Australia is #1 — New World Leader in Global Warming Emissions
Australia has passed the US as the new world leader in CO2 emissions per capita. That is not the only climate change problem in Australia, though.
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$900 Billion to Cut China’s Emissions with Wind Power
As mentioned in previous posts, the United Nations is calling on rich (developed) countries to provide developing countries with $500-600 billion a year in support to tackle climate change. A recent report declares that India needs $1.1 trillion in the next several years to cut emission growth by 50-60% by … [continued]
Decline of Rare Earth Metals Used In Clean Tech Might Compromise Future Innovations
Rare earth metals are a key component in the clean technologies of today, with elements like neodymium, lanthanum, dysprosium essential to the creation of hybrid and full-electric vehicles produced by Toyota in the Prius line of vehicles and their competitors in the green car market, as well as for use … [continued]
Reva to Reveal New Vehicles with Remote Charging Technology
Reva, and India-based car company known for the manufacturing of small, eco-friendly commuter cars is about to release two new vehicle models that will offer the benefits of efficiency that aren’t mutually exclusive of style. The new cars will create more option for those looking for a greener alternative for … [continued]
How the Stimulus Bill Helps Green Building
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 was signed into law by President Obama in February to stimulate the sagging US economy. As it is the most comprehensive and lucrative sustainability bill ever passed, it sets a serious standard for the United States government and its people to follow. Besides being very complicated there are both negative and positive aspects to this bill, which I breakdown as best as I can.
NanoBrane Calls Foul on Dirty Membranes for Water Treatment
High-tech membranes are catching on as a lower cost, non-chemical and more sustainable water treatment process, but there’s a catch: they can quickly foul with dirt and other particles. Enter NanoBrane, a nanotechnology company with a patent-pending breakthrough in membrane properties that prevents fouling. That makes the treatment process run … [continued]
Non-Chemical Water Treatment Could Solve Looming Price Spikes and Shortages
The biggest commodities boom of the 20th century was a bust for water and wastewater utilities, which found themselves locked in a battle with manufacturers for vital water treatment chemicals over the past five years. Competition for more chemicals to grow biofuel crops didn’t help, either. Prices for some chemicals … [continued]
The U.S is Driving Other National Positions Leading into Copenhagen
[social_buttons] The U.S position on Climate Change is overshadowing all other discussions in the lead up to Copenhagen, even at a conference I recently attended in Melbourne Australia – the 5th Australia-New Zealand Climate Change & Business Conference, August 24-26th. The Australian position requires global consensus for a greenhouse gas … [continued]
Nine Endangered Species that are Being Protected by the U.S. Military
Hundreds of U.S. military installations have become “islands of protection in seas of development.” The Department of Defense has over 25 million acres of land under its jurisdiction, including habitats of key endangered plants and animals that are preserved from encroaching civilian development. More than 300 listed endangered species make … [continued]
The Global Wind Sector Weathers Financial Upheaval
[social_buttons] On the endless laundry list of markets that have struggled to muddle through the financial mess known as the global economic crisis, the wind sector seems to be showing signs of a rebound, albeit a small one. A recent article featured in the Financial Times highlighted the “period of … [continued]
