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Live Bad, Go Green

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Environmental Factors and Breast Cancer

Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the Silent Spring Institute have published “Environmental Factors in Breast Cancer”, the most comprehensive review to date of scientific research on environmental factors that may increase breast cancer risk.The study findings were released today in the scientific journal Cancer. The state-of-the-science review, commissioned by Komen for the Cure and conducted by the Silent Spring Institute with additional researchers from Harvard University, Roswell Park Cancer Institute and the University of Southern California, collected and assessed existing scientific reports on potential links between specific environmental factors and breast cancer. The researchers synthesized national and international data sources and identified 216 chemicals that cause breast tumors in animals. They used the information to create a unique searchable online database featuring detailed information on the carcinogens. The database, accessible at www.komen.org/environment, is available free of charge and will be of particular interest to researchers, healthcare workers, policymakers and some members of the public. Komen for the Cure’s goal in funding Silent Spring initiative was to determine where there is consensus within the scientific community on the relationship between environmental factors and breast cancer and where additional research or improved research methods are needed. Such information can help […]

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Conergy to Distribute Day4Energy Solar Modules

Conergy has reached an agreement to become a key North American channel partner for Day4’s high efficiency solar modules. The agreement guarantees at least 2 MW of modules for calendar year 2007 and considerably more for 2008. Day4 modules are produced with proprietary technology that results in high module efficiency at an economical price. The majority of Day4 solar modules, which are manufactured in Canada, have been allocated to the European market where feed-in tariffs create consumer demand for high efficiency modules. “Our business strategy has been to carefully select channel partners and build long-term strategic relationships. Conergy’s global reach, entrepreneurial spirit and customer-focused business model make them a highly desirable partner to achieve our business goals,” said Jake Brown, Vice-President of Marketing and Business Development at Day4 Energy. Conergy’s supply of primarily black-frame 170w, 175w and 180w modules (this denotes the STC rating) is available to authorized installers. Customer feedback about the modules’ price and performance relative to competitive brands has been extremely positive. “The Day4 modules are a good fit in the Conergy photovoltaic portfolio. The black frame and uniformity of the module surface create an aesthetically pleasing module for residential and architecturally sensitive applications. Day4 has achieved […]

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