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New Green Building Regulations in the United Arab Emirates Provide Opportunities for Industrial Nanotech's ... (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 05:01:00 -0700

NAPLES, Fla.----Industrial Nanotech, Inc. , an emerging global leader in nanotechnology, announced today that new guidelines issued recently by the Dubai government will require all new construction in Dubai to comply with state-mandated standards for energy and environmental efficiency beginning in January 2008.

China Urges Electricity Suppliers to Buy 'Green' Power

Sun, 09 Sep 2007 22:00:00 -0700

Starting this month, China's State Electricity Regulatory Commission (SERC) will assume nationwide oversight over power companies that are required under the country's renewable energy law to prioritize purchases of the maximum amount of 'green' electricity available in their coverage areas, according to a recent regulation released by SERC. This renewable power includes energy generated from sources such as hydropower, wind power, biomass, solar power, tidal power, and geothermal energy.

Companies to Become More Involved in Energy Decisions (Industry Week)

Sun, 09 Sep 2007 21:15:46 -0700

Sept. 10, 2007 -- The consumerization of energy will have a positive impact on energy consumption and carbon emissions, according to Gartner, Inc. At the World Economic Forum's inaugural annual meeting in Dalian, China last week, Gartner analysts predict that by 2010 climate change regulation will force energy utilities to embrace consumer-driven energy efficiency technology and consumer-deployed ...

China Pollution Is `Very Serious,' Vice Premier Says (Update2) (Bloomberg.com)

Sun, 02 Sep 2007 00:13:11 -0700

Sept. 2 (Bloomberg) -- China, the world's second-biggest energy consumer, has ``very serious'' pollution problems and must strengthen the enforcement of environmental regulations, Vice Premier Zeng Peiyan told government officials.

New EPA Sulphur Regs Mean Cleaner Air, More Biodiesel (Resource Investor)

Sun, 26 Aug 2007 12:42:11 -0700

The phasing in of new Clean Air Act and EPA Ultra-Low Sulphur Fuel Diesel regulations mandating phased-in 99% reductions in sulphur content by 2010 entails widespread changes throughout the diesel fuel production and engine manufacturing supply chain.

New Air Pollution Standards To Improve Scenic Views (The Morning News)

Sun, 26 Aug 2007 02:25:58 -0700

LITTLE ROCK -- Visitors to Arkansas' national parks and wilderness areas will get a clearer view of the scenery after proposed changes to state air pollution regulations go into effect, state regulatory officials told a legislative panel Tuesday.

New Air Pollution Standards To Improve Scenic Views (The Morning News)

Sat, 25 Aug 2007 01:18:17 -0700

Getting ahead of "green" regulations (Embedded Systems Programming Magazine)

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 14:11:46 -0700

Environment-focused initiatives—such as the Energy-using products directive (EuP), Registration, evaluation and authorization of chemicals (Reach), and other regulations coming mainly from Europe—make it clear that the electronics industry is by no means viewed as "green" yet.

New Air Pollution Standards To Improve Scenic Views (The Morning News)

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 19:38:19 -0700

Air pollution rules stand (The Press-Enterprise)

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 13:10:02 -0700

A federal appellate court has kept intact Southern California air pollution regulations that require operators of publicly owned fleets of buses, garbage trucks, street sweepers and other vehicles to purchase clean-fuel models.

Ford Sees the Light, and It's Not a Generic Import

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 21:00:00 -0700

Is the headlight of a Ford F-150 pickup truck a unique design protected by patent or an easily replaceable generic part? The answer to that question will determine winners in the $16 billion-a-year U.S. market for vehicle replacement parts.

Anti-war posters draw fine threats from DC government

Wed, 15 Aug 2007 10:49:26 -0700

WASHINGTON (CNN) – The District of Columbia has threatened to levy a $10,000 fine against an anti-war group for plastering signs around the city but organizers argue the yellow and black posters conform to city regulations and the fines are politically motivated. The posters promote a march planned by Answer Coalition — Act Now to Stop [...]

Gonzales to Get Power In Death Penalty Cases

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 21:00:00 -0700

Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales, under political siege for his handling of the U.S. attorney firings and other issues, is to get expanded powers to hasten death penalty cases under regulations being developed by the Justice Department.

Nasdaq Gives High Rollers A Market Free Of Regulation

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 21:00:00 -0700

Nasdaq is set to launch tomorrow what its executives are calling one of the most significant developments on Wall Street in decades -- a private stock market for super-wealthy investors.

Nasdaq Gives High Rollers A Market Free Of Regulation

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 21:00:00 -0700

Nasdaq is set to launch tomorrow what its executives are calling one of the most significant developments on Wall Street in decades -- a private stock market for super-wealthy investors.

Nasdaq Gives High Rollers A Market Free Of Regulation

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 21:00:00 -0700

Nasdaq is set to launch tomorrow what its executives are calling one of the most significant developments on Wall Street in decades -- a private stock market for super-wealthy investors.

Air pollution control regs under review (Saipan Tribune)

Sun, 12 Aug 2007 07:14:35 -0700

The CNMI's Air Pollution Control Regulations is under review and a stakeholder's meeting is set for next Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2007.

Army officers mildly reprimanded on Tillman

Fri, 10 Aug 2007 17:30:34 -0700

Official reprimands issued to three high-ranking Army officers are only mildly critical of their mistakes after the friendly fire death of Pat Tillman and at times praise the officers.

U.S. cracks down on hiring of illegal immigrants

Fri, 10 Aug 2007 15:13:15 -0700

The Department of Homeland Security issued a new workplace regulation today, imposing penalties on employers who knowingly hire those who cannot legally work in the U.S.

Russian gunmaker develops 'anti-terrorist' Kalashnikov (AFP)

Thu, 09 Aug 2007 09:38:50 -0700

AFP - Light, silent and regulation black: the AK-9 is the latest model of the famous Kalashnikov assault rifle to come off production lines at the Izhmash factory in Russia.