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.

Power Generated By Luminescent Solar Concentrators Depends on Color of Material

A student from TU Delft has shown the association between the maximum amount of power that can be generated by power-generating windows and the color of material used for luminescent solar concentrators.

4 Jul 2012

Global Warming Causes Massive Algal Blooms and Low Oxygen Levels

Global warming may increase harmful algal blooms in the Baltic Sea. Increase in water temperature in the Baltic sea may lead to low oxygen levels which promotes blue-green algal blooms. This type of algae is also called as cyanobacteria.

3 Jul 2012

Researchers Use Renewable Raw Materials to Develop New Adhesive Formulas

A research team from the Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety and Energy Technology (UMSICHT) are working on two projects to develop new adhesives using renewable raw materials.

3 Jul 2012

Solena Fuels Selects Oxford Catalysts Group’s Microchannel Fischer-Tropsch Technology

Solena Fuels has chosen Oxford Catalysts Group’s microchannel Fischer-Tropsch technology for utilization in a biomass-to-liquids (BTL) project being developed in the United Kingdom.

3 Jul 2012

IBM Saved US$43 Million Last Year in Electricity Expenses

The ninth annual Corporate Responsibility Report was released recently by IBM. The report enumerates a year-to-year comparison of IBM’s citizenship and philanthropic projects, environmental ventures, community partnerships, and employment policies and practices.

3 Jul 2012

Negative Effects of Wind Farms on Distant Ecosystems

German wind turbines kill more than 200,000 bats every year. These mortality rates are quite high and may lead to significant decline in their population. The death of bats may not be sustainable.

3 Jul 2012

Study Shows Safe Levels of Metal Contamination in Faversham Creek

A study to investigate the levels of dangerous metals in the Faversham Creek and Oare Creek has been performed by Robert Gunning, a student at the University of Greenwich. Gunning, who is pursuing a degree in Environmental Sciences, conducted this nine-month research. This study was performed on the marshes, while earlier studies were done on the mud flats of the creeks.

3 Jul 2012

Halal Certification to Cardia Bioplastics’ Biohybrid Resins

The Chinese Islamic Association, an appointed Halal Certification Body by Halal Malaysia, Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM), has awarded a Halal certification to Biohybrid resins developed by Cardia Bioplastics, a provider of sustainable resins to the worldwide packaging and plastics industries.

3 Jul 2012

Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners to Acquire Alcoa’s Tapoco Hydroelectric Project

Alcoa, a leading manufacturer of alumina, fabricated aluminum and primary aluminum has agreed to sell its 351-MW Tapoco Hydroelectric Project to Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners. Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners handles one of the largest pure-play and publicly-traded renewable power platforms.

3 Jul 2012

Israel Chemicals Finalizes Plans to Build Combined Cycle Cogeneration Power in Sdom

Israel Chemicals (ICL) has reported that the company’s ICL Fertilizers division has finalized its proposals to construct a 250 MW combined cycle cogeneration power facility in Sdom.

3 Jul 2012