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October 15, 2014 21:00
EcoPlanet Bamboo Signs Ancient Forest Friendly Policy with Canopy and commits to develop eco-appropriate fabrics
Canopy is pleased today to announce that innovative leader EcoPlanet Bamboo has committed to a sourcing policy designed to offer a more sustainable option for clothing brands seeking alternatives to a
October 14, 2014 13:50
Harvey V. Fineberg Named President of Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation
The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation (www.moore.org) has selected Harvey V. Fineberg, MD, PhD, as its next president. Dr. Fineberg will assume his post on January 1, 2015. “I'm very pleased that,
October 06, 2014 19:00
FirstElement Fuel’s $25.5 Million Deal with Air Products is Largest Ever of Its Kind—Moves the World’s First Hydrogen Network Off the Drawing Board and into Reality
FirstElement Fuel (www.firstelementfuel.com), a company developing the world’s first retail hydrogen network (http://goo.gl/OUfLZN), announced today that it finalized a $25.5 million contract with Air
September 10, 2014 14:00
The Winners of the MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity 2014
The winners of the MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity 2014 (www.midoripress-aeon.net) have been announced today in Tokyo, Japan and Montreal, Canada. The MIDORI Prize is a biennial international prize orga
August 29, 2014 13:00
Making Science Fiction a Science Reality: Finalist Teams Selected for $10 Million Qualcomm Tricorder XPRIZE
XPRIZE (www.xprize.org), the global leader in incentivized prize competitions, today announced the 10 finalist teams competing for the $10M Qualcomm Tricorder XPRIZE (www.qualcommtricorderxprize.org),
August 19, 2014 13:25
Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd. Starts Its Second Annual Sekisui Environment Week
SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO., LTD. (www.sekisuichemical.com) (TOKYO:4204) started their second annual Sekisui Environment Week with participation from employees throughout the entire global group. Each compan
August 07, 2014 13:55
FirstElement Fuel Finalizes California Grant and Recruits Builder of Battery EV Chargers Black & Veatch for Hydrogen Network
Today FirstElement Fuel Inc., a California-based company dedicated to providing fuel cell vehicle customers with retail hydrogen fuel, finalized an agreement with Black & Veatch to serve as the compan
June 24, 2014 14:35
7th World Water Forum is 300 Days Away
With its core value of “implementation,” the 7th World Water Forum will take place in Daegu & Gyeongbuk of Korea from April 12 to 17, 2015. The World Water Forum is the largest water-related event org
June 16, 2014 19:00
Kurion Hires Department of Energy Veteran to Lead Fukushima Project
Kurion, Inc., an innovator in nuclear and hazardous waste management, announced the appointment of Matthew McCormick as Project Director. McCormick previously oversaw the Department of Energy’s (DOE)
June 09, 2014 14:00
Kurion Awarded Contract to Treat Tank Water at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant
Kurion, Inc., an innovator in nuclear and hazardous waste management, announced it has been awarded a contract by the Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) to deliver a first-of-a-kind, at-tank mobile
May 07, 2014 13:05
Menicon Helps Starbucks Turn Coffee Grounds into Cattle Feed to Make Milk for the Next Cup
Menicon Co., Ltd., is globally regarded as Japan’s leading contact lens manufacturer. But it’s not often that the world gets a revealing glimpse of the fundamental scientific expertise that gives Meni
May 07, 2014 11:55
California Energy Commission Awards FirstElement Fuel Inc. $27.6 Million Grant to Build Consumer Hydrogen Fueling Network by Fall of 2015
FirstElement Fuel Inc. puts to rest the question of who will build the hydrogen fueling network in advance of the fuel cell electric vehicle launches scheduled for 2015 or sooner. The Company was crea
April 22, 2014 11:05
EMBRACING ECOLOGICALLY SOUND PRINCIPLES, LG MEETS GREENHOUSE GAS TARGET SEVEN YEARS EARLY
