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Michigan's Upper Peninsula could be the spot for the newest mining boom. But residents aren't so happy about it.
Presidents are "in" again. So here are some of the "presidential" hot spots to visit on your next vacation.
A detailed study outlines the efficiency of various types of UPSs.
Homeowners now have an opportunity to lower energy costs and federal taxes with new energy efficiency incentives.
The recipe for success calls for the finest ingredients, and General Mills has found that for this research facility.
The aquatic room at Canada's Premier Fitness Club is a showcase room, winning the chain the "Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies" Competition.
Admirers are lining up for space in this new environmentally and aesthetically innovative building set to open in March.
Green KW Energy has signed a lease to make electricity from landfill gas.
Corning has learned the hard way to spread its risks over a variety of high-growth businesses and is looking forward to a profitable year.
Reliable Fire opens a new 30,000-square-foot addition to their existing facility.
The carbon storage issue has been addressed with approval given to help define the regulatory structure for underground storage.
This project started out with a small water stain. When completed, it is projected to save the homeowner up to 70 percent on his energy bills.
About 126 million tons of coal ash was generated last year and more than 50 million tons was safely recycled and used in other products.
Law enforcement agencies across the country are looking to reduce fuel costs in some rather unique ways.
Mexico City is working to turn the biggest waste management system into the greenest in Latin America.
A new technology reduces ventilation rates during slow periods to reduce wasted energy.
Standing in the wet, salty environment has left in inner workings of the Lady vulnerable to corrosion and malfunction. An answer has been found.
United Association believes the plan to rebuild America's infrastructure is the key to finding more paychecks for more Americans.
Advanced vehicle technology can now be tested year-round at Michigan International Speedway.
New fuel efficiency requirements are the first step in an energy law that requires the auto industry to boost efficiency by 2020.
The Missouri River is sinking, and engineers are trying to figure out why.
A team of international researchers have declared that some climate damage may already be irreversible.
Low-energy sodium lamps and household lights that face down instead of up put this town in the dark - to bring out the stars.
Oil once used in the dining hall kitchen is now being used to power tractors and snow blowers.
eSolution is a patent pending program that completely eliminates hazardous chemical treatments in cooling towers.
A government tax credit for residential wind investment has some homeowners thinking about it.
Designing new aircraft has become a big market, catering to the comfort needs of the passengers being carried around the world.
Many believe wind turbines will one day be commonplace on the Great Lakes providing they can withstand the ice impact.
Five electric utilities are studying the impact of retrofitting carbon capture technology to existing coal plants.
Manufacturing isn't dead, it's just becoming more efficient.
Scientists and researchers across the country are working to develop and analyze new biofuels.
A report has been released that demonstrates the level of efficiency that standard office buildings can reach.
Cash flows may be slowing down but that hasn't stopped some from dining out or splurging. How is this possible?
Many of the world's coastlines abide by a dumping ban in the oceans. Caribbean Islands have not followed this path yet.
This is no gimmick. Olympic organizers are saying this is an extension of efforts that have already been transforming the city.
A building's performance may degrade over time. So it is essential that the high initial savings be consistently maintained.
Eco-friendly practices on the inside have been put into place on the outside as well of the TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse.
The builders set out to build their own headquarters, created as a showcase for sustainability, and got much more than that.
With rising electricity costs, Jiminy Peak ski resort needed to find a cheaper way to run the resort, quickly.
Willima Penn has undertaken the largest and greenest expansion in its 135-year history.
Governments like them; passengers like them; but this country has never built a high-speed rail system rivaling the success of Europe's. Could now be the time?
New opportunities for Western oil companies are arising as the United States attempts to shift away from fossil fuels.
In a campaign to highlight the threat of climate change, illuminated patches of the globe went dark for Earth Hour.
Keeping up with technology.
While we see the news reports about criminals and drugs trying to enter the country, there are even smaller things trying to enter we just don't know about.
Not only did they post the fastest trip, they succeeded doing it on 100-percent biodiesel.
Critics still question whether this waste repository can do what it started out to do ten years ago.
Prius is giving the rival hybrid from Honda a run for its money in both price and performance.
Going green does not have to break your budget.
UNLV students create a paradox to hopefully win the competition: Buoyant concrete.
The debate rages on: Renewable Power vs. The Environment
This new era could be crucial to leading the nation out of an economic crisis.
With consumers cutting back and saving and reusing, landfills are passing recession-based fees along to the consumers.
In times when it seems no jobs are out there, maybe it's time to look up.
Not sure how to start a green building? Be sure to look into LEED and strive to become LEED accredited.
Democrats push legislation that rivals in scope the nation's landmark anti-pollution laws.
Hubble is getting fixed to perfom its final work in space.
While officials are optimistic the swine flu strain is not as dangerous as first thought, they urge people to still take precautions.
Does ethanol help or hurt the fight against global warming?
Government scientists have figured out how to measure snowfall in remote areas while saving money, energy, and ultimately, lives.
New and interesting advances in the technology of our lives.
The technology has the ring of science fiction. But just how smart have these cameras really become?
The UL Mark has been a beacon of safety for over 100 years. Now, some are trying to counterfeit the mark. Here is what to look for.
Diversifying our energy sources is the key goal in the new administration's key plan to administer the global climate solution.
Summer is a fun time. Let's work to make it a safe time as well.
One startup company is making cars whose energy source is being pulled literally out of the air.
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds is urging resort owners to do their part at saving water and energy.
While most newspapers seem to be going the way of the Internet, the question remains: To charge or not to charge?
AHRI announces its opposition to H.R. 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 in its current form.
There are always a lot of quick fixes, but sometimes the preventive fix is the best fix.
