Comprehensive Report on Marine Litter
Plastic bags, bottles and other debris piling up in the oceans and seas could be dramatically reduced by improved waste reduction, waste management and recycling initiatives.
U.S. House Committee Passes National Climate Service Bill
Bill would establish comprehensive group on climate change within NOAA.
Farmers Could Offset 25% of Global Emissions Annually – Report
Worldwatch report states that without addressing agriculture and land use, climate change fight will fail.
SunPower, Jabil Sign Agreement for Mexico Manufacturing
Jabil to manufacture SunPower panels in Mexico beginning in the second half of 2009.
PG&E Contracts Another 230MW of Solar Power
NextLight Renewable Power expects to begin power deliveries from Anelope Valley, CA-project in 2011.
EDF EN To Build Large PV Plant in Ontario
23-MW photovoltaic power plant will be one of the largest in Canada.
ElectraTherm Equipment To Be Tested in Geothermal Application
Gulf Coast Green Energy to test Green Machine with geothermal brine from oil well.
European Solar Thermal Systems Market To Double – Report
Market expected to hit EUR 2.2 billion by 2014, up from EUR 959 million in 2008.
$100M Initiative to Promote Sustainable Development in Mexico
WWF, Fundación Carlos Slim and the Mexican Federal Government launched initiative for 30% of nation.
Weekly Investor Round Up
A new electric car company; Herman Miller gets into smart wiring; Siemens breaks ground in China; Boston Power plans first U.S. manufacturing facility; and more.