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.

NASA to Conduct Forum to Discuss Novel Waste Management Ideas

A 3-day forum will be held between July 20 and 22 by NASA and the LAUNCH: Beyond Waste Forum partners in order to discuss novel waste management ideas. While planning human spaceflight missions of a long-term nature to Mars, an asteroid or beyond, it is essential to have clear waste management strategies.

16 Jul 2012

International Energy Efficiency Scorecard Rates UK at First Place

The International Energy Efficiency Scorecard published for the first time by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), a non-profit organization, has reported that the UK tops in energy efficiency closely followed by Germany, Italy and Japan. Among a total of 12 economies worldwide, the report notes that the US has progressed very little towards better efficiency, placing it in the 9th place.

16 Jul 2012

WELTEC Constructs 370 kW Biogas Plant in Bure, Switzerland

WELTEC BIOPOWER, a manufacturer of biogas plants, has commenced construction of a 370 kW biogas plant in Bure, Switzerland. The electricity produced will be fed into the power grid and the excess heat will be utilized for heating the Swiss Army’s local barracks.

13 Jul 2012

Quantum Receives $3.8 Million Order for Compressed Natural Gas Storage Tanks

Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, a provider of alternative fuel vehicles using hydrogen, hybrid electric and natural gas technologies, as well as fuel storage technologies and advanced vehicle propulsion systems, has reported that it has received a major order for carbon composite compressed natural gas (CNG) storage tanks.

13 Jul 2012

Sustainability Goals for the Summer 2012 Olympics

The city of London will be endeavoring to meet its sustainability goals at the Summer 2012 Olympics. The goals by themselves are on an Olympic-level. Mary Ann Liebert’s publication - Sustainability: The Journal of Record, is providing a first-person narrative of the development of the sustainability targets and the ways and means that they will be achieved.

13 Jul 2012

ET Solar ET-P660240 Module Delivers High Yield Performance in Outdoor Tests

ET Solar, a global provider of solar modules, PV balance of system components and turnkey solutions, has announced that in tests performed by PHOTON Laboratory, its ET-P660240 module demonstrated higher yield performance.

12 Jul 2012

Nissan LEAF Electric Car Conquers Hillclimb Course, Breaks New Record

Nissan showcased its fully electric car, the Nissan LEAF, at the Goodwood Festival of Speed that was held from June 29 to July 1, 2012. The electric LEAF car set a new record at the festival.

12 Jul 2012

Ikehu Natural Wins DOE Award for Developing Clean Technology Solution

Ikehu Natural, a Hawaii-based startup company that focuses on clean technology, has received the Peak Energy Usage award from the U. S. Department of Energy (DOE). The award recognizes the company for developing Demand Response Incentive (DRIVE) System, a patent-pending solution that delivers incentives to residential customers to reduce power consumption during peak and critical peak times.

11 Jul 2012

ETW Energietechnik’s Technology Helps Produce High-Methane Content Biogas

At a site in Laupheim, Germany, grass, maize and whole plant silage have been used for biogas production in the past four years. Erdgas Südwest processes the raw biogas into biomethane, which is then supplied through the own natural gas grid to end customers.

11 Jul 2012

Rock the Green Educates Attendees to Live More Sustainably

Rock the Green, a near-zero waste outdoor music festival sponsored by Veolia Environmental Services, has reported that Third Eye Blind will headline the festival. Atlas Genius, Morning Parade, Imagine Dragons, Switchfoot and Metric will also support the event.

11 Jul 2012