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BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil granted an environmental license on Monday for the construction of a controversial hydroelectric dam in the heart of the Amazon rainforest. The $17 billion project on the Xingu River in the northern state of Para will help the fast-growing Latin American country cope with soaring demand for electricity but has raised… Read More
LONDON–A new hydrogen-powered fuel cell hybrid electric scooter will enable city commuting ease without harming the environment, the chief executive of Intelligent Energy said at the bike’s launch here. The Suzuki Burgman Fuel Cell Scooter, made by clean power systems company Intelligent Energy and Suzuki Motor, will be tested in Loughborough from this month, with… Read More
by Candace Lombardi: Researchers at Northwestern University are developing a new method for removing radioactive materials from liquid nuclear waste. The group of scientists led by Mercouri G. Kanatzidis, a Charles E. and Emma H. Morrison professor of Chemistry at Northwestern University, announced their breakthrough on Tuesday. The group’s paper described the process metaphorically to… Read More
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. wind power capacity soared 39 percent last year but job growth stalled as uncertainty about renewable energy policies and the recession slowed manufacturing, an industry group said. The combined power generating capacity of new U.S. wind turbines installed last year hit more than 9,900 megawatts, up from a gain of over… Read More
by Martin LaMonica: Bill Gates, whose philanthropy is aimed at improving human health in poor countries, is taking a interest in clean energy, both intellectually and financially. In an interview with CNET’s Ina Fried, Gates said that he has invested in Vinod Khosla’s green-technology fund aimed at incubating breakthrough technologies. “He is backing some great… Read More
by Martin LaMonica: Tesla Motors will receive a long-sought $465 million loan to build a factory to build its planned Model S electric sedan, the U.S. Department of Energy said on Thursday. With the loan, Tesla will be able to start making the Model S in volume during 2012 and ramp up to 20,000 units… Read More
by Martin LaMonica: Solar-powered equipment for water, lighting, and communications is being sent to Haiti as part of the reconstruction efforts following last week’s devastating earthquake. Fort Pierce, Fla.-based manufacturer Sol on Tuesday said it shipped 15 of its solar streetlights to Haiti as part of an aid mission. With hospitals operating without power, the… Read More
Fight global warming and save money with a simple change in habits. A few small changes can make a big difference. Heating, Cooling and Insulation Dress appropriately to the weather. In summer, wear lighter clothing to reduce the need for air conditioning. In winter, put on a sweater before cranking up the heat. During the… Read More
Making sure your office is well-sealed against the elements is the first step to winter efficiency. By sealing leaks and adding insulation you’ll cut drafts while reducing the amount of heated air you lose to the great outdoors. Combine these upgrades with a programmable thermostat and your annual furnace tune-up and you’ll be set to… Read More
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – Global investors representing $13 trillion in assets called on the United States and other countries to adopt policies to fight climate change they said would unleash a potential flood of private money into renewable and efficient energy. “Without policies that create a stable investment environment our hands are tied,” Anne Stausboll,… Read More
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