August 29, 2013 - Air pollution causes about 200,000 early deaths each year in the United States, according to a new study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Researchers at MIT’s Laboratory for Aviation and the Environment, say emissions from road transportation are the leading single cause of pollution, contributing 53,000 premature deaths, and that electrical power generation causes another 52,000. read more>>>
Aug 28, 2013 - Wind-power installations in Germany, the home of turbine makers Siemens AG (SIE) and Nordex SE (NDX1), rose 14 percent in the first half even as projects at sea were set back by installation and connection delays, an industry lobby said.
Developers added 1,143 megawatts of turbines, including 105 megawatts offshore, up from 1,004 megawatts a year earlier, the BWE group said today in an e-mailed statement.
Germany is investing in clean energy as it shutters nuclear reactors. read more>>>
August 31, 2013 - Louisiana barely registered on projects adding clean energy and clean transportation jobs during the second quarter, but the state has enormous untapped wind energy reserves, according to a report from Environmental Entrepreneurs, a nonprofit business group.
At least 58 clean energy and clean transportation projects were announced nationwide during the second quarter. Those projects will create an estimated 38,600 jobs, up slightly from the same period in 2012. read more>>>
August 30, 2013 - The St. Louis region has a mild regulatory climate and modest utility rates, waste disposal fees and fuel costs. A diverse community character, a wealth of cultural amenities and many cost-of-living bargains make this mid-continent region a great place to build career credentials while raising a family.
These relative comfort factors are both a blessing and curse as our business community copes with global market expectations. How do we grow the sustainability savvy, the P2 expertise, that's so crucial to plan for, track and reduce long-externalized environmental costs? read more>>>
Sep 3, 2013 - Bipartisan U.S. legislation to allow renewable-energy companies to use a type of partnership structure popular with oil and gas drillers has been stalled by debate over a green-energy tax credit.
Master limited partnerships provide conventional energy companies with tax benefits and access to cheap capital. Houston-based oil and gas company Apache Petroleum Co., the first master limited partnership, was created by its parent company, the Houston-based Apache Corp. (APA), in 1981, according to a 1987 report by the Congress’ Joint Committee on Taxation. read more>>>
1 September 2013 - If politicians are to be believed, migration caused by climate change will cause the world huge problems. One of the latest to repeat the warning is UK shadow immigration minister Chris Bryant, who, like many others before him, said 200 million people may be forced to flee their country. But how reliable is this figure?
In a speech to the Institute for Public Policy Research, Chris Bryant warned that millions of people around the world could be forced to leave their homes over the next few decades and move to countries less affected by environmental problems.
"If we get climate change wrong there is a very real danger we shall see levels of mass migration as yet unparalleled," he said. read more>>>
Average temperature over winter in South Pacific nation was highest since record-keeping began in 1909
3 September 2013 - Winter lacked an Antarctic chill this year in New Zealand, to record effect.
Scientists said on Tuesday that the South Pacific nation had its warmest winter since record-keeping began more than a century ago.
The average nationwide temperature was 9.5C (49.1F) for June, July and August, about 1.2C above average and 0.3C above the previous record set in 1984, the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research said. Record-keeping began in 1909. read more>>>
Aug 27, 2013 - As the new school year kicks off, the Cedar Rapids Community School District is rolling out a new program.
It’s called “The Green Team,” and it aims to promote sustainable ideas within the schools. In a district video about the new plan, the district said it sends about 3,460 tons of waste to the landfill each year. That's a cost of $154,000. The district also knows, like many public schools, it wastes some energy. For Cedar Rapids schools, that adds up to a cost of $525,000.
District leaders said they're already thinking green, but it's only a fraction of the potential work they could be doing. That's why this new program is important. read more>>>
August 27, 2013 - Ontario is building on its momentum to create the most connected, efficient and reliable energy grid in the world and building a new smart grid lab to serve as a hub for researchers.
