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"Dow Unveils Solar Shingles" [1]

"Dow Chemical has unveiled a residential roof shingle in the form of a solar panel designed to be integrated into asphalt-tiled roofs."
Technology [2]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [4]
Source: NYTimes [5], 10/08/2009

CA Set To Curb Energy-Guzzling TVs [6]

Flat-screen TVs can be stunningly energy-inefficient. New California standards could shift manufacturing processes significantly.
SEJ Publication Types: 
TipSheet [7]
Topics on the Beat: 
Energy & Fuel [8]
Laws & Regulations [9]
Technology [2]
Region: 
California [10]
Visibility: 
Public [3]

Tracking Trash? There's an App for That [11]

MIT researchers have been using custom-made sensors planted on trash in New York City, Seattle, and London to track the circuitous route that trash takes each day. Similar efforts are planned for other cities.
SEJ Publication Types: 
TipSheet [7]
Topics on the Beat: 
Waste [12]
Technology [2]
Region: 
National (U.S.) [4]
Visibility: 
Public [3]

"Nanomaterials Under Study by the E.P.A." [13]

"The Environmental Protection Agency detailed its plans on Tuesday for research into the possible health and environmental risks of nanomaterials, tiny substances that are finding growing use in products like sunscreens and industrial adhesives."
Technology [2]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [4]
Source: NYTimes [14], 09/30/2009
August 15, 2010 to August 20, 2010

2010 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings [15]

Cutting the 'Footprints' of Buildings
Professional Meetings [16]
Visibility: 
Public [3]
Topics on the Beat: 
Climate Change [17]
Economy & Business [18]
Energy & Fuel [8]
Technology [2]

"A House Made of Straw" [19]

Straw, a century-old building material, is making a comeback as an eco-friendly choice for modern home construction.
Technology [2]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [4]
Source: Environment Report [20], 09/10/2009

"Greening The Capital City's Rooftops" [21]

"Green roofs are increasing in popularity across the US, especially in cities, where there's not a lot of space for gardens. In Washington, DC, the city government is promoting the practice for its environmental benefits."
07/29/2009
Technology [2]
Public [3]
Mid-Atlantic (DC DE MD PA VA WV) [22]
Source: ,

"New Heights for Water Recycling" [23]

NASA is taking water recycling -- something necessary for space travel -- to new heights.
Technology [2]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [4]
Source: Environment Report [24], 07/15/2009
October 6, 2009 to October 7, 2009

Gearing Up for a Low Carbon Economy [25]

The Canadian Institute's conference will offer an in-depth look at how Canadian and U.S. carbon initiatives compare and contrast, and the most up-to-date carbon policy information from both sides of the border.
Other Events [26]
Visibility: 
Public [3]
Topics on the Beat: 
Climate Change [17]
Agriculture [27]
Economy & Business [18]
Planning & Growth [28]
Energy & Fuel [8]
Forests [29]
Natural Resources [30]
Laws & Regulations [9]
Pollution [31]
Waste [12]
Water & Oceans [32]
Government [33]
Policy [34]
Technology [2]
Journalism & Media [35]
Region: 
Canada [36]
National (U.S.) [4]
October 5, 2009 to October 9, 2009

AMA Conference on Radar Meteorology [37]

An American Meteorological Society meeting.
Professional Meetings [16]
Visibility: 
Public [3]
Topics on the Beat: 
Air [38]
Disasters [39]
Science [40]
Technology [2]
Region: 
Mid-Atlantic (DC DE MD PA VA WV) [22]

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