Energy and Climate Change


EPA Subpoenas Halliburton; Company Releases Fracking Data on Microsite

The microsite shares information related to the identity and common uses of the additives and constituents generally involved in the hydraulic fracturing process.

Volkswagen electric taxi

Volkswagen, Great Dragon Tout Zero Emission Vehicles

Eco Expo Asia featured green transportation at its fifth annual conference and exhibition in Hong Kong.

Gevo's Isobutanol Secures EPA Registration for Use as Fuel Additive

Company says its blendstock has a lower Reid Vapor Pressure and will help urban areas comply with state-level ozone attainment plans.

Deepwater Horizon Burns Emitted Low Levels of Dioxin, EPA Reports

The government's peer-reviewed reports say the levels of dioxins created during controlled burns were below levels of concern.

Vice President Biden Launches Home Energy Scoring Program

The Home Energy Score will offer homeowners straightforward, reliable information about their homes' energy efficiency.

Researchers Examining Methods of Harvesting Solar Energy from Pavement

The heat radiating off roadways has long been a factor in explaining why city temperatures are often considerably warmer than nearby suburban or rural areas. Now a team of engineering researchers from the University of Rhode Island is examining methods of harvesting that solar energy to melt ice, power streetlights, illuminate signs, heat buildings and potentially use it for many other purposes.

Global Warming Reduces Available Wind Energy

Rising temperatures decrease wind speeds, making for less power bang for the wind turbine buck.



UNC Wins First National Building Competition to Save Energy

Sears and JCPenney stores in Maryland and California came in second and third, respectively.

Atlanta Officials Stake a Claim for Green Jobs Epicenter

The Southface SWEET Center has already trained 700+ energy-efficiency professionals, benefiting 3,500 low-income families.

Fuel Cell 2000 Notes High Profile Companies Deploying Technology

FedEx, Coca-Cola Refreshments, Adobe Systems, BMW, and Albertsons have been buying and installing fuel cells at their facilities across the nation.

BASF Releases Comparison of Turf, Natural Grass

The environmental and economic impact of turf fields fares well against natural grass fields, says a BASF study that was verified by NSF International.

Court Establishes Security Zone around Deepwater Horizon Site

The security zone will remain in please until October 2011, according to the U.S. District Court of New Orleans.

Living Wall Is More than Display of Art

According to its designers, the green wall makes use of the vertical planting to save energy, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and create a new ecosystem.

New System Monitors Electricity for Residential Use

Most households have no way of monitoring how much electricity is being consumed; however, researchers in Pittsburgh believe a new monitoring system may soon be available for residential use.

Flint Hills Resources refinery in Corpus Christi

Flint Hill Resources Exchanges 'Flexibility' for Federal CAA Permits

EPA worked with the company to transition four of its facilities from Texas Subchapter G flexible permits to state implementation plan-approved air permits.

AquaBok Provided In-situ Sediment Treatment at Manufactured Gas Plants

The company applied organoclay-based treatment materials and implemented a second full-scale horizontal funnel-and-gate type approach.

Researchers Develop a Solar-powered Air-conditioning System for Vehicles

The innovative system has been installed on the top of a truck for carrying beverages and proved to work on the road.

Harnessing Tidal Energy

Kepler Energy Limited has been formed to develop a tidal turbine that has the potential to harness tidal energy more efficiently and cheaply, using a device which is simpler, more robust and more scalable than current designs.

Oil Spill Responders Tested DHS Communication Prototype

The Department of Homeland Security released its Virtual USA information-sharing system early to help southeastern states keep abreast of activity in the Gulf of Mexico this spring.