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New Security System Turns The Windows of a Building into Sensors For Alarms

A novel motion sensor developed by the Fraunhofer Institutes and for Computer Architecture and Software Technology FIRST could provide even more security in future, enabling window panes and glass doors to detect movements thanks to a special coating

18 Mar 2009

Tecnalia and Kyosemi To Team Up on Photovoltaics for Sustainable Buildings

The Tecnalia Technological Corporation has signed a strategic agreement for joint working with the Japanese Kyosemi manufacturer of semiconductors in order to jointly research new technologies for the photoelectric energ...

17 Mar 2009

Toxic Chinese Drywall Problem About to be Investigated in California and Arizona

Americas Watchdog and its Homeowners Consumer Center are dramatically expanding their investigation of imported toxic Chinese drywall into California and Arizona

16 Mar 2009

Evolution Solar Works Hard to Increase Solar Power Market Share

"At Evolution Solar Corporation, we continue to maintain a frantic pace to increase market share," commented Robert Kaapke CEO of Evolution Solar

16 Mar 2009

Questions and Answers About the Problem of Toxic Chinese Drywall

Americas Watchdog is calling the imported toxic Chinese drywall issue, "the single worst environmental, and serious health disaster ever faced by US & Canadian homeowners. Here are some questions and answers about the toxic drywall issue

16 Mar 2009

First LEED Certified Pizzeria Part of Pizza Fusion Chain

Pizza Fusion was recently awarded Gold and Silver certifications by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) for its first two restaurants built to LEED specifications in Palm Beach Gardens and Weston, Florida

16 Mar 2009

America's Watchdog Tells Home Owners Not to Accept Quick Fix For Toxic Chinese Drywall

America's Watchdog says not to accept homebuilders offers to re-drywall homes currently built with toxic Chinese drywall, until they have had a chance to see if the toxic gasses emitted by the Chinese drywall have not penetrated your studs, your plywood, your trusses, and your furniture

16 Mar 2009

Whistleblower Retaliation Complaint Filed By Worker Exposed to Asbestos at the Smithsonian

Smithsonian whistleblower Richard Pullman will hold a press conference on Tuesday, March 17, to announce the filing of a whistleblower retaliation complaint with the U.S. Office of Special Counsel. In his whistleblower r...

16 Mar 2009

ECOBOND LBP Means Lead Based Paints Can Now Be Removed and Disposed As Non-Hazardous Waste

MT2, LLC., Arvada, CO is pleased to announce the expansion of its ECOBOND LBP technology program. Recently the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that they are setting aside $100 million for lead...

16 Mar 2009

Victims of Toxic Chinese Drywall Being Encouraged to Investigate a Lawsuit

Parker Waichman Alonso LLP is offering free consultations to Florida homeowners' associations and condominium associations in communities that have reported problems with defective Chinese drywall. Parker Waichman Al...

16 Mar 2009

Chemical Heritage Museum in Philadelphia Uses DuPont SentryGlas For Restoration

The newly reopened Chemical Heritage Museum in Philadelphia has been redesigned in an adaptive reuse of a historic bank building dating from 1865. Key to the design is a new mezzanine level walkway using glass made with DuPont SentryGlas to create a multi-level visitor experience

16 Mar 2009

Building New Coal Fired Power Plants Will Produce Massive Amounts of Waste

Proposed coal plants across the United States would produce nearly 18 million tons of dangerous waste, including toxic metals, each year. Nearly 130 million tons of coal waste from existing plants is being produced annua...

16 Mar 2009

New Solar Technology Manager for Dow Corning

Dow Corning has named Dr. Guy Beaucarne as Solar Cell Science and Technology Manager for its Solar Market Business Unit, which provides silicon-based solutions throughout the entire photovoltaic value chain

16 Mar 2009

Raychem HWAT Heat Tracing Systems for Hot Water Explained

Tyco Thermal Controls has produced a new 12 page colour brochure detailing its Raychem HWAT heat-tracing system for hot water temperature maintenance in commercial and residential buildings

16 Mar 2009

World's Largest Swimming Pool to Be Built in the Egyptian Desert by Crystal Lagoons

Crystal Lagoons, creators of the world's largest swimming pools, works with important local investors in a US$5,500 million real estate development at Sharm El Sheikh that contemplates the construction of twelve giant lagoons, 30,000 home units, five star hotels, a museum and a shopping center

16 Mar 2009