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Nanotechnology and The Pollution Risks of Nanoparticles in the Environment

A new study looks at the dangers and risks nanparticles pose to the environment

15 Jun 2009

Environmentally Friendly Manufacturing Process Key to Grant Application for Battery Manufacturing

International Battery (IB), a U.S. manufacturer, designer, and developer of large-format lithium-ion rechargeable cells and batteries, today announced that it has submitted an application for a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) under the Recovery Act – Electric Drive Vehicle Battery and Component Manufacturing Initiative

15 Jun 2009

Organic Is Not Better When It Comes to Pollution and Litter

An increase in organic waste in Queensland's cities and regional areas could have a devastating impact on safety and the environment, and lessen the effectiveness of stormwater drains

15 Jun 2009

Aqua-Tech Paint System From Mazda Reduces Their Environmental Impact

Mazda Motor Corporation today announced the successful launch of the newly developed Aqua-tech Paint System. The innovative new technology achieves the world’s highest standards for limiting emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOC) contained in paint as well as carbon dioxide (CO2) gas generated

15 Jun 2009

Sustainable Biofuels For Aircraft Will Be On the Market in a Couple of Years

Within three to five years, the first drops of sustainable aviation biofuels could be entering the tanks of aircraft, according to the Geneva-based Air Transport Action Group

14 Jun 2009

Saving Lives and The Environment With Ford Escape Hybrid Vehicles Patrolling LA Beaches

For the past year the Los Angeles County Lifeguard Service, a division of the fire department, has used a fleet of 2009 Ford Escape Hybrids to help save lives while reducing fuel consumption and protecting the environment

11 Jun 2009

Green Building Council Recognizes Otis Elevator Company Leadership in Environmental Sustainability

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) recognized Otis Elevator Company today for its leadership in environmental sustainability

11 Jun 2009

Milk Goes Green as Dairy Farms Use Less Land, Feed and Water Than Ever Before

Dairy genetics, nutrition, herd management and improved animal welfare over the past 60 years have resulted in a modern milk production system that has a smaller carbon footprint than mid-20th century farming practices, says a Cornell University study in the Journal of Animal Science

10 Jun 2009

Smart Future Scholarships Go To University of Queensland Disease Detection and Clean Energy Researchers

Six scientists from The University of Queensland, one of Australia's premier learning and research institutions, have received Smart Future Fellowships to help further their research into areas such as disease detection and clean energy

9 Jun 2009

Dow Uses Fluid Technology to Capture Solar Power

There are more ways than one to harness the energy from the sun. While the rapid growth of photovoltaic technology has been capturing headlines along with market share for years, The Dow Chemical Company is also shedding light on a less widely known, but viable means: Concentrating Solar Power systems, or CSP

9 Jun 2009