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Industry Leaders Form Association to Promote Biocoal

Clean-technology companies, industrial users and research institutions in Germany and Switzerland have together founded Hydrothermale Carbonisierung e.V. The aim of the association is to promote the use of hydrothermal carbonization.

DoE Awards Nearly $7.5 Million to Help Develop Next-generation Wind Turbines

Six projects in four states will receive nearly $7.5 million over two years to advance next-generation designs for wind turbine drivetrains.

New Tool Quantifies Economic Impact of Forest and Watershed Restoration in Oregon

The "Economic Impacts of Restoration Calculator for Oregon Counties" helps restoration practitioners better forecast the economic impacts of field-based restoration spending.

iPhone App Helps Alternative Energy-Using Homeowners Manage Power Consumption

Computer science researchers at the University of Arkansas and University of San Francisco have developed an automated energy-management system that monitors energy generation and consumption in off-grid and grid-tied homes that use solar energy or wind power.

Green Tires Will Get You Farther This Fourth of July Weekend

As Americans across the country hit the road for the Fourth of July weekend, many families are struggling to deal with the burden of high fuel prices. One key tip is often left off fuel-saving checklists: buying the right tires can significantly improve a car's fuel efficiency.

Long Droughts Make Some Chemicals More Toxic to Aquatic Life

The study found that drought conditions make some chemicals in the environment more toxic to fish and other aquatic life.

New EPA Pump Labels Will Help Consumers Find the Right Fuel for Their Vehicles

EPA issued fuel pump labeling and other requirements for gasoline blends containing more than 10 and up to 15 percent ethanol, known as E15.

Floodway Chemical, Pesticide Contamination below Levels of Health Concern

Detailed analysis of the May 24 limited sampling of floodwaters in the Birds Point-New Madrid Floodway in southeast Missouri found contamination at levels typically found in the Mississippi River in nine samples of collected water.

Nation's First Commercial Urban Hydroponic Greenhouse Opens

Situated on the rooftop of an industrial building in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, Gotham Greens' state-of-the-art greenhouse facility has harvested and delivered the first of its 100 annual tons of premium quality, pesticide-free vegetables and herbs.

‘SuperSand’ Has Five Times Filtering Capacity of Regular Sand

Scientists have developed a way to transform ordinary sand — a mainstay filter material used to purify drinking water throughout the world — into a "supersand" with five times the filtering capacity of regular sand.

Federal Agencies Partner to Revitalize Urban Waterways In Communities Across US

A new federal partnership aims to stimulate regional and local economies, create local jobs, improve quality of life, and protect Americans’ health by revitalizing urban waterways in under-served communities across the country.

City-Dwellers Produce as Much CO2 as Rural Residents Do: Study

More than anything else, CO2 emissions that cause climate change are dependent upon how much goods and services people consume, not where they live.

EPA, Coast Guard Agree to Enforce Air Pollution Requirements for Vessels Operating in U.S. Waters

The requirements establish limits on nitrogen oxides emissions and require the use of fuel with lower sulfur content, protecting people’s health and the environment by reducing ozone-producing pollution, which can cause smog and aggravate asthma.

Discovery of Disease-Resistant Oysters Brings Call for Shift in Preservation Strategies

Development of disease resistance among Chesapeake Bay oysters calls for a shift in oyster-restoration strategies within the Bay and its tributaries.

Tips Tuesday: Tips for Saving Money and the Earth

As many people deal with tightening their belts and trimming expenditures, they struggle with the dilemma of saving the planet or saving cash. Here we offer a few tips on how you can do both at the same time.

Fuel From Straw or Sawdust?

Researchers at the University of Calgary’s Schulich School of Engineering are developing new ways to produce biofuel from organic waste in a sustainable and affordable way.

Wildlife Surviving Ongoing Conflict in Afghanistan

A new survey conducted by WCS scientists, supported by the U.S. Agency for International Development, reveals that large mammals, including Asiatic black bears, gray wolves, markhor goats, and leopard cats, are surviving in parts of Afghanistan after years of conflict.

Brownfield Redevelopment: Hidden Hazards and Financial Incentives

As the economy slowly recovers from the deepest downturn in decades, interest in redevelopment projects is also reviving.

Earth911 Announces One Million Ways to Recycle

Looking for recycling options is one million times easier today than it was 20 years ago. Earth911, Inc., a recycling directory host in North America, recently added its one millionth recycling listing to its directory.

DOE Awards More Than $11 Million to Advance Geothermal Energy Technologies

U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced that eight projects in five states - California, Connecticut, Louisiana, Texas, and Utah - have been selected to receive up to $11.3 million to support the research and development of pioneering geothermal technologies.