August 2011
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Brazil contracts 1.9 GW of wind power projects in... →
The Brazilian government has contracted of 1,929 megawatts of wind power, bringing expected wind power up to 7,240 MW by 2015, according to the Global Wind Energy Council.
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Hertz plans E.V. rental in China →
American car rental company Hertz Corporation is planning to put up an electric vehicle rental business in China.
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U.S.D.A. develops compound-tolerant yeast for... →
Scientists from the United States Department of Agriculture found a yeast strain that could help in lessening the costs ofcellulosic ethanol production.
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Governors ask White House for wind tax credits... →
Twenty-four United States governors from different parties sent a letter to the White House last month to ask for a more favorable business climate for the development of wind energy.
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First signs of ozone depletion seen this year –... →
While saying it’s still too early to make a definitive statement, the United Nations reported on Tuesday that there have been signs ofozone depletion this year.
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China releases new emission standards for thermal... →
China’s Ministry of Environmental Protection is planning to tighten its emission standards for thermal power plants by adding more pollutants to the list, a decision that has been met with criticism from the industry.
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Vattenfall sells assets in Poland for 1.8 billion... →
One of Europe’s largest power companies, Vattenfall, signed a sales agreement with Polish companies Tauron S.A. and PGNiG S.A. amounting to 1.8 billion euros ($2.5 billion) for the trade of the company’s generation and distribution facilities.
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Melting permafrost could release tons of carbon –... →
A new computer modeling study led by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory found that about 68 billion tons of carbon could be released into the atmosphere if permafrost thawing due to global warming is not halted before the end of this century.
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Use of air conditioning in the United States on... →
Over three-quarters of occupied primary residences in the United States had air conditioning equipment in 2009, out of which less than 10 percent remain to be non-energy efficient, the U.S. Energy Information Administration reported.
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Trina Solar Q2 net revenue slightly increases,... →
China-based Trina Solar Ltd. reported contrasting operations results this second quarter, posting a slight increase in its net revenue while at the same time garnering a markedly significant drop in its net income.
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Ford and Toyota team-up to build hybrid... →
Ford Motors and Toyota Motors have agreed to jointly develop powertrains for hybrid light trucks and sports utility vehicles a decision that comes on the heels of more stringent fuel-economy rules in the United States.
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Healthy ecosystem key to water availability, food... →
According to a report entitled “An Ecosystems Approach to Water and Food Security” conducted by the United Nations Environment Program, proper management and investing in the ecosystem can help avoid water scarcity and provide food security while improving climate change resilience and boosting community incomes.
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O.R.N.L accelerating research into... →
Researchers at Department of Energy facilities like the Oak Ridge National Laboratory are accelerating research concerning the behavior of confined greenhouse gases at “supercritical” levels.
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Fuel cell cleans water and produces energy →
Scientists from China developed a fuel cell system that can both generate electricity from organic compounds and clean up wastewater.
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U.S. states busy with green building laws in 2011... →
At least 25 states in the United States stood out this year in the green building sector by initiating the most green building market-friendly state legislatures and regulations, the U.S. Green Building Council reported.
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U.S. increased emissions due to economic growth... →
The United States increased its carbon dioxide emissions from the consumption of fossil fuels in 2010 by almost 4 percent, representing the largest percentage increase in U.S. energy-related carbon dioxide emissions since 1988, the U.S. Energy Information Administration reported.
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SoloPower finalizes $197-million loan guarantee... →
SoloPower has secured a $197-million loan guarantee offered by the United States Department of Energy around six months ago to finance the construction of three thin-film solar module manufacturing factories.
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LDK Solar stocks dive after guidance revision →
LDK Solar saw its stock prices fall on the New York Stock Exchange after it trimmed its expected revenues for the second quarter and the rest of the fiscal year due to a significant drop in the price of solar wafers and modules.
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A.D.B. funds two industries for Shandong energy... →
The Asian Development Bank approved a $100-million loan for a comprehensive energy efficiency project in fossil-fuel dependent Shandong, China.
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Accurate environment reporting aimed for in New... →
The government of New Zealand is proposing a new Environmental Reporting Bill that will improve the accuracy and consistency of state reports regarding the environment, an amendment that the country’s environment minister says will help address problems faster.
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New tool to measure level, sources of GHG... →
Researchers from the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology Empa invented a tool that will accurately measure and locate sources of greenhouse gases emissions.
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World Bank lends $25 million to Uzbekistan’s... →
The World Bank backed Uzbekistan’s project to make industrial enterprises energy efficient through energy saving investments by signing a credit agreement amounting to $25 million for the Energy Efficiency Facility for Industrial Enterprises Project.
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U.S.D.A. scientists develop near-infrared sensing... →
Researchers at the United States Department of Agriculture developed a procedure that can determine the ethanol yield of every ton of switchgrass biomass - a first for this kind of feedstock - at a lower price than current methods.
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Abengoa secures $133.9-million loan for... →
The United States Department of Energy offered a conditional commitment for a $133.9 million loan guarantee to Abengoa Bioenergy Biomass of Kansas L.L.C. for the development of a commercial-scale cellulosic ethanol plant in Stephens County, Kansas.
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U.S., Brazil launch strategic energy dialogue →
The United States and Brazil’s private business sectors committed to jointly execute actions for energy security while creating jobs and reducing carbon emissions, through the launch of the U.S.-Brazil Strategic Energy Dialogue in Brasilia.
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G.E. opens LEED Platinum-certified data center in... →
General Electric’s newly upgraded data center in Kentucky attained the highest rating under the world’s most recognized“green building” standard.
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Blythe 1-GW C.S.P. shifts to PV, finds panels... →
Developers of the Blythe solar power project, supposed to be the largest solar thermal power plant using solar troughs, have decided to use solar photovoltaic technology instead because solar panels are said to be more economical.
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Wisconsin gives financial perks to energy... →
Wisconsin utilities’ state-wide program for energy efficiency and renewable energy Focus on Energy gives financial incentives to homebuyers who plan to build energy efficient homes under the New Homes Program.
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China’s XEMC to supply direct-drive turbines in... →
China-based company Xiangtan Electric Manufacturing Corporation VWEC signed a deal with renewable energy company Gaelectric to co-develop three wind farms in Ireland that use direct-drive technology
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Sierra Club names ‘greenest, coolest’ schools in... →
In time with the opening of the 2011-2012 school year, the Sierra Club released the names of the United States’ “Coolest Schools,” universities and colleges that execute the most notable actions to solve climate change issues and promote sustainability.
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Wind to keep growth, reach $68 billion in 2025 –... →
Wind turbine purchases globally will more than double from 2010 levels to reach $68 billion in 2025, according to a study from IHS Emerging Energy Research. However, the research firm said the industry will have a rather slow start this year.
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India files complaint with UNFCCC over HFC-23... →
India has filed a formal complaint to stop the United Nations carbon market regulator from suspending projects in the country from earning emission credits derived from destroying a potent greenhouse gas called hydrofluorocarbon-23 or HFC-23.
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New Zealand finds GHG from electricity lowest in... →
According to an annual report by New Zealand’s Ministry of Economic Development, greenhouse gas emissions from electricity generation are the lowest in ten years, an achievement that they credit to the increased use of renewable energy.
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Earth Networks, I.C.O.S. partner to expand GHG... →
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Gold particles boost organic solar cell... →
Researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles and their colleagues from Japan and China used gold nanoparticlesin organic photovoltaic solar cells to improve power conversion.
