Harvard environmental scientists have found that the accumulation of a toxic element, mercury in the Arctic has resulted due to circumpolar river flow as well as atmospheric forces carrying the element north into the Arctic Ocean. The atmospheric source was discovered previously, however it has been discovered only now that twice as much mercury comes from the rivers.
By G.P. Thomas
22 May 2012
The Volvo Group, a provider of sustainable transport solutions, has hosted two seminars - "Mobility and Quality of Life in Megacities" and "Corporate Climate Summit 2012" in its efforts to encourage and raise awareness about sustainable solutions for reducing the environmental footprint. These seminars were held in Miami during the Volvo Ocean Race stopover.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
21 May 2012
Oxfam, an international agency, cautioned that the ‘New Alliance to Increase Food and Nutrition Security’ concentrates highly on the contribution of the private sector to address the major food insecurity issues in the developing countries.
By G.P. Thomas
21 May 2012
Club Assist has announced that a WORLD FIRST lithium mobile electric vehicle (EV) charger has been launched. This new charger is the first green, clean and Level 2 EV charging solution for assisting in emergency roadside charging.
By Nick Gilbert
21 May 2012
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has provided a comprehensive assessment of Bristol Bay in Alaska, which has won the support of environmentalists, conservation activists, sportsmen, hunters, anglers and people belonging to the fishing industry.
By Nick Gilbert
21 May 2012
Westport Innovations, a natural gas engine provider, revealed that Volvo Trucks has announced plans to introduce a 13-L heavy-duty natural gas engine that will feature Westport high pressure direct injection (HPDI) technology.
By Nick Gilbert
21 May 2012
EV Xchange Technologies disclosed that the company has been awarded a US patent (No. 8,146,694), which covers a modular battery packs arrangement system for use in electric vehicles.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
21 May 2012
Fluor has announced that the company has built a polysilicon facility for LDK Solar in China, which will be one of the largest production plants in the globe. Engineering, procurement and construction management services (EPCM) were offered by the company to the facility that manufactures solar-grade silicon for use in the photovoltaic industry.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
21 May 2012
Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide (Quantum) has announced that the company has inked a contract with Remy International. According to the agreement, Remy will provide its high-performance electric traction motors to plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) F-150 of Quantum. PHEV F-150 is based on the Ford F-150, a pickup truck in America.
By G.P. Thomas
21 May 2012
JinkoSolar, a manufacturer of vertically integrated solar power products, has reported that modules will be provided for a 50 MW solar project located in Gansu province. GSHHSD, a state-owned renewable energy development firm in Northwest China is operating this solar project, which may become online in a year. This project mainly contributes to the objective of generating 15 GW of renewable energy by 2015.
By G.P. Thomas
21 May 2012
Ferncroft Country Club has announced that it is the first US country club to have implemented a Zero Food Waste Initiative, wherein a new Japanese fermentation technique called Bokashi has been adopted.
By G.P. Thomas
21 May 2012
At a conference entitled, ‘LEED and SITES: Excellence through Design,’ hosted by Novus International, Thad Simons, Novus’ President and Chief Executive Officer, and other industry experts have supported landscape architects and developers to implement LEED and SITES concepts in the planning and development of new construction.
By G.P. Thomas
21 May 2012
UTECH Solar, a wafer manufacturer based in Taiwan, has placed two orders worth $8 million in total with GT Advanced Technologies.
By G.P. Thomas
19 May 2012
Mittel, an energy technology company, and Moss Isolasjonsservice, a provider of insulation products and services, have inked a strategic partnership to introduce Mittel TSC, an advanced welding technology from Mittel, in Norway.
By G.P. Thomas
19 May 2012
Johnson Controls, a provider of automotive batteries, has conducted new consumer research and found that most U. S. consumers have expressed interest in new Start-Stop technology that will help save fuel in their vehicles and reduce emissions.
By G.P. Thomas
19 May 2012