Bush Passes the Buck on Global Warming
Bush adminstration decides not to act on global warming under the Clean Air Act, despite Supreme Court ruling.
Wal-Mart To Eliminate Wood from Illegal and Unknown Sources
Company is beginning assessment to determine the sources of wood used in its products.
Canadian CCS Project Announced
Enhance Energy Inc. is building a transmission system to take CO2 emissions from the industrial region of Alberta to storage sites in the south.
Former U.S. Officials Call for an Earth Systems Science Agency
Article in the journal science suggests that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) should be merged with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to better deal with climate change and other environmental and economic issues.
Southern Hemisphere Glaciers Melting in Winter
Winter glacier collapses in Argentina and Antarctica indicate faster global warming.
A-Power To Build Second Wind-Turbine Plant in China
The plant will have an annual capicity of 800 MW worth of wind turbines. Plant will be located in wind blet of Inner Mongolia.
Iberdrola Increased Electricity Production 83% in 1H08
Increase in wind power responsible for 96% of increased power production.
Solarfun, Schuco Sign 47-MW Supply Contract
Chinese solar company will provide European PV-system installer with modules for projects in southeast Europe and Middle East.
PowerSecure Secures $50M in Contracts Over Seven Weeks
New business consists of orders for the company's distributed generation products.
Electric Car News: Mitsubishi and BMW
Mitsubishi poised to begin sales next summer. BMW moving closer to a decision on whether or not to build battery-powered vehicles.