Consumer Reports Reveals Updated AA Battery Ratings
November 7, 2011
Top Performers Include Energizer, Duracell and Rayovac
Yonkers, NY – For holiday shoppers with toys, digital cameras and other popular battery-powered gadgets on their list, Consumer Reports today announced updated AA battery Ratings. In all, 12 different AA batteries were tested including offerings from Duracell, Energizer, Rayovac and Panasonic. The longest lasting was Energizer’s Advanced Lithium, which took 809 digital camera photos before dying.
“Lithium batteries are by far the longest-lasting AA batteries available,” said Jim Langehennig, technical support manager at Consumer Reports. “But for consumers who are looking for a greener choice, rechargeable AA batteries are also a good option, especially for toys that are used frequently.” [Read more]
Green Jobs Survey Identifies Job Opportunities
April 23, 2011
Thousands of Tennessee Businesses Participate in Green Industry Research
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development is celebrating Earth Day 2011 with preliminary results of Tennessee’s Green Jobs Report, an account of data gathered in a survey of more than 6,000 Tennessee businesses. The survey identifies occupations and training requirements within Tennessee’s green economy.
