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Green-building project – Company to replace every Empire State Building window

ourgreennews — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 05:25:22 +0000

The Silicon Valley company is about to oversee a green building project on the most high profile stage in the world when his company – “Serious Materials”, ibegins replacing all 6,514 windows in the Empire State Building….

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How mean can green be? Supercars go green at Geneva Motor Show 2010

ourgreennews — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:19:27 +0000

Ferrari and Porsche showed us recently at the “Geneva Motor Show”. Priyadarshan Bawikar infers that the greens may not take over the future after all.

The green parade was out in full force at the “Geneva Motor Show” this year with auto makers displaying everything from…

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China’s emerging green energy sector threatening to leave U.S. in its dust.

ourgreennews — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:22:09 +0000

CBS News correspondent Celia Hatton reports wind turbines that can be seen slicing the sky above rural Minnesota were manufactured more than 6,000 miles away by a Chinese company.

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Go Green Expo Returns to NY with Celebrity Activists

ourgreennews — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:28:13 +0000

Go Green Expo, the nation’s largest eco-friendly trade and consumer lifestyle showcase, returns to New York on March 19 – 21, 2010, as part of a nationwide tour that also includes Los Angeles, Philadelphia and Atlanta. Building on last year’s success, Go Green Expo 2010–which provides…

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What it takes to make a building green

ourgreennews — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:22:20 +0000

Building Green 1 – Alternative Energy Sources: For a new building to power itself, finding alternative sources of energy has been a focus of the movement. Common to many green buildings here is the use of deep geothermal wells as a source of heating and cooling. Found in such projects as the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center, the Aldo Leopold Legacy Center, the Washington Park Library and

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Going Green at Work – Going green can help your bottom line

ourgreennews — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:46:18 +0000

There are any number of small steps any small businesses can take to help reduce their carbon footprint. Here are some of my favorites:

Going Green Step #1: Change your light bulbs.
By simply replacing your standard bulbs with compact fluorescent (CF) bulbs (the squiggly ones), you can reduce your energy bill significantly. Added bonus: The new bulbs also provide better color and flicker less.

Going Green Step #2: Use Energy Star equipment.
Energy Star certification means that…

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CEO of Stonyfield Farm Going green

ourgreennews — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:45:01 +0000

Today, the CEO of the organic yogurt company ” Stonyfield Farm ” is offering a new business model for America. One that is clean, green and provides a return on investment.

Wednesday evening, Hirshberg will discuss the financial advantages of eco-friendly businesses as part of …

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The Oscars go green

ourgreennews — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:29:13 +0000

Suzy Amis Cameron’s husband may be crowned ” king of the world ” for a second time on Oscar night, and for that glittering occasion, the Oklahoma City native will make a very special fashion statement when she walks the red carpet on ” Avatar ” director James Cameron’s arm.

Of course, every woman attending the 82nd annual Academy Award ceremonies March 7 will be…

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Green Living is this Farmers Way of Life for 10 years

ourgreennews — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:07:48 +0000

Being “green” is the new catch phrase, but for fourth-generation farmer Don Williams, of Croton, it is a way of life. Williams, who farms more than 1,500 acres of corn and soybeans, has been using soy diesel for more than 10 years.

The soybean oil is mixed in a 20 percent ratio with diesel, then used in all the farm tractors, combines and semis. Soybeans not only are a renewable resource, but the soy diesel also lubricates the engine better than regular diesel, thus creating less wear and tear and promoting longer engine life.

But for Williams, the biggest benefit is reduced air pollution….

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Green Energy – Geothermal heating systems at Pennsylvania Home Show

ourgreennews — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 06:50:36 +0000

Dan and Leia Armstrong of Carlisle are looking to build their first home in Upper Dauphin County, and they want it to be as cost -and energy efficient as possible.

The young couple were checking out geothermal heating systems Saturday at the Pennsylvania Home Show at the Farm Show arena in Harrisburg. Mike Armstrong, sales manager for Morrison Inc. of Duncannon, was selling them on the benefits. Costs to heat a 2,000 square-foot home would be around $670 a year with a geothermal system compared to about $3,000 for propane or electric baseboard, he said….

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