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Polar Research Shows New Evidence of Global Environmental Change

It now appears clear that the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets are losing mass contributing to sea level rise. Warming in the Antarctic is much more widespread than it was thought prior to the IPY, and it now appears that the rate of ice loss from Greenland is increasing

25 Feb 2009

Handheld Gas Detectors Find Gas Leaks Fast

For individuals responsible for finding gas leaks in structures such as plants, factories, office buildings, and homes, or leaks in equipment that store or use gas, Extech gas leak detectors may be one of the most important tools available

25 Feb 2009

Tillage Practices Doesn't Always Influence Soil Carbon Storage

Recent research conducted at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada studied the impacts of tillage and nitrogen and phosphorus fertilization on carbon storage, revealing that the effect of no-till on carbon sequestration can be variable depending on soil and climatic conditions, and nutrient management practices

25 Feb 2009

Climate Change Shifts Bird Migration Range

Researchers at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) have documented that a variety of North American bird species are extending their breeding ranges to the north

25 Feb 2009

PPG Industries Hits Milestone for Solar Control Glass

PPG Industries has shipped its 20-millionth square-foot of Solarban 70XL glass

25 Feb 2009

New LED Strip Lighting Released

UK lighting manufacturer LiteLED has released the SL Series linear LED luminaire, a strip light that is smaller, longer lasting, and provides superior task efficiency compared to the neon or fluorescent lamps commonly used today

25 Feb 2009

Investigation into Toxic Chinese Drywall Goes National

Americas Watchdog's Homeowners Consumer Center is leading a national investigation into what could be toxic imported Chinese dry wall that began showing up in the United States in 2001

25 Feb 2009

Next Generation Solar Cells Mimic How Plants Turn Sunlight into Energy Through Photosynthesis

The ability of plants to turn sunlight into energy through photosynthesis has been successfully mimicked by scientists at the University of Southampton to produce a new generation of solar cells

25 Feb 2009

Commercial Yeasts Get an Enzyme for Biofuel Production

A new enzyme has been discovered which teaches yeast cells to ferment xylose into ethanol

25 Feb 2009

Adaptive Energy Concept Car, the Rinspeed iChange, to Debut at Geneva Motor Show

The Swiss auto powerhouse Rinspeed presents the 'iChange,' the world's first car whose body adapts to the number of passengers on board

25 Feb 2009

Green Information Technology Not Making a Difference to Climate Change

There is no evidence that information technologies necessarily reduce our environmental footprint

25 Feb 2009

High Radiation Found in Water Source for Jordan

Ancient groundwater being tapped by Jordan, one of the 10 most water-deprived nations in the world, has been found to contain twenty times the radiation considered safe for drinking water

25 Feb 2009

First Solar Passes Milestone of $1 Per Watt

First Solar today announced it reduced its manufacturing cost for solar modules in the fourth quarter to 98 cents per watt, breaking the $1 per watt price barrier

24 Feb 2009

British Butterfly Shows Role of Habitat for Species Responding to Climate Change

Most wild species are expected to colonise northwards as the climate warms, but how are they going to get there when so many landscapes are covered in wheat fields and other crops

24 Feb 2009

SunWave Introduces Utility Pole Mounted Grid Connected Solar Systems

Petra Solar, Inc., the leading provider of innovative photovoltaic (PV) solutions for utilities, announces the SunWave(TM) Solar AC System, the only proven grid interactive pole-mounted solar system for installation on utility distribution poles and streetlight poles

24 Feb 2009