U.S., other nations pledge support for Pakistan AlertNet Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:44 PM PDT Source: Reuters * U.S., others vow to support Pakistan against Taliban * Group to focus on Pakistani energy sector * New donor fund to restore services to conflict areas By Arshad Mohammed NEW YORK, Sept 24 ( ... | Linked Challenges: Climate Change and Energy Use Scientific American Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:38 PM PDT [ The following is an exact transcript of this podcast. ] "The energy we use can sustain our planet, or destroy it." So said U.S. President Barack Obama yesterday while addressing the United Nations, talking about the twin challenges of climate change and energy consumption. [More] | Fresh & Easy Bows First LEED-Certified Store Progressive Grocer Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:32 PM PDT Tescoâs Fresh & Easy chain has unveiled its first LEED Gold-certified grocery store, which opened yesterday in Cathedral City, Calif. The store achieved LEED certification for energy use, lighting, water use and the incorporation of several other green strategies, such as using 90 percent recycled steel for the buildingâs structure. | Energy Efficiency Is Best Policy IEEE Spectrum Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:30 PM PDT OK. it's special pleasing by an organization that has a stake in the outcome. But still, the results of the ACEEE study released yesterday are plausible and important to always bear in mind, as the United States contemplates how to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and cut carbon emissions. | Gartner: Turn server heat up to 75 IT World Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:27 PM PDT After conducting a Web-based survey of 130 infrastructure and operations managers, Gartner concluded that measurement and monitoring of data center energy use will remain immature through 2011. Only 7% of respondents said their top priorities include procurement of green products and pushing vendors to create more energy efficient technology. | Oil settles 4.5 percent lower Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:27 PM PDT Oil prices settled more than 4 percent lower at below $66 a barrel on Thursday as weak U.S. home sales data and high crude oil inventories in the top energy consumer stirred doubts about a potential fuel demand recovery. | Brad Pitt Gives Katrina Update ABC 26 New Orleans Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:21 PM PDT The average electric bill for one of the energy-efficient homes built in New Orleans by Brad Pitt's Make It Right foundation is $35 a month, the actor said Thursday during an update on the project at the Clinton Global Initiative.The cost of building the homes also is dropping. And by the time all 150 promised homes are completed, the cost will be comparable to standard buildings, Pitt said."I ... | Fertiliser study lauded Straight Furrow Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:20 PM PDT Federated Farmers is applauding the Solid Energy/Ravensdown preliminary study to confirm if a coal to fertiliser plant in Southland is economically feasible. | | |
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