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Product Outperforms All Alternative Technologies for Real-Time Pathogen Detection

JMAR Technologies, Inc., a leading developer of advanced laser, photonics and detection technologies, today announced the results of a testing program carried out by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to measure the performance of JMAR's BioSentry monitoring system and competing products at detecting harmful microorganisms in drinking water distribution systems.

9 Apr 2008

BlueFire's First Ethanol Bio-Refinery in California

BlueFire Ethanol Fuels, Inc., a leader in cellulosic ethanol production technology, has engaged Roeslein Associates, Inc. and PAC (Process Automation Concepts, Ltd.) to begin prefabricating modules for BlueFire's first ethanol bio-refinery in Lancaster, Calif.

9 Apr 2008

Work is Vital to World Peace

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's work is vital to world peace and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is committed to continue supporting its activities, WMO Deputy Secretary-General Prof. Hong Yan said today.

9 Apr 2008

China Nuvo Solar Energy to Develop Low-Cost Solar Cell with Collaboration Partner

China Nuvo Solar Energy, Inc. announced today that it will be developing a low-cost solar cell based on thin-film CIGS technology with its collaboration partner, Pioneer Materials, Inc., at its pilot production facility in Chengdu, China. CIGS, which stands for copper indium gallium selenium, has achieved the highest efficiency for thin-film photovoltaics at 19.9%, which rivals the performance of crystalline based silicon solar cells.

9 Apr 2008

Honda Helpful Launches Initiative to Help Keep the Environment Green

The Southern California Honda Dealers Association, have announced another helpful program, this one committed to the environment. Beginning today, the Honda Helpful Guys + Girls in Blue are going green by distributing eco- friendly, reusable tote bags at farmers markets, grocery stores and recycling stations in various cities across Southern California to help encourage residents to do their part in caring for the environment.

9 Apr 2008

Turning Plant Biomass into Green Gasoline Using One Simple Step

George Huber of the University of Massachusetts Amherst has received a $400,000 CAREER grant from the National Science Foundation to pursue his revolutionary new method for making biofuels, or "green gasoline," from wood or grasses, a process that would be much less expensive than conventional gasoline or ethanol made from corn.

9 Apr 2008

A Creative Way to Finance a Home Purchase and Help the Environment

A man in Michigan is hoping he's found a creative way to finance a home purchase and help the environment at the same time. Jim Sullivan, of Wyoming, MI, created a Web site called the "MillionPixelGreenMakeOver.com."

9 Apr 2008

New Supercomputer Cooled by an Innovative Water System

IBM today introduced a new supercomputer powered by one of the world's fastest microprocessors and cooled by an innovative water system. The new Power 575® supercomputer, equipped with IBM’s latest ...

9 Apr 2008

Squeezing More Oil Out of Existing Wells

Lewis Brown continues to devote much of his more than 40 years in petroleum microbiology figuring out how to squeeze more petroleum out of abandoned or soon-to-be-abandoned oil fields.

9 Apr 2008

Climate Change have Spurred New Generations of Scientists to Search for Alternative Energy Sources

A national panel of experts on the topic gathered Monday at the 235th National Meeting in New Orleans to present a comprehensive overview of the current status, limitations, and future challenges of several significant renewable energy sources.

9 Apr 2008

Cohousing Offers a Low-Carbon Lifestyle

Until now, cohousing has occupied a niche market in the US, but the paper by Dr Jo Williams at UCL (University College London) suggests the situation is changing. Cohousing not only helps to halve energy use, it offers health and social benefits for families and older people seeking secure and affordable homes.

9 Apr 2008

Unhealthy Chemical Cocktail the Result of Sea Air Mixing with Pollution

Air pollution in the world’s busiest ports and shipping regions may be markedly worse than previously suspected, according to a new study showing that industrial and shipping pollution is exacerbated when it combines with sunshine and salty sea air.

9 Apr 2008

Eco-Lux Provides a Chemical and Guilt-Free Night’s Rest

The Natural Bedroom by Vivètique, the nation's premiere organic mattress brand based in Los Angeles, continues to surge ahead as the market innovator with the introduction of the Eco-Lux mattress in time for Earth Day.

9 Apr 2008

GGEC Launches Major Green Neighborhood Initiative Called Greening + Cleaning America

Globally Green Energy Consortium (GGEC), the leading green energy and sustainability non-profit organization has launched a major green neighborhood initiative called Greening + Cleaning AmericaSM.

9 Apr 2008

Individual Environmental Initiatives Should Be Part of Balanced Portfolio Throughout the Supply Chain

Companies are introducing environmental initiatives for myriad reasons, often to comply with customer mandates and new regulations or to boost public opinion. But why shouldn't firms also use the "green" buzz as a means to improve business operations and reduce supply chain costs?

9 Apr 2008