More than a century after Edison invented the light bulb, the nation's electricity distribution system is ready to move into the digital age. Or is it?
IFMA releases a study outlining facility trends affecting workplaces.
Once a promising industry, a host of complicated factors have forced biodiesel refiners to cease operation.
Tougher pollution limits are seen as the government declares carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases endanger public health.
New Mexico is hoping that the long-forgotten stretch of cattle ranches and mountain ranges will become a gateway to space.
Government plans to back the new FutureGen plant have Mattoon once again optimistic about their economic future.
Nalco introduces the next generation in boiler system control and treatment.
In a new study just published, it may be that some of the substances helping to avert the destruction of the ozone layer could actually be contributing to climate warming.
Research on episodic tremor and slip may find ways to predict the next big earthquake.
The very nature of how these programs work allow for green, sustainable efforts to come to life.
Tidal turbines and goethermal hot spots are part of the new energy sources being developed in this little Seattle town.
The Group of Eight have recognized and committed to taking action to reduce super greenhouse gases.
This resort found new solutions to the old nuisance of every indoor pool - chloramines.
It's been 40 years since we landed on the moon. Are Americans still aiming for space exploration? These Pennsylvania towns hope so.
Teachers are coming onboard with the high technology available as cellphones and ipods are being used to learn.
After a decade long slump, the Great Lakes water levels are seeing a comeback.
Microsoft and Yahoo have formed a partnership to try and upheave the dominance of Google Inc.
Reducing a building's energy consumption and carbon footprint is no longer a luxury, but is now becoming a necessity.
Expansion of state and federal programs are opening broad new markets for upgrading facilities using federal stimulus funds.
Two of America's mightiest skyscrapers are showing that even in a recession, the time to go 'green' is now.
Environmental experts say the program is not an effective way to attack climate change.
This new study takes an in-depth look at the most common thermal complaints made by workers.
Realizing the significant tourist attraction of this little town, major upgrades have been undertaken on this modest pumping station.
The changing Earth climate is affecting more than just the polar ice caps.
A new array of solar panels greeted students of the Avon Old Farms School in Connecticut as a new renewable energy effort hits the state.
The new stunning glass skin is the dominant feature of this $1.3 billion NFL stadium.
A refurbished space telescope is once again showing Earth the sharpest photos yet of cosmic beauty.
The Hydrogen Club of Oregon State University is trying to bottle sunshine as an alternative energy.
According to a recent essay, reducing black carbon soot and ground level ozone could make a considerable dent in our climate problem.
Make sure that you have the right cord for the right job.
Researchers are working to determine whether or not switchgrass can become a viable source of biofuel.
Read what's new in the technology world.
Younger workers as well as older are feeling the effects of a continuing recession, but in different ways.
Using electronic tracking devices, researchers are learning just where unwanted trash winds up.
This self-proclaimed hypermiler sees fuel efficiency not as just a hobby, but as everyone's individual patriotic duty.
It looks like a floating garden but the knowledge it holds is so much more.
Earthwise Environmental gives some good information on how to prevent Legionnaire's Disease.
Brenden Macaluso is hoping his cardboard computer will encourage others to rethink what sustainability means in design.
Landfills across the country are facing a battle in finding a market for such a cheap commodity as glass.
The U.S. Department of Energy has given a grant to Beacon to develop what it thinks will make the electric grid more efficient and green.
Energy issues confronting America are discussed amongst contruction, government and labor leaders.
Just how much power the government should have to shut down the Internet is a topic of discussion.
While most waterparks are centered around aesthetics, Splash Universe also took a long term interest in indoor air quality in the design of their two new waterparks.
The U.S. economy is looking for the Next Big Thing. It is quite possible that 'Cleantech' will be it.
This new state program is advancing the concept of environmental volunteering with volunteers lining up at the door.
China has come out of the present crisis stronger rather than weaker and as its checkbook opens, people are saying, "Yes, please."
The moon is not the dull, dry place it seems to be.
An independent analysis shows the Earth is still warming, not cooling, as some skeptics are claiming.
Will the big manufacturers provide evidence that companies and consumers are starting to spend again? We hope so.
More young adults and teens are using Twitter for class or work, although it's not necessarily love at first Tweet.
Read how this once-struggling dairy farm has been transformed into a profitable plant nursery.
Vice President Biden unveils a report that builds on the foundation of green job opportunities and making homes more energy efficient.
Join in the wonderful simplicity of a Christmas without presents, and stress on your budget.
Oregon exudes a powerful allure for companies looking to capitalize on a monumental market opportunity, solar panels.
Whether it's new construction, a facility upgrade or an existing facility, it is important to plan the work and work the plan.
A well laid out inventory plan keeps this building lit up.
This new airport has become a model for the future says a leading seismic expert.
The new Board of Directors has been duly elected and will be sworn in at the Dinner Dance this month.
By: Robert S. Miller, CWT, Founder and President, Earthwise Environmental Inc.
Even as you read, global warming gases have built up to record levels from emissions that match scientists' worst-case scenarios.
You won't see Rosie from "The Jetsons" but you will see more and more robots that help maintain your home.
Tough new energy efficiency requirements are sweeping the nation.
The following statements are meant to clarify what Congress meant when it linked building energy code adoption and enforcement.
ASSE offers driving tips to help motorists navigate safely on our roads.
The EPA pledges to redouble efforts to protect children from toxic water in schools.
Barack Obama is Washington's chief science officer for the ship of state, or so some politicians are saying.
While solar and wind power get most of the headlines, geothermal power is quietly gaining traction.
The realization is that if global temperatures continue to rise, fewer resorts will be able to open and the traditional beginning of the ski season.
The Chief Engineers Association lost two very prominent members in 2009.
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