Ames Laboratory Researchers Solve Fuel-Cell Membrane Structure Conundrum
Ames IO (SPX) Dec 12, 2007
Fuel-cell cars are reaching commercial viability in today's increasingly eco-conscious society, but despite their promise, even scientists have struggled to explain just how the fuel-cell's central component - the proton exchange membrane - really works. However, a team of researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's Ames Laboratory has offered a new model that provides the best explanation to ... read more
Big Oil's Negative Drumbeat Falling On Deaf Ears
Omaha NE (SPX) Dec 11, 2007
Despite reports of a well-publicized and well-funded anti-ethanol misinformation campaign, an overwhelming majority of consumers still believe the U.S. is too dependent on foreign sources of oil. A national survey, commissioned by the Ethanol Promotion and Information Council (EPIC), finds that nearly a third of respondents indicated that their attitude toward ethanol has become more favorable o ... more
Xcel Energy Announces Renewable Energy Project Selections
Minneapolis MN (SPX) Dec 11, 2007
Twenty-two proposed renewable energy projects featuring wind, hydroelectric, solar, biomass and biofuel technologies have been selected to receive nearly $23 million from the Xcel Energy Renewable Development Fund. An advisory board with representation from Xcel Energy, environmental groups, Xcel Energy customers and the Prairie Island Indian Community recommended to the Minnesota Public Utiliti ... more
Applied Materials Named Green Energy Innovator Of The Year
New York NY (SPX) Dec 11, 2007
Applied Materials announced it was named Green Energy Innovator of the Year for its pioneering work on the Applied SunFab Thin Film Line, at a gala presenting the prestigious 9th Annual Platts Global Energy Awards. "Applied Materials is focused on lowering the cost of solar photovoltaic generated energy through the application of nanomanufacturing technologies," said Mark Pinto, Senior Vice Pres ... more
Darfur rebels say they attacked Chinese-run oilfield in Sudan
Khartoum (AFP) Dec 11, 2007
Darfur rebel group the Justice and Equality Movement (JEM) said on Tuesday it had attacked and taken over a Chinese-run oilfield in central Sudan.
"We attacked the oilfield of Rahaw this morning at 6:00 am (0300 GMT) and took control of the facility" in the south Kordofan region, JEM commander Abdel Aziz Nur al-Ashr told AFP by telephone.
"Our attack is another attempt at telling Chinese ... more
New Program Offers Solar And Energy Enhancements To Homeowners In East Los Angeles
Los Angeles LA (SPX) Dec 11, 2007
Enterprise Home Ownership Partners (EHOP), a program sponsored by Enterprise Community Partners that provides affordable housing to low- and moderate- income first-time homebuyers, showcased the first house retrofitted with photovoltaic panels (solar panels), ceiling and under floor insulation and a tankless water heater through the new Green Grant program designed for homeowners in unincorporat ... more
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ENERGY TECH
Solar Energy To Power Pumping Station For Geothermal Plant
FROTH AND BUBBLE
Interstate Power And Light's Generation Proposal To Lower System-Wide Emissions In 2013
ENERGY TECH
Outside View: Russian oil, gas drying up
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Iberdrola sets share price of renewable energy unit at 5.30 euros
Madrid (AFP) Dec 11, 2007
Spanish energy giant Iberdrola said Tuesday it had priced the 20 percent stake in its renewable energy arm which it will float later this week at 5.30 euros per share.
The final IPO price came in at the bottom of the 5.3 to 7.0 euro range set by Iberdrola and it values Iberdrola Renovables at just over 22 billion euros (32 billion US dollars).
The listing is being seen as a test of marke ... more
Constellation NewEnergy Signs Renewable Energy Agreement With The InterContinental Chicago Hotel
Baltimore MD (SPX) Dec 11, 2007
Constellation Energy has announced that its subsidiary, Constellation NewEnergy, has entered into a green electricity purchase agreement with the InterContinental Chicago Hotel. As part of the agreement, Constellation NewEnergy will secure approximately two million kilowatt hours of Green-e certified Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) through its NewMix Super(SM) product to match 50 percent of ... more
New Wind Power Project Sends Electricity To Ontario Grid
Ripley, Canada (SPX) Dec 11, 2007
The Ripley Wind Power Project, a $176 million joint venture project between Acciona Energy and Suncor Energy Products began generating power on November 24, sending electricity to Ontario's Independent Electricity System Operator. The partners are continuing to commission wind turbines and plan to complete commissioning activities by the end of 2007.
The 76-megawatt facility is the first O ... more
Envisat Captures South Korea's Crude Oil Leak
Paris, France (ESA) Dec 12, 2007
Crude oil from the wrecked 146 000-ton tanker, Hebei Spirit, is seen polluting the sea off South Korea in this Envisat image. More than 10 000 tons of oil from the tanker is reported to have leaked into the sea since colliding with another vessel on Friday 7 December. The South Korean government has declared the coastal regions, located southwest of Seoul, where oil is washing onto their beaches ... more
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ENERGY TECH
Kazakhstan-China pipeline to be completed in 2009: company
ENERGY TECH
Norway floats idea of 'carbon auction' to fight global warming
ENERGY TECH
Recurrent Energy Closes 200 Million Dollar Staged Solar Project Fund With Morgan Stanley
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Boeing Installs High-Energy Laser On Laser Gunship Aircraft
St. Louis MO (SPX) Dec 11, 2007
Boeinghas installed a high-energy chemical laser aboard a C-130H aircraft, achieving a key milestone for the Advanced Tactical Laser (ATL) Advanced Concept Technology Demonstration program. Boeing completed the laser installation Dec. 4 at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M. The laser, including its major subsystem, a 12,000-pound integrated laser module, was moved into place aboard the aircraft and a ... more
Northrop Grumman Unveils Advanced Technology Weapons For Bombers During Virtual War Games
El Segundo CA (SPX) Dec 11, 2007
Next generation bombers equipped with a high-energy-laser-based defensive system and other advanced weapons could perform a variety of new interdiction, strike and special forces missions according to a new virtual bomber concept unveiled recently by Northrop Grumman. Northrop Grumman is the U.S. Air Force's prime contractor for the B-2 stealth bomber, the flagship of the nation's long range str ... more
Climate change could lead to conflict, instability: UN report
Nusa Dua, Indonesia (AFP) Dec 10, 2007
Global warming could lead to internal conflict, regional unrest and war, with North Africa, the Sahel and South Asia among the hotspots, a report issued at a global climate change forum said Monday.
The warning by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) came just hours ahead of ceremonies in Oslo to award the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize to US climate campaigner Al Gore and the UN's top scientific pan ... more
Don't push us too hard, China tells US ahead of trade dialogue
Beijing (AFP) Dec 10, 2007
A week of senior Sino-US economic exchanges kicked off on Monday with China warning the United States not to push too hard on sensitive issues, amid long-standing tensions over the Chinese currency.
China also said it would triple the quota for foreign stock investment, in a gesture analysts said was meant to create the appearance ahead of the Strategic Economic Dialogue that it was moving o ... more
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CLIMATE SCIENCE
Nitrous Oxide From Ocean Microbes
CLIMATE SCIENCE
World's Protected Areas Threatened By Climate Change
FROTH AND BUBBLE
Waterborne Carbon Increases Threat Of Environmental Mercury
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