radon and/or radioactive substances.
For more information,...
Striking French workers threaten to pollute Seine
in Sox First, on August 22, 2009
You gotta hand it to the French. Their labor campaigns have to be the most unusual in the world. Earlier this year, I looked at a case where contestant on a French reality TV show won a court case to get the same entitlements as employees with overtime payments and other benefits. I also did ...
votre ordinateur est-il vert?
in Business Computer Blog (FR), on août 21, 2009
...pour notre pauvre planète accablée de maux) a été créé l'Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool, en un mot l'EPEAT. L'EPEAT est un registre créé par le Conseil Economique Vert (G...
quelle voiture pour demain?
in Location de Voitures Blog, on août 19, 2009
© freeparking
Voilà un article ( Ouest France du 4 août ) dont je cite tout de suite la conclusion, tant elle me plaît : "Une « civilisation » de la voiture s'estompe. Une autre va naître." . Waouh. Notons au passage que parler de "révolution de l'automobile" (ti...
décarboné du puits à la roue ou du réservoir à la roue?
in Location de Voitures Blog, on août 18, 2009
© nestor galina
Un véhicule qui n'émet pas de carbone, c'est bien. Mais encore faut-il savoir de quoi on parle. D'où l'importante mise au point à laquelle se livre Jean-Louis Léonard, directeur de Predit 4, dans pro-environnement.com .
Première explication : le terme "...
Save the world: don't have kids
in Sox First, on August 5, 2009
...er minority backs yet more population growth. Breed for Britain? Import mass cheap labour? It's environmental suicide. If we reduce emissions by 60 per cent by 2050, the improvements would be wipe...
Stonyfield Farm and PepsiCo Executives Will Present Keynotes at Green Supply Chain Conference This Year
in Supplychainer, on July 31, 2009
... Gary Hirshberg, President and CE-Yo of Stonyfield Farm and David Walker, Director of Environmental Sustainability, PepsiCo International Inc. will give keynote addresses at the "Greening the ...
Exxon: The Genetics of Algae
in IfEnergy, on July 30, 2009
...) will be split between in-house studies and research by Synthetic Genomics. Exxon is covering its environmental bases in a time of evolving regulations, but large scale commercial algae plants still ...
Damco uses dashboard for carbon emissions reporting in its operations
in Supplychainer, on July 31, 2009
...ther solutions that support customers in the quest for improving cost efficiencies and reducing the environmental effect during supply chain activities, according to a news release from Maersk.
Erlin...
Scorpion EXO-900 Transforming Helmet is Spectacular
in The Gadgets Weblog, on July 29, 2009
...eshield and a AirFit helmet inflation system that guarantees a perfect fit regardless of weather or environmental conditions.
The helmet runs $270 - $280 depending on options. That may seem expensive...
Generatying Electricity from Cow Manure
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 25, 2009
...missions Benefits of Converting Manure to Biogas " published in the Institute of Physics' Environmental Research Letters, livestock manure can be converted into a domestic renewable fuel sou...
全球变暖 富人之过?
in Wangtam, on 2009-07-17
...ibal Chakravarty 称,研究发现全球的大部分排放都不成比例地来自世界上的富人,与他们的国籍无关。
他说,估计在 2008 年,全球一半的排放来自于其中的 7 亿人。
报告主张在设定排放标准时重点关注富裕人群,因为他们的排放最多。
该文作者希望决策者能够考虑人的富裕程度与他们排出二氧化碳数量的密切联系。
当被问及这是否意味着征收豪华轿车和游艇税时, Chakravarty 表示...
Should we do strategic planning for our supply chain?
in Supplychainer, on July 15, 2009
...: excess inventories, collapsing demand, struggling or bankrupt suppliers, fluctuating fuel prices, environmental mandates, and so on. Many are saddled with supply chain strategies that were ill conce...
The new carbon bubble
in Sox First, on July 12, 2009
...ly do not deliver the promised GHG reductions. This would not only have financial
impacts, but also environmental consequences, as economies fail to meet GHG reduction targets." As Martha C Whi...
Virginia Nanotechnology Park Moves Forward
in Nanotechbuzz, on July 10, 2009
... Nanotechnology Park would feature a 58,280-square-foot, multitenant building for lease to energy, environmental and medical companies using nanotechnology. In a takeoff on the words nanotechnology, e...
The Philoneist Tells You Who's Behind that Domain, and More...
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on June 30, 2009
...ess, but you're wondering who's behind the site and where its owners stand on a variety of environmental and social issues. Where do you go to find out?
With the influence of the Web growing,...
