G.P. Thomas

Gary graduated from the University of Manchester with a first-class honours degree in Geochemistry and a Masters in Earth Sciences. After working in the Australian mining industry, Gary decided to hang up his geology boots and turn his hand to writing.

When he isn't developing topical and informative content, Gary can usually be found playing his beloved guitar, or watching Aston Villa FC snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.

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Articles from G.P.

Sonoma County Conserves Water Through Installation of Waterless Urinals

Sonoma County Water Agency's High Efficiency Plumbing Fixture Direct Install Program, which includes free waterless urinal installation, is a model demonstrating the benefits of public and private partnerships to the local community, environment and economy.

24 Aug 2012

Graceland University Inks Deal to Access UhaulCarShare’s Advanced Car-Sharing Service

Graceland University has inked a new partnership to get access to UhaulCarShare’s sophisticated car-sharing service to allow more transportation options for the university staff, faculty, and students and enable them to maintain a sustainable lifestyle in one convenient cost-effective packaging. Each shared car eliminates the use of 15 to 20 personally owned vehicles, thus improving air quality and decreasing parking congestion.

24 Aug 2012

Volcanoes on Trial: How Bad Are They for the Environment?

If even 2% of the heat below the Earth’s volcanoes is harnessed, it could provide enough
energy for the entire United States 2500 times over. Are volcanoes really all that bad?

23 Aug 2012

Pilot Project to Study Large-Scale Use of Disposable and Biodegradable Tableware

BASF and Lausitzring have launched a pilot project to introduce disposable and compostable tableware at the ADAC Masters Weekend motorsport event.

23 Aug 2012

Adoption of Energy-Efficient Lighting Can Stimulate Job Growth in Michigan

The Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance organized a workshop for Michigan-based building operators and owners from both public and private sectors to advocate the use and benefits of light emitting diodes (LEDs) in conserving energy and improving performance.

23 Aug 2012

UBM Studios’ Competition Across Global Offices to Reduce Energy Waste

UBM Studios, a company that creates digital environments, communities and events, conducted a year-long competition across its offices worldwide to reduce energy wastage.

23 Aug 2012

Michael Fish Completes BASE Jump to Raise Awareness on Climate Change

Michael Fish, a 68 year old British TV weatherman associated with BBC, completed a BASE jump in association with Rapanui Clothing to create awareness on climate change. Michael Fish trained with qualified urban BASE jumpers in order to successfully complete the freefall jump. A parachute was used to land.

23 Aug 2012

Earth-Abundant Materials Increase Affordability of Solar Cells

Scientists state that less-expensive solar energy technology is required to install shingled roofs in homes which produce electricity. Advances towards such technology are being reported.

22 Aug 2012

IPVEA Opposes Anti-Dumping Duties on Chinese Solar Manufacturers

The International Photovoltaic Equipment Association (IPVEA) has announced that fostering a globally competitive and independent “free market PV economy” is necessary for the PV industry. Chinese competitors in the PV market are suspected to have dumped their PV products in the European market at prices below the market rate.

22 Aug 2012

Phase-Out of Fossil Fuel Subsidies Will Reduce Demand on Oil, Natural Gas and Coal

The Worldwatch Institute has reported that the subsidies for fossil fuel and renewable energy are increasing. The value of fossil fuel subsidies in 2012 is estimated to be between $775 billion and $1 trillion, while the value of renewable energy subsidies were $66 billion in 2010. The total subsidies for renewable energy are higher per kWh though they are lower in terms of value.

22 Aug 2012