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    New Book: SOLAR REVOLUTION: The Economic Transformation of the Global Energy Industry Image

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    09-12-06

    New Book: SOLAR REVOLUTION: The Economic Transformation of the Global Energy Industry

    As the energy crisis escalates -and the price of gas and electricity with it- a new book predicts that in the next two decades, solar will become the cheapest energy source for most applications, and will be widely adopted by consumers in both the developed and developing worlds.
    94% of InterfaceFLOR Commercial Products Meet New SCS Sustainable Choice™ Certification Image

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    09-12-06

    94% of InterfaceFLOR Commercial Products Meet New SCS Sustainable Choice™ Certification

    (LaGrange, Georgia) September 12, 2006 InterfaceFLOR Commercial, the world's largest manufacturer of modular carpets, announced today that it has certified 94 percent of its products to the Sustainable Carpet Assessment Draft Standard - NSF 140, as announced yesterda...

    The Dow Chemical Company Named to Dow Jones Sustainability Index for Sixth Time Image

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    09-12-06

    The Dow Chemical Company Named to Dow Jones Sustainability Index for Sixth Time

    Midland, MI - September 12, 2006 - The Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) has rated Dow as one of the top performers in the global chemical industry, a recognition Dow has received for the sixth time since the launch of the index in 1999.

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     Timberland Sets New Standard for Product Transparency and Increases Efforts to Minimize Environmental Impact; Environmentally-Friendly Packaging and ''Our Footprint'' Labeling Arrives on Shelves with Fall 2006 Line Image

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    09-12-06

    Timberland Sets New Standard for Product Transparency and Increases Efforts to Minimize Environmental Impact; Environmentally-Friendly Packaging and ''Our Footprint'' Labeling Arrives on Shelves with Fall 2006 Line

    STRATHAM, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 12, 2006--The Timberland Company today introduces new, environmentally-friendlier packaging for its footwear products and a product information label that details aspects of the company's environmental and community footprint. The new p...

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    09-08-06

    Oeko-Tex Advises Retailers on Environmental Sustainability Issues

    GREENSBORO, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 8, 2006--U. S. shoppers are becoming increasingly concerned about environmental issues in all facets of their lives including the clothes they wear. In response, apparel retailers are expanding their merchandising plans to consider

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    09-07-06

    'An Inconvenient Truth,' The Must-See Film Of The Millennium, Debuts On DVD November 21, 2006 From Paramount Home Entertainment

    A Passionate and Inspirational Look at One Man's Commitment to Expose
    the Myths about Global Warming and Inspire Actions to Prevent It

    The critically-acclaimed documentary based on former Vice President Al Gore's presentation on glo...

    Winslow Green Growth Fund Manager Ranked #1 In Aggressive Growth Category In <i>Barron's</i> / Value Line 2006 Annual Fund Managers Survey Image

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    09-07-06

    Winslow Green Growth Fund Manager Ranked #1 In Aggressive Growth Category In <i>Barron's</i> / Value Line 2006 Annual Fund Managers Survey

    Boston, MA,- Winslow Management Company, LLC, a pioneer in green investing since 1983, is pleased to announce that the manager of the Winslow Green Growth Fund, an environmentally responsible, small cap growth mutual fund, was ranked as the #1 fund manager in the aggressive ...

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    09-07-06

    Microtune Meets RoHS 'Green' Compliance, Supporting Worldwide Environmental and Health Standards

    PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 7, 2006--Microtune(R) Inc. (Nasdaq:TUNE), the Tuner Company, announced today that it offers silicon tuners and amplifiers that are in full compliance with the European Union's (EU) Directive for the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (Ro...

    Akeena Solar Announces Second Quarter 2006 Results; Second Quarter 2006 Revenue Reaches $2.8 Million, Doubling Second Quarter 2005; Company Expects 2006 Annual Revenue Growth to Exceed 50% Compared to 2005 Image

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    09-07-06

    Akeena Solar Announces Second Quarter 2006 Results; Second Quarter 2006 Revenue Reaches $2.8 Million, Doubling Second Quarter 2005; Company Expects 2006 Annual Revenue Growth to Exceed 50% Compared to 2005

    LOS GATOS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 7, 2006--Akeena Solar, Inc. (OTCBB:AKNS), a leading designer and installer of solar power systems, today announced results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2006.

    Net sales for the second quarter of 20...

    REI Buys Wind Power for Three Maryland Stores Image

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    09-07-06

    REI Buys Wind Power for Three Maryland Stores

    SEATTLE - Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI), a national retail cooperative providing quality outdoor gear and apparel, announced today that it will purchase an additional 1 million kilowatt hours of wind power annually to supply its three stores in Maryland.

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