Siemens becomes a recommended partner for F-35 supply chain
in Supplychainer, on June 29, 2009
...ies such as:
- Robust machine design
- Machine tool repeatability
- Machine tool responsiveness
- Environmental temperature stability
- Stable machine foundation
You can visit this web page for m...
Climate change: the lawyers' picnic
in Sox First, on June 28, 2009
...t it. "In no instance is this going to go unchallenged,'' Kovacs says. Which means the Environmental Protection Agency, which earlier this year ruled that high concentrations of CO2 and o...
Role of Genetics in Allergies and Asthma
in Allergies, on June 24, 2009
...We all know that an individuals chances of developing allergies is determined by both genetics and environmental influences. While we can control environmental conditions to a certain extent, genetics...
First Test Drive: Porsche Panamera
in carzz.org, on June 24, 2009
... Cayenne in the first place. I would also question whether, in this era of overcrowded highways and environmental considerations, there is really a role for a high-speed 4-place tourer.
[Photo Credit...
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. mit „Clean Sea Award“ ausgezeichnet
in Kreuzfahrten, on 22.06.09
...z in der Schiffsindustrie zu setzen," sagt Jamie Sweeting, Vizepräsident "Environmental Stewardship" und Global Chief Environmental Officer für Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. "Als Re...
Directors warned about greenwash
in Sox First, on June 22, 2009
... whether they like it or not. It also coincides with a report that 98% of supposedly natural and environmentally friendly products on US supermarket shelves are making potentially false or misleadi... ...led investors with their claims about the negative impact of the Australian Government's Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme which paves the way for an emissions trading regime. While the ACCC's...
Disney and toxic waste allegations
in Sox First, on June 15, 2009
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The Walt Disney Company earlier this year unveiled , amidst much fanfare, its new environmental initiatives which included zero greenhouse gas emissions and zero waste. But is this Fantasyland st...
In Search of a Cool Summer: Lake Baikal, Siberia
in Hidden Travel Gems, on June 12, 2009
One of the least noticed natural wonderlands in the tourist world today is Lake Baikal in Siberian Russia.
During the 52 days between June 20th and August 10th it usually breaks 85F degrees in Ulan-Ude (on the shores of Lake Baikal) less than a dozen times each year. The high temperature is more...
Wind in Virginia Gains Support
in IfEnergy, on June 7, 2009
...ue. Supporters of the region's coal industry see wind as a competitive threat. Local residents (environmentalists or otherwise) fear the environmental damage construction may cause. Tourism offici...
Chiquita receives 2009 Circle of Excellence award by the Distribution Business Management Association
in Supplychainer, on June 7, 2009
...2009 Circle of Excellence award by the Distribution Business Management Association.
According to Environmental Leader , Chiquita has worked with MIT to address the carbon footprint of its supply ch...
Climate change and business costs
in Sox First, on June 4, 2009
...sed by not-for-profit Investor Responsibility Research Center Institute and Trucost, which analyzes environmental data, looks at the financial implications of putting a carbon price on the emissions o...
GM's bad ad
in Sox First, on June 2, 2009
.... Given that some of GM's woes came from its refusal to make cleaner cars and car parts , the environmental imagery is hard to take. What's more, the ad makes it sound so simple when in fact...
Social entrepreneurship in China
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on May 23, 2009
...derly.
A new generation of Chinese leaders is looking for creative approaches to address poverty, pollution and other problems unleashed by the fierce juggernaut of growth. One example is related to...
Corporate social responsibility and recession
in Sox First, on May 16, 2009
...e country's largest companies according to five categories of behavior: gay and lesbian rights; environmental practices; labor and human rights; whether the company sells military equipment and we...
Hope Cleaning Services creates sustainable jobs in San Antonio
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on May 15, 2009
...Social Entrepreneur is an individual who identifies an environmental or social problem in society and creates a venture that will direct its goals to improve society and the environment. A business en...
Climate change and health
in Sox First, on May 14, 2009
...o the potential impact on mental health, according to the report. "Social illnesses related to environmental uncertainty cannot be underestimated because extreme events are by definition destabil...
Bioscience Education in America: A State by State Analysis
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 13, 2009
...are involved in the research and development of innovative healthcare, agricultural, industrial and environmental biotechnology products. BIO also produces the BIO International Convention, the world&...
Supply chain video: Future Supply Chain 2016
in Supplychainer, on May 12, 2009
... the consumer goods and retail companies are now exposed to cut inventories and comply with various environmental and health and safety regulations.
...
EPA's National Drinking Water Week
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 4, 2009
... © Julien Harneis
Sunday, May 3rd was The first day of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) National Drinking Water Week. Where are you getting your recommended eight glasses of ...





