U.S. Biofuel Policies Need Reform – Report
Report recommends an accelerated transition to cellulosic feedstocks and the use of more effective agricultural practices to decrease erosion and soil nutrient depletion.
Fuel Cell Industry To Develop Standards
The US Fuel Cell Council is working to standardize testing for the energy-generation devices.
Google Earth Launches CO2 Map
Anyone can now view pollution from factories, power plants, roadways, and residential and commercial areas.
NYC Gets Tough on Idling Trucks
New measure intended to improve air quality around city schools and raise city-wide awareness of vehicle emissions.
NRG to Build eSolar Power Plants in Southwest
New Jersey power plant operator will pay eSolar $10M for rights to develop 500MW of concentrating solar.
Q-Cells 2008 Preliminary Figures Look Strong
German solar company continues to turn a profit while significantly increasing its worldwide production capacity.
Novozymes Cuts Enzyme Costs By Half – Exec
Executive VP Nielsen told National Ethanol Conference that the company has cut cellulosic ethanol enzyme costs by more than half.
Evergeen Solar Supplies Modules to Highway PV System
Installation places 16,000 solar panels panels on the roof of the tunnel of Germany's A3 highway.
U.S. Policy Change Inspires Global Mercury Agreement
NGOs say Obama's decision to support global treaty inspired China and India to participate.
TVA Sued Over Coal Ash Accident
Personal injury firm associated with Erin Brockovich files suit against TVA on behalf of 109 residents living near the Kingston plant.