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A green and renewable energy institute, GREENi, will be established in Malaysia for the first time. Although an opening date has not yet been announced, the Malaysian Prime Minister is expected to launch GREENi in late November. The institute is a collaborative effort between four Malaysian universities and educational institutions, and will offer professional development courses and training programs in green technology.

Link: http://www.greenprospectsasia.com/content/malaysia-establish-green-and-renewable-energy-institute

Date and Source: November 12, 2012, Green Prospect Asia

Scientists in Korea turn to nature to develop an improved and more affordable LED lens that will hopefully be used in smartphones, televisions and other devices in the future. The LED lens will mimic the nanostructure of the fireflies’ underbelly.

Link: http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/10/30/business/20121030112411&sec=business

Date: October 30, 2012, The Star

Author: Reuters

A global consultancy has unveiled designs for floating solar arrays which they claim will allow densely populated countries to power their economies with renewable energy. This array, or solar island, utilises thin-film solar panels. With this design, it is possible for the solar island to have an electricity generating-capacity of 50MW or more.

Link: http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2012/oct/25/solar-islands-clean-energy-source

Date & Source: October 25, 2012, Guardian Environment Network

Author: BusinessGreen

Hertz (USA) has signed an agreement with a tire recycling firm to make sure no used rubber ends up in landfills. An estimated 170, 000 tires are disposed of by Hertz every year. Material recovered from the worn out tires will be used as landfill linings, road foundations and also floor mats.

Link: http://www.mnn.com/green-tech/transportation/blogs/mnn-exclusive-hertz-to-recycle-all-its-tires

Date: October 25, 2012, Mother Nature Network

Author: Jim Motavalli

Population of microscopic algae called diatoms is returning to Lake KaffeklubbenSø, Greenland. The population decreased until they vanished 2,400 years ago as surrounding temperature cooled. Studies suggest that the current rise in diatom population is due to climate change.

Link: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2012/10/121017-northernmost-lake-greenland-global-warming-science-environment/

Date and source: October 17, 2012, National Geographic News
Author: Kate Andries

According to US Energy Information Administration, the adoption of Energy Star logo varies between product types. Products such as televisions and dishwashers in 2011 had the Energy Star efficiency label.

Link: http://www.energymanagertoday.com/few-energy-star-water-heaters-available-086240/

Date and source: October 16, 2012, Energy Manager Today
Author: Energy Manager Today Staff

Sustainability performance influences buyers in making multimillion dollar purchased, Bloomberg reported. Walmart’s stores continuous sustainability efforts in clean energy investment reduces its environmental footprint.

Link: http://greengopost.com/walmart-savings-sustainability-programs/

Date and source: October 16, 2012, Green Go Post
Author: Leon Kaye

By 2020, 50,000 jobs and investments worth of RM70 billion will be generated through the launch of Feed-In-Tariff Scheme and support mechanisms created. Total gross income of RM53 billion is estimated through green projects under the Economic Transformation Programme (ETP).

Link: http://cleantechnica.com/2012/10/12/malaysia-aims-for-5-5-renewable-energy-share-in-installed-capacity-by-2015/

Date and source: October 12, 2012, Clean Technica
Author: MridulChadha