News tagged with environmental report
SpaceX is considering coastal Texas town for rocket launch site
Expansion-minded rocket venture Space Exploration Technologies Corp. may add a small Texas town on the Gulf of Mexico to its list of rocket launch sites.
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Apr 12, 2012 |
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Apple blasted for alleged pollution by suppliers
(AP) -- Apple is defending itself against a fresh barrage of criticism from Chinese environmental activists over alleged pollution by the manufacturers who make its iconic iPhones, iPads and other products.
Sep 01, 2011 |
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World survey suggests major technology changes
A new global survey by the United Nations Department for Economic and Social Affairs (UN-DESA) suggests that a technological overhaul of production processes worldwide is needed to end poverty and avert the likely impacts ...
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Aug 24, 2011 |
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Consumer Reports: Best, worst new cars for fuel economy
Although the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) assigns a fuel economy rating to all new vehicles, Consumer Reports magazine conducts its own independent testing. The magazine recently concluded testing on 2011 models ...
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Jun 14, 2011 |
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Female directors boost green reporting performance
(PhysOrg.com) -- Companies with women on their boards of directors have a better record of corporate transparency in the area of environmental disclosure, according to a study by researchers in the Flinders University Business ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Aug 31, 2010 |
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EnergyStar ratings systems may be in need of major updates
In a sea of energy-guzzling consumer products, the government's EnergyStar sticker is a beacon of light for many energy-conscious consumers. But that little blue square with a star on it might not be so bright after all, ...
Oct 05, 2009 |
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Unraveling how cells respond to low oxygen
Gary Chiang, Ph.D., and colleagues at Burnham Institute for Medical Research (Burnham) have elucidated how the stability of the REDD1 protein is regulated. The REDD1 protein is a critical inhibitor of the mTOR signaling pathway, ...
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Aug 05, 2009 |
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Children's lead poisoning drops
(PhysOrg.com) -- In 2007, 416 children were reported to have elevated blood lead levels in Los Angeles County, a dramatic improvement from 10 years earlier, when fewer children were tested but 1,184 reports of children with ...
May 28, 2009 |
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New study shows governments need more honest environmental accounting
(PhysOrg.com) -- University of Queensland research is paving the way for better management of our precious natural environment.
Jan 02, 2009 |
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