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May 30 - Scientists in New York have discovered that fly ash, a by-product of coal, can be used as an ingredient in a new, lightweight material that could one day replace heavy metals to make car parts. Dr. Nikhil Gupta from New York University’s Polytechnic Institute believes the material could also be used to reduce the weight of everyday structures like park benches and lamp posts. Tara Cleary reports.
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Date Found: May 30, 2011
Date Produced: May 29, 2011
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July 18, 2011
July 18 - A Taiwanese textile company is using waste coffee grounds to make an environmentally friendly fabric that dries fast and controls odors. Tara Cleary reports.
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July 12, 2011
July 12 - An Israeli company hopes to revolutionize the green solutions market with solar windows that combine electricity production, energy reduction and transparent design. Basmah Fahim reports.
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July 11, 2011
July 11 - Scientists at a secluded property in Southern California are attempting to breed turtles in an effort to save some of the rarest and most endangered species from extinction. Ben Gruber reports.
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July 11, 2011
July 11 - A bottled liter of water with a few teaspoons of bleach is proving to be a successful recipe for dwellers in the light-deprived slums of the Philippines. The simple technology is spreading sunlight in places where it has never been, and saving residents money at the same time. Gemma ...
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July 07, 2011
July 7 - After six months of living a carbon-lean life in a specially built house in Stockholm, the Lindell family has returned home to reflect on the lessons learned. The project was undertaken to establish whether a family can lead a normal life while producing annual carbon emission levels ...
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