Los Angeles To Install 140,000 LED Streetlights
The project is said to be the largest LED street lighting retrofit ever undertaken by a city.
National Academies to Host Climate Change Conference
At the request of Congress, a two-day summit will be held in Washington, D.C., on March 30 and 31.
Genetically Engineered Corn for Ethanol Risks Human Health – UCS
Union of Concerned Scientists said the Department of Agriculture is considering deregulating gentically modified corn that will contaminate food crops.
High-Speed Trains Get $8B in Recovery Package
High-speed passenger trains could end up being the legacy project of the new administration.
OriginOil Signs Research Agreement with DOE Lab
Developer of algae-based fuels is beginning a multi-phase research collaboration with the Idaho National Laboratory.
Konarka Receives $5M from Massachusetts
Company developing organic photovoltaic technology secures additional financing following October 2008 plant startup.
University of Colorado Biofuel Spin-off Raises $12M
OPX Biotechnologies pursues genome modification to optimize the microbes used for producing biofuels and biorefined chemicals.
Texas Utility Launches Solar Incentive Program
Oncor expects installation of about 1,400 new solar systems under this $16 million, four-year program.
Obama Admin Supports Mercury Treaty, Review of CO2 Regulation
This marks the third Obama administration action that reverses or reconsiders Bush-era environmental policies.
Activists Urge Obama To Rebuke Canadian Tar Sands
Ahead of Obama's visit to Canada a full-page advertisement in USA Today highlights the environmental damage wrought by oil from Canada's tar sands.