LG Electronics (LG) cut emissions from the use of its products by 38 million tons in 2013. This exceeded the company’s target to reduce emissions from the use of LG products by 30 million tons in a ye
April 18, 2014 11:00
Citibank Korea taking lead in saving earth during the Earth Week
Citibank Korea, Inc. (CEO Ha, Yung-ku) participates in numerous meaningful activities including “Let’s stop using paper cups,” Seoul City government’s “Adopt a Tree” Campaign, and environment cleanup
April 03, 2014 13:03
LG HONORED WITH 2014 ENERGY STAR PARTNER OF THE YEAR-SUSTAINED EXCELLENCE AWARD
LG Electronics, a global technology leader in consumer electronics and home appliances, has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with a 2014 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Yea
WHOLE WORLD Water launches the campaign Give the #WholeWorldWater in recognition of World Water Day,
March 24, 2014 14:00
WHOLE WORLD Water Launches Give the #WholeWorldWater Campaign to Address Global Water Crisis
On World Water Day, March 22, 2014, WHOLE WORLD Water, a new social enterprise that unites the hospitality and tourism industry to collectively address one of our world’s most pressing issues, access
March 06, 2014 14:02
The Smart Water Management Market: Report Segments the Market by Devices, Solutions, Services, and Geographic Region - Includes Detailed Company Profiles and Forecasts to 2020
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/hbgmpt/smart_water) has announced the addition of the “Smart Water Management Market - Smart Water Meters, EAM, Smart Water Networks, A
March 04, 2014 14:50
Valmet and US Based Zilkha Biomass Energy Announce Collaborative Agreement
Zilkha Biomass Energy LLC and Valmet have signed a five-year collaboration agreement in the field of steam exploded black pellets. The purpose of the agreement is to bring steam exploded black pellets
March 03, 2014 16:10
Publication of Toshiba Semiconductor & Storage Products Company Environmental Report 2013 (English Version)
Toshiba Corporation (http://goo.gl/p8j1Ek) (TOKYO:6502) today announced that it has published the English-language edition of Toshiba Semiconductor & Storage Products Company Environmental Report 2013
February 28, 2014 13:00
Nominations Open for The MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity 2014
Bringing international recognition and a substantial monetary prize to three outstanding individuals, nominations are now invited for the MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity 2014. The call for nominations r
February 27, 2014 18:25
Calgon Carbon Awarded Contract for Drinking Water Treatment in Seoul, South Korea
Calgon Carbon Corporation (NYSE: CCC) announced that it has been awarded a contract by DaeWoo Engineering and Construction Co. Ltd., to supply 5.6 million pounds of granular activated carbon (GAC) to
February 12, 2014 18:00
Smart City Operational Experiments in Four Regions (Yokohama, Toyota, Keihanna [Kyoto], and Kitakyushu) Steadily Yield Results; Japan Smart City Portal Reports from the Front Lines
The next-generation energy and social operational experiments that are being promoted in four regions in Japan (Yokohama, Toyota, Keihanna [Kyoto], and Kitakyushu) toward the realization of smart citi
February 12, 2014 10:40
XPRIZE Opens Team Registration for $2 Million Wendy Schmidt Ocean Health XPRIZE
XPRIZE (www.xprize.org), the global leader in incentivized prize competitions, today announced that team registration is open for the $2 million Wendy Schmidt Ocean Health XPRIZE(http://oceanhealth.xp
Phil Ohl, president and CEO of Vista Engineering Technologies, is named Kurion Chief Operation Offic
February 03, 2014 15:50
Kurion Acquires Vista Engineering Technologies to Accelerate Global Growth in Nuclear and Hazardous Waste Management
Kurion, Inc., an innovator in nuclear and hazardous waste management, announced it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Vista Engineering Technologies, a full-service engineering, design and
January 21, 2014 13:40
Kateeva Expands Operation in Korea
Kateeva(http://kateeva.com/) today announced an expansion of its Korea operation, marking a substantial investment in the world‘s leading display manufacturing region. The company will absorb the asse
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