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.

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

Frito-Lay Deploys All-Electric Delivery Trucks in California

PepsiCo owned Frito-Lay has deployed all-electric delivery trucks in California. The company is in the process of deploying 275 electric trucks in the United States by the end of 2012.

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

New Material Recycling Facility Opened at Newby Island Resource Recovery Park

Republic Services has opened a material recovery facility at the Newby Island Resource Recovery Park. Bulk Handling Systems designed, developed and installed the 110 tph multi-stream system, which is the largest and first of its kind recycling facility.

13 Aug 2012

Navy Responds to Criticism on Biofuels Strategy

The Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012 international maritime exercises were recently completed by the U.S. Navy. The exercises featured the Navy’s “Great Green Fleet” which runs on 50% biofuels blend. These exercises were conducted despite criticism from various quarters including the Congressional Republicans.

10 Aug 2012

U.S. EPA Issues Mandate for Minimum Gasoline Purchase from Specific Gas Pumps

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a mandate directing consumers to purchase a minimum of four gallons of gasoline from gas stations that dispense fuel of different blends through the same hose.

10 Aug 2012

Lockheed Martin Secures ONR Contract to Develop Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Generators

Lockheed Martin has entered into a $3 M contract with the Office of Naval Research (ONR) for developing solid oxide fuel cell generator sets that can substitute traditional battlefield power generation equipment.

10 Aug 2012