With support from the province, Ryerson University's Centre for Urban Energy's innovative smart grid laboratory will provide a collaborative facility for testing and demonstrating smart grid ideas and products for Ontario institutions.
"Building a smarter grid has long been a key part of our government's plan to modernize our energy infrastructure and provide clean, reliable affordable power to consumers," said Bob Chiarelli read more>>>
August 29, 2013 - The Green Economy launched several new videos on Youtube and on its website. From manufacturing to clean water, TGE tells the stories of how businesses are going green and making money. Each video is only a few minutes long, covering topics like: "Manufacturing: What's Happening Now," and "From Farm to City: Keeping Water Clean."
"We are excited to show companies and businesses tell their own stories," states Tana Kantor, publisher. "Being able to witness progress in a short video is exhilarating." read more>>>
August 23, 2013 - Perhaps it is fitting that two teams from the Asia-Pacific reigned in the first Solar Decathlon ever held in Asia. The University of Wollongong from Australia and the South China University of Technology came first and second, respectively, beating 19 teams from nine countries.
Aug. 28, 2013 — Leveraging the amazing natural properties of the Morpho butterfly's wings, scientists have developed a nanobiocomposite material that shows promise for wearable electronic devices, highly sensitive light sensors and sustainable batteries. A report on the new hybrid material appears in the journal ACS Nano.
Aug. 27, 2013 - A new scientific report released today highlights the critical importance of taking early action when implementing measures to reduce the climate impact of rapidly increasing emissions from aviation. With a decision expected shortly on how and when to tackle international aviation emissions, this new report increases the pressure on the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) not to defer a decision on the adoption of a market-based measure (MBM).
Aug. 22, 2013 - ABPI (Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry) collaborates with the Carbon Trust to help pharmaceutical companies quickly estimate the carbon footprint of tablet medicines distributed in blister packs
Aug. 26, 2013 - Planting trees in coastal deserts could capture carbon dioxide, reduce harsh desert temperatures, boost rainfall, revitalise soils and produce cheap biofuels, say scientists.
Aug. 27, 2013 - China’s power capacity will more than double by 2030 and renewables including large hydro will account for more than half of new plants, eroding coal’s dominant share and attracting investment of $1.4 trillion. China’s power sector carbon emissions could be in decline by 2027.
August 28, 2013 - California Governor Edmund Brown, Jr., recently declared a state of emergency for the City and County of San Francisco. The City and County of San Francisco and the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission had previously declared their own states of emergency and requested that Governor Brown do the same. The reason: wildfires threatening critical electric infrastructure that provides service to San Francisco. (These are the same wildfires threatening Yosemite National Park). Transmission lines and two of the three hydropower facilities serving San Francisco have been shut down as a result of the wildfires, which are threatening San Francisco’s electricity supply. As a result of the declaration, San Francisco is authorized to spend $600,000 to purchase electricity on the open market. 
Aug 28, 2013 - This just in, in case you missed it: Green design is hot. And with a flood of different approaches, products, certification programs, and more hitting the market, it's hard for eco-conscious consumers to keep it all straight. Here at Networx, we like to empower you, the consumer, with the information you need to make great choices about your life -- and if we can help the environment along the way, so much the better.
Aug. 29, 2013 — In the search for clean, green sustainable energy sources to meet human needs for generations to come, perhaps no technology matches the ultimate potential of artificial photosynthesis. Bionic leaves that could produce energy-dense fuels from nothing more than sunlight, water and atmosphere-warming carbon dioxide, with no byproducts other than oxygen, represent an ideal alternative to fossil fuels but also pose numerous scientific challenges. A major step toward meeting at least one of these challenges has been achieved by researchers with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)'s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) working at the Joint Center for Artificial Photosynthesis (JCAP). 
LEMOORE, Calif., Aug. 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of Lemoore and Chevron Energy Solutions are starting the construction of an expansive solar installation to power domestic water wells, a wastewater treatment plant, the Cinnamon Municipal Complex, Police Department, and several other facilities throughout the city.