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Technology Could Enable Commercialization of Higher Carbon Dioxide Content Natural Gas

ExxonMobil announced today it is committing more than $100 million to complete development and testing of an improved natural gas treating technology which could make carbon capture and storage more affordable and significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

5 May 2008

New General Aviation Fuel is More Fuel-Efficient and Environmentally Friendlier

Swift Enterprises Ltd. has unveiled a new general aviation fuel that is less expensive, fuel-efficient and environmentally friendlier than any on the market, said co-founder John Rusek.

5 May 2008

New Materials Enables Manufacture of Cheaper and More Efficient Methanol Fuel Cells

Methanol fuel cells are an efficient and sustainable alternative to fossil fuels, but they are still not economically viable Nevertheless, for his PhD, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) research chemist, José E. Barranco, has developed new materials that enable the manufacture of cheaper and more efficient methanol fuel cells.

5 May 2008

Environment-Friendly Raw Materials for Coatings and Adhesives

The Coatings, Adhesives, Specialties (CAS) Business Unit of Bayer MaterialScience AG is increasingly focusing on waterborne dispersions as raw materials for coatings and adhesives. Bayer MaterialScience is investing more than EUR 30 million in expanding production of waterborne dispersions and is thus well-positioned to meet the ongoing rise in demand for these environment-friendly raw materials.

5 May 2008

Owners Continue to Rethink Purchasing and Driving Habits

In a recent Cars.com survey on gas prices and their effect on consumers' buying and driving habits, 66 percent of respondents said they drive less today because of record gas prices.

2 May 2008

Proposed 2012 EU CO2 Legislation will Reward Cost-Effective Lightweighting

At the IMechE "Lightweighting for carbon-free vehicles" conference, which took place on 23rd April at the Jaguar Assembly Plant in Birmingham, Professor Jon King, Director of Corus Automotive Engineering, explained that steel continues to remain the preferred body structure material for vehicle construction, used in 99% of all new cars in 2007.

2 May 2008

Hundreds of Carbon Reducing Ideas on Display

Homeowners interested in lowering electricity bills and gardeners interested in growing organic fruit and vegetables will find the Chicago Botanic Garden filled with these and hundreds of other carbon-reducing ideas at the Garden's "Knowledge and Action" marketplace, June 5th.

1 May 2008

Company Recognized For Energy Efficiency and Carbon Footprint Reductions at Global Data Center

Office Depot, a leading global provider of office products and services, was recognized with the Site Facilities Physical Infrastructure Overhead Best-in-Class Award at the 2008 Uptime Institute Green Enterprise IT Recognition Ceremony.

1 May 2008

New Research Collaborations to Further Diversify America's Sources of Energy

The first year of ConocoPhillips' eight-year, $22.5 million research program at Iowa State University (ISU) has supported 26 research projects and helped establish new research collaborations to further diversify America's sources of energy and help meet growing energy demand.

1 May 2008

Wood Pallet Replacement Significantly Reduces Economic and Environmental Costs

Fresh Pak Corporation has announced the introduction of Eco-Sheet Plastic Slip Sheets, an economically and environmentally superior alternative to wood pallets. Compared to pallets, Eco-Sheet slip sheets cost less, weigh less, take up less valuable space, are made from 90%+ recycled materials and are 100% recyclable.

1 May 2008