Following each of the world's worst nuclear accidents—Three Mile Island, Chernobyl, and Fukushima—governments and plant operators adopted safety and security measures to help prevent future disasters. Most recently, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has designed a new set of rules to harden American reactors against earthquake-triggered failures like those that crippled Japan's Fukushima-Daiichi plant last year.
Following an analysis of the Center for Climate Strategies (CCS) Gas Emissions and Case Projections of 1990-2025 report, ClimeCo Corporation and Green Hub Advisors presented their recommendations for a white paper compiled by the Border Environment Cooperation Commission (BECC) focused on carbon emission reductions derived from clean and efficient energy projects along the U.S.-Mexico border.
U.S. production of renewable energy has increased by more than 300 percent in the past decade, but the United States still lags far behind Europe and Indonesia and is only slightly ahead of Mexico in the percentage of electricity it gets from renewable sources, according to a new report from the Natural Resources Defense Council.
The electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) industry is growing. By 2017 it is estimated that $4.3 billion will be spent on EV charging equipment. With the number of electric charging stations continuing to grow and tremendous investments in new technology – such as a recent funding announcement from the U.S. Department of Energy for up to $4 million to develop wireless charging – the charging infrastructure industry is poised for aggressive development. These advancements bring significant opportunity, making now a critical time to examine the industry and its future.
After Canadian Solar Inc, one of the world's largest solar companies, has successfully launched an Authorized Reseller Program in April, the company today announced a partner program for EPCs and PV installers in the...
Theft of solar panels is just one of the many challenges the solar industry continues to face.Relatively easy to steal, panels are sitting on roofs or at ground level, and are often not secured by any anti-theft solution.
Johnson Controls, a global diversified technology company that provides solutions for increasing efficiency in buildings, has added a Green Button link to its Panoptix solution.
By Nick Gilbert
8 Jun 2012
A new World Wildlife Fund commissioned report finds that China has maintained its lead in manufacturing clean energy technology.
By G.P. Thomas
8 Jun 2012
Argus has announced that a series of latest market assessments has been introduced for carbon markets in the West America and California and renewable energy certificates (RECs).
By G.P. Thomas
8 Jun 2012
The second clean technology investment and business matchmaking conference, Virdis Africa will be held on 16 and 17 October, 2012 in Lower Houghton, Johannesburg, South Africa at the Kilarney Country Club. The event is focused on corporate and entrepreneurs, who require funding for the introduction of clean technology services and solutions.
By G.P. Thomas
8 Jun 2012
Scotland’s Geodiversity Charter, which safeguards Scotland’s Geodiversity that is regarded as an essential element for sustainable growth in the economy and environment, has been launched by the Environment and Climate Change Minister, Stewart Stevenson MSP in Edinburgh.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
8 Jun 2012
The humanitarian organization, Live to Love, founded by His Holiness the Gyalwang Drukpa has reiterated its dedication towards the environment on World Environment Day by collaborating with India to organize a number of activities related to the environment. These activities include a cleanliness drive, tree plantation and spreading messages relating to eco-friendliness.
By Nick Gilbert
8 Jun 2012
SiG Solar group, specialists in selling photovoltaic modules has declared that it is entering the LED lighting sector with its range of products. The SiG Solar LUX, a new business sector is providing street lighting and interior solutions globally with a worldwide patented technology.
By G.P. Thomas
8 Jun 2012
NineSigma, an innovation partner to global organizations, declared its willingness to help Alberta-based Climate Change and Emissions Management (CCEMC) through funding for the development of innovative solutions to minimize greenhouse gases emitted in Canada and Alberta.
By G.P. Thomas
8 Jun 2012
The 2013 Honda Fit EV, has earned the highest EPA fuel-efficiency rating, which is a combined adjusted EPA rating of 118 MPGe. Moreover, with a minimal consumption rating of 29 kWh per 100 mi and minimal EPA rated yearly fuel cost of $500, the 2013 Honda Fit EV delivers extra mileage to consumers.
By G.P. Thomas
8 Jun 2012