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Eco-Friendly Desalination Plants The Goal of Researchers in Race Against Time

UC San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography researchers explore options for desalination in eco-friendly ways

30 Jul 2008

Schneider Boosts Presence in Renewable Energy Market as it Acquires Xantrax

Schneider Electric announced today that it has signed a definitive arrangement agreement with Xantrex Technology Inc. providing for the acquisition by Schneider Electric of all of the common shares of Xantrex

30 Jul 2008

Producing CO2 Reductions by Using Accurate Thermal Measurements to Ensure Homes are Sustainable

Accurate measurement of thermal performance is crucial if new government legislation aimed at producing dramatic reductions in CO2 emissions is to be successful

30 Jul 2008

Widespread, Serious Impacts on Ecosystems Caused by Air Pollution

No ecosystem type in the eastern United States is free of the effects of air pollution, according to a report released today by The Nature Conservancy and the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies

22 Jul 2008

Surfers Get Chance to Go Green With Off The Grid Living Near World Class Surf Spot

Balcones de Majagual is now offering off-grid homes at its uniquely designed eco-development project on Nicaragua's lush Pacific Coast. This highly anticipated oceanfront project is located near San Juan Del Sur, just 30 miles from Costa Rica, and within walking distance of Maderas Beach, a world-class surf break

22 Jul 2008

Biofuel Leaders Rebuke OPEC Claims and Criticisms

The world biofuels industry have issued a sharp rebuke to the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its president, Chakib Khelil, in the pages of the Financial Times

21 Jul 2008

High Performance Industrial Solar Electricity Solution Developed by Solar Century for Spanish Retailer Eroski

Solarcentury has developed an innovative, quick to install and high yield, solar photovoltaic solution for the industrial roof of Spanish retailer ‘Eroski’

16 Jul 2008

Crop Residue In Some Areas May Be Better Dug Into the Ground, Not Made Into Biofuels

In the rush to develop renewable fuels from plants, converting crop residues into cellulosic ethanol would seem to be a slam dunk. However, the stems and leaves left over after crops are harvested may have more value if they’re left on the ground, according to a USDA-Washington State University soil scientist

16 Jul 2008

Lego Goes Green With New Wind Turbine Model

The first images have been released of a new upcoming large special Lego set, the 4999 Vestas Windmill

15 Jul 2008

Low Income Communities to Get Green Energy Funding From Tufts University

Tufts University students, faculty and staff are first college campus in Massachusetts to join an effort that will finance development of renewable energy projects in low-income communities across the state. School will also solicit donations to purchase renewable energy credits (REC's)

15 Jul 2008