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International Congress of Nano Bio Clean Tech 2008 to Hold Nanomaterials Stewardship Workshop

A nanomaterials stewardship workshop focused on new nanoscale materials regulations, risk management and data collection will be one of several one-day seminars taking place at the 5 th Annual International Congress of Nano Bio Clean Tech

30 Sep 2008

Existing Regulations May Miss Key Smog Pollutants in Los Angeles Area

Existing regulations may not effectively target a large source of fine, organic particle pollutants that contribute to hazy skies and poor air quality over Los Angeles

29 Sep 2008

CleanTech Comes to China With US-China Clean Technology Exchange Conference

The New England Chinese Information and Networking Association (NECINA) today announced its inaugural U.S.-China Clean Technology Exchange Conference, scheduled for Saturday, October 18 at the Radisson Hotel in Chelmsford, Mass

29 Sep 2008

Antarctic Survey Shows CO2 Emissions are Still Booming

Scientists will this week announce the annual update on the global carbon figures. They report that CO2 emissions from burning fossil fuels and cement manufacturing continue to increase rapidly despite international agreements to limit emissions of greenhouse gases

29 Sep 2008

New Solar Ingot and Wafer Production Plant in Salem, Oregon for SANYO

SANYO is to construct a new plant for the manufacture of silicon ingot and solar wafers in the Salem Renewable Energy and Technology Park

29 Sep 2008

New Study Looks at Human Impact on the Earth, 100 Million Years in the Future

Jan Zalasiewicz, a lecturer in geology at the University of Leicester, has published a new study looking at the lasting impression made by mankind 100 million years hence

29 Sep 2008

Gene Research May Identify Way of Improving Rice Yield and Improve Crops

A team of scientists, including Penn State Distinguished Professor of Biology Hong Ma, has identified a gene in rice that controls the size and weight of rice grains. The gene may prove to be useful for breeding high-yield rice and, thus, may benefit the vast number of people who rely on this staple food for survival

29 Sep 2008

New Nanotechnology Production Method Produces Environmentally Friendly Gold Nanoparticles

A new method of producing gold nanoparticles eliminates the negative environmental impact of synthetic byproduct chemicals made during their production

29 Sep 2008

NASA Data Reports Fastest Sea Ice Retreat on Record

Although the melt season did not break the record for ice loss, NASA data are showing that for a four-week period in August 2008, sea ice melted faster during that period than ever before

29 Sep 2008

Issues, Markets, Testing and Policy Issues on Carbon Sinks to be Discussed by Expert Panel

With reducing carbon emissions on the national agenda, a group of expert panelists will discuss methods, markets, testing and policy issues on how carbon sinks or carbon sequestration may be used to reduce atmospheric CO2

29 Sep 2008

Oldest Rock on Earth Discovered in Canada, Dated at 4.28 Billion Years Old

Canadian bedrock more than 4 billion years old may be the oldest known section of the Earth's early crust

29 Sep 2008

Plant Ecosystem Study Simulates Climate Conditions in 2100

A new experiment to find out how British plant ecosystems may be affected by future changes to climate and biodiversity is underway at Imperial College London

29 Sep 2008

Graphene Based Material Set to Revolutionise Nanoelectronics, Energy Storage, Electricity Production and Transportation

A new graphene based material helps solve the structure of graphite oxide and could lead to applications in nanoelectronics, energy storage and production, and transportation such as airplanes and cars has been created

29 Sep 2008

New Test Method For Detecting Illness Causing Bacteria in Food

Microbiologists at Oregon State University have developed a new technology to detect illness causing bacteria

28 Sep 2008

Journal Says Rather Than Blame Cities for Climate Change, We Should See Them As Solutions

Cities are being unfairly blamed for most of humanity’s greenhouse gas emissions and this threatens efforts to tackle climate change, warns a study in the October 2008 issue of the journal Environment and Urbanization

28 Sep 2008