World's Tallest Tower Moves Closer to Completion The Associated Press Share The developer building the world's tallest skyscraper in Dubai says cladding work on the shiny silver-colored tower's outside is complete. Completion of the aluminum and glass façade marks a key milestone for Emaar Properties, which is racing to meet a self-imposed deadline to have the Burj Dubai complete by the end of the year.MORE
As the price of wind and solar power drops, some experts say that the biggest barrier to making renewable energy dominant is the need for cheap and reliable storage. A new Department of Energy agency, the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Energy (ARPA-E), seems to be listening. It could
soon start a new funding round devoted exclusively to energy storage technologies, according to Imre Gyuk, a program manager for energy storage research at the Department of Energy. As a first step, it has also announced a workshop on Grid Scale Energy Storage to be held in Seattle on Oct. 4.More
Seasonal flu in the workplace can halt operations in any size company. Worker absences, decreases in productivity and increased health care expenditures all impact the bottom line. This year, the pandemic H1N1 flu strain may circulate with traditional seasonal flu viruses—potentially doubling the impact of the flu season on employers.More
Ever wondered where cellphone towers get their power from? Well, mostly coal or other costly on-the-grid sources are used to do the job. Helix Wind Corporation, a global renewable energy company, is all set to provide cost-effective renewable energy solutions to telecommunication companies across the U.S. and Africa, which will help in reducing the CO2 impact. The company will employ its vertical turbines that will supply the towers
with energy.More
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The names of two higher educational institutions have blossomed recently on the marquees of some old Manhattan movie theaters. This development suggests that at least some professional schools are being pressured to expand, rather than contract, because of the recession.More
State regulators have approved plans by Pacific Gas & Electric, Southern California Edison, San Diego Gas & Electric and Southern California Gas to provide US$3.1 billion in consumer rebates, retrofits and other efficiency programs over the next three years—the largest
utility energy efficiency effort of its kind in the country, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council.More
Populous, a new venture recently spun-off from leading sustainable architecture firm HOK has unveiled its design for the stadium that will be the epicenter of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Although the plans are still hazy, the project will
feature several sustainable factors including a shimmering crystalline skin.More
Nova Scotia is bringing in monetary
penalties for employers and employees who break occupational health and safety laws. Beginning in January, the Canadian Labor Department will have the ability to issue fines when health and safety laws are violated in the workplace.More
Workplace wellness programs are an effective way to reduce major risk factors for heart disease, such as smoking, obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes, says a new American Heart Association policy statement.More
Leading sports leagues in North America are striving to meet their environmental challenges as growing attention is focused on climate change issues. Each major sports league is pursing a multitude of green initiatives.
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More than 70 percent of employees say they would be more productive if their workplace was quieter. The LogiSon Acoustic Network increases speech privacy and reduces disruptions by introducing a masking sound that makes conversations and noises more difficult, or impossible, to
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