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.

Articles from G.P.

Air Quality of EU Ports Improves on the Strength of Policies

The European Union’s (EU) policy that ships docking at European harbors utilize fuels with less than 0.1% sulphur content by weight as opposed to the 4.5% sulphur content allowed previously in areas outside the realm of Sulphur Emission Control came into effect from January 2010.

16 Aug 2012

NASA Chooses Demonstration of Green Propellant Technology

In a bid to go green by replacing the toxic propellant fuel hydrazine with an environment friendly propellant, NASA has chosen a team with Ball Aerospace & Technologies as a frontrunner to demonstrate a green propellant alternative that does not have an adverse effect on the environment and reduces the cost and complexity of space launches.

16 Aug 2012

360 Vodka Spearheads Composting Initiative for Sustainability

360 Vodka, a maker of sustainable vodka, has ensured that the wasted produce generated during the five day “Tales of the Cocktail 2012” event did not go to trash, but rather should go to compost bins.

16 Aug 2012

What is Climate-Proofing?

As global warming progresses, the temperature of the planet is expected to rise by around 4oC by the year 2100.

15 Aug 2012

Innovations In Tidal Power and Elemental Energy Technologies

In this interview, Kim Lyle, Chairman of MAKO Tidal Turbines, talks to AZoCleanTech about the benefits in tidal power and how MAKO is making waves in this sector.

15 Aug 2012

Recycling of Tyres and the Need for Reprocessed End-of-Life

In this interview, Michael Vainer, Managing Director & CEO, VR TEK Global Pty Ltd, talks to AZoCleanTech about the need for reprocessing end-of-life tyres and the unique VR TEK technology.

15 Aug 2012

New Self-Cleaning Nanoparticle Coating for Solar Panels

Seamus “Shay” Curran, Physics Professor and Director of Institute of NanoEnergy at the University of Houston has developed a new nanoparticle coating for solar panels that helps preserve their efficiency and reduces the cost of maintenance.

14 Aug 2012

What Can We Learn About Global Warming From The Mars Rover?

How much can we learn about our own climatic fate from our neighbour? This article aims to outline how much information can be gained about climate change from Mars and the dangers of predicting too much from another planet.

14 Aug 2012

The Environmental Benefits of Natural Burials

Natural burials, sometimes referred to as green burials, are a more natural and eco-friendly way of being laid to rest.

13 Aug 2012

NASA Selects Proposals to Develop Solar Array Systems for Future Human Exploration and Science Missions

ATK Space Systems and Deployable Space Systems have been chosen for contract negotiation by NASA's Space Technology Program for the development of cutting-edge solar array systems.

13 Aug 2012

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