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"Air Carpet" Cargo Ship Uses 15% Less Fuel

Jan. 5, 2009 - A gee-whiz new cargo ship sails on a cushion of air to reduce drag, cutting fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by 15%, Scientific American reports. READ MORE

Tags: Innovation, Emissions Reduction, New Technologies and Approaches, Transportation & Logistics

Ryder Offers Hybrid Trucks

Dec. 18, 2008 - Ryder has debuted a hybrid medium-duty straight truck as part of its RydeGreen line of fuel-efficient tractors and trailors. READ MORE

Tags: Energy/Fuel Efficiency, Transportation & Logistics

Marshalls Takes the Lead on Carbon Labeling

Dec. 17, 2008 - Marshalls, a U.K. manufacturer of stone and concrete landscaping products, has announced plans to become the first company to carbon-label its entire range under the Carbon Trust's product-labeling scheme. READ MORE

Tags: Eco-Logos, Carbon Footprint

Firefly's Lead-Acid Battery Cuts Truck Emissions from Idling

Dec. 15, 2008 - Firefly Energy is testing a new longer-lasting lead-acid battery that enables truckers to keep the lights and heat on in their cabs overnight without idling their engines. READ MORE

Tags: Energy/Fuel Efficiency

Low-Emissions Tailpipe Passes EPA's Smell Test

Dec. 12, 2008 - Environmental technologies firm Sabertec has announced that its Blade tailpipe device, which its maker says could cut auto emissions and boost fuel economy by as much as 12%, has passed muster under the U.S. EPA's rigorous 511 Protocol for testing emissions claims. READ MORE

Tags: Innovation, Emissions Reduction, New Technologies and Approaches

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The Top Ten Climate Stories of 2008
Will Sarni, DOMANI

It's tough to narrow down this year's crop of climate news to just ten big stories. Will Sarni takes a look at the top trends.
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OZOLab's Tamara Giltsoff on the Next Big Green Idea

OZOLab is indeed a kind of experiment - an incubator for green-leaning startups that have the potential to change the way we live, from water distribution to car services. In this interview with SLM contributor Betsy Rosenberg, OZOLab managing director Tamara Giltsoff talks up the revenue potential of sustainable (read: smarter) business. Listen to their conversation here.

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