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    Deutsche Bank unveils world’s first Carbon counter in New York

    Posted on June 19, 2009 by anoop

    A 70 foot digital billboard was unveiled today at 33rd Street and 7th Avenue in the heart of New York City by Deutsche Bank. It displays the running total of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. The number displayed on the … Continue reading3 →

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    Now it’s the kites that can power New York

    Posted on June 16, 2009 by anoop

    It seems that high-flying kites can be used to harness power from high-altitude winds to power New York. This has been concluded from researchers from the Carnegie Institution and California State University and it has been validated by using 28 … Continue reading3 →

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    New York Governor’s eco-friendly mansion gets a Gold LEED status

    Posted on April 27, 2009 by deepa

    For those of you who don’t know what LEED is, it stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design and New York’s executive mansion was awarded the second highest level of LEED making it the first governor’s mansion to receive … Continue reading3 →

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    Empire State Building seeks a green makeover for $100 million

    Posted on April 7, 2009 by deepa

    New York City will soon see its tallest building don a green crown for being the most energy efficient too. Known as one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World, the Empire State Building is all set for a … Continue reading3 →

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    New York’s eco-friendly Greenhouse Nightclub to party in a green style

    Posted on March 16, 2009 by shilpa

    Now here’s news for those environmentalists who have stopped partying cause the atmosphere has nothing eco-friendly in it. Antonio Di Oronzo, principal of bluarch architecture, has designed the Greenhouse Nightclub in New York City. It will be the first LEED … Continue reading3 →

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    Eco-friendly ‘Valentine to Times Square’ sculpture at Times Square, New York

    Posted on February 10, 2009 by deepa

    New York is celebrating Valentine’s Day in a different style this year. City based architects, Gage/Clemenceau Architects have sculpted out an eco-friendly heart-shaped artwork to reflect the green spirit of the city. Dubbed as “Valentine to Times Square”, this sculpture … Continue reading3 →

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    Big Apple’s Governor’s Island will be renovated into an eco-haven

    Posted on January 23, 2009 by deepa

    Inhabitat reports that ignored Governor’s Island in New York will get a green makeover. Designed by West 8, Diller Scofidio + Renfro, and Rogers Marvel Architects, this outstanding eco-park will house watercourses, botanical centers, restaurants and aquaria. Striking a correct … Continue reading3 →

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    Times Square will glow with bike-powered lights to ring in 2009

    Posted on December 12, 2008 by deepa

    This year end, Times Square will bring in 2009 with a green style as all the energy used to power up the New Year’s Eve lights will be free of grid connections. Liza Minnelli, the wheelchair-bound showbiz veteran set the … Continue reading3 →

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    NYC’s yellow cabs are halted from taking the green route

    Posted on November 4, 2008 by deepa

    The New York City is in news for reasons not so green! The much pursued proposal of turning the signature yellow NYC cabs to green has come to a halt. A federal judge has dared to defy Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s … Continue reading3 →

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