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IBM and Harvard Launch Grid Computing Project to Develop Cheap, Efficient Solar Electricity Cells

IBM and researchers from Harvard University are launching a new World Community Grid project to discover organic materials to create a more efficient and lower cost solar cell

8 Dec 2008

Nanotechnology to be Used to Reduce Emissions from Fossil Fuel Power Plants

The College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering of the University at Albany has been selected to receive a grant for research and education that will support the development of nanotechnology-enabled sensors and controls designed to sharply reduce emissions from fossil fuel-based power plants

8 Dec 2008

Renewably Sourced Material for Carpet Cushion from Dupont

DuPont has announced it has introduced DuPont Active Layer RS renewably sourced moisture barrier films for use in carpet cushioning

7 Dec 2008

Building Environmentally Friendly Energy Saving Homes from Concrete

Growing in popularity, concrete homes offer homeowners many more benefits when compared to traditional wood-framed homes

7 Dec 2008

Compost Materials Being Used for Ethanol Means Loss of Carbon Nutrients from the Soil

The push for alternative energy has created a large demand for corn stover, a popular feedstock used to produce cellulosic ethanol, but utilizing these materials, rather than using it as compost, means a loss of soil organic carbon. Researchers have studied the effectiveness of alternative carbon augmentation practices and have reported positive results

7 Dec 2008

Certification Comes as Two New Eco Stores Open in North Carolina and Louisiana

The SUBWAY(R) restaurant chain, which has made a commitment to make its restaurants and operations more environmentally accountable, is pleased to announce that the brand's first Eco-Store, located in Kissimmee, Florida, has received LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) silver certification.

4 Dec 2008

Using Manure and Other Farm Byproducts to Remove Toxic Hydrogen Sulfide from Biogas

Cornell plant scientists have invented a new method that uses manure and other farm byproducts to remove toxic hydrogen sulfide from biogas -- a renewable energy source derived from the breakdown of animal waste.

4 Dec 2008

"Gossip Girl" Actress and OSRAM SYLVANIA Light Up the City this Holiday Season

Today, lighting innovator OSRAM SYLVANIA debuted the newest products in its extensive lighting portfolio with the help of actress Kelly Rutherford, star of the hit TV-show, "Gossip Girl." Rutherford unveiled SY...

4 Dec 2008

Materials for Wind Turbines in Poor and Isolated Rural Areas

On 10 - 12 November, Risø DTU and Kathmandu Power and Energy Group brought together experts in Nepal from all parts of the world to discuss materials for wind turbines in poor and isolated rural areas. The workshop concluded that it is possible to use locally available wood for the blades instead of the more expensive composite materials which are normally used.

4 Dec 2008

American Elements Establishes Department Exclusively to Support Customer Initiatives in Green Technology

American Elements announced it has established a department exclusively to support customer initiatives in the areas of Green Technology + Alternative Energy. A new webpage devoted to understanding the advanced materials essential to Green Technology can now be found at: http://www.americanelements.com/AEgreentechnology.html . Topics include solar power, fuel cells, recyclable materials and sustainable growth.

4 Dec 2008