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Scientists Develop Novel Process to Deal with Agricultural and Plastic Waste Problems

Your chairs, synthetic rugs and plastic bags could one day be made out of cocoa, rice and vegetable waste rather than petroleum, scientists are now reporting. The novel process they developed and their results, which could help the world deal with its agricultural and plastic waste problems, appear in the ACS journal Macromolecules.

22 Aug 2014

National Labs and Institutions Partner to Develop Most Complete Climate and Earth System Model

High performance computing researchers at Sandia National Laboratories are working with the Department of Energy (DOE) and other national laboratories and institutions to develop and apply the most complete climate and Earth system model, to address the most challenging and demanding climate change issues.

21 Aug 2014

Common Ingredients in Sunblock Can Be Toxic to Ocean's Inhabitants

The sweet and salty aroma of sunscreen and seawater signals a relaxing trip to the shore. But scientists are now reporting that the idyllic beach vacation comes with an environmental hitch.

21 Aug 2014

UTSA Researchers Receive NCPTT Grant to Evaluate Energy Efficiency of Radiant Barrier Retrofits for Historic Homes

A team of UTSA researchers has been awarded a nearly $40,000 grant from the National Center for Preservation Technology and Training (NCPTT), an office of the National Park Service (NPS) and U.S. Department of the Interior. The grant will fund a one-year study of the energy efficiency and cost effectiveness of radiant barrier retrofits of historic homes in hot, humid climates.

21 Aug 2014

Algae Systems and Japan’s IHI Complete Demonstration of New Biofuel Production Approach

Algae Systems LLC completed demonstration of a new biofuel production approach in early-August jointly with Japan’s IHI Corporation. The process is based on the conversion of algae and wastewater to energy and clean water.

21 Aug 2014

Power Production Begins at Three New North Carolina Utility-Scale Solar Farms

Three new North Carolina utility-scale solar farms have begun producing power, racking up another 18.2 MW, equal to taking about 2,400 passenger vehicles off the road for the year. A significant portion of the investment responsible for the projects was managed by Washington, D.C.–based solar investment and financing firm, Sol Systems.

21 Aug 2014

Walmart Selects Lumos Solar’s LSX Frameless Modules for Custom Solar Canopy at Portland

Lumos Solar, a Boulder, Colorado based design-centric solar product company, is proud to announce today that the company's LSX frameless modules were used to create a custom solar canopy for Walmart in Portland, Oregon. The system is a part of Walmart's Renewable Energy Commitment, adding to their ultimate goal of achieving 100% renewable energy.

21 Aug 2014

Researchers Create Transparent Luminescent Solar Concentrator

A team of researchers at Michigan State University has developed a new type of solar concentrator that when placed over a window creates solar energy while allowing people to actually see through the window.

20 Aug 2014

Most of the Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment are Not Treated Properly

A study carried out by the research group of the University of Alicante "Waste, Pyrolysis and Combustion", University of Alicante, confirms that most of the waste from electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) is not treated properly.

20 Aug 2014

Ice Sheet Size Fluctuations During the Ice Age May Have Triggered Abrupt Climate Change

Small fluctuations in the sizes of ice sheets during the last ice age were enough to trigger abrupt climate change, scientists have found.

20 Aug 2014

Leading Energy Efficiency Achievers More Motivated to Install Solar PV Systems

The energy efficiency actions of California homeowners who installed rooftop solar electric systems are providing insights into the connection between solar adoption and energy upgrades that could help in the design of future residential energy programs.

20 Aug 2014

Study Reveals Unexpected Link Between Solar Activity and Climate Change

A new study from Lund University in Sweden has, for the first time, reconstructed solar activity during the last ice age. The study shows that the regional climate is influenced by the sun and offers opportunities to better predict future climate conditions in certain regions.

20 Aug 2014

Shorenstein Publishes its First Report on Sustainability Achievements

Shorenstein Properties LLC announced the release of its 2013 Sustainability Report. A milestone in Shorenstein’s long-standing commitment to reducing the environmental footprint of its real estate operations,...

19 Aug 2014

Global Environmental Management Initiative’s Quick Guide on Renewable and Alternative Energy

The Global Environmental Management Initiative (GEMI) today announced the availability of a solution tool, the GEMI Quick Guide on Renewable and Alternative Energy.

19 Aug 2014

Sihong Tianganghu PV Power Generation Procures 82MW of Trina Solar’s Anti-PID Modules

Trina Solar Limited, a global leader in photovoltaic modules, solutions, and services, today announced it signed an agreement to supply 82MW of its anti-Potential Induced Degradation modules to Sihong Tianganghu Photovoltaic Power Generation Co., Ltd. for a solar power plant located in Jiangsu Province.

19 Aug 2014