The Agency that wrestles with wayward birds and vanishing coastlines.More questions than answers persist in early efforts to bring climate change into all decisions at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the federal agency that manages the nation’s wildlife refuges and many of its protected species.
EPA to Improve Ozone StandardsThe US Environmental Protection Agency is […]
World Bank to Invest in North African Solar The World Bank will invest $5.5 billion for North African solar power projects. They have announced that initially World Bank will put in $750 million dollars from the Clean Technology Fund with the remaining amount will be arranged from other sources. World Bank is expecting to complete […]
Snubbed in Copenhagen, EU weighs climate options.Stunned by being sidelined in the endgame of the Copenhagen world climate summit, the European Union is debating how to regain influence over the fight against global warming.
Energy chief sees big potential in renewables.Solar energy has the greatest potential among renewable energy resources, and solar energy alone could provide 2,000 times the current global energy demand, according to the chief of the International Renewable Energy Agency.
Processed foods contribute to obesity in GuatemalaThe increase in consumption of processed foods contributes significantly to the […]
Ultra-Lightweight, Bendable Batteries Stanford scientists are doing the unbelievable. Who could have thought of ordinary papers as batteries and super capacitors? But Stanford scientists are harnessing nanotechnology to quickly create ultra-lightweight, bendable batteries and super capacitors utilizing everyday paper. They have prepared ink with of carbon nanotubes and silver nanowires. Silver nanowires are highly conductive […]
An Interview with Sally McGee, EDFs New England Fisheries Policy Director and Member of the NEFMCPassionate. Dedicated. Those words describe each of the professionals in the Oceans program at Environmental Defense Fund.
Is clean tech the next bubble?The past decade saw investors do a tap dance to the tune of Boom and Bust. Sidling along in the background were the seedlings of an industry on the verge of taking flight - alternative-energy technology.
Northern Uganda to go green on Danish grant.The Danish government has granted nearly $1 million […]
Nano-Material May Revolutionize Solar Panels and Batteries We are registering good progress in the field of alternative energy. Scientists and researchers are working tirelessly to come up with newer and better alternatives to fossil fuels. Scientists are also trying to apprehend the future problems related with clean and green fuels, for example, cleaning of windows […]
EPA Curbing Ship EmissionsThe US EPA has finalized a rule setting tough engine fuel standards for large US flagged ships, a major milestone in the agencys coordinated strategy to slash harmful marine diesel emissions. The regulation harmonizes with […]
Steorn Back At It Again - Perpetual Motion MachineSteorn Perpetual Motion Machine -This Time With Batteries!I was going to post about another “Zero Point Energy” scam today but this one jumped to the head of the line.