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New Report Shows UK Green Economy Grew By £5.4 BILLION In 2011

New Report Shows UK Green Economy Grew By £5.4 BILLION In 2011

According to a new report from the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, the UK green economy saw record growth last year with an increase of £5.4 billion. That now puts the UK green goods

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The New GeoSpring is GE’s Most Efficient Hybrid Hot Water Heater

The New GeoSpring is GE’s Most Efficient Hybrid Hot Water Heater

Today GE announced the launch of GeoSpring, its most energy-efficient hybrid-electric hot water heater. They also announced the opening of their new GeoSpring manufacturing facility in Lousiville, KY,

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i-Go eBike Concept Powers You Through the City and Charges Your Smartphone

i-Go eBike Concept Powers You Through the City and Charges Your Smartphone

i-Go is an electric bike concept loaded with futuristic rider-friendly features such as regenerative wireless brakes, internal gears, smartphone charging ability, mobile app and GPS all integrated into a

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US Emissions Rose 4% in 2010, Partly Due to Increased Coal Use

US Emissions Rose 4% in 2010, Partly Due to Increased Coal Use

Despite all of the ongoing efforts to increase renewable energy and curb our carbon footprints, carbon dioxide emissions in the United States rose 3.9 percent last year. While this is upsetting in itself,

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United Nations Report Says Just 2% of GDP Would Create a Green Economy

United Nations Report Says Just 2% of GDP Would Create a Green Economy

A new report by the UNEP says that just 2 percent of the global domestic product could move the world from fossil fuel dependency to a low carbon economy.

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5 Green Business Models That Are Booming Despite Hard Times

5 Green Business Models That Are Booming Despite Hard Times

Think taking on any business venture in this tired economy is bound to be a bust? Well think again, because there are a number of businesses out there going against all the odds and turning out more than

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5 Green Business Models That Are Booming in Hard Times

5 Green Business Models That Are Booming in Hard Times

As we all know, the economy has been in a rough patch for awhile. But while many businesses are going under and closing up shop, certain types of green businesses have been doing extraordinarily well

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How Many Green Jobs Make Up Today’s Economy?

How Many Green Jobs Make Up Today’s Economy?

Where are all the green jobs? The government has been trying to quantify today’s emerging green economy, and while we’re glad that the figures appear to be on the rise, we can’t help but wonder how

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How Do You Account for an Emerging Green Economy?

How Do You Account for an Emerging Green Economy?

The world is rapidly changing and we’re happy to be living in a dynamic period that is fundamentally embracing more sustainable practices across the board. But what is the real value of this

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Top 5 Coolest Green Jobs That are NOT Desk Jobs

Top 5 Coolest Green Jobs That are NOT Desk Jobs

There has been a lot of talk about green jobs, but if becoming the next in line for the desk of the Green Czar in the Whitehouse is a bit too constraining for you, then maybe a hands-on eco career is a

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