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December 23, 2008
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IT leaders share green-tech predictions for 2009
Read the full story from InfoWorld.
It’s that time of year again to dust of the old crystal ball and put forth some predictions as to what 2009 holds for the world of green technology. Rather than leaving the speculation to myself, however, I once again decided to tap experts at a host of organizations on how they envision green IT evolving in the year to come.
Suffice to say that no one has dismissed the green-tech movement as a mere passing fad. Both economic and political conditions (e.g. President-Elect Obama’s vision of a cleaner energy economy) will continue to drive vendors to develop greener wares and organizations across the board to embrace greener practices — be it in the name of cutting costs, meeting environmental regulations, or simply “doing the right thing.”
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California officials launch ‘Green Chemistry’ initiative
Read the full story in the Los Angeles Times.
Is that laundry soap truly “environmentally friendly”? Was that mattress treated with toxic chemicals? Is that sweatsuit fashioned from organic cotton? Is that lipstick “natural”?
California officials launched a sweeping green initiative on Tuesday to inform consumers exactly how hundreds of thousands of products sold in the state are manufactured and transported and how safe their ingredients are.
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The latest from Renewable Energy World
The latest issue of Renewable Energy Weekly is now available. Highlights include:
- Deepwater Offshore Wind Power Generation Using Oil and Gas Platform Technology
- Wind, Water and Sun Beat Biofuels, Nuclear and Coal for Energy Generation, Study Says
- The Solar Industry Needs More Consistency To Realize a Sustainable Future
- One Last Chance: Starting a Green Business
- Offering More Than Ever: Technical Trends in Solar Thermal
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Power meters help homeowners track and cut their energy use
Read the full story in the Christian Science Monitor.
Out on the high frontier of energy efficiency, John Petersen sees a future where every home has a “building dashboard” and an “energy orb” to help Americans shift from electricity-gulping ignorance to power-sipping sophistication.
Many aim to reduce global warming by using low-carbon renewable energy sources. But Dr. Petersen, a professor of environmental science at Oberlin College in Ohio, also targets energy waste in buildings. They gobble about 40 percent of the nation’s energy, much of it electricity generated by burning fossil fuels that contribute to global warming.
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