New understanding to past global warming events: Hyperthermal events may be triggered by warming

A series of global warming events called hyperthermals that occurred more than 50 million years ago had a similar origin to a much larger hyperthermal of the period, the Pelaeocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum (PETM), new research has found. The findings represent a breakthrough in understanding the major "burp" of carbon, equivalent to burning the entire reservoir of fossil fuels on Earth, that ... More here: New understanding to past global warming events: Hyperthermal events may be triggered … [Read more...]

Renewables Experience Explosive Growth in First Three Years of Obama Administration

According to the most recent issue of the "Monthly Energy Review" by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), with data through December 31, 2011, renewable energy sources expanded rapidly during the first three years of the Obama Administration while substantially outpacing the growth rates of fossil fuels and nuclear power. More: Renewables Experience Explosive Growth in First Three Years of Obama Administration … [Read more...]

BIO Announces Novozymes CEO and President Steen Riisgaard as its 2012 George Washington Carver …

BIO named Novozymes President and CEO Steen Riisgaard as recipient of 2012 George Washington Carver Award for innovation in industrial biotechnology. Under Riisgaard's leadership, Novozymes is creating tomorrow's industrial biotechnology solutions and improving use of Earth's resources while reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Riisgaard will receive award and deliver short address during May 1 ... The rest is here: BIO Announces Novozymes CEO and President Steen Riisgaard as its … [Read more...]

Solar Power in the Desert: MENA Update

Wrought with desert conditions including sand, almost no rain and very hot sun, the Middle East and Northern Africa (MENA) region of the world has recently captured the interest of solar power developers who see it as holding great potential for generating vast quantities of solar energy. Organizations are hard at work analyzing the region for its cost-competitiveness with conventional forms of energy. Other companies are performing R&D to figure out how to adapt solar power equipment to work in … [Read more...]

Digital print company printed.com switches to 100% renewable electricity

Printed.com has announced that it is switching to a fully sustainable electricity supply. The fast-growing digital print company has opted for biomass generation as an alternative to fossil fuels or nuclear power.London (PRWEB) March 10, 2012 The rapidly growing web-based digital print shop, http://www.printed.com, continues to advance its green credentials by using electricity generated ... Read the original post: Digital print company printed.com switches to 100% renewable electricity … [Read more...]