G.P. Thomas

Gary graduated from the University of Manchester with a first-class honours degree in Geochemistry and a Masters in Earth Sciences. After working in the Australian mining industry, Gary decided to hang up his geology boots and turn his hand to writing.

When he isn't developing topical and informative content, Gary can usually be found playing his beloved guitar, or watching Aston Villa FC snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.

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Articles from G.P.

Worship of Nature Pollutes Crystal Blue Seas

A new study raises the question whether worship of nature is detrimental to the environment. The research conducted by Robin Canniford of the University of Melbourne and Avi Shankar of the University of Bath has been published in the Journal of Consumer Research.

13 Sep 2012

Altairnano Signs Deal for Rapid Commercialization of Grid Energy Storage Systems in China

Altairnano has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Shenhua Group’s subsidiaries, Shenhua Science & Technology (Shenhua S&T) and the National Institute of Clean and Low-carbon Energy (NICE), for the development, deployment and promotion of industrial applications of nano-lithium titanate technology-based energy storage systems in China.

13 Sep 2012

Nestlé Nespresso Attains 75% Capsule Recycling Capacity Ahead of Schedule

Nestlé Nespresso, a reference and pioneer of the major portioned coffee segment declared that it has attained its 75% capsule recycling capacity objective a year ahead of schedule. Also Nespresso joined IUCN and other partners in presenting the Aluminum Stewardship initiative at the South Korean World Conservation Congress in Jeju.

12 Sep 2012

Major UK Retailer Opens All-LED Store

Tesco, a major retailer in UK, has announced the opening of its first all-LED store in Loughborough. The new LED lighting systems in the store are expected to result in considerable savings in energy.

12 Sep 2012

Study on Effects of Dumped Chemical Warfare Agents on the Marine Ecosystem

The Finnish Environment Institute (SYKE) is participating in a global research project to assess the effect of dumping chemical munitions into the Baltic Sea. It has been estimated that after the Second World War, around 50,000 t of chemical munitions were dumped into sites at the Bornholm, the Little Belt strait, the Gotland Deep, and approximately 117,000 t in the Skagerrak strait and probably at the Gdansk Deep.

12 Sep 2012

Solar Power International to Showcase Wisconsin Solar Initiative

Solar Power International(SPI) to be held from September 10 to 13 in Orlando, Fla., will be showcasing the Wisconsin Solar Initiative.

12 Sep 2012

Nautricity Secures Grant to Advance Tidal Energy Technology

With the funding received by the European Regional Development Fund, Scottish Enterprise and Islands Enterprise have joined hands in setting up WATERS 2 funding package that is aimed to promote tidal energy.

11 Sep 2012

SolarWorld to Set-Up 25-MW Solar Plant in Mojave Desert

SolarWorld is a pioneer in the production of solar power and has been in the market for about 35 years. The company uses silicon power technology to harness solar energy. It proposes to establish a Solar Power Plant in the Mojave Desert area of California.

11 Sep 2012

Sustainability of Industrial Biotechnology

In this interview, E. William Radany, Ph.D., President and CEO of Verdezyne, talks to AZoCleanTech about sustainable industrial biotechnology.

11 Sep 2012

The Environmental Benefits of Waterless Urinals

In this interview, Richard Sang, Director of Government Affairs at Falcon Waterfree Technologies, talks to AZoCleanTech about the environmental benefits of water-free urinals.

11 Sep 2012