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HP Data Center Uses Free-cooling All But 20 Hours Per Year

Posted by Environmental Leader on 12/02/2010

A new HP data center in England will be able to rely on filtered outside air for IT cooling needs for all but 20 hours a year, reports Data Center Journal.While the new data center cost 6 percent more to construct than conventional ones, it is expected to make up the difference in energy savings ...

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Wal-Mart Canada Adding Energy Efficient DC, Solar, Wind

Posted by Environmental Leader on 11/02/2010

In a flurry of announcements, Wal-Mart Canada plans to build an energy efficient distribution center, as well as add wind and solar to its operations.In a bid to share sustainability best practices, the retailer also has launched a Web site, ShareGreen.ca, which includes case studies of sustainab ...

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Tainted Teddy: Target Yanks Valentine’s Day Bears Over Lead Concerns

Posted by Environmental Leader on 11/02/2010

Target has agreed to stop selling its Valentine’s Day Message Bears after concerns were raised about high levels of lead.The Center for Environmental Health tested a neon pink stuff bear sold by Target and found lead levels eight times higher than federal limits for products geared to child ...

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Mexico: Monarch Butterfly Migration in the Americas

Posted by Andrea Arzaba on 11/02/2010

Between Mexico, Northern United States, and Canada the migration of the monarch butterfly has astonished residents and tourists dating back to ancient times, and have played an important part in local traditions.

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TBR Evaluates Sustainability Strategies at Dell, CSC, Cisco

Posted by Environmental Leader on 05/02/2010

Technology Business Research’s (TBR) quarterly report highlights different sustainability strategies at three major global companies: Dell, CSC and Cisco. The analysis covers Dell’s product design and manufacturing strategy, CSC’s scorecard for managing stakeholder expectations ...

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