New Method for Realizing Hydrogen PotentialHydrogen-powered fuel cells hold enormous promise as a power source for future generations. Hydrogen is the simplest element known to humans. Each atom of hydrogen has only one proton. It is also the most abundant gas in the universe. Hydrogen has a unique property. It carries the highest energy content […]
Press Release: Fundamental Fairness: Joint Statement to the MTA Board
Our buses, subways and rails are the lifeblood of this region. Vital to our economy, our environment and our quality of life, this transit network moves more than nine million workers, customers, tourists and students each workday. The MTA is in crisis but clearly the budget […]
OekologieOekologie is a blog carnival–kindof like a monthly blog magazine–composed of articles on ecology, evolution, the environment and sustainability. The most recent edition (found here) features the “Biodiesel from Coffee Grounds” from last week as well as several other fascinating articles, including one I wrote for GAP.-Ben Connor BarriePhoto via kimberlyfaye
Press Release: EDF Welcomes New […]
Have a happy green X-mas.Environmentalists advise that as we decorate and light up our houses, cook delicious food in large quantities, wrap and exchange gifts, we should make sure that none of our activities harm the environment that feeds us and keeps us in good health.
Thermoelectric Materials Can Increase Energy EfficiencyIt seems humans are facing […]
Public buildings ranked among worst carbon emitters.Government buildings in England and Wales are some of the biggest carbon emitters because they are so energy inefficient, new research has found.
Barack Obama on Renewable EnergyBarack Obama has been elected as the 44th President of the USA and with his election, Solar Integrated Technologies rose by 30% yesterday […]
Japan’s first solar cargo shipTOKYO - THE world’s first cargo ship partly propelled by solar power took to the seas on Friday in Japan, aiming to cut fuel costs and carbon emissions when automakers ship off their exports. Auriga Leader, a freighter developed by […]
Solid Tech Improvements Advance Practical HybridsAlthough the idea of driving a hybrid vehicle (and getting a better car insurance rate for doing it) has become increasingly common for the automotive public, designers are still hotly contesting the best form “alternative” fuels should take and happily experimenting with everything from electrical and hydrogen-powered cars to those […]
Climate for CommunityThe Climate for Community (C4C) program will demonstrate a model for aggregating, verifying and commoditizing emission reductions generated by actions in households and small businesses.By turning grassroots greenhouse gas-reducing efforts into tradable carbon credits, C4C will democratize a marketplace that is currently available to only big business financiers and polluters, and will engage […]
Press Release: Environmental Defense Funds Climate Corps Fellows Help Companies Save Millions, Cut Energy Use(San Francisco - December 3, 2008) MBA students from top business schools across the country helped companies uncover energy efficiencies that could save $35 million in net operational costs over five years while preventing 57,000 tons of carbon pollution. These are […]
First Hybrid Solar and Gas Power Plant Under ConstructionThe sunshine state is in the spotlight for a groundbreaking solar plant that will add solar thermal collectors to an existing gas fired power plant. The result will save 2.75 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions over 30 years, while providing reliable power.Natural gas power plants are […]