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East Antarctic ice began to melt faster in 2006: study
reuters.com — LONDON (Reuters) - East Antarctica's ice started to melt faster from 2006, which could cause sea levels to rise sooner than anticipated, according to a study by scientists at the University of Texas. In the study published in Nature's Geoscience ... (more) East Antarctic ice began to melt faster in 2006: study
Austin - The Green City
Austin - The Green City
got2begreen.com — Texas is one of the most polluting states, but Austin is trying to change that. The city of Austin is hard at work trying to become a green city. Austin passed the “ Austin Climate Protection Plan ” in February 2007. The plan features five main components. This includes a municipal plan that ... (more) Austin - The Green City

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Urban Crude
places.designobserver.com — An online gallery extracted from Urban Crude , an exhibition created by the Center for Land Use Interpretation, documenting the metropolitan petroscape of Los Angeles. (more) Urban Crude
George W. Bush Presidential Center
ramsa.com — The George W. Bush Presidential Center carries forward the tradition of Southern Methodist University's Georgian-style campus, with simple wall planes faced with Texas limestone and red brick relieved by rhythmically disposed divided-light windows. ... (more) George W. Bush Presidential Center
Plans for the Green George W. Bush Presidential Center Released
Plans for the Green George W. Bush Presidential Center Released
inhabitat.com — All U.S. Presidents get a center named after them upon completion of their term in the White House, and George W. is no exception. Plans for his presidential center were just revealed, and considering how energy efficient his ranch in Crawford is, ... (more) Plans for the Green George W. Bush Presidential Center ...
Forget Zipcar - Smart reportedly readying car2go car-sharing program in Texas
Forget Zipcar - Smart reportedly readying car2go car-sharing program in Texas
green.autoblog.com — Steers and Smarts - Click above for a high-res image gallery Daimler announced in March it would bring the tiny Smart car to the big state of Texas through its car-sharing service car2go. At the time, the German automaker declared that entering the Austin market with 200 ForTwos was ... (more) Forget Zipcar - Smart reportedly readying car2go ...
Texas Curb ‘Em: How the Lone Star State Slashed Emissions
blogs.wsj.com — Texas Curb ‘Em: How the Lone Star State Slashed Emissions (more) Texas Curb ‘Em: How the Lone Star State Slashed Emissions
Sun appears to be setting on NRG's plans for Texas solar plant
dallasnews.com — 12:00 AM CST on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 By ELIZABETH SOUDER / The Dallas Morning News esouder@dallasnews.com NRG Energy's plans to build Texas' largest solar plant appear close to dying. NRG, a New Jersey company that operates power plants around ... (more) Sun appears to be setting on NRG's plans for Texas solar ...
U.S. submarine's trip to Arctic should sound alarms for Canada: expert.
canada.com — The recent surfacing of a U.S. submarine near the North Pole and an increase in military activity in the Arctic this year should send a warning to the Canadian government that other nations are serious about boosting their presence in the ... (more) U.S. submarine's trip to Arctic should sound alarms for ...
Southern Power starts on 100 MW Texas biomass plant
Southern Power starts on 100 MW Texas biomass plant
cleantech.com — New facility is expected to require 1 million tons of fuel a year, with forest residue sourced from a 75-mile radius around the project site. (more) Southern Power starts on 100 MW Texas biomass plant
IBM’s water tech threefold effect
IBM’s water tech threefold effect
cleantech.com — The company inks a $14.5M deal in Sydney, as its software aims to improve water availability in Japan, and manage resources and services in Texas. (more) IBM’s water tech threefold effect
Texas Emerging Technology Fund: Home
members.texasone.us — In Texas, we understand that high-tech companies don't just happen overnight but are a product of forethought, sound vision and planning, and strategic investments by both the public and private sectors. Through our Emerging Technology Fund, we are ... (more) Texas Emerging Technology Fund: Home
Mercedes GL350 BlueTec wins best SUV at Texas Truck Rodeo
Mercedes GL350 BlueTec wins best SUV at Texas Truck Rodeo
green.autoblog.com — Mercedes-Benz GL350 Bluetec - click above for high-res image gallery Every autumn, the Texas Auto Writers Association holds a two-day truck rodeo to determine the best in class in all of the different segments of the truck market. Out of all of this year's SUV competitiors, the auto ... (more) Mercedes GL350 BlueTec wins best SUV at Texas Truck Rodeo
Cracking Algae With Electricity
greentechmedia.com — Organic Fuels Algae Technology says it can use electricity to break open algae cell walls to extract oil for cheap. Can it prove the technology works outside the lab? (more) Cracking Algae With Electricity
Dell Does it Again! Solar Trees Planted in Dell Parking Lot
Dell Does it Again! Solar Trees Planted in Dell Parking Lot
cleantechnica.com — Dell has been a trend-setter when it comes to the incorporation of greener technologies to reduce their corporate carbon footprint and they’re doing it again! Although this time they are following the lead of Google, by installing solar ... (more) Dell Does it Again! Solar Trees Planted in Dell Parking Lot
Texas Drought Abates
Texas Drought Abates
initforthegold.blogspot.com — It's actually been raining quite a bit these last few weeks, and the outlook is for a wet winter on account of El Nino. Things are pleasant and green again, and we're hopeful for an especially colorful and cheerful spring next year. Nevertheless, it was the worst drought on record for several ... (more) Texas Drought Abates
TX, NY and MD Schools Top EPA’s Green Power Schools Ranking
TX, NY and MD Schools Top EPA’s Green Power Schools Ranking
environmentalleader.com — Schools in New York, Texas and Maryland top the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s inaugural ranking of the top 20 primary and secondary schools nationwide that use the most power from renewable energy sources. The top EPA Green Power ... (more) TX, NY and MD Schools Top EPA’s Green Power Schools Ranking
"Chinese" Wind Farm in Texas: Green Jobs FAIL?
"Chinese" Wind Farm in Texas: Green Jobs FAIL?
treehugger.com — Green Jobs in China Cappy McGarr, a managing partner at private equity firm U.S. Renewable Energy Group, which is financing the project with China's Shenyang Power Group and Cielo Wind Power, said in a press release the project would "spur tremendous ... (more) "Chinese" Wind Farm in Texas: Green Jobs FAIL?
Health Issues Follow Natural Gas Drilling In Texas
npr.org — Copyright 2009 National Public Radio . For personal, noncommercial use only. See Terms of Use. For other uses, prior permission required. RENEE MONTAGNE, host: A boom in natural gas is underway. New gas fields have opened up thanks to an advanced ... (more) Health Issues Follow Natural Gas Drilling In Texas
Of China, Texas and Green Jobs
Of China, Texas and Green Jobs
greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com — A private equity firm responds to complaints from Green Inc. readers that a planned wind farm in west Texas is sending jobs -- and stimulus funds -- to China. (more) Of China, Texas and Green Jobs
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