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Lungs-Inspired Filtering System to Remove Carbon Dioxide from Electric Power Station Smokestacks

The amazingly efficient lungs of birds and the swim bladders of fish have become the inspiration for a new filtering system to remove carbon dioxide from electric power station smokestacks before the main greenhouse gas can billow into the atmosphere and contribute to global climate change.

10 Sep 2013

Carbon Credits from California may be Utilized in the Quebec Market

KCET, the USA's largest independent public television station reports that a deal that has been reached wherein "greenhouse gas emission allowances acquired as part of California's cap and trade auction program can soon be traded along with those issued under a similar program in the Canadian province of Quebec."

8 May 2013

Australian Cleantech Review 2012 - Cleantech Sector Forging Ahead with $29bn AUD Revenue and 53000 Employees

The Australian Cleantech sector is profiled to a greater extent than ever before in a report to be launched this week at events in Perth and Brisbane.

19 Mar 2013

New Approach for Energy-Efficient Removal of Carbon Dioxide from Combustion Gases

Post-combustion capture: metal-organic framework releases stored carbon dioxide in sunlight

15 Feb 2013

Alternative Strategies to Implement Low Carbon Urban Infrastructure Plan

Cities are major players in the climate change game. More than half of the world's population lives in urban areas and over 70% of global GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions can be attributed to cities. A case study of Toronto demonstrates alternative strategies for how the city can implement a low carbon urban infrastructure plan by 2031.

7 Feb 2013

EDF Renewable Energy’s 102.5 MW Shiloh IV Wind Project to Deliver Carbon-Free Electricity by December 2012

EDF Renewable Energy’s Shiloh IV Wind Project is expected to generate carbon-free electricity for the state of California by December 2012. A blade signing ceremony will mark the celebrations for the successful construction and development of this project by the company.

26 Sep 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

Scripps and SoCalGas Enter Contract to Reduce Carbon Dioxide Emissions

Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego and Southern California Gas (SoCalGas) have signed a contract targeting the design of a novel system in which CO2 emissions are consumed by algae from natural gas combustion and they are economically converted into valuable byproducts such as biodiesel, biomethane and animal feed.

1 Aug 2012

GSMA Report Shows Annual Energy Savings Through Network Efficiency

"Mobile's Green Manifesto", a 2009 landmark report has been updated by the GSMA. This report has outlined the encouraging impacts of the operator in the carbon and energy management areas. 34 mobile networks were analyzed worldwide and it was showed that inspite of significant growth in mobile traffic and connections, there is a very slight increase in network energy consumption from 2009 to 2012.

21 Jun 2012

UPA to Present Benefits of POXC Technology at “Cutting Edge Coal Utilization Showcase"

On June 20, 2012, the advantages of pressurized oxy-combustion (POXC) technology will be presented at the “Cutting Edge Coal Utilization Showcase”. The presentation will be given by the Unity Power Alliance’s (UPA) Managing Director, Robert Marrs. The Coal Utilization Research Council (CURC) is sponsoring this exhibition.

19 Jun 2012