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Efficient Extraction of Uranium from Seawater Using Novel Sorbents

Uranium mining for the nuclear industry causes immense environmental damage, which becomes more severe as reserves are depleted. The isolation of uranium from seawater would be a much more environmentally friendly alternative. In the journal Angewandte Chemie, American researchers have now introduced a process by which they can produce tailored, highly effective adsorption agents to do this job.

19 Nov 2013

EBI's Initiative to Develop Natural Gas Public Service Stations Receives Gaz Métro’s Praises

Gaz Métro salutes EBI's initiative to establish a network of public service stations that will supply natural gas as fuel. The Gaz Métro network is contributing to the project by distributing, at the company's fuelling stations, the renewable natural gas produced by EBI in Berthierville. Gaz Métro is pleased to use its gas network to link producers and consumers in order to facilitate access to locally produced renewable natural gas.

18 Nov 2013

Aluminum Beverage Can Industry Recycles 178,099 Pounds of Cans to Raise $133,695 for Charities

The aluminum beverage can industry raised $133,695 for local charities by recycling 178,099 pounds of cans, which equates to more than 5.7 million beverage cans, for the Can Manufacturers Institute's (CMI) Great American Can RoundUp Industry Challenge. Ball Corporation came in first place in the annual competition by recycling nearly 50 percent of the entire amount collected – 88,473 pounds of cans. Rexam and Crown Holdings came in second and third place, respectively.

18 Nov 2013

GoMRI to Fund Study on Impact of Hydrocarbon Releases on the Environment and Public Health

The Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative (GoMRI) announced today that it plans to award up to $105 million to support research consortia investigating the effect, and the potential associated impact, of hydrocarbon releases on the environment and public health, as well as to develop improved spill mitigation, oil detection, characterization, and remediation technologies.

18 Nov 2013

EPA’s Tinkering with RFS, Corn Ethanol Mandate Will Not Help Relieve Impacts of Artificially-High Food Prices

A mere tinkering with the federal Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and the corn ethanol mandate by the Environmental Protection Agency will not help relieve the impacts of artificially-high food prices, according to a grassroots food coalition.

18 Nov 2013

Duke Energy Carolinas Files New Renewable Energy Program with NCUC

Duke Energy Carolinas has filed a new renewable energy program with the N.C. Utilities Commission (NCUC).

From Duke Energy 18 Nov 2013

Nissan and NRG eVgo Expand EV Fast Charging Network in Greater Washington D.C.

Nissan and NRG eVgo (ee-vee-go), a subsidiary of NRG Energy, Inc., are celebrating the expansion of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in greater Washington D.C., and one local food bank will reap the benefits. "Stuff a LEAF for the Holidays" is a Thanksgiving charity food drive being held at the Macy's Court inside Dulles Town Center, which is home to one of the first three eVgo Freedom Station® sites in the greater Washington D.C. metropolitan area.

From NRG Energy, Inc. 18 Nov 2013

ReneSola Partners with Solar Side Up in Solar PV Projects Totaling 44.5 KW in Colorado

ReneSola Ltd ("ReneSola"), a leading brand and technology provider of solar photovoltaic ("PV") products, today announced its collaboration with Solar Side Up of Golden, Colorado in a series of projects totaling 44.5KW in solar PV arrays in the past two months.

18 Nov 2013

Proposed RFS Rule Could Chill Investments in Advanced Biofuels Projects

The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) and its advanced biofuel members will make every effort to correct a flawed proposed rule on the 2014 volume obligations for the Renewable Fuel Standard, the group said today in response to the official release of the proposal.

18 Nov 2013

University of Bristol Wins Green Gown Award for Environmental Efforts

The University of Bristol has won a Green Gown Award for its environmental efforts – its second accolade in just a week - and will now compete at an international level.

16 Nov 2013

Covanta TARTECH JV Begins Metals Recovery and Recycling System Operations at Peabody Ash Monofill

Covanta TARTECH, LLC, a joint venture of Covanta Energy Corporation, a world leader in sustainable waste management and renewable energy, and Germany-based TARTECH eco industries AG, announced today the commencement of operations of a metals recovery and recycling system at an ash monofill located in Peabody, MA.

16 Nov 2013

SunEdison Introduces Solar PV-Based Water Pump for Agriculture in India

SunEdison, a leading solar technology manufacturer and provider of solar technology and solar energy services, today launched the SunEdison Solar Water Pump, a high performance solar PV-based water pump specially designed for agriculture. The Solar Water Pump will address a significant market, and help increase crop yield by delivering reliable irrigation without dependence on expensive diesel fuel or intermittent electrical power supply.

16 Nov 2013

Siemens to Commission 20 Turbines for Oldman 2 Wind Project in Southern Alberta

Siemens Canada has expanded its wind power footprint in Canada to the Province of Alberta via an agreement for Mainstream Renewable Power’s Oldman 2 wind project. The deal will see Siemens supply, deliver and commission 20 SWT-2.3-101 wind turbines with a hub height of 80 metres and blade length of 49 metres.

16 Nov 2013

Google and KKR Invest in Six Solar PV Facilities to be Managed by Recurrent Energy

Google, KKR and Recurrent Energy today announced that Google and KKR are making an investment in six solar photovoltaic (PV) facilities that are currently being developed and will be managed by Recurrent Energy.

From Recurrent Energy, Inc. 16 Nov 2013

Siemens Global Center for Sustainable Urban Development Receives LEED Platinum Certification

The Crystal, the global center for sustainable urban development built and operated by Siemens, is setting new standards in environmentally friendly and sustainable buildings.

15 Nov 2013