September 6th, 2012 | by Andrew
The Sollvatten uses ultra-violet light in sunshine to purify up to 11 liters of water in a matter of hours, a capability that's opening up new income-producing opportunities for developing world residents, as well as helping the save on fuel bills and conserve precious water and forest resources.
February 19th, 2012 | by Andrew
Nearly 100% reliant on imported oil for electricity and water desalination, the USVI has launched an ambitious 15-year plan to cut fossil fuel use 60%. Partnering with NREL and the Interior Dept., the plan's success may have a lasting impact on renewable energy planning and development in the continental US as well
November 18th, 2011 | by Andrew
Directing "just 2 percent of global GDP into 10 key sectors would kick-start" the global transition to a more sustainable, 'Green Economy,' according to a UN Environmental Program report. All the elements to enact a transition to a "low-carbon, resource-efficient and socially inclusive global economic model" are here now, and businesses and governments are already promoting and fostering greater investments in 10 key sectors UNEP has singled out: agriculture, energy, buildings, water, forestry, fisheries, manufacturing, waste, tourism and transport
November 7th, 2011 | by Tina Casey
Coal is the new face of conflict for Texas ranchers. In that drought-stricken state, the water-sucking propensities of coal fired
August 17th, 2011 | by Andrew
A new Air Products hydrogen fueling plant at the Orange County Sanitation District wastewater facility in Fountain Valley, California is producing clean, renewable electricity and hydrogen fuel and heat for use on-site and in hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. The wastewater-biogas-power-and-fuel plant could open up significant opportunities to use similar designs and technology to manage water and process agricultural, food and brewery waste streams.
