New Technology Extends Life of Car BatteriesPulse Technology has developed a new type of car battery charger that it claims can increase the life of a lead-acid battery by three to five times, the equivalent of eight to 10 years of extra life.
Lieberman down, not out, on climate.Senator Joe Lieberman riled Democrats last year by […]
Though-Flow Design Turbo Rotary EngineFrom Yet2.comThe turbo-cycle rotary is an engine with a very low part count and high power density. It offers the flexibility to operate with a constant pressure burn for high power, and constant volume burn for high efficiency. The engine is in the concept stage, but could prove to be disruptive […]
Fossil-free future.Pioneering technology, developed in Sheffield, has brought the prospect of a future free from dependence on fossil fuels one step closer.
Developed countries linger on emission reduction: Minister.Developed countries’ reticence to set a reduction emission target by 2020 might be fatal for archipelagic countries, including Indonesia, State Minister for the Environment, Rachmat Witoelar, said Tuesday.
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House Passes Most Important Environmental And Energy Legislation in U.S. HistoryThe American Clean Energy and Security Act is the most important environmental and energy legislation in our nation’s history. Today’s vote is a huge achievement for the country and the climate, and we applaud Speaker Pelosi, Chairmen Waxman and Markey, and all members of the […]
Hiding a toxic nanomaterial’s identity: TSCA’s disappearing actRichard Denison, Ph.D., is a Senior Scientist.In earlier posts (here and here), I discussed a notice EPA had received in July of 2008 from BASF reporting toxic effects at very low doses of a carbon nanotube (CNT) observed in a 90-day rat inhalation study. In that notice, BASF […]
Asbestos Use Today: information from a readerAsbestos is still imported and used in the U.S. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the U.S. imported and used an estimated 1,820 tons of asbestos in 2007; see this PDF file from the USGS, please click only if you want to download the PDF. Also, the U.S. House […]
GreenJet: An Automated Sailing Yacht We all are waiting for a miracle to happen that can effortlessly replace the fossil fuel and we dont even feel the change over and go on with our lives as usual. These kinds of transitions have happened as is the case with iron and wood. Many things made of […]
IBM and Cisco to Help Amsterdam Become a ‘Smart City’IBM and Cisco will help the City of Amsterdam in its quest to become the European Unions first EUR
Exxon sinks $600m into algae-based biofuels in major strategy shift.Oil giant Exxon Mobil Corp. is making a major jump into renewable energy with a $600 million investment in algae-based biofuels.
Press Release: EPA Proposal to Cut Air Pollution from Big Ships Will Save Lives, Protect Public Health Contact: Elena Craft, Environmental Defense Fund, 512.691.3452-w or 512.632.4946-c
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