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Study Reveals How Noise Pollution Potentially Impacts Aquatic Ecosystems

Acoustic disturbance has different effects on different species of fish, according to a new study from the Universities of Bristol and Exeter which tested fish anti-predator behaviour.

28 Jul 2014

Forecast Report on Global Biodiesel Market and Biogas Industry

The growth of the global biodiesel market is primarily dependent on the availability, quality, and yield of feedstock because the source material accounts for more than 80 percent of the cost of biodiesel production. On the other hand, biogas is gaining traction as a versatile energy carrier with significant potential to meet growing demand in the power, heating, and fuel markets.

28 Jul 2014

City of Vestavia Hills Wins ‘Energy Efficiency Leader Award’

City leaders in Vestavia Hills, Ala., report that replacement of outdated lighting with highly efficient illumination at the city’s sports fields, pool and tennis courts is generating a nearly 50 percent decrease in energy usage.

26 Jul 2014

SunEdison Acquires 156 MW DC Comanche Solar Project from Community Energy

SunEdison, Inc., a leading global solar technology manufacturer and provider of solar energy services, today announced its acquisition of the 156 megawatt (MW) DC Comanche Solar project from renewable energy developer Community Energy.

26 Jul 2014

Cloverdale Solar Project Commissioned on Sonoma County Landfill Site

Cenergy Power and Greenleaf-TNX are pleased to announce that they have successfully commissioned a 1.8 MW DC solar facility in Cloverdale, California, known as the "Cloverdale Solar" project.

26 Jul 2014

CBD Energy Subsidiary Finalizes Binding Contracts for Commercial Solar Installations in Australia

CBD Energy Limited today announced that its Westinghouse Solar subsidiary has finalized binding contracts for commercial solar installations in Australia totaling $1.3M.

From CBD Energy Limited 26 Jul 2014

Polaris Industries Announces Availability of 2015 Line of Polaris GEM Vehicles

Polaris Industries Inc., a leading manufacturer of electric vehicles, today announced the availability of its 2015 line of Polaris GEM vehicles.

26 Jul 2014

Frost & Sullivan’s New Analysis on Global Solar Power Market

Increased focus on curbing the emissions of greenhouse gases and other pollutants is fuelling the global solar power market.

From Frost & Sullivan 26 Jul 2014

Experts Discuss EPA’s $1.7 Billion Cleanup Plan for Passaic River

Environmental cleanup experts gathered at NJIT this week for an all-day public forum on a $1.7 billion proposal by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to dredge toxic sediment from an eight-mile stretch of the lower Passaic River.

25 Jul 2014

UPM Researchers Identify Plant Species That Can Help in Phytoremediation of Polluted Soils

Researchers at UPM have studied the arsenic and heavy metal levels in plants from an old mine of Madrid. They identified a species that can help in phytoremediation works.

25 Jul 2014

Three-Way Financing Agreement for Zero Energy Nanotechnology Building

Albany County Executive Daniel McCoy, Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan, and the newly merged SUNY CNSE/SUNYIT Chief Executive Officer Alain Kaloyeros today announced a three-way financing agreement for the Zero Energy Nanotechnology (ZEN) building currently under construction on the college’s Fuller Road campus.

25 Jul 2014

Andalay Solar Introduces American Made Solar Modules

Andalay Solar, Inc., the leading designer and manufacturer of integrated solar power systems, is adding American made solar modules to its many advantages over ordinary systems with a strong commitment to US manufacturing and job creation.

25 Jul 2014

SXSW Eco Announces Experts for Dual Keynote Session on Sustainable Jet Fuel

South by Southwest Eco (SXSW Eco), a conference connecting the urgency of global sustainability challenges with the opportunity for breakthrough solutions, today announced that Julie Felgar, Managing Director of Environmental Strategy and Integration at Boeing Commercial Airplanes, and Alejandro Rios G., Director of the Sustainable Bioenergy Research Consortium (SBRC) at the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology in Abu Dhabi will lead a dual keynote session at the event.

25 Jul 2014

Seneca Energy II Landfill Gas-to-Renewable Natural Gas Facility Opens at Seneca Meadows Landfill

EIF Renewable Energy Holdings, a leading landfill gas-to-energy company, and Seneca Meadows, Inc., an environmental award winning waste management company, today announced the opening of Seneca Energy II, a landfill gas-to-renewable natural gas facility located at the Seneca Meadows Landfill in Seneca Falls, NY. The companies celebrated the opening of the facility at a ribbon cutting ceremony on July 22nd.

25 Jul 2014