Algae: A Possible Alternative to Petrol?
OriginOil Inc. announced that is it currently working with algae to produce a revolutionary alternative to petrol. OriginOil Inc. is a Los Angeles based company that devotes its resources to establishing oil from algae as a viable replacement for petroleum. The ...
by Jenson Brayshaw July 23rd, 2009
Aquacity: Greenest Travel Destination on Earth
The most innovative new spot for green travel can be found resting in the Alps in the small town of Poprad. Aquacity is a large water resort that sits at the foot of the High Tantras National Park. The large facility ...
by Lynnette Adamson July 23rd, 2009
New Government Subsidies Spur Solar Projects in China
China’s Suntech Power Holdings announced this morning an agreement with China Huadian New Energy Development to create 500 megawatts of utility-scale and commercial solar projects in China's Jiangsu and Shanghai provinces. The announced projects are scheduled to take place over the next three years. "These solar systems will provide clean and
by Emma Young July 23rd, 2009
Europcar Take Steps to Become More Environmentally Friendly
Europcar’s Australian based outlets will be gaining a new addition to their line of available cars for hire. The environmentally conscious Hyundai i30 is a five door mid-size sedan which runs on a 2.0 litre petrol tank. The Hyundai i30 is ...
by Samantha Donovan July 23rd, 2009
GE Takes Home Owners into the Future
General Electric has announced that they are currently developing a completely electric net zero home appliance system which would generate enough power to not only take a home off the local power grid, but also provide excess which could be ...
by Jason Drew July 23rd, 2009
University of Leeds Uses Waste To Create Hydrogen
Engineers at the University of Leeds are currently working on developing technology with hydrogen power in mind. A grant of over £400k has been gifted to the University for the development of sustainable energy in the form of hydrogen under ...
by Samantha Donovan July 22nd, 2009
Solaire Generation To Revolutionize Parking Lot Design
Parking lots are an everyday vital part of global transportation. Typically parking lots adhere to a standard design. Easily constructed and hastily built, parking lots are usually an uncreative endeavor mapped out solely for convenience. However, a solar power company ...
by Jason Drew July 22nd, 2009
Eden Project in Cornwall to Become Ultimate Green Lodgings
The Eden Project in Cornwall, one of Britain’s most popular “green” tour attractions, will be opening as a hotel for one night only. A contest put on by laterooms.com, a UK accommodation website, is offering up a one night stay in ...
by Jenson Brayshaw July 22nd, 2009
Wales Coastline to Become Hotspot For Eco-Friendly Tourism
£25million ($40m) has recently been granted by the Welsh Assembly Government to promote green tourism around the country. Included in this grant is £9million to help finish the All Wales Coastal Path by the 2012 London Olympics. The All Wales Coastal ...
by Emma Young July 22nd, 2009
Intelligent Energy Receives Funds Needed To Expand Commercially
Intelligent Energy, a clean power systems company based in the UK, announced today a $30 million increase in funding from investors. This total will be added to a previous amount of $50 million already raised. The company develops fuel cells and ...
by Tessa Clarke July 22nd, 2009
Bees Help Curb Carbon Dioxide Pollution
The U.S. Department of Energy is currently looking into alternative options to measure the effectiveness of carbon dioxide storage sites. Researchers at the National Energy Technology Lab are studying the use of bees as means to make sure that CO2 is ...
by Emma Young July 22nd, 2009
