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.
By G.P. Thomas
3 Jul 2012
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) today will file with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) a proposed two-year energy efficiency portfolio that, if approved, would enhance the company's industry-leading programs. The proposal would allow PG&E to invest $433 million per year – about the same as current levels – for two years to continue energy efficiency programs that would enable customers to realize energy savings equivalent to more than 277 megawatts (MW) of electricity and 52 million therms of natural gas.
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and its regional air quality partnerships have forecast a code Orange air quality action day for ozone for Tuesday, July 3, for the Pittsburgh and Liberty-Clairton regions.
Santerno has been awarded with a supply contract for 155 MW of Santerno skid inverter stations to be installed in an Imperial Valley, California solar plant.
A new study conducted by researchers at North Carolina State University and the University of Illinois at Chicago found a statistical correlation showing that as prices increase, farmers make changes that result in higher per acre yields. Farmers also react to lower prices. The study's findings support the use of yield-price elasticity in indirect land use models, but found that commonly used models currently use factors at the low end of the actual range which underestimates real yield performance.
The Fraunhofer Center for Sustainable Energy Systems (CSE) today announced the official opening of OTF-1, its new photovoltaics outdoor test field, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The facility is an extension of CSE's existing Albuquerque solar research annex, which began operation in 2011.
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.
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.
By G.P. Thomas
3 Jul 2012
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.
By G.P. Thomas
3 Jul 2012
At the first international #Apps4Climate competition conducted by World Bank, Globe-Town.org has won a place among the top three competitors. The 'Apps for Climate' global award was presented at a ceremony held in Washington DC.
By G.P. Thomas
3 Jul 2012
A research team at the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences has developed a new solid-oxide fuel cell that can produce electricity by converting hydrogen and is also capable of storing electrochemical energy just as a battery. The fuel cell can generate power for a shorter period even after the fuel exhaust.
By G.P. Thomas
2 Jul 2012
In the European Union, neither the cap & trade scheme nor the carbon taxes seem to have led to measurable reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
By Nick Gilbert
30 Jun 2012
The U.S. Clean Heat & Power Association (USCHPA) has praised the introduction of the "Expanding Industrial Energy and Water Efficiency Incentives Act." The Act, which was introduced by the Senators Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) and Olympia Snowe (R-ME), may lead to increased investment in combined heat and power (CHP) as it expands the investment tax credit.
By G.P. Thomas
30 Jun 2012
The U.S. Postal Service has reported that the Colvin-Elmwood Post Office will get an 11,300-square-foot green roof, which will be constructed at no cost through the ‘Save the Rain’ initiative, a collaborative effort of Onondaga County, New York.
By G.P. Thomas
30 Jun 2012
Green Earth Technologies has declared that it has entered into its second agency distribution agreement in Europe and also secured European Community trademark registrations for its signature product, G OIL, which is an ultimate biodegradable and biopreferred full synthetic motor oil.
By G.P. Thomas
30 Jun 2012