Ocean Acidification’s Effects Documented in New Study of Shellfish
Tuesday, October 27th, 2009 Posted in Green News | Comments OffRelatively small increases in ocean acidity significantly harm clams, bay scallops, and oysters, particularly in their crucial larval stage, according to a new study. Researchers at the State University of New York, Stony Brook, exposed ...
U.S. Awards $3.4 Billion to Create a “Smart” Electric Grid
Tuesday, October 27th, 2009 Posted in Green News | Comments OffThe Obama administration is awarding $3.4 billion in grants to modernize the national electric grid. One-hundred companies, utilities, manufacturers, and cities will receive the grants — ranging from $400,000 to $200 million — for projects ...
Transition Towns or Bright Green Cities?
Tuesday, October 27th, 2009 Posted in Green News | Comments OffWhat can any of us do in the face of planetary catastrophe? Staring into the ecological abyss, it's easy to feel small and unimportant. Edward Abbey wrote truly, "Sentiment without action is the ruin of the ...
Graphic Series: Earthly Ideas, Women’s Rights
Tuesday, October 27th, 2009 Posted in Green News | Comments OffNot only are women's rights essential to a vibrant society, but they are also essential to a healthy, viable environment. This week's cartoon describes why women's rights and environmental sustainability go hand in hand. Studies show ...
Suburbanization meets the Crises of Climate Change, Peaking Resources and the Great Recession
Tuesday, October 27th, 2009 Posted in Green News | Comments Offby Warren Karlenzig The unchecked trend of US exurbanization was one of the major factors setting off the beginning of the global financial crisis of 2008-2009, according to a new research paper published by the Post Carbon ...
Instances of Use of United States Armed Forces Abroad 1798-2006
Tuesday, October 27th, 2009 Posted in Green News | Comments OffLaboral Centro de Arte y Creación Industrial in Gijón, North of Spain has opened a very very very good exhibition a few days ago. FEEDFORWARD - The Angel of History addresses the current moment in history ...
Psychology is the Missing Link in the Climate Change Debate
Tuesday, October 27th, 2009 Posted in Green News | Comments OffBy Adam Corner Without a deeper insight into people's behaviour and motivations, a low-carbon world will remain out of reach. From 10:10 to the government's Act On CO2 campaign, it is now widely accepted that tackling climate ...
Important Study on Climate Change and Livestock Emissions
Tuesday, October 27th, 2009 Posted in Green News | Comments OffA study by Robert Goodland and Jeff Anhang of the World Bank looked at the relative importance of anthropogenic emissions of greenhouse gasses from oil, natural gas, and coal compared to the life cycle and supply chain emissions of domesticated ...
Plug-in maker Fisker to buy idled GM plant
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Senator Boxer Releases Full Draft of US Climate Bill
Tuesday, October 27th, 2009 Posted in Green News | Comments OffSenator Barbara Boxer released a 923-page draft of the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act over the weekend, the Senate version of climate and energy legislation, for the first time specifying emissions allocations and costs proposed in the bill. ...
Smart grid gets multibillion-dollar injection
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Autodesk crunches numbers for greener buildings
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Schneider Electric/Xantrex PV Box to be demonstrated at Solar Power International 2009
Monday, October 26th, 2009 Posted in Green News | Comments OffXantrex Technology Inc. and its parent company Schneider Electric, announce their exhibit at Solar Power International 2009, North America's largest business to business tradeshow and conference for solar technology, in Anaheim, California, from October 27 - 29, 2009.
SeaEnergy and Taiwan Generations Corporation to develop offshore windfarms in Taiwan
Monday, October 26th, 2009 Posted in Green News | Comments OffThe first steps are in place for the development of Taiwan's offshore wind potential following the conclusion of a Heads of Terms Agreement by SeaEnergy PLC and Taiwan Generation Corporation (TGC). Under the agreement they will jointly plan, construct, ...
3TIER Expands Geographical Coverage of Most Advanced Solar Map & Dataset
Monday, October 26th, 2009 Posted in Green News | Comments OffSharp Celebrates Several Milestones Since Entering the U.S. Market Earlier this Decade
Monday, October 26th, 2009 Posted in Green News | Comments OffSolar Power International 2009, Largest Ever U.S. Solar Energy Event, Begins in Anaheim, Calif.
Monday, October 26th, 2009 Posted in Green News | Comments OffKeynotes Include U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis, New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Ed Begley Jr.; Organizers Expect Record Attendance of 20,000+ People from 90 Countries; Sprawling Solar Energy Expo with 925 Companies Opens Doors to ...
U.S. Solar Organizations SEIA and SEPA Form New Entity to Produce Trade Events That Drive Solar Industry Expansion
Monday, October 26th, 2009 Posted in Green News | Comments OffSolar Energy Trade Shows LLC Will Produce "Solar Power International", "PV America" and Other B2B Events; Show Proceeds Will Continue to Support the Growth of the U.S. Solar Energy Industry
SEPA Boosts Solar Electric Power Build-out with New Resources
Monday, October 26th, 2009 Posted in Green News | Comments OffOnline solar tools and other resources customized for utility executives, employees and solar industry leaders
Firestone & DC Power Systems Form Alliance
Monday, October 26th, 2009 Posted in Green News | Comments OffFirestone Energy Solutions, a division of Firestone Building Products, LLC, has formed a strategic alliance with DC Power Systems to bring solar energy products and services to Firestone's nationwide roofing distribution network.