House Bill Supports Research on Acidification of Oceans
As carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere increase the oceans are becoming more acidic. House bill creates research group to study widespread effect on food chain.
Cargill Breaks Ground On Chicago Plant for Soy-Based Replacement to Polyurethane
$22 million manufacturing plant will make soy-based cushioning for furniture, bedding and automotive products, including seats for Ford Escape.
SunPower To Build Largest U.S. Solar System for FPL
SunPower has been chosen to build the recenlty announced solar projects in DeSoto County, Florida and at the Kennedy Space Center.
Intel Capital Invests in German Thin Film Solar Company
Global investment arm of Intel leads EUR 85 million investment round to build new Berlin plant.
MTI Micro Signs Development Deal With UMPC Maker
Developer of mobile methanol fuel cells will work with Korean maker of ultra mobile portable computers (UMPC).
New England Solar Provider Grows Through Acquisition
SolarWrights acquires Sunsearch, expanding geographic region in Connecticut.
Pickens' Plan Addresses National Energy Emergency
Legendary oil man T. Boone Pickens launches nationwide campaign for ramping up wind power and using natural gas for transportation.
Alberta To Put $4B Into GHG Reduction
Provincial governtment is creating two fudns to address the region's escalating greenhouse gas emissions.
Pennsylvania Passes Climate Change Act
Governor Rendell is expected to sign the bill soon, requiring the state to develop a plan for greenhouse gas reductions.
Airlines Must Join EU Emission Trading Scheme in 2012
European Union lawmakers gave the final approval to a plan that includes airlines in emissions trading beginning in 2012.