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Scientists Identify Microbes Responsible for Consuming Natural Gas in Deepwater Horizon Spill
In the results of a new study, scientists explain how they used DNA to identify microbes present in the Gulf of Mexico following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and the particular microbes responsible for consuming natural gas immediately after the spill.
Tue, 11/08/2011 - 18:01 — admin
Green Design and Economic Revitalization Advanced by Greening America’s Capitals Partners
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today, August 12, 2011, announced that through its Greening America's Capitals (GAC) project, it will help the five capital cities to create healthy communities through green development.
Tue, 11/08/2011 - 17:41 — admin
U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory and Industry Leaders Join Forces to Help Consumers Plug In Electric Vehicles
U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Google Inc., and more than 80 leading organizations in electric vehicle (EV) deployment will collaborate to provide consumers and industry with accurate and up-to-date information on the locations of electric vehicle charging stations.
Tue, 11/08/2011 - 17:38 — admin
President Obama Announces Historic 54.5 mpg Fuel Efficiency Standard
President Obama has announced a historic agreement with thirteen major automakers to pursue the next phase in the Administration’s national vehicle program, increasing fuel economy to 54.5 miles per gallon for cars and light-duty trucks by Model Year 2025.
Tue, 11/08/2011 - 17:29 — admin
Bottled Water with Bleach Bringing Sunlight
A bottled liter of water with a few teaspoons of bleach is proving to be a successful recipe for dwellers in the light-deprived slums of the Philippines.
Tue, 11/08/2011 - 17:26 — admin
Global Investments in Green Energy Up Nearly a Third to US$211 billion
Wind farms in China and small-scale solar panels on rooftops in Europe were largely responsible for last year’s 32% rise in green energy investments worldwide, according to the latest annual report on renewable energy investment trends issued by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
Tue, 11/08/2011 - 17:25 — admin
World’s Least Developed Countries Set to Jump Start Transition to a Green Economy
With their low-carbon profile, rich natural assets and promising policy initiatives, the world’s 48 least developed countries are well-positioned to jump start the transition to a green economy, according to a new UN report released today at the start of the Fourth UN Conference on Least Developed Countries (LDC-IV).
Tue, 11/08/2011 - 17:21 — admin
Study Concludes Global Warming Will Not Significantly Affect Wind Energy Production
Rising global temperatures will not significantly affect wind energy production in the United States concludes a new study.
Tue, 11/08/2011 - 17:20 — admin
Research Support Facility Becomes A Model of Super Energy Efficiency
The Research Support Facility (RSF), the US National Renewable Energy Laboratory's newest sustainable green building is a model for energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies.
Tue, 11/08/2011 - 17:14 — admin
Energy Projects Transform Trash to Green Power
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized six landfill methane capture projects and partners for their innovation in generating renewable energy and protecting the climate and people’s health by reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Tue, 11/08/2011 - 17:11 — admin
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