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.

Study Discovers Hidden Source of Toxic Mercury in Arctic Ocean

Harvard environmental scientists have found that the accumulation of a toxic element, mercury in the Arctic has resulted due to circumpolar river flow as well as atmospheric forces carrying the element north into the Arctic Ocean. The atmospheric source was discovered previously, however it has been discovered only now that twice as much mercury comes from the rivers.

22 May 2012

Oxfam Emphasizes Importance of Investing in Sustainable Solutions to Eradicate Poverty and Hunger

Oxfam, an international agency, cautioned that the ‘New Alliance to Increase Food and Nutrition Security’ concentrates highly on the contribution of the private sector to address the major food insecurity issues in the developing countries.

21 May 2012

Quantum and Remy Ink Supply Contract for Plug-In Hybrid Electric Traction Motors

Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide (Quantum) has announced that the company has inked a contract with Remy International. According to the agreement, Remy will provide its high-performance electric traction motors to plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) F-150 of Quantum. PHEV F-150 is based on the Ford F-150, a pickup truck in America.

21 May 2012

JinkoSolar to Provide Modules for GSHHSD’s 50 MW Solar Project in China

JinkoSolar, a manufacturer of vertically integrated solar power products, has reported that modules will be provided for a 50 MW solar project located in Gansu province. GSHHSD, a state-owned renewable energy development firm in Northwest China is operating this solar project, which may become online in a year. This project mainly contributes to the objective of generating 15 GW of renewable energy by 2015.

21 May 2012

Ferncroft Country Club To Implement Zero Food Waste Initiative

Ferncroft Country Club has announced that it is the first US country club to have implemented a Zero Food Waste Initiative, wherein a new Japanese fermentation technique called Bokashi has been adopted.

21 May 2012

Novus Promotes Adoption of SITES and LEED Concepts in New Construction

At a conference entitled, ‘LEED and SITES: Excellence through Design,’ hosted by Novus International, Thad Simons, Novus’ President and Chief Executive Officer, and other industry experts have supported landscape architects and developers to implement LEED and SITES concepts in the planning and development of new construction.

21 May 2012

UTECH Solar Places Two Orders with GT Advanced Technologies

UTECH Solar, a wafer manufacturer based in Taiwan, has placed two orders worth $8 million in total with GT Advanced Technologies.

19 May 2012

Mittel, Moss Isolasjonsservice Partner for District Energy Solutions

Mittel, an energy technology company, and Moss Isolasjonsservice, a provider of insulation products and services, have inked a strategic partnership to introduce Mittel TSC, an advanced welding technology from Mittel, in Norway.

19 May 2012

Majority of U.S. Consumers Show Interest in Start-Stop Fuel-Saving Technology

Johnson Controls, a provider of automotive batteries, has conducted new consumer research and found that most U. S. consumers have expressed interest in new Start-Stop technology that will help save fuel in their vehicles and reduce emissions.

19 May 2012

Industry Experts Demonstrate Clean Autogas Technology at 2012 ACT Expo

Industry experts such as Blue Star Gas, an Alliance AutoGas partner, have provided insights into green transit technology like propane autogas technology at the 2012 Alternative Clean Transportation Expo conducted from May 15 to 17 at the Long Beach Convention Center.

19 May 2012