World's first as a fuel cell aircraft takes off in Germany
9/07/2009 - The world's first piloted aircraft capable of taking to the air using only power from fuel cells took off in Germany on Tuesday, producing zero carbon dioxide emissions, its makers said.

New green star framework to assess best practice for schemes
9/07/2009 - The GBCA has released a new Assessment Framework for Product Certification Schemes as part of its ongoing review of the Green Star environmental rating system for buildings. According to the GBCA's Green Star Executive Director, Robin Mellon, the new Assessment Framework is the result of extensive dialogue with Green Star stakeholders, the appointment of an independent Expert Reference Panel and feedback from manufacturers and building industry professionals.