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We rely on big trucks to haul stuff across the country for us. But what about when they sit there idling? Not so great for the environment, right? Right. IdleAire has created a device that alleviates the need for idling, while retaining all that truckers are accustomed to having while at rest. Good for the trucks, truckers, and the planet.

IBM has been working on redesigning the packaging for its X Series Servers. The changes have resulted in environmentally friendly improvements throughout the supply chain.

The committee hears about the serious health threats to children and families from air pollution that pours into port communities from large ships. Thisis a legislative hearing to review a bill that would substantially cut air pollution from these ships. Large ocean going vessels - container ships, tankers, and cruise ships - are among the largest contributors to deadly diesel air pollution in our port communities. And with international trade projected togrow significantly, the problem will only get worse.

Dr. H. Christopher Frey, Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering, North Carolina State University, describes thegreenhouse gas emissions created by freight transport, including trucking and shipping. This seminar is part of a series from theCalifornia Environmental Protection Agency (CA EPA) Air Resources Board.

One of the first large cargo ships in 100 years to cross the Atlantic with the help of the wind will set off from European shores this month on a voyage which is due to make maritime history. When the 10,000-tonne Beluga Skysail is well clear of the land, it will launch a giant kite, which wind tunnel tests and sea trials suggest will tug it along and save 10-15% of the heavy fuel oil it would normally burn.

In light of the recent spill in San Francisco Bay, this hearing examines the oil spill threats, risks, and vulnerabilities posed by large non-tank vessels.

Drew Kodjak, Executive Director, The International Council on Clean Transportation, is interviewed about pollution and greenhouse gases emitted from the world's oceangoing ships, particularly cargo vessels. He discusses what industry and others are doing to address the problem.

The world's first commercial merchant ship pulled by a giant high-tech kite aiding its engines to slash fuel consumption and cut greenhouse gas emissions was launched in Hamburg on Saturday

This holiday season, comsumers like you and I will recieve thousands of packages from Amazom.com. This convenience generates a lot of waste. Check out this guide from Go Green Charleston for the lowdown on how to keep Amazon's packaging materials out of the landfill. Pass this along to friends!

Robert deHaan, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy, U.S. Department of Transportation, outlines the growing problem of congestion on U.S. highways, and in air travel and maritime shipping and its increasing drag on the economy.

Costco takes back old electronics (shipping free) and in most cases, gives cash credit back for future purchases. CRT and FAX machines get no credits but they will take them.

Scientists predict that, within decades, the Arctic may be ice-free in summer. This article examines the opportunities and tensions likely to result from the new shipping routes that will open up.

"The changing conditions caused by climate change create a legal uncertainty and give an opening in which international politics can outflank international law."