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Dial4light: Street-lights activated by your mobile phone.
The Germans, who always seem to be ahead of the game when it comes to energy conservation and renewable energy, have been investing heavily in eco-sustainability for many years. Their latest discovery comes in the form of public lighting. They have created and made it possible for a system of sparsely populated urban ares to activate public lighting systems from your mobile phone.
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In Milan: Salone del Mobile 2010
Location: Rho Fiera Fairgrounds in Milan Dates: April 14, 2010 – April 19, 2010 Hours: 9:30 a.m. – 18:30 p.m.
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Turn Your Garden Shed Into a Garden Studio
A blog post about garden sheds? Yes, I know! But there is your traditional garden shed used for storing garden tools and then your garden shed that is not only sustainable but that can act as an office, entertaining room, or conservatory. Check out my favorite finds…
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The Business Community's Silence on United Nations Climate Change Negotiations
The business community must assume some of the responsibility for the lack of results at UN climate talks last year in Copenhagen (COP15). The business communities silence is not only detrimental to the planet it effectively excludes critical expertise vital to crafting climate change solutions.
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EC Climate Change Action Strategy
On March 9, 2010, the European Commission (EC) released a strategy to address climate change. The strategy was revealed in a Commission Communication titled “International climate change policy post-Copenhagen: Acting now to reinvigorate global action on climate change.”
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New York, the Big Green Apple: the future of energy is in photovoltaics
New York has decided to go green by producing energy from renewable sources. The State of New York estimates that by 2015, 45% of electricity will be generated by renewable sources. The first steps towards a more sustainable city will begin as early as 2010 with the first PV installations.
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FMG Fabbrica Marmi e Graniti and Iris Ceramica
On Thursday, March 11, FMG Fabbrica Marmi e Graniti and Iris Ceramica’s Spazio FMG per l’Architettura inaugurated an eventful 2010 with its Construction as Nature Intended exhibit, which will run from March 11 to April 2 at the gallery’s location at 27 Via Bergognone in Milan.
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Calendar of Global Environmental Events - Fall 2010
Efforts to raise environmental awareness take place throughout the year. The UN declared 2010 to be the Year of Biodiversity. It is a celebration of life on earth and of the value of biodiversity. This year the world is invited to participate in dozens of global events intended to help protect life on earth. The following is a summary of the major environmental events for Fall, 2010.
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Calendar of Global Environmental Events - Summer 2010
Efforts to raise environmental awareness take place throughout the year. The UN declared 2010 to be the Year of Biodiversity. It is a celebration of life on earth and of the value of biodiversity. This year the world is invited to participate in dozens of global events intended to help protect life on earth. The following is a summary of the major environmental events for summer, 2010.
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Calendar of Global Environmental Events - Spring 2010
Efforts to raise environmental awareness take place throughout the year. The UN declared 2010 to be the Year of Biodiversity. It is a celebration of life on earth and of the value of biodiversity. This year the world is invited to participate in dozens of global events intended to help protect life on earth. The following is a summary of the major environmental events for spring, 2010.