Month: March 2011

  • Design a Sign of the Times

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  • Green Cars from Pineapples and Bananas?

    Scientists in Brazil have developed a way to use fibers from pineapples, bananas, and other plants in a new generation of automotive plastics that are stronger, lighter, and more “green” than plastics now in use.  The technology was described at the 241st National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society (ACS). More…

  • Clean Water Act Web Tool

    The EPA has released an updated web data and mapping tool to assist the public.  The tool is designed to help with water quality comparisons as well as identify facilities that are violating the Clean Water Act. More…

  • Clean Water Act Web Tool

    The EPA has released an updated web data and mapping tool to assist the public.  The tool is designed to help with water quality comparisons as well as identify facilities that are violating the Clean Water Act. More…

  • School Energy Audits Reveal Millions in Potential Savings

    A two-year energy audit of Hamilton schools (Canada) has identified energy conservation methods that could reduce energy costs by approximately $2.4 million annually.  This audit, conducted by faculty and students at McMaster University, could ben…