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Car Free Day Keeps Alive the Low Smog Ideal of Beijing Olympics

After clamping down on cars and the pollution that comes with them for the Olympics, China last week tried to keep the spirit alive with its second national Car Free Day

30 Sep 2008

110 Year Sustainable Farming Experiment Proves Sustainable Agriculture Just as Effective as Other Methods

Researchers have shown that a plot of land on the campus of Auburn University that has been maintained by a century old practice of sustainable farming can produce similar cotton crops to those using other methods

30 Sep 2008

Micro Honeycomb Material to Make Aircraft Quieter

Researchers at the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) are developing innovative honeycomb structures that could make possible a new approach to noise reduction in aircraft

30 Sep 2008

New Formula to Predict International Migration of People in the Coming Decades

Scientists at Rockefeller University, with assistance from the United Nations, have developed a predictive model of worldwide population shifts that they say will provide better estimates of migration across international boundaries

30 Sep 2008

Impact of Nanotechnology on the Energy INdustry to be Examined at Conference as Part of International Nanotechnology Week

Carey Jordan, attorney for Baker Botts, will reveal status of research and patents while Chevron’s Tom Bunting will discuss their higher Diamondoid story at nanotxUSA‘08

30 Sep 2008

China Eco Expo to Promote Advanced Technology in Energy and Water Conservation, Green Building, Pollution Prevention and Other Key Products

Ministry of Construction joins China Eco Expo to Promote International Companies with Advanced Technology in Energy and Water Conservation, Green Building, Pollution Prevention and other key products, technologies and services needed for sustainable Cities

30 Sep 2008

Californian Commitment to CleanTech to be Discussed at Nano Bio Clean Tech Conference

California Lt. Governor John Garamendi will discuss the State’s commitment to sustainable strategies, renewable energy, workforce development in emerging technologies and current legislative efforts in clean and green technology

30 Sep 2008

International Congress of Nano Bio Clean Tech 2008 to Hold Nanomaterials Stewardship Workshop

A nanomaterials stewardship workshop focused on new nanoscale materials regulations, risk management and data collection will be one of several one-day seminars taking place at the 5 th Annual International Congress of Nano Bio Clean Tech

30 Sep 2008

Existing Regulations May Miss Key Smog Pollutants in Los Angeles Area

Existing regulations may not effectively target a large source of fine, organic particle pollutants that contribute to hazy skies and poor air quality over Los Angeles

29 Sep 2008

CleanTech Comes to China With US-China Clean Technology Exchange Conference

The New England Chinese Information and Networking Association (NECINA) today announced its inaugural U.S.-China Clean Technology Exchange Conference, scheduled for Saturday, October 18 at the Radisson Hotel in Chelmsford, Mass

29 Sep 2008

Antarctic Survey Shows CO2 Emissions are Still Booming

Scientists will this week announce the annual update on the global carbon figures. They report that CO2 emissions from burning fossil fuels and cement manufacturing continue to increase rapidly despite international agreements to limit emissions of greenhouse gases

29 Sep 2008

New Solar Ingot and Wafer Production Plant in Salem, Oregon for SANYO

SANYO is to construct a new plant for the manufacture of silicon ingot and solar wafers in the Salem Renewable Energy and Technology Park

29 Sep 2008

New Study Looks at Human Impact on the Earth, 100 Million Years in the Future

Jan Zalasiewicz, a lecturer in geology at the University of Leicester, has published a new study looking at the lasting impression made by mankind 100 million years hence

29 Sep 2008

Gene Research May Identify Way of Improving Rice Yield and Improve Crops

A team of scientists, including Penn State Distinguished Professor of Biology Hong Ma, has identified a gene in rice that controls the size and weight of rice grains. The gene may prove to be useful for breeding high-yield rice and, thus, may benefit the vast number of people who rely on this staple food for survival

29 Sep 2008

New Nanotechnology Production Method Produces Environmentally Friendly Gold Nanoparticles

A new method of producing gold nanoparticles eliminates the negative environmental impact of synthetic byproduct chemicals made during their production

29 Sep 2008