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.

European Consortium Kicks Off 39 MWh Grid-Linked Renewable Energy Storage Project

As part of a seven-member consortium, McPhy Energy, which develops and produces solid state hydrogen storage, has announced the launch of the INGRID project, a key research and development and demonstration project with a total budget worth €23 million.

23 Jul 2012

Visibly Transparent Solar Cells Generate Electricity from Windows

Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have created a new type of transparent polymer solar cells (PSC) that are capable of generating electricity. These cells can be fixed onto windows. The novel technology allows people within the buildings to see outside as they are visibly transparent.

21 Jul 2012

Comprehensive Review of Strategies to Improve Characteristics of Biomass for Power Generation

The peer-reviewed journal, Industrial Biotechnology, is featuring a review of the strategies that are available and also under development for improving biomass specifications for co-firing with coal.

20 Jul 2012

JRC, PBL Release Report on Trends in Global CO2 Emissions

The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) and the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL) have released their annual report on ‘Trends in global CO2 emissions.’

20 Jul 2012

Ocean Thermal Energy: An Untapped Resource

In terms of heat energy the amount of solar radiation absorbed by the oceans on an average day equates to about 250 billion barrels of oil.

19 Jul 2012

Australia Implements Carbon Tax for Carbon Emission Reduction

Frost & Sullivan’s new analysis titled ‘Impact of Australia Carbon Tax on the Energy Markets-a Strategic Perspective’ discusses the carbon tax, carbon tax in the global scenario, available government programs and grants, industries' readiness for the tax, and available opportunities as a result of the carbon tax.

19 Jul 2012

Apollo Vredestein Produces First Natural Rubber Tire Prototypes

The first tyre prototypes manufactured from natural rubber made in Europe have been produced by Apollo Vredestein, a Dutch tyre company, which is a partner in the European project, EU-PEARLS.

19 Jul 2012

Society Has to Become More Responsive to Global Temperature Change

Scientists at the Lancaster University in UK have asserted that society will have to respond more actively to address the damages and risks associated with increase in greenhouse gas emissions.

19 Jul 2012

Alliance AutoGas Adds Four Certified Conversion Centers to Partner Network

Alliance AutoGas has announced that it has expanded its network with the addition of four certified conversion centers. The Carburetor Connection in Kirkland, Washington; the Sunbury Motors in Sunbury, Pennsylvania; the Motor Company in Marinette, Wisconsin; and the Fox Valley Truck in Appleton, Wisconsin have joined the Alliance AutoGas network.

19 Jul 2012

Intelligent Products Introduces Compostable Pet Waste Pick-Up Tool

Intelligent Products has introduced its new compostable pet waste pick-up tool called Bio-Mitt. The product is now offered online at www.MuttMitt.com.

19 Jul 2012