Global warming satellite deploys antennas
PARIS (AFP) – A satellite sent into orbit to study the effects of global warming has successfully deployed three antenna arms that will track the oceans, the European Space Agency said Tuesday.
The 315-million-euro (460-million-dollar) satellite was “in good health” as it deployed its antennas that give it a three-pointed star shape, the space agency [...]
Obama putting $3.4B toward a ’smart’ power grid
ARCADIA, Fla. – President Barack Obama made a pitch for renewable energy Tuesday, announcing $3.4 billion in government support for 100 projects aimed at modernizing the nation’s power grid.
Touring a field of solar energy panels in west-central Florida, the president urged greater use of several technologies to make America’s power transmission system more efficient and [...]
Partners in solar research break ground in Colo
AURORA, Colo. – The National Renewable Energy Laboratory is joining the development of a research center in Aurora to promote commercial solar energy technologies.
The announcement was made Wednesday at the site for the groundbreaking of facilities at the Solar Technology Acceleration Center, or SolarTAC.
Also joining the venture is the nonprofit Electric Power Research Institute. Other [...]
Green products join fight against climate change
SINGAPORE (Reuters Life!) – A radio made of wood. A bag crafted from recycled ring pulls from drink cans. And a stylish lamp made from old Vespa scooter parts.
A figment of some designer’s imagination, right?
Wrong. They are actually among a range of eco-products showcased by social group Qi Global at Singapore’s National Museum as part [...]
UN cautions over biofuels green credentials
NAIROBI (AFP) – The use of biofuels as a source of clean energy may lead to higher carbon emissions, but can also yield significant cuts if production is properly managed, the UN Environment Programme said Friday.
As such, governments should assess energy needs, effects on climate, land and water use as well as agriculture if [...]
Global Warming a Cooling Concern for Americans, Report Finds
Fewer Americans are finding global warming an important issue, a report from the Pew Research Center finds.
A report from Pew Research Center discovered a sharp decline in the percentage of Americans who believe in evidence supporting global warming. The poll, conducted Sept. 30 to Oct. 4 among 1,500 adults reached on cell phones and landlines, [...]
Starbucks, Dell to aid online effort to save rainforest – Will you join in as well ?
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Environmental activists are taking to the Internet in a new bid to help save the world’s rainforests with the help of major corporations including Starbucks Corp and Dell Inc.
Campaigners plan to announce on Monday the formation of “Team Earth,” a social network that includes businesses, nongovernmental organizations, students and politicians with [...]
