Heat grows on US Congress over climate.
| Is there a market for a synthetic tree that can move around? Ten years ago, no one, Lackner included, really believed it could be possible to efficiently capture and remove carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere. Today, the idea is still widely considered a far-fetched option for addressing climate change. |
| New chapter in offshore oil debate on North Coast. The three-decade war over oil drilling on the North Coast is shifting to a more measured consideration of wind and wave power generators along the rugged and scenic seascape. |
| Press Release: Conference to Explore Innovative Water Supply Opportunities WHAT: “Water 2.0: New Ideas for a Secure Water Future,” a conference exploring three innovative concepts that could help secure Texas’ future water supply:
WHY: When it comes to our future water supply, business as usual is not an option. Creativity and ingenuity will be needed to assure a water supply that meets human needs and sustains a healthy, natural environment. WHO: Presenters include: Richard Harris, Manager of Water Conservation for the California-based East Bay Municipal Utility District; Mary E. Kelly, Senior Counsel of Environmental Defense Fund’s (EDF) Center for Rivers and Deltas; and Amy Hardberger, EDF Attorney. Panelists and moderators include experts from The Center for International Energy and Environmental Policy, Jackson School of Geosciences at The University of Texas at Austin; Green Builders, Inc.; San Antonio Water System; Texas Parks and Wildlife Department; Austin Water Utility; National Wildlife Federation; Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club and Environmental Defense Fund.WHERE: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 801 LaCrosse Ave., AustinWHEN: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friday, April 17, 2009HOW: $35 fee includes lunch and materials. [Fees waived for media.] Send RSVP to aisaac-cura@edf.org. Visit conference website for agenda and more information: http://www.texaswatermatters.org/2009/index.htm.MORE: A presentation on Green Roofs will also be given by GRoWERS (Green Roofs: Working Expertise, Regional Solutions)MEDIA CONTACT: Laura Williamson at (512) 691-3447-w or (512) 828-1690-c or lwilliamson@edf.org |
Spain Sets Wind Power Generation Record By generating 40% of the energy required by wind Spain set a world record last week. When high winds blew through north-west Spain on Thursday, a massive 11,180 MW was generated. Of course the wind energy farms were helped by one of the strongest spells of fierce winds experienced by the region recently. Spain [.]Posted in: Industry, Wind Farms, Wind Power |
| Will YOU be a carbon sink in 2050? There is a lively youth contingent at the Bonn talks this year, and no matter who you talk to or which meetings you attend, you cannot escape their dreaded 2009 slogan. How old will you be in 2050? |
| New LPG alternative in ‘green charcoal’. With the growing need for renewable and cleaner energy to combat climate change, a pest control manufacturer has produced a product that could be a worthy alternative to liquefied petroleum gas — green charcoal. |
| Heat grows on US Congress over climate. President Barack Obamas administration is preparing to ratchet up pressure on Congress to pass climate change legislation this year by declaring its authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions through the Environmental Protection Agency. |
SMART Technology for Efficient Helicopters We use helicopters for medical emergencies, search operations, traffic reporting or protecting celebrity privacy from paparazzi. They are loud, give us bumps (not birthday bumps) and are considered not very efficient and comfortable for daily travel. But NASA wants to give them a makeover. They are researching into shape of rotor blades and material [.]Posted in: Inventions, Transportation |