Industry Trends


Study: Some Particulates May Reprogram Genes

University of Milan research shows that inhaling certain particulates may alter gene function.

U.S. Appears 'Ready' for New Fuel Efficiency Policy

The White House noted that the program will provide certainty and predictability to 2016 and includes flexibility that will reduce the cost of compliance.

Pennsylvania Discounts Solar Costs for Homes, Businesses

The PA Sunshine Solar Program will provide rebates of up to 45 percent to home and business owners who install new solar technologies.

Study: MIT Model Runs Find Hotter Changes Afoot

The MIT Integrated Global Systems Model includes detailed treatment of possible changes in human acitivites.



WHO Details Chemical Concerns in Developing Nations

Chemical production, processing, and use are closely tied to economic development.

EPA Extends E15 Application Comment Period

The current limit on the amount of ethanol that can be blended into a gallon of gasoline is 10 volume percent ethanol (E10) for conventional vehicles.

Emerson to Install SCADA System at Wind Farm

Portland General Electric Co. will use Ovation SCADA at the Biglow Canyon wind farm, whic is about 140 miles east of Portland, Ore.

McIlvaine: Address CO2 Capture for Power Plants Now

Delaying decisions on carbon dioxide mitigation will affect power plant management costs.

Noblis Offers GHG Analysis over the Web

The nonprofit science, technology, and strategy organization provides analytical tools to assess a company's sustainability status.

Mascoma Notes Cellulosic Biofuel Breakthrough

The company says it has made major advances in consolidated bioprocessing, a process that produces biofuels from cellulosic biomass.