Organic catalysts are used to create biodegradable molecules that can be recycled more effectively. IBM and Stanford discuss green chemistry breakthrough on YouTube. http://bit.ly/dB3m98
Yesterday, Colorado’s state legislature finalized a bill to increase the state’s renewable energy standard to 30 percent by 2020.
Colorado was one of the first states to adopt a renewable energy standard at all, committing in 2004 to get 10 percent of their electricity from renewables by 2015 and increasing that to 20 percent by 2020 in 2006. This latest measure puts the state right behind California, who has the highest standard at 33 percent by 2020.
Great work! Amazon solar education courtesy of UC Berkeley College of Engineering: “Next, the teachers brought out small, solar panel kits to collect solar energy. The group made solar-powered radios, exploring electromagnetic waves and radio transmission.” http://bit.ly/cWOrla
Spain is able to execute a number of learning cycles in solar energy production and support. The country is adapting and other countries can understand what to avoid. …
… “And regulators are still learning how to structure stimulus payments so that they yield a stable green industry that supports itself, rather than just costly energy and an economic flash in the pan like Spain’s.” …
Porsche’s take on hybrid technology is a 918 Spyder that uses " … a plug-in hybrid system comprised of two electric motors coupled to a 3.4-liter V-8 racing engine … a parallel hybrid, the car can run on pure electricity, just gas, or a combination of the two."
Warren County Kentucky is building the first net-zero energy school in the country. Richardsville Elementary School will operate free of the grid by generating its own renewable energy, incorporating smart architectural features and a major emphasis on efficiency.
A new report from technology research corporation iSuppli warns that we’re facing a global LED shortage in 2010. Hooray!
Why am I cheering? Because the reason for this shortage is a huge surge in demand for the energy-efficient lighting in the electronics industry. Yes, it’s bad that the supply is low, but it’s great news that the use of more efficient lighting is becoming more mainstream.
University of Vermont will host algae biofuel discussion on March 17 and 18: “Foremost algae biofuel researchers and entrepreneurs will present on the current state and projected future of algae as a biofuel feedstock.” http://bit.ly/dd82of
University of Vermont will host algae biofuel discussion on March 17 and 18: “Foremost algae biofuel researchers and entrepreneurs will present on the current state and projected future of algae as a biofuel feedstock.” http://bit.ly/dd82of
Green investments will be targeted by the International Monetary Fund through 100bn green fund: “Strauss-
Kahn pointed out that developing countries would require large-scale, long-term investments for climate change adaptation and mitigation, with the Copenhagen Accord suggesting that $100-billion a year in funds … ” http://bit.ly/b0p4CC