Water


Water-based Artificial Leaf Produces Electricity

Water-gel-based solar devices -- artificial leaves -- can act like solar cells to produce electricity.

Dry water

UK Researchers Find New Uses for 'Dry Water'

A study at the University of Liverpool has uncovered the substance's ability to store carbon dioxide and speed up particular chemical reactions.

International Project Hopes to Build a Better Cookstove

EPA is contributing $6 million to the International Project for Clean Cookstoves in order to help prevent exposure to indoor smoke from cooking fires.

Cleveland Chooses EnergyCAP for Climate Protection Pact

The city of Cleveland's mayor is one of more than 1,000 mayors who have signed an agreement to lower carbon dioxide emissions by 7 percent by 2012.

Scalable Waste Heat Power Generator Vies for $200M GE Challenge

Cyclone Power Technologies' WHE/Generation system converts waste heat to mechanical power and electricity.

Electric Car Recharging Stations Coming to Spain

Spanish energy group Endesa has signed an agreement with Nissan to set up a network of recharge points for electric cars.

Heinz Awards Recognize 10 for Work on Climate Change, Human Impacts

Photographing glaciers, valuing natural ecosystems, and establishing a seed vault are a few of the innovations created by this year's Heinz Family Foundation awardees.

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The Cost of the 'Water Risk' Component of Climate Change

The Securities and Exchange Commission's guidance on disclosing water risks most likely will increase the costs of doing business.



Court Allows $4.3M Settlement for Indiana Scrap Yard

After three years of litigation, the Evansville Greenway & Remediation Trust will be able to clean up lead and PCBs. Gas and electric and coal companies will be paying the bill.

The World's Largest Offshore Wind Farm Opens in Britain

The world's largest offshore wind farm opened in Britain on Thursday, as part of the government's bid to reduce the carbon emissions that drive climate change.

Green Energy Corp Announces Commitment at Clinton Global Initiative to Bring Smart Energy to Emerging Nations

The Global Energy Model is the first universal plan to energize developing nations with clean and renewable power.

Tennessee Homes Showcase How Environmental Scientific Research Can Reduce Heating, Cooling Costs

Four East Tennessee homes completed this month showcase how scientific research can make dramatic changes in the cost of heating and cooling our homes.

Park Spark Project Transforms Dog Waste into Energy

Anywhere people are walking dogs can be a source of heat and light by introducing a methane digester into the equation.

Koenigsberg Earns AEHS Lifetime Achievement Award

A remediation technology innovator, Stephen Koenigsberg is being recognized for his work in the field, his responsibilities, and volunteerism.

Pickle Spoilage Bacteria May Render Azo Dyes Nonmutagenic

An Agricultural Research Service study found that spoilage Lactobacilli may have an application in treating textile wastewater.

Oil Companies Offer Equipment, Seek to Improve Incident Response

ExxonMobil will provide underwater equipment to the Marine Well Containment Company for use by BP in the Gulf of Mexico.

Global Smart Grid Federation Rallies to Overcome Barriers

Using an international collaboration, the newly formed federation will promote best practices and expects to accelerate smart grid deployment around the world.

$5M Study to Consider Climate Impacts on Great Lakes Water Quality

University of Michigan-led researchers will examine current climate, land use, precipitation and water governance patterns and then combine the data with climate change models to forecast possible effects.

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Smartphones that Monitor Air Quality

University of Southern California computer scientists have found a way to combine smartphone resources with a novel application that allows the phones' users to help monitor air quality.

Black & Veatch White Paper Combines Best Ideas from Roundtables

The consulting firm invited thought leaders to six major conferences and developed recommendations for overcoming barriers to water reuse.