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March 09 2010
Scientists Develop Highly Recyclable Plastic
Researchers at I.B.M. and Stanford University said Tuesday that they have discovered a new way to make plastics that can be continuously recycled or developed for novel uses in health care and microelectronics.
European Activists Sue Over Biofuels Studies
The groups sued the European Commission for failing to release studies investigating the impact of biofuels on the environment. The commission says the legal action was premature.
March 08 2010
Counting 'Outsourced' Greenhouse Gas Emissions
A new analysis attempts to quantify how much of each nation's carbon dioxide consumption is produced locally and how much is "embedded" in imported goods.
I.B.M. Opens Energy Lab in Beijing
The technology giant aims to develop smart grid software for deployment in China -- and eventual expansion to the global market.
March 04 2010
$100 Million in Stimulus Funds for Green Tech
The Department of Energy has announced a new round of grants to help accelerate innovation in energy efficiency, storage and transmission.
March 03 2010
The Credibility of Climate Science, Cont.
Beyond the integrity of climate research, some scientists see a need to address questions about the role of science in modern society.
February 19 2010
U.N. Report to Quantify the Environmental Impact of Major Companies
The report, due later this year, suggests that world's top 3,000 companies cause $2.2 trillion dollars in environmental damage per year.
February 12 2010
With Masdar Institute, Abu Dhabi Seeks Reputation as Clean-Tech Research Hub
With a big budget and aggressive recruitment, the clean energy research facility aims to foster a knowledge-based economy centered on renewable energy development.
February 03 2010
Household Pesticide Is Finding Its Way Into California Rivers, Study Suggests
California Rivers contain toxins found in a commonly used home pesticide, according to study published in Environmental Science and Technology.
Measuring Greenhouse Gases Locally
The state is setting up seven monitoring points using a device from Picarro, a Silicon Valley company.
Wind Power in Europe Grows, but Credit Remains Tight
The association reported that 39 percent of all new capacity installed last year was wind power. Runners-up were natural gas and solar photovoltaics.
January 26 2010
Tapping Methane at Africa's Lake Kivu
Africa's Lake Kivu could provide vast stores of methane for energy use -- though it is not without its hazards.
Biofuel Companies Attack Algae Study
A University of Virginia study citing what it called some of the limitations of algae-based biofuel production is being blasted by algae companies.
Using Soccer to Supplant Kerosene Use?
A group of Harvard students are hoping that a soccer ball that generates and stores electricity during normal play will help offset the use of kerosene in the developing world.
January 20 2010
Gas Drilling Techniques Under Fire ... Again
The natural gas extraction industry is poorly regulated, according to a report by the Environmental Working Group.
Wind Power Unreliable? Build More Turbines
A new study suggests that the intermittency problem associated with wind power can be overcome in part by building more wind power.
January 19 2010
Europe Mulls Policy on Biodiversity
E.U. regulators are backing the creation of a group for biodiversity that would mirror the main United Nations scientific body dealing with climate change.
January 14 2010
January 11 2010
Warming Imperils Crops in India and China
China and India face a future of sharply lower crop yields as a consequence of a warming planet, leading scientists in both nations warned recently.
January 07 2010
Small British Company Bets on Tidal Power
Marine Current Turbines is raising cash to build a five-kilowatt array based on its "SeaGen" prototype.
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