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In March 2011, the European Commission published the overall decarbonisation roadmap covering the whole economy. All sectors, power generation, transport, residential, industry and agriculture, were analysed. The Commission has also been preparing sectoral roadmaps, among which the Energy Roadmap 2050 is the last one, focusing on the whole energy sector.
In order to cut emissions by over 80% by 2050, Europe's energy production will have to be almost carbon-free. How to achieve this without d... [more]
Following a four-year development effort, GE has now introduced a new membrane bioreactor (MBR) wastewater treatment technology called LEAP*mbr, which addresses pressing water quality and operational cost issues faced by owners of municipal, industrial and residential water/wastewater treatment facilities worldwide.
The new LEAPmbr system offers the lowest lifecycle costs available from any MBR technology, while also being cost-competitive with conventional treatment. These cost savings, alon... [more]
Englert Environmental has unveiled an integrated metal roofing system that can deliver much of the energy, heating and water needs of the average American home without tapping into local utility resources.
The new rooftop system provides electric power, hot water heat and water for outdoor and indoor uses all in a single package.
Englert's UltraCOOL Energy Star and LEED compliant standing seam metal roof system is a pivotal component in providing electric power and thermal heat as well as ... [more]
New York's hotel scene is finally going "green" with eco-friendly hotels in various stages of design and construction across the city. Stonehill & Taylor, the Manhattan-based architecture and design firm, is working on a greater number of "green" hotels than any other in the city, with no less than four LEED-certified hotel projects on the boards.
Developed by the U.S. Green Building Council, LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a rating system for eco-friendly design and p... [more]
Envision Solar International has announced the launch of its latest product designed to integrate clean power into buildings and communities. Envision Solar's LifeVillage is a modular self-contained 'infrastructure in a crate' that can provide critical utilities in even the most remote areas of the planet. A demonstration project featuring the LifeVillage™ is planned for installation in Cote d’Ivoire, on the west coast of Africa.
The LifeVillage™ concept includes Envision Solar’s LifePort™ an... [more]
Although not usually considered as being ‘green’, cities in the UK are focusing all of their attention on lowering carbon emissions and the results are setting a benchmark for the rest of the country.
UK cities are currently responsible for 30% of the country’s carbon emissions, which represents 140 million tonnes annually. This has been recognised and they are now leading the way by cutting energy use, reducing CO2 emissions and supporting the growth of the country’s renewable and low carbo... [more]
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