UNESCO Adds 22 Biosphere Sites to Reserve Network
Reserves are designated for testing integrated management of terrestrial, freshwater, coastal and marine resources and biodiversity.
Columbia To Double Ethanol Production in 2009
Columbia is already the second largest producer of ethanol in Latin America, behind Brazil.
Valence Seeks DOE Funding for Battery Component Facility
Austin-Texas based battery company has applied for $225 million in federal grants to build new facility.
Wacker Schott Solar Opens Silicon Facility
Germany facility for silicon ingots expected to expand to 1GW capacity by 2012.
Silex To Acquire BP Solar's Sydney Plant
Australian energy technology company to take over largest solar plant in the southern hemisphere.
Signet Solar, Moncada Energy Sign Supply Deal
Renewable energy developer plans to place solar at the base of wind turbines for "double harvesting."
Obama Nominates Sonia Sotomayor For Supreme Court
Sotomayor's 2007 environmental ruling garnered praise, despite its eventual overturn.
EPA To Accelerate Dioxins Review, Dow Site Cleanup
Administrator Lisa Jackson pledged to speed up long-delayed scientific review of toxic threats posed by dioxins.
China Supports Flexibility at Major Economies Forum
China said rich nation's emissions cuts could be averaged and that specific negotiations could extend beyond December Copenhagen deadline.
Analysis Projects Modest Competitiveness Impacts Under Cap and Trade
New PEW Center analysis finds that impacts on energy-intensive industries can be addressed through targeted policies.