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Green energy pays for itself in lives saved from smog
2013-09-23 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
New Scientist: Switching to clean energy might seem like the expensive option, but it would pay for itself almost immediately, according to a new analysis. The reason? Reducing our reliance on fossil fuels will cut air pollution, saving lives and therefore money. By 2050, 1.3 million early deaths could be avoided every year. From estimates of how much society values a human life, researchers deduce that the new energy supplies should be worth the cost. The conclusion offers a strong incentive to countries...
French carbon tax to raise 4bn for green energy by 2016
2013-09-23 11:52:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
BusinessGreen: France is set to introduce a carbon tax from next year that should generate EUR4bn from 2016 to fund investments in renewable power and energy efficiency. French Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault made the announcement over the weekend outlining the details of the tax confirmed by President Francois Hollande on Friday, and also revealed plans for a levy on nuclear power plants without saying how much that would raise. The carbon tax will be levied on all fossils fuels in proportion to the emissions...
Green IT Council Bestows Chairman's Award to Murata's MAGICSTRAP®
2013-09-23 06:00:00| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today
Innovative RFID Solution Commended for Delivering Energy-Saving Benefits<br /> <br /> Smyrna, GA – Murata today announced that its MAGICSTRAP® series received the 2013 Green IT Awards Chairman's Award from the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association's (JEITA) Green IT Committee (formerly the Green IT Promotion Council). The committee is tasked with creating an energy-saving technology roadmap and increasing awareness of Green IT both in Japan and ...This story is related to the following:RFID Antennas
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EPA Honors 24 Organizations for Green Power Leadership
2013-09-23 06:00:00| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today
U.S. EPA presented its 13th annual Green Power Leadership Awards to 21 Green Power Partners and 3 suppliers for achievements in advancing USA's renewable electricity market. In comment, EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy complemented winners for “driving new renewable energy generation and providing clear examples of organizations thriving on innovation and sustainability.” McCarthy also lauded winners for “moving us closer to the vision President Obama outlined in his Climate Action ...This story is related to the following:Green & CleanSearch for suppliers of:
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Hospital Laundry Soiled Linen Bags Supplier Streamline Solutions Rolls Out Green Recycling Program
2013-09-23 05:11:49| pollutiononline News Articles
Streamline Solutions LLC today announced the rollout of a new environmentally-friendlyplastic bag recycling programwith complementaryvacuum systemfor their healthcare, hospitality and commercial laundry customers across the United States and Canada
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