Shallow Offshore Wind Could Provide 20% of Coastal Electricity – DOI
Shallow water wind energy alone could provide at least 20% of the electricity needs of almost all coastal states.
Use of Soy-Foam Increasing For Furniture
Industry is working to increase the percentage of soy material in foam padding.
Law Suit Target's Obama's Mileage Standard
Center for Biological Diversity filed a suit against the NHTSA for mileage efficiency standards that are less than proposed by Bush adminstration.
Airlines Propose Carbon Emissions Scheme to UN
For the first time, a group of international airlines have banded together to support a plan to reduce global warming emissions.
A123Systems To Supply Li-ion Batteries to Chrysler
Amerian battery maker chosen to manufacture battery cells, modules and packs for Chrysler's electric vehicles.
Renault, Nissan To Supply EVs to Ireland
Ireland has set a goal for 10% electric vehicles by 2020.
OPX Biotechnologies Closes $17.5M Funding Round
Boulder, Colorado-based company intends to open a demonstration plant in 2011.
Biodiesel Company Files For Bankruptcy
Nova Biosource Fuels owns biodiesel refineries in Seneca, Illinois and Clinton, Iowa.
Weekly Investor Round Up
Venture Capital investments decrease; REC halts production at new facility; Toshiba and Sharp eye solar tie-up; Tesla unveils electric sedan; and more.
Big Week in International Politics
President Obama made his G20 debut this week in London as climate change negotiators met in Germany.