Cereplast Announces Chipotle Supply Agreement
Chipotle to begin using bio-based plastic cutlery manufactured with Cereplast's compostable resin.
NY Retailers Required to Provide Plastic Bag Recycling
New York Governor Paterson signed new legislation requiring large retailers and chains stores to collect and recycle plastic bags.
Fed's Research Into Dangers of Nanomaterials is Inadequate
The National Research Council was asked to review the National Nanotechnology Initiative's plan for research, and found it seriously lacking.
Cogeneration Holds Great Promise for U.S. – Report
Combined heat and power generation in homes and businesses could lead to drastic improvements in energy efficiency, according to new report by ORNL.
IEA Radically Changes Assumptions On Peak Oil
In its 2008 World Energy Outlook, the International Energy Agency for the first time has hard figures--and they don't match up with earlier assumptions.
ENEL To Open 2 Geothermal Plants in Nevada
Italian utility plans to bring 65 MW of geothermal energy online in Nevada in 1Q09.
EverQ Changes Name, Delays IPO
Joint venture between Q-Cells, Evergreen Solar and REC is now called Sovello AG.
Solar Plant Brings Jobs to Michigan
Multi-billion polysilicon plant to be built in Michigan.
Raser Applies for Move to NYSE 'Big Board'
Geothermal developer plans to move listing from NYSE Arca to NYSE.
Climate Change Conference Wrap Up
The major obstacles to an international climate change treaty remain the same after the Poland Conference.